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Title: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: Cardiff Sweeper on October 28, 2013, 06:13:14 PM
¡Hola hola!
It's been awhile. Here's my thread for all things Cardiff-by-the-Sea related.
:)


Fun hour-long sesh. Chilly water, no wind, no leash. Super fun sets on the Twinny.
10/27/13
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b5/kf6vgz/FBA0A5DE-A852-4816-923B-875D3A04A8B0-4104-0000035EFC4A1889_zps40a2d6ba.jpg)
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b5/kf6vgz/82B3D030-5A0A-4226-8FB3-3E82FA567384-4109-00000364979B6696_zps8e44cf68.jpg)
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b5/kf6vgz/F7DA80A5-CB80-46C3-B76F-4B8B06EF9D7A-4109-000003649CC270A7_zps0f9c9a7d.jpg)
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b5/kf6vgz/2A276784-81E1-4758-BA20-7D8CFFB31361-4155-000003660345EBB3_zps37518689.jpg)

(will post higher res images later. my photographer is admittedly, technologically challenged)
 :P
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: JonathanC on October 28, 2013, 07:43:35 PM
Nice  ;D

My 7'7 arrives next week, can't wait!!

What are the fins you are using?
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: supthecreek on October 28, 2013, 09:26:12 PM
Nice shots... love the first one!
Funny, a buddy, that designs fins, just gave me a SUP thruster set and they are pretty big, so I was going to try my 8'11 RAW as a twin..... now I will definitely be twinning next session, that looks fun :D
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: SlatchJim on October 29, 2013, 06:48:07 AM
You know Cardiff, that first one would have been a great cover shot for SUP Magazine. Love the sequence.  Throw some love to your cameraman...er, woman?
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: surfinJ on October 29, 2013, 09:43:20 AM
Welcome back, nice shots.  A tech challenged one is better than none.
All discussions of safety aside, leashless has a certain purity to it that is
fresh.  Unlike prone though it's hard to grab the board with one hand if
you go down.
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: Kevin on October 29, 2013, 10:13:03 AM
Welcome back, nice shots.  A tech challenged one is better than none.
All discussions of safety aside, leashless has a certain purity to it that is
fresh.  Unlike prone though it's hard to grab the board with one hand if
you go down.

Ironically, I was SUPin Cardiff last week, leashless, on my new old-board, which is the best board I've ridden, when a guy on a sup let go of his brand new Kevlar Kings board and it hit me in the leg. (It also hit my board).  His board was on a leash, attached to his calf.  I felt like telling him to take his leash off so he wouldn't so easily let go of his board.  But I didn't.  It's all good.
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: headmount on October 29, 2013, 10:40:20 AM
You bring that board over here?  Looks unreal. 
Title: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: Cardiff Sweeper on October 30, 2013, 06:35:03 AM
Thanks guys!


K2 Racing FCS fins
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b5/kf6vgz/CEBA6584-2587-4513-9291-2CF8E3B10A67-5953-000004EE2F15EF03_zps32de568f.jpg)

The center fin could be useful for well overhead conditions. But so far, these wide-base twins have plenty of hold coming off the bottom. They release much later than the GL-1's.

I ditched the center fin early in the summer. The board is a different animal without that anchor slowing it down.  Quads?  Too much drag.
Try it, you'll see what I'm talking about!

(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b5/kf6vgz/579596DE-9E6F-4557-A8E4-9A682E8823BA-5953-000004EE17FE5C24_zps920e06aa.jpg)


headmount, yes. Either this board, or the 8'0".
Both?
:)


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Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: headmount on October 30, 2013, 06:23:46 PM
With the rougher surface  conditions we have here, I'd say just go with the bigger one and save on the air cargo if that's an issue.  Jan should be hopping.  If the wind is up, you'll just have to DW with us but we should have a fair amount of glassy mornings.  Even with glassy conditions there's a ton of water moving around when the surf's up.  Can't imagine the small one in that.  Even 8' sounds tiny and I haven't seen too many, except flyweights like Kai and Zane go even close to that small.  No matter, there's lots to choose from here if you need anything different from what you bring.  SOme of our spots have none steep take-offs that turn inside out on inner reef.  I like the length for that but I'm just a beginner SUS.
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: cb super on October 30, 2013, 06:41:05 PM
Cardiff, is that the 7'7 (2014?) Pro? Do you mind me asking your weight?

I ride most often  a 7'8 now (7'8 x 29 x 4.25). Its very stable to me. Trying to decide between the Pro 7'7 or 8'0 for my next board.

