Anyone been to Bali?

[Hugh Jorgan]

Hey the upside to my being such a puss and not going to Bali was that the South China Sea kicked some butt during that week, and of course, the LBFMs in the lands bordering that pond take a little sting out of having to wait to try Bali!

 

[blkav8tor2003]

Re:Trip to Bali

Thinking about a trip to Bali, and the only airline I can find that goes there from the US is Korean. I think I can get an ID 90 on them. Any other ways to go? Perhaps a short flight out of Singapore or Sydney? Thanks for any suggestions.

SkyDiver,

Doesn't Continental Micronesia still goes there out of GUM (Guam) into DPS (Denpasar)? I went a few years ago and stayed a couple of blocks from Gora Beach. The dollar does real well there or at least it did. PM me I can give you some more details, I don't want to over do it in the forum since I'm a newbie. Definitely was the trip of the year and hope to do that one again.
[email protected] if you want to use regular email, its kool with me.

Ciao,

Virg

 

[Hugh Jorgan]

Okay, dammit, I'm going in a couple of weeks. Guam360, where did you find that sweet Stewart 9.0? That's exactly what this guy needs. I'm just going to buy a ticket from SIN. Don't want to screw around with J/S'ing.

 

[Guam360]

hey huge,
dude right on the beach, rental, it was sort of water logged, my 9'5" Stewart is somewhere on the beach for rent, I sold it to a beach rental guy 6 years ago.

there are plenty, comb the beach early, make a deal and enjoy. Wish I was going soon, big waves in Fall.

 

[Hugh Jorgan]

Thanks man, Any suggestions on where to stay? I don't need the Ritz, but clean and comfortable without critters would be nice...

 

[Hugh Jorgan]

Anyone?

 

[Hugh Jorgan]

Okay, I'm outta here for Bali in two days. I'm stoked. First four night will be in the Kumala Pantai and I'm hauling my own longboard (and LBFM). Will make adjustments as necessary along the way. Trip report to follow...

 

[filejw]

Guam 360, Zed's are not that new and most US airlines are starting to offer them.Saves you lots of $$ over ID90.

 

[Guam360]

Howz it? Sorry Huge for not getting back to you, I stay at the Sorga Cottage for about $8. It is in Kuta, not right on the beach but, I have stayed there alot over the years.

You have your stick , so you are set, if you surf Kuta beach, go toward the middle, you'll see it break different then the rest. Toward the north, called legion, it breaks alittle different there as well. It is beach break though...

after a warm up surf, check for high tide at tubes restaurant and walk down to the south end of Kuta beach and get on the outriggers to Kuta reef or Airport lefts, it is only a couple bucks, they will wait out there for you, it is kind of a waste, you'll surf for a good two hours and then there are plenty of boats to wave down and get a ride back to the beach, it's far, it is extremely hard to paddle back after a two hour surf in headhigh conditions, it's far dude.....!

oh, Zed fares, I know they aren't new, but I have only heard of them, I don't know what US carriers have them and support the system.
I am curious and willing to learn what goes... is there info out there to find Zed fares?

 

[Hugh Jorgan]

trip report...

Ahhhhhhhhh, what a great trip!
Ended up staying in Legian on another friend's (not a surfer) recommendation. Kumala Pantai was great, but I had to pay a little extra to get around to the good breaks. Surfed the Legian beach break a few times...kinda closed out, but good fun and convenient. Day one my driver takes me to Uluwatu! Hadn't surfed in about 4 months....low tide at Ulu's about head high to head-and-a-half. Talk about having to get your legs back IMMEDIATELY! Ended up nearly putting my front teeth through whatever you call that area between your lower lip and your chin ( I know it's not "taint"). It was sort of a freak slow-speed wreck and I was bummed when I spit out a mouthful of blood, but it didn't slow me down an awful lot.
The next day was Legian and then Airport Lefts after that. Me likey Aiport Lefts! Wow, what a great break for a goofy-footer such as myself. Dawn patrol is the only way to do that place since the Japanese invasion a-la-Pearl Harbor wasn't happening to the place until about 8:30 AM. Those guys aren't all that agro anyway, just a lot of speedbumps out there. What a great break!!!!
Many, many, many Bintangs and a lot of shopping. The hotels are empty. The terrorists be danged!
Also did a few formal tours...good value there too.

Next time I'm staying closer to the airport...walking distance to the boats that take you out to Airport Lefts! Can't wait to go back!

 

[RJP]

So Huge, are there any rights there this time of year?

And skydiving guy, why not just buy a ticket? It's not that expensive and you don't have to worry about getting stuck in Bali, Japan or Guam. Good luck getting in and out of Guam on air mike. That's a tough one.

 

[Hugh Jorgan]

So Huge, are there any rights there this time of year?

Airport Rights was also good, but being goofy, I just hung with the lefts. I bet about 2/3 of the breaks in Bali are lefts.

 

[Metro752]

Hugh Jorgan posts are rare, just like LBFMs in Nebraska!

 

[Hugh Jorgan]

Hugh Jorgan posts are rare, just like LBFMs in Nebraska!

Try the BX or Enlisted/Officers clubs at Offutt AFB.