Brrr! It’s been extra cold in the Cape provinces of late! So here’s a thought – just before paddling out, put several handfuls of live coals in your wetsuit. Guaranteed to keep your mind off the freezing conditions! The bonus of course – you can use ‘em to braai afterwards. You’re welcome. Colonel Bignads, Wet Blanket
Is it just me, or is anyone else expecting Godzilla to emerge from the ocean during one of the surfing heats at the #tokyoolympics? King Kong, Oceania
I’ve been wearing Khaki’s and veldskoene my entire life, and the South African Olympic squad’s official attire has proved to the entire world I’m cool by being light years ahead of my time in fashion. Joe Nye, Welkom, Vrystaat
A lot has been said about the exposure to the general public surfing will achieve after the Olympics. I say, it’ll show the world how much of surfing consists staring blankly out to sea, in onshore, grey waves while Italo launches airs higher than Mount Fuji, wondering if you should’ve waited for the tide to change first before paddling out. Cynic Shabalala, Mount Frere
I’ve been experimenting with charging vetsuits vith heating pads via good old electricity. I’ve started vith testing out the heating elements of toasters vhile zitting in a bathtub vhile clad in neoprene. Vot could possibly go wrong? Viktor Vegetable Von Frankenstein, Lichtenstein