I assume the benefits or the brushed carbon are worth it in your opinion?

I am 5'10, 170 - 175lbs.

I have a  7'3 x 31 x 4...105 liters (I am in North Carolina) for those mushy / choppy days we have here. The Air Born looks pretty interesting, but I'll tackle that (vs my current 7'3) for another conversation.

I sincerely apprciate your feedback. Being on the East Coast...we dont have any demo boards here (that I am aware of), so we just kind of have to wing it...(and they aint cheap)!
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: SEA on October 30, 2013, 08:17:20 PM
You guys want some kick ass fins check these guys out !! These fins are custom made on Hanalei Kauai ... and they use pro box fin systems .

www.hanaleifinsystems.com (http://www.hanaleifinsystems.com)

www.hanaleifinsystems.com/pages/fins/quad_fins.html (http://www.hanaleifinsystems.com/pages/fins/quad_fins.html)

www.hanaleifinsystems.com/pages/gallery.html (http://www.hanaleifinsystems.com/pages/gallery.html)


Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: supthecreek on October 30, 2013, 10:23:38 PM
I test ran my 8'11 Hobie RAW as a twin this morning on a pond. A friend gave me a thruster set he designed for SUP. The set he gave me are very big, made for a larger board, so I test paddled my 8'11 as a twin fin in flat-water. The side bites are 6" with extended base.... They paddled without noticeable yaw but still turned easily, so I took it out in very small waves... knee high and clean.

It paddled easily into waves, felt real solid down the line and turned with no effort. I got good, solid drive out of the sizable side bites, for such small waves. Turns were noticeably easier on the tiny waves, and I feel that I carried a lot more speed in the very soft conditions.

My mini test run leads me to believe that these big fins may very well be a realistic option when the waves get some juice. I should get a good session out of them on Saturday, followed by an update.

Here's a pic of my RAW with the beefy side bites... I'm pretty psyched... always good to have options, and this may really offer a completely different feel to play with ;D
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: headmount on October 30, 2013, 11:21:23 PM
You guys want some kick ass fins check these guys out !! These fins are custom made on Hanalei Kauai ... and they use pro box fin systems .

www.hanaleifinsystems.com (http://www.hanaleifinsystems.com)

www.hanaleifinsystems.com/pages/fins/quad_fins.html (http://www.hanaleifinsystems.com/pages/fins/quad_fins.html)

www.hanaleifinsystems.com/pages/gallery.html (http://www.hanaleifinsystems.com/pages/gallery.html)

I've got the one on the right.  Works unreal... 7"
Title: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: Cardiff Sweeper on October 31, 2013, 01:05:41 AM
cb super

I'm the same measurements as you listed.
To me, the floatation challenge of the 7'7", combined with the maneuverability, is worth the struggle...even on knee-waist high days.
I paddle in a surf-stance, so the 27" isn't an issue.  My next board will be 25" or narrower.

SupTheCreek...let the good times roll!
You'll get hooked on the speed and looseness. If the board feels too loose, bigger fins will help.

headmount, thanks for the info.
What works best here, may be too small for over there. :)


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Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: getsupngo on October 31, 2013, 09:01:52 AM
I'm thinking the fin boxes in the starboards can handle the forces from bigger fins.
 
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: JimK on November 07, 2013, 08:09:09 AM
Creek,

Those fins you have are using a old windsurfing fin principle allowing trailing edge twist to forestall cavitation Which per your mini test worked good but I would surmise that in bigger surf you might notice a loss in projection (straight line speed after the Bottom turn)

I use to use a fin setup (quad) on my shortboard back in the mid 80's and I liked it

Just my 2 cents
JimK
www.extremewindsurfing.com (http://www.extremewindsurfing.com)
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: supthecreek on November 07, 2013, 08:22:33 AM
Jimmy.... I figured the same thing, but so far I have been really... REALLY... happy with the projection I get from this set up... may be the big, keel based sides...may be rail control, but something has given me some kickass projection and speed ;D
see my new thread about this and my Allwave Twin
http://www.standupzone.com/forum/index.php?topic=22466.0;topicseen (http://www.standupzone.com/forum/index.php?topic=22466.0;topicseen)
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: Cardiff Sweeper on November 16, 2013, 03:42:23 PM
Thursday
Final day of a two-week windless streak.
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b5/kf6vgz/9560EEA6-BE0B-4344-872D-D0577FC234C4-7945-000006ACE8616FD0_zps3617c4b6.jpg)


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Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: JimK on November 20, 2013, 08:09:30 AM
I LOVE Cardiff sessions Can't wait to get out there for the holidays

JimK
www.extremewindsurfing.com (http://www.extremewindsurfing.com)
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: Cardiff Sweeper on November 26, 2013, 08:55:15 AM
Sunset of the year last week after a rare November thunderstorm. The ocean was glassy all day, until about two hours before sunset. Then the wind clocked out of the north at about 15 kn. Kite surfers delight!

