Hot Dawn Patrol Surf Session on Cape Cod

[supthecreek]

beasho "pay forward" cam sees action again... this time in waves.

It was a hard day to wear a head mounted GoPro.... it fell off a lot while paddling out, but I got some good moments while it was in place.

I got some good action from the morning crew, but I had it on the wrong setting for filming my rides... too narrow field to pick up the lip. Better next time.

Definitely needed my Prowave this session... a bit too sucky for my 10'6 Alana 

[surfinJ]

Nice,yew!  Love your stoke Rick and visiting with your crew. The uncut paddle back out showed nicely the price that needs to be paid to enjoy the beach break beauties.

And a big thanks for getting this corner of the zone back on track!

[SUPcheat]

Looks like the NorEasters are back in action. Creek, you can get a whole session of fun in a short vid.

This last thursday was cold for Santa Cruz, wind chill and cold water, but probably Tahiti compared to Cape Cod.

My neighbor and I were complaining like spoiled kids.

[TallDude]

Hey Creek,
I know the wider angle setting captures the lip, but it also flattens the wave out. A 5' to 6' day looks like knee slappers with the wide (170 deg) angle. I think the medium-wide (127 deg) setting gives you a more realistic view of the wave size. I'm thinking that was the setting you had?
I just changed mine to that setting, but I haven't tried it out yet.

[Ake G]

Rick That was a fun watch!

Don't know what I enjoyed more...the Doors paddle out or the tube ride

[TallDude]

After that pearl, I bet you were thinking it's epoxy time this afternoon

[coldsup]

Enjoyed that.....those waves look like they could do a bit of boat munching.

[supthecreek]

Thanks boys.... i was worried about the paddle out sequence, I thought it might make people dizzy 
But I figured that it gives a little perspective of whats involved for people just grazing.
It took longer cuz I had to keep fixing the headband every time I got whacked 

TD... ha ha.... you got that right! I just q-celled filled the sanded down area ... tomorrow glass goes on
also, the angle I had the cam at usually was perfect with my old cam... I will have to adjust it up a bit higher and mess with the settings.
I just don't don the headmount that often cuz I look like a miner searching for a pot of gold..... and I never use it when it's that lippy... too much work.

Cheat, we're in action all year, but I make more paddle vids than surf vids unless I have a board to review. Feel free to send me one 

This cam works better than the last one and I had better luck filming others from inside... so maybe they won't heckle me if I wear it more

[SUPcheat]

Yeah, I know, you guys go out in gales, icebergs and hurricanes, the more the merrier.

I channeled your YouTube footwork today at Sharks Santa Cruz on my Vernor.  It works, I moved my back foot from rail to rail and did some compression to turn back and forth.  My body finally decided to cooperate with the gesture.

I like to take the Vernor out once in a while to get my balance confidence back.  My muscle memory is closing in on the Prowave for strictly standup, but it is taking a while.  I still have those spots in the four to eight o'clock position where I stiffen up on the Prowave and keel over like a tasered goat.  My body really needs to learn the counter response.

I kind of know the counter response, drop on bent knees and step up, I just can't get the bod to do it yet as a reflex.

[The Kernel]

Nice video Creek, with some sweet looking waves and great crew. 

I may be back on the East Coast on business next month and am tempted to come up your way to see it all in person.  I don't think I own anywhere near enough gear for the cold water there though....You guys are hardcore!

[SUPalon]

emanates Stoke! thanks for sharing!

[SlatchJim]

Awesome vid Rick.  The uncut paddle out was more painful than the circumcised version... you put us right in the washing machine with you.

[mrbig]

Kernel, I have more suits than Ms. Marcos had shoes. Are you a large, medium, or small dude? We will hook you up. Besides the water is positively tropical now!

[spookini]

Yes it's still damn cold, but -- summer is coming, and it's supposed to be cooler than normal this year.

[The Kernel]

Kernel, I have more suits than Ms. Marcos had shoes. Are you a large, medium, or small dude? We will hook you up. Besides the water is positively tropical now!

Thanks Mr. Big....very gracious....I usually wear a large regular which leaves a little room; that may not be a good idea for the water temps at your spots.   

If my trip next month actually goes, then I'll see what I can do to make a push up north.  I of course am willing to reciprocate here on the Left Coast....