Re: Team Cobalt-Dan

[Guest guest]

Thanks Dan,

I'm a Oceanside Harbor regular during the summer months, but I

go south during the winter to catch the Northy's. Last night I had a

very " uncomfortable " wipeout, so I'm taking tonight off, kinda

scared. But it doesnt feel permanent. Sunday's first surf was just

waist to chest, but last night had some head+ sets. I'm not ready

for anything more right now, especially after last nights scare. It

was just a wierd night in general. I pulled a little kid out of a

nasty rip tide, and he crawled all over me for the 10 minutes I had

him on my back. When I got him to shore, his Dad was a big hairy

dude with a friggin speedo on and he started yelling at the kid and

calling him stupid etc.... the whole scene bummed me out. I'll hit

it again tommorrow night and see how the leg feels. I'd love to see

you and surf and eat and such. Let me know if you'll be in San Diego

county and we'll hook up.

C+ 4-15-04

> > Hi Gang.

> > I successfully re-entered surfing today. Hip feels " odd " and

> > vulnerable when I take off, but I was careful in what waves I

> took,

> > and careful how I exited the waves, and had no problems. Surfed

> for

> > 2 hours and I feel great. I still have trouble getting my

surgical

> > leg up into position and then standing quickly, but I no know

it's

> > not going to pop out of the socket and flap around when I get

up,

> > and that's a big comfort. And I'm 3 months and 2 days post op.

> > Anyway, it's a big day for me, and I wanted to share it with

you.

> > Those who are resurfed, you know my elation. It's too good to be

> > true.

> > C+ 4-15-04 Amstutz

[Guest guest]

Hey

You're experience reminds me of my return to surf. I surfed at

exactly twelve weeks post op, having trained for it. Ironically it

was my birthday, 4/15! I purposely went to a soft location, then

about ten days later I was w/ a buddy at a different spot and the

swell had increased. While I pulled it off, there where some sets

that shook things up a bit. Generally speaking I was/have been

conservative when it looks sketchy.

Even last winter I gave a few days at Hookipa a miss when it was big

w/ lunchmeat sets. I didn't do a serious short board session until

about six months post op, at Pacasmayo in Peru and maybe double

overhead (BTW...how does ruler edge, double overhead plus, light

offshore, 1000+ yd rides and one other guy out sound!). I did fine,

but the sense that I want to keep the hip intact is real despite my

drive to surf. Ultimately on that trip I got all sorts of

shortboard sessions including J Bay doing what it does best!

You're still early on, give it time. My big concern here in Hawaii

is mostly in winter when it is more than likely that at some time

during the winter you'll find yourself looking way down...w/ only

air beneath. It's one thing to jump into still water, getting

pitched in sizeable surf is another...tough to control.

It was really this winter at over two years post op, that I gained a

substantial amount of confidence back when surfing in challenging

conditions. I did a Tavarua trip in April and the hip did great,

unfortunately other parts suffered! Cloudbreak certainly keeps you

on your toes! (check www.peruazul.com, go to gallery photos, look

for Dan Schulte on non-peruvian photographers for 4 shots from a

past cloudbreak trip).

As for CA, I've got several good friends in San Diego, but don't

think I will make it down this trip. I'm going to be in Washington

sailing, then the bay area, mostly Santa Cruz. Should I be able to

get down there, I'll keep you posted, but it isn't likely as this is

a short trip.

Sometime I think we should do as the LA picnic, and gather hippies

that surf for a resurface surf. Perhaps my home turf would be

good? Most people wouldn't mind a trip to Maui, I've also got a

little place on Molokai where there is a ton of good surf, w/

minimal to no crowds...I can't wait for winter!

Be well, be careful, and keep the stoke!

Dan

C+, 1.21.02, JRI, Dr. Schmalzried

> > > Hi Gang.

> > > I successfully re-entered surfing today. Hip feels " odd "

and

> > > vulnerable when I take off, but I was careful in what waves I

> > took,

> > > and careful how I exited the waves, and had no problems.

Surfed

> > for

> > > 2 hours and I feel great. I still have trouble getting my

> surgical

> > > leg up into position and then standing quickly, but I no know

> it's

> > > not going to pop out of the socket and flap around when I get

> up,

> > > and that's a big comfort. And I'm 3 months and 2 days post op.

> > > Anyway, it's a big day for me, and I wanted to share it with

> you.

> > > Those who are resurfed, you know my elation. It's too good to

be

> > > true.