(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b5/kf6vgz/Beach%20and%20Surf/FFA618C7-3902-43D1-A2CF-AE90E97A1E54.jpg) (http://s16.photobucket.com/user/kf6vgz/media/Beach%20and%20Surf/FFA618C7-3902-43D1-A2CF-AE90E97A1E54.jpg.html)

(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b5/kf6vgz/Beach%20and%20Surf/85B1FF7C-3FC2-4992-A72D-8C0C96391003.jpg) (http://s16.photobucket.com/user/kf6vgz/media/Beach%20and%20Surf/85B1FF7C-3FC2-4992-A72D-8C0C96391003.jpg.html)

(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b5/kf6vgz/Beach%20and%20Surf/B2D08DE5-CC08-48B3-BD96-7E941A8403B8.jpg) (http://s16.photobucket.com/user/kf6vgz/media/Beach%20and%20Surf/B2D08DE5-CC08-48B3-BD96-7E941A8403B8.jpg.html)

(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b5/kf6vgz/Beach%20and%20Surf/8A3D6F72-6B8D-4939-A86B-80751812230A.jpg) (http://s16.photobucket.com/user/kf6vgz/media/Beach%20and%20Surf/8A3D6F72-6B8D-4939-A86B-80751812230A.jpg.html)

(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b5/kf6vgz/Beach%20and%20Surf/0E0860B1-AE5B-40E0-8850-7CCC3B399094.jpg) (http://s16.photobucket.com/user/kf6vgz/media/Beach%20and%20Surf/0E0860B1-AE5B-40E0-8850-7CCC3B399094.jpg.html)

(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b5/kf6vgz/Beach%20and%20Surf/C5DCBD1D-480F-4F75-8FDD-13904A9E616D.jpg) (http://s16.photobucket.com/user/kf6vgz/media/Beach%20and%20Surf/C5DCBD1D-480F-4F75-8FDD-13904A9E616D.jpg.html)


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Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: kayadogg on November 26, 2013, 09:12:02 AM
Cardiff did you take those with your iPhone?
Title: Re: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: Cardiff Sweeper on November 26, 2013, 04:18:17 PM
^
Nikon D7000
Lenses: 10-24mm, 35mm Prime, 70-300mm telephoto
And some editing software


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Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: Tom on November 26, 2013, 04:46:20 PM
Great photos, espesially the second one.
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: supthecreek on November 26, 2013, 06:15:36 PM
Sweet :D

I like #4... with the backlit kites and the smiley face over Seaside.... looks happy that the storm left.
Title: Re: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: Cardiff Sweeper on November 29, 2013, 06:46:31 PM
TODAY

(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b5/kf6vgz/Beach%20and%20Surf/AEFB2839-452C-4228-A1EF-1EC11A687BF1.jpg) (http://s16.photobucket.com/user/kf6vgz/media/Beach%20and%20Surf/AEFB2839-452C-4228-A1EF-1EC11A687BF1.jpg.html)




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Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: supdiscobay on November 29, 2013, 07:01:51 PM
So did you keep it to a "short" 4 hour session?
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: supthecreek on November 30, 2013, 04:19:54 AM
Thanks for the Pic driving down Birmingham.... brought back lot of memories :)
That's what I saw when I pulled out of the back driveway.... I lived on Glasgow... I could check the reef from my bedroom. Great place to live....

I had a huge, 200 lb dog when I lived there... one day he was off roaming around. I called and whistled...but he was nowhere around... so I got in my car and headed for the beach. I was driving down Birmingham, I looked in my rear view mirror and saw "Grunter" come running out my driveway and chase me down the hill. I pulled into a defunct church parking lot, down by Manchester and waited for him. His head was down.... he was in full tilt boogie. Did not see me at all.... just charging down hill for all he was worth.

Just as he was passing me... I beeped the horn :D

He looked over in surprise and tried, in vain, to make a 90 degree turn...he went down hard.... started flipping ass over teakettle down the hill... fur flying everywhere ;D ;D ;D

Hey! He weighed 200 lbs... it was fun to mess with him!

