10-22-2004, 05:31 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Somewhere between Spruce Hill and Cedar Park
Posts: 6,247
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Surfs Up
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Originally Posted by niel
I'm amazed that you mention surfing in the English Garden. Are you thinking of that strange place where the river emerges from under the road and plunges down a kind of embankment, creating a wave that people actually surf?
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Yup
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GENERAL
Right in metropolitan Munich, there are some waves on a tributary of the River Isar (Eisbach, meaning Ice-River, and, yes, it is really really cold !) than can be ridden. The two most popular spots are:
HAUS DER KUNST
the pro-spot
At this spot the river Isar flows out of a tunnel under the city. But you must be careful, as the rock is only about 40cm below the surface. Very hip place right in the center of Munich. Locals might be unfriendly.
FLOSSLÄNDE
the beginner spot
this spot in Thalkirchen is a little further up the river and not as dangerous. A much more relaxed, laid-back attitude. There is a big lawn next to it where you can sunbath, barbecue and chill. Usually only breaks from end of April-September with flat periods in July.
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http://www.surfxchange.net/spots/munich.html
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Originally Posted by niel
When I was there I came to think of it as the "permanent wave," since it's always there (more so when it's rained a lot and the river is running high. That's a strange and very interesting feature...almost as strange (and much more pleasant) than all the naked middle-aged German businessmen in the park, lolling on the grass, riding bikes (yuck)...
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Must ... poke ... out ... mind's ... eye ...
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Originally Posted by chrissayer
Rock Creek, as nice as it is, just doesn't cut it. It also has the same problem as Fairmount in that you can't easily get to it. It's sort of DC's answer to Wickihisson.
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I would disagree. The park is great because it is mixed right in to the city. DC is lousy with great parks ...
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