Watch: Oma // One last time

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Stu Nettle (stunet)
Swellnet Dispatch

As memories from Oma fade, here's one last blast of the best cyclone swell of the last few seasons. Fiji Met, who named Oma, ticked the next letter off the list when TC Pola sat between Fiji and New Cal for a few days. We're seeing the end of Pola's effects now, but looking into the near future there's no indication of cyclonic activity, so all we've got are memories.

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Drew Wheeler Tuesday, 5 Mar 2019 at 8:49am

possibly the worst song ive ever heard

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hillsintas Tuesday, 5 Mar 2019 at 9:38am

Thanks for all the clips from Oma.
Surprised than none of them were from a go-pro camera inside looking out?
Anyone?

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cooperlowns Tuesday, 5 Mar 2019 at 12:06pm

I know a few of the boys were shooting from the water at kirra thurs/fri including myself. Head over to insta and look at the cyclone oma hashtag!

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Basil Tuesday, 5 Mar 2019 at 9:55am

Haven't seen a woman in any of the OMA clips....none surfing or no interest?

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stunet Tuesday, 5 Mar 2019 at 10:27am

I've got a shot of Laura Enever that'll get a run shortly.

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udo Tuesday, 5 Mar 2019 at 10:12am

Some females had a go..Summa Longbotton surfed Kirra with her dad and got some nice ones..

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uncle_leroy Tuesday, 5 Mar 2019 at 10:21am

Good rail hold on the softie, 1:14, I'd like to think old mate was on holiday and borrowed it from the basement carpark to get a few.

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cooperlowns Tuesday, 5 Mar 2019 at 1:30pm

just our local softop addict, @clemmmo

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spookypt Tuesday, 5 Mar 2019 at 10:30am

Was that Wade C giving the double fingered salute on the drop in... I wonder if he was getting ski assisted (like every other pro) and the guy who dropped in just got the shits with it!! Stands to reason. And if it was just a blatant drop in on Wade (?) who'd been paddling his ass off all day without help....well maybe pro's are starting to get a bad rep for themselves and being tainted all with the same brush (you think!!!).

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surfstarved Tuesday, 5 Mar 2019 at 1:49pm

I was wondering the same thing. I'm a big fan of the Avoca Jesus in a WSL context, but when it comes to jetski assist at macking freesurf Kirra, then he should paddle just like the rest of the regular Schmoes.

If, however, he was paying his dues and battling the sweep with nothing but his arms and his alleged hard-core battler spirit, then he had every right to show that bloke his fingers, especially if the other guy had just jumped off the back of a ski...

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udo Tuesday, 5 Mar 2019 at 2:07pm

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spookypt Tuesday, 5 Mar 2019 at 2:10pm

Well UDO should this be true it baffles me how a towed Pro who gets dropped in on has the audacity to bitch. Shows ones character right there. Spoilt little Caaarnst!

If there was an uprising of Jo average punters against these knobs theyd never get a wave. Its so infuriating. Greed seemingly is GOOD! Glad I left that circus in my rear view mirror a long time ago... Though sadly its followed me.

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udo Tuesday, 5 Mar 2019 at 2:46pm

Jesus was towed into many but im not 100% the wave mentioned was a tow .

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Robo Tuesday, 5 Mar 2019 at 10:57am

Yeah as if they don't get enough waves, what are they going to do punch you in the head lol, good headline pro surfer using ski punches local paddler in head for dropping in, end of pro surfers career/sponsors.
Local paddlers need to do it more often.

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Finntim Tuesday, 5 Mar 2019 at 1:05pm

That barrel @ 3:23 was a screamer! Threaded!

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rooftop Wednesday, 6 Mar 2019 at 3:00am

Was gonna say the same thing. Bloody Mick, hey?

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jaunkemps Tuesday, 5 Mar 2019 at 5:48pm

Was that Parko on the triple stringer, look kinda like a single as well ?

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Mr Underhill Tuesday, 5 Mar 2019 at 6:14pm

I believe memories 'light' the corners of one's mind.

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stunet Tuesday, 5 Mar 2019 at 6:16pm

And I believe you've just outed yourself as a closet Barbra Streisand fan.

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Mr Underhill Wednesday, 6 Mar 2019 at 5:51pm

System of a Down cover it on an old vinyl bootleg I have.

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Nick Bone Tuesday, 5 Mar 2019 at 6:48pm

surfy surfy shack shack WOOPAAAH that's me hitting the gnar

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gavin007 Tuesday, 5 Mar 2019 at 10:31pm

How's the guy on the pink soft board ?
I bet everyone on the beach was laughing at him as he approached the waters edge, however he definitely had the last laugh and was entitled to give them the middle finger! Just shows you don't need to own a flash board, just have good, gutsy surfing skills!