Anyway... thanks for the smiles ;)
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: surfinJ on November 30, 2013, 01:45:14 PM
That's a cool pic!  Why is the wave empty?
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: headmount on December 01, 2013, 08:56:19 AM
I like the last smiley face one.  That special light on the waves was perfect with the grey backdrop.  The others have a ton of blue to chew on that's almost overwhelming.   Did you use a polarizer?
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: jerdogSUP on December 01, 2013, 09:44:21 AM
Cool shot looking down Chesterfield.What's the kook sporting lately?
Title: Re: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: Cardiff Sweeper on December 10, 2013, 01:00:48 AM
Noa's new stick.

Tiny x Tiny x Thin

(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b5/kf6vgz/Beach%20and%20Surf/54586570-DD30-41E5-9378-780D78EBE813.jpg) (http://s16.photobucket.com/user/kf6vgz/media/Beach%20and%20Surf/54586570-DD30-41E5-9378-780D78EBE813.jpg.html)




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Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: supthecreek on December 10, 2013, 04:22:17 AM
That's a really good looking board! I love the color..... looks more like a prone board.... good thing it says standup on it  :D

It looks like the layup is very similar to the Hobie RAW series.
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: SlatchJim on December 10, 2013, 09:42:25 AM
That would be too small for me to prone surf on.  :-[  
Really good looking board. What would you guess, 23" wide?
Title: Re: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: Cardiff Sweeper on December 23, 2013, 03:29:32 PM
He claims is 7'5"x25".
When Noa is bored, he goes finless. I tried to paddle this thing, and it was rather difficult to get up any speed...being as I sank to my waist.

He paddled my 8'0" back over me, and while standing, hops back onto his board like you'd step off the sidewalk.  WTF?!

:)


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Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: surfinJ on December 23, 2013, 04:11:11 PM
Ah the joy of being young.

Imagine if standup was around when we were his age.  Nice fantasy.
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: surfercook on January 15, 2014, 10:40:12 AM
Looks like I stumbled on the "Performance" page. Nice riding and fotos, C-Sweeper.
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: PonoBill on January 15, 2014, 11:21:02 AM
Little bastard.
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: headmount on January 15, 2014, 02:42:13 PM
C-Sweep is here on Maui, in fact he's staying in our extra room.  He's been out in the water everyday, paddling and catching some residual small waves that seem to always be present this time of year.  We're waiting for a new swell that has yet to arrive on Maui but is hitting N Shore Oahu.  Maybe this afternoon.  C-Sweep is very impressive on his 8' which as he says is his bigger board.  This morning we paddled out in light offshores that became strong.  Hopefully we're getting tuned up for whatever finally comes.  Here he is bending what appears to be a wet noodle.  Jeremy took this... the best quick draw camera guy around.  Looks sloppy in the pic but in the next half second the wave turns inside out.
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: headmount on January 15, 2014, 02:46:12 PM
Of course JR has been relentless with exploratory paddles out to outer reef breaks.  C-sweep doesn't blink at the extra yardage.  He has great adaption to the scene around here.
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: Cardiff Sweeper on May 26, 2014, 08:48:32 PM
I spotted Rob Machado today on a big 'ole SUP, along with Brian Syzmanski
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2906/14300220283_fdffefbd6b_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nMEnh8)Machado Sup's (1 of 1) (https://flic.kr/p/nMEnh8) by kf6vgz (https://www.flickr.com/people/124324225@N05/), on Flickr
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2908/14093450548_27cd8b8b26_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ntoBQG)Machado Sup's 2 (1 of 1) (https://flic.kr/p/ntoBQG) by kf6vgz (https://www.flickr.com/people/124324225@N05/), on Flickr

and from a few weeks ago....
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2913/14114139742_6f7533a097_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nvdE1W)The Reef (1 of 1) (https://flic.kr/p/nvdE1W) by kf6vgz (https://www.flickr.com/people/124324225@N05/), on Flickr
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: sup_surf_giant on June 03, 2014, 01:57:18 PM
Does this mean SUP is cool now?  ::)
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: ENCINITAS_SUP on June 04, 2014, 01:10:31 PM
Does this mean SUP is cool now?  ::)

I don't know, but Rob and the Rob Machado foundation deserve a big thanks for all the new trash cans installed on the beach at Cardiff.

