Schmucker: A real SA local talks localism and surfing
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2014
- Monthly Grind ep 18 iON the Barrel
Jeff Schmucker is a fourth generation Eyre Peninsula local. He loves his surf, his fishing and the untamed South Australian coastline he calls home. We caught up with Jeff and got his thoughts on the intense and daunting localism that parts of South Australia are renowned for and the conflict many surfers and locals feel about media exposure of their area.
A fascinating insight from a guy who knows. Jeff admits he’s been bullish and possessive in his local lineup over the years, and reflects on how he sees it now.
Music: “Care Kill” by Dress Theque - www.soundcloud/dresstheque
(c) 2014 A HarroArt Production 
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"It's a waste of energy being selfish" I think that's one of the most inspiring things I've ever heard. Never mind the jerks, and don't be one yourself, just do your thing and have fun man.
he's full of shit, its just cause they give him money and preferential treatment, its Aboriginal land, no white
cunt has a right to claim the waves
Wise words I'm lucky enough to surf on my own most of the time and I'm stoked when someone else paddles out to share the good times
This is a wonderful and important piece. There's so much to like about it - and it's truly wonderful when someone finds peace and wisdom. But I'm here to say you don't have to earn it. Kindness, love, giving - your born with all that. It's more that it's yours to lose - or that sadly, some life situations will try to take it from you. Surfing never needed misogyny, it never needed greed, it never needed hazing, it never need a traumatic struggle through that to find enlightenment. It's a lovely pastime. The toxic masculinity that snuck in, that's gross. I'm a surfing nobody. No great backstory of owning anything. Never felt entitled to be first in line. Kind of anonymous in the water. Only ever felt a bit of a battle with the ocean - if people need the challenge, you'll find it there! Jeff is in on some waves of consequence in this, and no doubt heavier. Some guys do it tough - it can be hyper competitive - life. Some culture somewhere needs to reject it. Surfing could be an escape from all that - and should be. Re-invent surfing to be counter culture again. But this time be counter to the rush, counter to greed, counter to the mean. Jeff gets it - but Jeff didn't need to punch anyone to get it. Honestly, I think 90% of those reading didn't need to get it either. But to the 10% of folk that do. Don't punch yourself to peace. Hugs to you. Chilled vibes and happiness to you. Cheer up.
Thats the irony of wisdom. You need when you’re young, but only attain it when you’re old. And by then it can be to late.
Listen to oh la la (the faces). Says it perfectly. Wish I knew what I know now when I was younger
Lovely memories cruising over from Tasmania surfing the island 30 years ago.
So amazing I walked a huge amount of that coast.
Some times I wouldn’t see anyone for weeks.
My best surfing memory’s.🤟
From man to man respect is earned not acquired.the root of earning respect is humbleness.
Me and my mates worked in Ceduna in 1978-80 and we SHARED the waves gave everyone a fair go. Life was cool.
Hi.Schmucker . Karl here . Nice to see you again my friend
Funny how those things go around. I think I did the same localism thing 30 years ago. Now, I'm giving waves and teaching my kids to avoid that whole period of aggression. I'm also finding if I give waves when I first paddle out I get a lot more in return.
Exactly
I am of the generation that hit the water running during the mid 1970's so can hardly bag anyone out for finding a love of the ocean. Surfing has become a victim of it's own inevitable success .... limited resource being sort after by increasing numbers of punters. The only way to keep a smile on everyone's dial is to embrace co-operation over competition. my good friend Paul Joske of Nambucca Heads said it well .... "... even in a crowded space such as Burleigh Heads if everyone took a ticket and politely took their turn everyone would go home happy with at least three barrels of a lifetime each.
Good words dude, respect to all who deserve it!
I've started surfing in 1963 the year "Surfin USA" played on the radios in Southern California and it was mostly uncrowded. It was all about fun. And then 1n 1975 I moved to Central California and it was mostly uncrowded. And then in 1989 I moved to Northern California and it was mostly uncrowded. And now I live in New Zealand where it is mostly uncrowded. And I can tell you that in all those places I watched localism slowly and steadily fuck all those places up.
Yeh,Rags is pretty empty...haha...
Crowds fuck the surf. Localism is just a reaction to that
@@79pejeperro Surfers are selfish. That's the problem.
TBH I think the younger generations are a lot better at sharing. In the 80’s and 90’s aggression in the water seemed to be the norm. I don’t see it much now. Certainly not from the younger guys. Well done people, keep it up. And well done Jeff, wise words and a healthy attitude that I’m sure will be rewarding you and those around you ❤
How good to hear reason and sharing good on mate
Well said ,thanks
Well said champion from jason lowe streaky bay 1973 -1980 moved to kangaroo island when I was seven.
Thanks for video keep going 🤠 greeting from Morocco
Surfing and fishing what else is there . My hometown's completely overrun so to you brother . RESPECT . I just work and mind my own business .
Snowboarding powder
MUTUAL RESPECT
I used to be that asshole. Shouting and screaming at everyone in the lineup. When I look back some 15 years later, all I was was a big mouth clown. I have respect for people who have spent thousands, countless hours in airports and flights to Get to surf destinations. It’s much more fun and enjoyable to make new friends
im older and wiser its time to give waves dont be selfish with your surfing GOD BLESS !
