western aussies

robby j · Outlaw Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 198 City: Galena, Nevada

hey i am doing a study abroad program next february-may in freemantle/perth australia...just wondering if there is any aussies on this board who could give me a pull...i'd chip in for gas and beer and maybe even bring some girls..

criminally_minded · Posted: Feb 04, 2003 4:17 pm Post subject:

Freemantle and Perth kick arse!

I can't wait to go back over there for a while. Try to get down to Margeret river as well, very cool spot. There is a bit of a scene over there, and I know there are a couple of riders who post on this board form W.A as well. It gets fairly windy at times, but the weather is beautiful and its got a wicked music scene. Also, Perth apparently has the highest rate of millionaires per capita of any city in the world! (don't know if thats true) So you could pick up some filthy rich chick and get her to score you a nice boat Very Happy

Come to tassie if you get a chance!

John L · Newbie Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 13 City: se.melb.vic.au

Hey,

Check out the guys at UWA Wakeboard & Ski Club - they should be able to hook you up.

Veddo · Posted: Feb 04, 2003 10:58 pm Post subject:

Come on Down!!

You'll have a blast. I can hook you up for sure. The scene here isnt huge but everyone's always looking to meet new crew and have some fun.

A couple of our mates have wakesetters and responses and a nautique so there's a few quality boats to ride and good people to meet. Keep in touch and we'll get together for sure. Very Happy

robby j · Outlaw Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 198 City: Galena, Nevada

yeah i already tried to email the university wakeboard team, but the email didnt work or something. Veddo...we will keep in touch before...i just want to board the entire time down there...i'll chip in gas for sure....is there a cable park in perth??? i have never been to one before..is it true you have to do all your tricks switch??? if you ride regular.

Veddo · Posted: Feb 06, 2003 2:57 am Post subject:

Yep cable park in spearwood, about 15 min drive out of fremantle. Only ridden it a couple of times, can't do any tricks really. Was actually there last night. Every wed night is slider night where for a couple of hours they pull out a bunch of sliders and kickers and everyone rocks up and hangs out. I think you might be rite about going it switch because everyone I've met who rides cable reguarly rides right foot forward.

robby j · Outlaw Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 198 City: Galena, Nevada

thats sweet do you know how much something like that costs...like just for a wednesday night or whatever

Veddo · Posted: Feb 06, 2003 2:32 pm Post subject:

Yep, I know exactly what it costs Laughing

Its open every day of the year exept christmas day, on any normal day its $18aus for an hour of riding, but... on these days the sliders aren't in the water, they float off to the side where newbies can't get slammed on them. On every wednesday night is slider night organised by our mate mark who owns the local wake store. Its $20aus for two hours from 7 till 9 with sliders and kickers and stuff.

So if you've never done it before its actually half price to come down on wed and learn with all obstacles in the water as well. Cables is pretty easy to learn, a couple of shots and you get it, its just the turns are a bit different but thats it Smile

robby j · Outlaw Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 198 City: Galena, Nevada

god i am so excited for this trip....its more than a year away and i'm already trying to figure out what the best way to get my board on the plane is, trying to find people to give me a pull, etc..

Oh and on a side note you aussie boys seem to be extremely friendly, i like the way you seem to have a tight-knit community, and you really promote the sport

robby j · Outlaw Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 198 City: Galena, Nevada

oh and whats the exchange rate...like how many US dollars to an aussie dollar

Veddo · Posted: Feb 06, 2003 2:55 pm Post subject:

Yeah we're friendly, its like why be a jerk to people just cause you got a nicer boat, SHARE!! That way everyone gets to use the best stuff and have the best time with cool people Very Happy

Money shouldn't be a problem, you get like $2aus per US$