I got to see Rob Machado in the water for the first time the other week, I have never seen anyone generate so much speed before! It was my first experience being out with a Pro in the water and it really shows the difference between the Pros and everyone else.
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: supthecreek on June 04, 2014, 01:53:22 PM
Rob Machado ala Skip Frye... cruisin'  ;D
Title: The Cardiff Sessions!
Post by: Cardiff Sweeper on June 18, 2014, 07:23:55 AM
Thanks to SupDiscoBay, Kurt, for taking these photos!
What a fun day that was!  ;D
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b5/kf6vgz/DSC_1086.jpg~original)

(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b5/kf6vgz/DSC_1087.jpg~original)

(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b5/kf6vgz/DSC_1088.jpg~original)

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Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: surfinJ on June 18, 2014, 08:41:10 AM
Beautifully done!
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: SlatchJim on June 18, 2014, 11:54:19 AM
That was a great "off the lip" sequence.  I wonder if you couldn't crop it down and animate it for a really cool Avatar?  I suck at stuff like that or I'd try myself.
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: 14 West on June 19, 2014, 07:19:32 PM
Sweet! That wave behind it looks awfully close.

Looks like your are on the 8'.... No love for the 7'7" anymore? I sold mine so now it's a 2012 or 2014 7'7" quiver.
Title: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: Cardiff Sweeper on June 22, 2014, 05:03:31 PM
Some footage from last year...


http://youtu.be/f75yEKO-BgY

JL had a demo day. I tried out their "kids" model. Fun board.



*I am NOT affiliated in any manner with Jimmy Lewis surfboards or standup boards. 


Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: supthecreek on June 22, 2014, 07:26:59 PM
Nice paddle transfers.... fast! I'm too lazy to change for quick back to back turns... and my turns suffer. I have to try harder ;D

You weren't on your little starby last year? That Flyweight looks pretty big in comparison.
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: headmount on June 25, 2014, 11:59:53 AM
What blew my mind was the quickness of the paddling 360 you did before catching the first wave.  Looking good pal.
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: stoneaxe on June 25, 2014, 01:46:55 PM
Great pics all around.
Title: ...sequence shots...
Post by: Cardiff Sweeper on June 25, 2014, 11:52:08 PM
Thanks again to supdiscobay for taking these photos.   8)

(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b5/kf6vgz/Beach%20and%20Surf/DSC_0974.jpg~original)
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Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: 14 West on June 26, 2014, 07:23:45 PM
You should turn that into an animated gif!
Title: Sweeper GIF
Post by: Cardiff Sweeper on July 01, 2014, 09:43:37 AM
Cool, it works!     8)
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b5/kf6vgz/2014/Sweeper-2.gif~original)
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: supdiscobay on July 01, 2014, 11:16:37 AM
That is great CS!!!!
Now how do we it?
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: supthecreek on July 01, 2014, 12:20:44 PM
Noice!
Title: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: Cardiff Sweeper on July 01, 2014, 01:22:15 PM
Thanks guys!

I used Photoshop. Which to me, is a difficult program to learn. I Googled how to do it. :)

Or, do you mean...how to turn? :p

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Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: Cardiff Sweeper on February 15, 2016, 06:04:07 PM
Trunking it in February.

From this morning:

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Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: covesurfer on February 15, 2016, 06:08:58 PM
Very nice!
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: lopezwill on February 15, 2016, 09:59:56 PM


That is such a nice cut back and paddle gouge!

  I try to do those weak side paddle turn cutbacks (or whatever they are called?) whenever I can.  I'm really surprised more sup surfers don't do those kind of turns.  It seems to pull the board around faster without loosing speed.  Plus it looks really cool :D 

Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: mrbig on February 16, 2016, 07:14:35 AM
Cardiffsweeper, Yeeeuuww! Trunks even. Still twinning it? I have some huge FCS II MR's that are fun..
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: PonoBill on February 16, 2016, 07:32:31 PM


That is such a nice cut back and paddle gouge!

  I try to do those weak side paddle turn cutbacks (or whatever they are called?) whenever I can.  I'm really surprised more sup surfers don't do those kind of turns.  It seems to pull the board around faster without loosing speed.  Plus it looks really cool :D

I do them all the time--in my head. I'm pretty sure it's the goPro that turns them into weenie little wiggle waggles.
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: Cardiff Sweeper on April 07, 2016, 12:28:18 AM
Checking in.  I ditched the wetsuit last month. Fun new break in from of the restaurants in Cardiff.

Who's visiting soon?