What a lovely guy... it'd be great having him to surf with on the Eyre peninsula any day...
Jeff I don't remember you being selfish back in your twentys, I stayed in the granites way back in the 80s, my mate Cobby and I were camped there a few months, We found the locals were awesome...even when we turned up at a few of the secret spots...got to know a few locals quite well...I've got a few scares and some lifetime memories of my time on Eyre Peninsula. 🙂👍
Yes understand the old man's head,you do mellow and get wiser in old age like this guy so yes he got his wave's in all his younger years what ever he wanted!
been in the good paddock
I feel like this...... I used to be a surfer but now im just someone who surfs
Give and you shall receive - I’ll always give waves away to locals but to tourists too - try it next time you’re out and see how many waves the universe gives you back
gotta move to country for a couple years, and seeing this has me a bit on edge XD think ill just stick to walkers rocks, cant go wrong there surely
So right, always be a break in traffic.
Song? Can’t find it anywhere even with name
sort of like a flat santa riding waves, lucky bastard.
From old so.cal.
Schmucks ya ledge...!!
It's about growing older and wiser.
Share on surf line please
Where is this on the Eyre Peninsula?
the interview or the waves?
the waves
Just behind the dumpster bin that hides his huge beer belly
Yes
The only good Rage is on ABC Tv 🎸
Good on Mr Schmucker for realising the errors of his past. Localism has it's place but only in the sense that surfers should be mindful of the guys who put a lot of time in and respect that they get first choice if they are in position and are next in line. Non-locals should just leave that wave and not consider paddling for it once the local guy in up and riding. It would be rare for these guys to misread sections on waves they have selected. Also, locals should leave some waves for others in the line-up, especially those showing respect and waiting their turn. Locals know that they will always get the bombs and it doesn't hurt to sacrifice a few inside runners. Have a rest! Enjoy your surroundings, don't be too hungry and don't be the guy that everyone resents. A bad vibe in the line up is a horrible feeling to experience. Especially when it is directed to you. We are all locals at our own breaks but we are also all outsiders at other breaks. Treat the outsiders how you would like to be treated at breaks where you're not a local. By all means put people in their place if they are out line and need a talking to but give others a chance!
This was why Nland was created.
3:12 fat man barrel...sick indeed 👌😊
Localism sucks.. I'm from San Diego and surf my local breaks and when people say they are from out of town I never give them shit or try to scare them away. I never want to spread hostility in a sport that's fun, I think people are just butthurt they don't want to paddle out and not get any waves. To me paddling out and not getting waves sometimes is part of the experience and people need to suck it up
b4ssfunk3d unfortunately those morons at south mission and OB jetty don’t think like that
I’m from SD but live in Australia now. I think the worst unprovoked localism I ever saw was at South Mission Jetty. I lived in Mission Beach and I’d always get my waves but saw plenty of aholes mouthing off and hassling people. One time a guy tried to vibe me there and I’m like “who the F are you anyway?” Clairemont blow in thinks he runs the peak 😂
I’ve travelled and surfed all over the world. I’ll welcome everyone to the break if they’re catching waves and waiting their turn. Have made friends from everywhere by just mellowing out and sayin g’day to everyone. A smile and a hello works in every culture 😎
For 15 years he got every second barrel at granites day in day out even if he had to drop-in and punch them in the head to rule the waves he did it with an iron fist❗
Never tasted is own blood
What goes around , comes around life Karma
My waves My beach Go home Go home
My surf, my sand, my chicks...go home,go home.
Just mind mind the etiquette and be respectful, you’ll eventually get your wave but if you’re some kook who is snaking everyone be prepared to receive some hate from the locals. Always best to paddle out with a local too🤙
You fucking legend
Any one tried quitting surfing? Well you should ...
You first.
Just like snow boarding, going quading, golfing etc etc etc. Too many wanna bees. Too many people. Crowds ruin everything... I remember calling surf hot line, the word was ZOOED..
Depends on where you are. Here in Oregon at our spot we get 60+ people fighting for one peak. Dropping in on people on purpose, zero etiquette, and dont give a shit since they don't live here. We're cool with people till they act like jackass's then they get dealt with..
Localism dident start in the surfing culture, it's ingrained in the not so distant past to the present day, tribal human psychology over territory & local resources & of course, the availability of attractive woman, Good Stock 🏄♂️
Is this guy speaking English?
Yes and perfectly clearly.
@@xwhite2020 Maybe we will all be talking that way in the fuchaaaaa.
Stay in England
Greed is not a crime he dared stole the wave pig butt in punched kid frustrated jetski local.
you are promoting a view of surfing that is inherently fantastic and based on certain long-held myths about escaping the madding crowd and entering an aquatic terra nullius that are as disingenuous as they are hackneyed ❗
It makes more sense if you don’t think about it....
What lol 😂
No one understands what yr talking about...
You might not.
@@rhp_6926 noted
Go back to England then
Jeff aint even a good surfer, look at how slow he goes! He's the most hated person in the town too!
Why is he hated