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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 about growing older and wiser.
Schmucks ya ledge…!!
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. 🙂👍
Hi.Schmucker . Karl here . Nice to see you again my friend
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 🏄♂️
What goes around , comes around life Karma
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
Jeff aint even a good surfer, look at how slow he goes! He's the most hated person in the town too!
What a lovely guy… it'd be great having him to surf with on the Eyre peninsula any day…
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!
From man to man respect is earned not acquired.the root of earning respect is humbleness.
Surfing in the far south west of Ireland I have only seen three instances of aggro. From a yank, an aussie and a saffa. Its not how we do things here. Be cool, have the craic and all are welcome. If not, well … those boys got their message on the beach after the session. Pick on our mates you better have a good reason or be Mike Tyson.
Of course he says this after 20 years of being an a-hole local and getting his fill. Now he's old, out of shape and wants to share. How sweet…..
Thanks for video keep going 🤠 greeting from Morocco
My waves My beach Go home Go home
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..
Your all kooks..
Share on surf line please
Song? Can’t find it anywhere even with name
im older and wiser its time to give waves dont be selfish with your surfing GOD BLESS !
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.🤟
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.
Well said champion from jason lowe streaky bay 1973 -1980 moved to kangaroo island when I was seven.
You fucking legend