> > > C+ 4-15-04 Amstutz

[Guest guest]

Hey Dan,

Been checking out your post and thats a great idea to meet all us

surfing resurfacers in Maui. My brother in-law lives in Lahania and

would love some visiters. Or even meeting in S.D. my old stomping

grounds and go to some local spots. anyway keep in touch and apprised

of your surf adventures so us inlanders can keep on dreaming of the

awesome surf we are missing.

Mike

> > > > Hi Gang.

> > > > I successfully re-entered surfing today. Hip feels " odd "

> and

> > > > vulnerable when I take off, but I was careful in what waves I

> > > took,

> > > > and careful how I exited the waves, and had no problems.

> Surfed

> > > for

> > > > 2 hours and I feel great. I still have trouble getting my

> > surgical

> > > > leg up into position and then standing quickly, but I no know

> > it's

> > > > not going to pop out of the socket and flap around when I get

> > up,

> > > > and that's a big comfort. And I'm 3 months and 2 days post

op.

> > > > Anyway, it's a big day for me, and I wanted to share it with

> > you.

> > > > Those who are resurfed, you know my elation. It's too good to

> be

> > > > true.

> > > > C+ 4-15-04 Amstutz

[Guest guest]

Hey Mike & Chris...

I'm just about booked out for a short mainland trip, w/ a week in

Wash. state, then jumping around N. CA. It looks like I won't be

able to go south this time but will be doing some surfing in Santa

Cruz, likely Aug. 10-12. I'm tryin' to squeeze in a quick Sierra

trip and time w/ my wife in Napa so that's my little window. I

don't know if either of you know the area, but I know we could

scratch out some surf somewhere should you be able to get up north.

When I'm in the area I'll usually range from Big Sur to Ano Nuevo,

about 20 miles n. of S. Cruz.

As for Hawaii...this time of year is hit and miss. Although we've

had a great summer, it isn't usually reliable. Reliable is usually

Dec-March with good years kicking up in September and carrying

through to June. A good time that is quite often good w/ lower

tourist count is October. You two should stay in touch and see if we

can't get a fall surf thing happening. As I mentioned in the other

post, Molokai is real interesting. I've been going over there quite

a bit this past year and am very stoked to have gotten numerous good

charging sessions w/out large crowds...and excellent quality!

I'm out in Haiku on the north shore, technically my closest spot is

Jaws if either of you want to tow in! My buddy, Timpone, shapes

most of the tow in boards out here but I'm sticking to paddle in but

could certainly hook you up if you were feeling aggro:) Usually I

surf Hookipa but will range just about anywhere. Got a few of my

local secrets I won't discuss but depending on your skill,

equipment, gonads and desire I will be happy to share my little surf

scene. It would stoke me to no end to share a session w/ other

hipsters. The boys out here refer to me as 'artificially hip' or we

get kids' giant stares w/ stories of sharks grabbing our butts while

surfing. The scar is great for messin' w/ kids! For none surfers,

I'm not really into showing my butt to kids, but we (surfers) have a

tendancy to be changing clothes and having an occasional cheek flash

just about anywhere. I even think Pacifica, S. of San Francisco has

a surfer no change in public ordinance!

Keep working at getting stronger, I'm on it full time as I have been

since pre-op. I remember my Hawaii ortho's instructions (he's a

surfer too...waves) to quit work and surf everyday before having the

operation. Of course his thought was to be strong, fit, and limber

prior to letting the docs do woodshop on the joint. Needless to

say, good advice. He actually surfed Fiji w/ me a few months ago

and I even managed to spray him pretty good cutting back at

cloudbreak...something cloudbreak doesn't let you do very often.

Keep posting or email me direct and we can chat surf, and a possible

surf gathering. All non-wave riding surfers are also welcome to

join the Hawaii surf fest should we ever manage to get a group of us

together out here.

Without this op I likely wouldn't be surfing, certainly not at my

current level and frequency. I'm stoked!!!!!

Cheers.

Dan

C+, 1.21.02, Dr. Schmalzried

> > > > > Hi Gang.

> > > > > I successfully re-entered surfing today. Hip

feels " odd "

> > and

> > > > > vulnerable when I take off, but I was careful in what

waves I

> > > > took,

> > > > > and careful how I exited the waves, and had no problems.

> > Surfed

> > > > for

> > > > > 2 hours and I feel great. I still have trouble getting my

> > > surgical

> > > > > leg up into position and then standing quickly, but I no

know

> > > it's

> > > > > not going to pop out of the socket and flap around when I

get

> > > up,

> > > > > and that's a big comfort. And I'm 3 months and 2 days post

> op.

> > > > > Anyway, it's a big day for me, and I wanted to share it

with

> > > you.

> > > > > Those who are resurfed, you know my elation. It's too good

to

> > be

> > > > > true.

> > > > > C+ 4-15-04 Amstutz