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met Jim a long while back in bali, he is a surfing statesman and this story lets the world know what surfing was like in the seventies ,really a nice guy and a real good shaper
I remember surfing the south side of the Huntington Pier and Jim Banks was out. I979-80?? It was a peaky glassy evening winter session and Mr. Banks was tearing it up.
Love Jim.. He smilingly called me into a wave at Cronulla point when I was a youngster... Had just watched him fold his big body into a tiny layback tube that seemed impossible.. He's a legend Gent.. ..
Its appears Jimmy Banks, while being a great individual surfer and probably the best free surfer I have ever seen to surf Outside Corner , Ulus , Temples, Voodoo, Taboo, G -Land. should acknowledge his background a bit more. Cronulla Point hmm OK Shark Island OK. For example. Shark Island a misnomer was body surfed and suffered by those before him. Can provide visual images, both from land and in water. As a photographer, I did not write, on your no show photo as a flop. That was Jeff Devine , the then Photo Editor from SURFER . As a personal aside " Scar Reef." Sumbawa. named by me in 1980 after Georges, from Brazil, surfer friend took first waves and got smashed on and had to stich him up cold, on board the Sri Wendana. Your summation about surfing , be self self satisfying , has some justification. Probably, best thing to do is acknowledge those around you who eg taught you how to shape your boards, Eg Peter Glasson, Color of Thought. Thank you all for listening. Peter Simons.
Last time I heard Jim talk was in his surf shop in Cronulla in the early 80's As a young guy I would listen in awe when he spoke about Bali or surfing huge waves in far away lands. Great to hear in this video he still has the knack of telling a great story Living the dream in Bali - Great stuff !
Nice interview! I'm a bit surprised he didn't mention Mark Richards when speaking of the rise of the twin fins. In Cali all of us traded our single fins to be able to make turns on the face like MR.
Out in the line up, i like to tell the groms about my shark detector. They are super interested until I say, you stick your finger in the water then put it in your mouth and if it tastes salty then there's probably sharks around. Two of them took off like they were on jet boards.
Single fins only now for me, trim, flow and soul. No more wiggly woggly, stop start snap and off. People have asked how can you ride so far on the waves and I simply say get a single fin.
My first memorable proper barrel was when I was 15 at Rockies rights. And still to this day my best biggest barrel was a big back beach Angourie left. In out, in out, in out, then on the beach. I feel it to be so spiritual, like when the foam ball picks up your fins and that is when you are in God's hands. At that time is when you talk to Huey and ask him for a clean exit, and shwoosh you come flying out or you think you are in a washing machine.
Chasing freedom we become enslaved. Best quote in the world. Super ledgend. Mr Jim you have know idea how many people look up to you, not only as a great surfer but a hell of a real dude.
Nor cal guys surfing desert point for 7 years. Wonder who those guys were. Interestingly would like to know what part of Cali they were from . What a story.
We're not the Hawaiians the first greatest surfers and they were so greatly ignored the women serve greatly with the missionaries took away their boards
Brilliant. Never waste an opportunity to be generous. It is the one human trait that all cultures recognise and understand. Smiling faces began more , and you connect. Anywhere. That's about as good as it gets. And Bali epitomises all that. Such a strong culture that's survived all many of disturbances. Community - we before me.
The Hamptons in eastern long island new York have great waves and in the 70s a unbelievable surfer ? Rasmussen...found shot dead in Harlem and not another peep about it. Not anything...just wondering because he was getting national fame for his prowess in east coast waves which nobody did.
The idea of what is enough as shared here is rad. My old partner, was involved in not one but two of the largest busts ever. We vas hippie surfers were involved in the trade. After my bros 1st bust , he was on the run , playing music with Bob Marley people. When he finally went to jail, he got short time in Long Beach,,,5 star When he got out we did some loads and , we lost touch. After going to work 5 years or so, I got home and opened the paper, and his picture and a story, how , he was the brains of pot and coke sales , but got away again , back in hiding. When I investigated , police and federal records, he and his group had done well over 500 million in coke and pot. At that point, and having found Jesus , and worked a regular job. All I could ask , is how much is enough !! Although most people look down on surfers, I'm blessed to have lived vastly different .life , than 99% ____________What I treasure is giving and loving others....Truly how much is enough , as you consider others in dire need ?
Loved this interview..Battle of the Bands!!!Hah!!! EXACTLY!!!!! Generosity is a well known inoculation for stress and greed. Get yours at the local buddhist temple today,
Love your interview and stories your laid back and zen Buddhist soul way wish many more were like you esp how you describe the huge corporte machine that eats you up and spits you out. Hope this has ripples in the so called surf legends growing phenomena ohm🙏🏻🌈🏄🏾♀️
I surfed from 70 to 80 and did Tamarin,J bay and Bali in 75 and listening to this ,I totally agree with everything said in this interview,I have memories of barrels ,people and that laid back thing and feeling of being one with the elements.This man is a leader,more people should follow his credo.Especially like the bit about the warm drinks on the walk into Ulu.Thank you , fantastic story telling.
