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Topic Title: Playa Negra surf trip
Topic Summary: Need some tips/advice
Created On: 02/17/2019 05:37 PM
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 02/17/2019 05:37 PM
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Julianuribe23

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I'm looking to spend March 17-25 over there - I'm gonna be linking up with a buddy that's staying there for a few weeks. A couple questions: 1.) any recommendations for a place with legit board rentals or surf shops? The board bag fees are almost as much as the ticket itself, so I'm not bringing boards. Don't wanna rent any pop out/tuflite boards either 2.) how are the surf conditions there around this time of the year? Is it fickle like PR this time of the year or is there usually consistent fun surf? Thanks in advance for any tips and advice by the way!

Edited: 02/17/2019 at 05:37 PM by Julianuribe23
 02/18/2019 05:36 AM
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e11even

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There is a surf shop in Playa Negra that rents boards but not a big selection. You could check there first and see if they have something that suits you and if not go into Tamarindo and you should find something in one if the surf shops there. Never been in March so cant speak to the quality of surf then but if Negra is small go check Avellanas as there is usually something rideable there.

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 02/19/2019 07:32 AM
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tingo

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Im probably going to be excommunicated but... Negra was 1 ft and unrideable one day and my buddy took me to Marbella. it was super- super fun chest to a little overhead.
 02/19/2019 09:15 AM
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Plan B

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Originally posted by: Julianuribe23 I'm looking to spend March 17-25 over there
So you're going to be on the North Shore and in Costa Rica at the same time? THAT'S impressive
 02/19/2019 04:18 PM
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CERTON

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Originally posted by: tingo Im probably going to be excommunicated but... Negra was 1 ft and unrideable one day and my buddy took me to Marbella. it was super- super fun chest to a little overhead.
Got your back tingo... +1 (and there's a nice little spot between them too)

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 02/19/2019 09:09 PM
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GREG

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The rental selection at Hotel Playa Negra is pretty good, but you'll definitely find more options in Tamarindo. Try Kelly's Surf Shop or Banana Surf Club. That time of the year sees the first big southern hemisphere swells so you should be stoked to find good waves. I like it best there, two hours after low tide coming in towards high tide. Let me know if you want help with vehicle rentals, lodging, or surf tours.

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 02/20/2019 04:39 AM
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worksuxgetsponsered

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Greg- I sent you an email.

Looking for May 17- 24 or 25.

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Edited: 02/20/2019 at 04:39 AM by worksuxgetsponsered
 02/21/2019 09:03 AM
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Julianuribe23

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Originally posted by: Plan B
Originally posted by: Julianuribe23 I'm looking to spend March 17-25 over there
So you're going to be on the North Shore and in Costa Rica at the same time? THAT'S impressive
Gotta choose one soon
 02/21/2019 04:39 PM
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^^^ Busted... Puff puff, pass

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 02/22/2019 01:50 PM
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pompano

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GREG will hook you up. Negra will definitely hold minimal better and even onshores more than the other local spots. langostas for the down times between surfs.
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