this was a really enjoyable one. Ronnie is by far my favorite commentator on wsl-he is an artist at it vs. someone who is a past surfer but maybe not particularly articulate or someone reciting facts, old trivia etc. or someone just being a cheerleader. My favorite aspect of him is his incredible dry wit and the imagery he uses, how he observes things. Saying things like watching John surf at one heat was like honey in the eye, or when someone got hit from both side by two waves that he was clapped like a fly between hands. He brings a liveliness and lightness to the broadcast that when he's not there it feels flat. It was fascinating to hear all the historical stuff these three have amongst them. Also I love that Occ is willing to acknowledge John's brilliance instead of taking some diplomatic stance of how everyone is so good, etc. I know Ronnie probably has to be cautious about that due to his job. But i think he is to commentating what john is to surfing :) I love how Occ runs these==how he brings his own relationship with these people, his excitement about the topics, and his good nature and humor. Job well done on this one-great range of topics. And i loved what Vaughan said about the whole hater culture and his comment about just going for a surf in the morning and the depth of that if you let yourself feel it.
Occy these just get better and better mate. I grew up in the 80's watching you and Curren (I'm from Southern California). And yeah, Ronnie is good. Really, really good. Thanks fellas!
Good show mates. Last time i was down under must had beeen in the 90's. Stayed in Richmond and flew a big USAF jet to Alice Springs. Currently living in Carlsbad mates. Beeen surfing Trestles for 40 years. Just down the street from Garry Linden.2 miles...Cool surf shop he has. Great interview and surf stories. MW...only the brave of heart can surf like you mates.
almost dead flat at Tamarack. Lowers had longboard waves today, very clean in the AM. The shark signs where up on 10/29....I'm a longboarder at age 62.
At minute 35:48 Occy says that surfing is very subjective and I agree 100%. Just prior to his statement the video shows Medina surfing. Medina is a contest surfer, I hate the way the guy surfs, it's flat out ugly surfing with zero soul to it. Since surfing is very subjective I'm allowed to have this opinion. Medina as a free surfer doesn't even measure up to Slater or John John...Mick Fanning, etc... I wonder if Medina can ride a Fish or a Longboard and show that he has any style? I would love to see a video of Medina riding a Fish and then trying to Hang Ten on a 9.0
BangTaoBeach hello hater, sorry to disappoint you but go look for some videos of Medina riding a softtop, or riding switch stance or even a fucking longboard.. guy is a genius. U might not like his style but he is a beast
this was a really enjoyable one. Ronnie is by far my favorite commentator on wsl-he is an artist at it vs. someone who is a past surfer but maybe not particularly articulate or someone reciting facts, old trivia etc. or someone just being a cheerleader. My favorite aspect of him is his incredible dry wit and the imagery he uses, how he observes things. Saying things like watching John surf at one heat was like honey in the eye, or when someone got hit from both side by two waves that he was clapped like a fly between hands. He brings a liveliness and lightness to the broadcast that when he's not there it feels flat. It was fascinating to hear all the historical stuff these three have amongst them. Also I love that Occ is willing to acknowledge John's brilliance instead of taking some diplomatic stance of how everyone is so good, etc. I know Ronnie probably has to be cautious about that due to his job. But i think he is to commentating what john is to surfing :) I love how Occ runs these==how he brings his own relationship with these people, his excitement about the topics, and his good nature and humor. Job well done on this one-great range of topics. And i loved what Vaughan said about the whole hater culture and his comment about just going for a surf in the morning and the depth of that if you let yourself feel it.
Occy these just get better and better mate. I grew up in the 80's watching you and Curren (I'm from Southern California). And yeah, Ronnie is good. Really, really good. Thanks fellas!
The Occy logo is perfection......
Haha dads eatin his hat...ronnies a beast commentator
Good stuff occy, ronnie and vaughan
Good show mates. Last time i was down under must had beeen in the 90's. Stayed in Richmond and flew a big USAF jet to Alice Springs. Currently living in Carlsbad mates. Beeen surfing Trestles for 40 years. Just down the street from Garry Linden.2 miles...Cool surf shop he has. Great interview and surf stories. MW...only the brave of heart can surf like you mates.
Legends!
Living LEGENDS!!
Fuck yeah boys!! Good shit, loved it.
almost dead flat at Tamarack. Lowers had longboard waves today, very clean in the AM. The shark signs where up on 10/29....I'm a longboarder at age 62.
quite young for dementia..
quite young for dementia..
Great video Occy!
Favorite commentators Ronnie Blakey and Joe Turpel! Such distinctive voices!
Up the swellians!!!!!!
UTFS!!!!!!!!!
Let the window to run the comp. be from the beginning to end of olímpics. That will be a bigger chance to have a better contestable waves
Haven't seen an Occ cast that I didn't like.
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At minute 35:48 Occy says that surfing is very subjective and I agree 100%. Just prior to his statement the video shows Medina surfing. Medina is a contest surfer, I hate the way the guy surfs, it's flat out ugly surfing with zero soul to it. Since surfing is very subjective I'm allowed to have this opinion. Medina as a free surfer doesn't even measure up to Slater or John John...Mick Fanning, etc... I wonder if Medina can ride a Fish or a Longboard and show that he has any style? I would love to see a video of Medina riding a Fish and then trying to Hang Ten on a 9.0
BangTaoBeach hello hater, sorry to disappoint you but go look for some videos of Medina riding a softtop, or riding switch stance or even a fucking longboard.. guy is a genius. U might not like his style but he is a beast
will be watching pipe masters in december. Will Kelly show with his broken toes? I think so.
Who in Brazil can land a 360 easy?🤔
elephant in the room.Sarge.. what a #$% he was