:)

-Craig


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Title: Caught by the Surfline Cam
Post by: Cardiff Sweeper on July 20, 2016, 09:31:02 AM
In 360p quality!  ;D

http://youtu.be/enQYSqrNj5k
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: Beasho on July 20, 2016, 09:59:14 AM
Nice off the lip. 

9 Dudes on SUP's.  That's night-marish.
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: Night Wing on July 20, 2016, 10:30:04 AM
Thanks for sharing your video.
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: SUPcheat on July 20, 2016, 10:33:00 AM
The SUP kook abomination is a plague on the House of the Ocean!

Every time the surfcam catches me, I look like a numb nuts.  Maybe that's because I'm a numb nuts.
Title: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: Cardiff Sweeper on July 20, 2016, 11:23:05 PM
That's a typical Saturday morning at Cardiff Reef.
When it's bigger, the heard will thin.
I try not to surf there as much anymore.
But even with that crowd, which was more than 9 Sups, I got my wave quota. :p
I always look really pissed off, for some reason.

Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: digger71 on July 30, 2016, 09:54:27 AM
Love the new camera angle looking north from the restaurants.

And I agree that in spite of the numbers it's not hard to get waves there for some reason. 
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: Cardiff Sweeper on July 16, 2017, 07:47:55 AM
Hello. Here's a few shots from last year. JP Australia Surf Slate. 7'2"x26" @91L

This board is the skateboard of SUP's



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Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: PonoBill on July 16, 2017, 08:26:40 AM
The way the waves hit the bowl of the rivermouth and the sandbars on each side makes for a lot of rideable swell in both directions on both sides. I always get plenty of waves there even when the center is choked with longboarders elbowing each other. I like how the longboarders surf there--lots of them are really good, and they call out waves to each other. It's a nice vibe to be around even as an intruder. One of the most civilized places I've ever surfed, even though a few of the guys really hate SUPs. No matter, they don't need to talk to me as long as they aren't dicks about me poaching the occasional wave in the middle. And they aren't.

I was particularly impressed by one of the women surfing there--slender lady, indeterminate age because her skin was sun-blasted like any dedicated surfer girl. Her style reminded me of Leah Dawson--in love with the waves. Fun to watch and nice to talk with.

That's a sweet board, Cardiff.
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: supthecreek on July 16, 2017, 04:51:02 PM
Great pictures muffin man.... especially #3.... ripping it dude!
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: surfercook on July 19, 2017, 08:58:06 AM
Cool cam capture. I enjoyed surfing there WAY too much during my winter 2015 trip. can't wait to return.
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: Cardiff Sweeper on October 15, 2017, 03:27:20 AM
Someone snapped a pic from February '16.
It's nice to have photos taken, but as a photographer and waterman, I find those who aren't tend to crop their photos way too much. People want to see the size of the wave you're on.

I'm hoping this was a decent one, as I'm all squatted down and ready for take off...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171015/e85246c86ba72ec548a51c916f61e6ff.jpg)


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Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: TallDude on October 28, 2017, 12:02:08 PM
Nice wave and picture, but as a photographer yourself don't you think the guy or gal who snapped that pic would appreciate a little green for his or her effort? $9. in Kathy's pocket ;D (not sure if she took the shot)

Actually, I'm not sure the proceeds even make it back to the poster?
Title: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: Cardiff Sweeper on February 07, 2018, 09:04:05 AM
New stick

7’5” x 25” @ 84L
Weighs 9.2 lbs

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(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180207/674893b874ca8f76762850182516abe1.jpg)

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1/18/18
SB 8’0” x 28”
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Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: surfafrica on February 07, 2018, 11:13:43 AM
I was out at Cardiff on Thu, Jan 25 on my new 7'4 x 26, 81 L Nano (I'm only 145 lbs). I might have been out there with some of you regulars.  Super fun and had a good vibe on the peak where all the stand ups were.  Got some really fun rides when the clean ground swell made it through without the wind swell messing it up (I asked one of the guys out if it was choppier than usual...."oh ya, big time").  Also got to watch and talk with two paraplegic guys on kayaks.  They were ripping...was awesome to see....inspiring.

Went back for a quick session on the Saturday and had a hard time getting waves...lots of guys on super long longboards grabbing stuff on the outside. I was under-foamed for sure!
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: supthecreek on February 07, 2018, 04:24:19 PM
Getting serious there Craig.....
Sheesh, your board looks like my old shortboards!

Pics are awesome, thanks for posting them :)


SA, sounds like you're having a great trip!
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: surfafrica on February 07, 2018, 04:29:56 PM
SA, sounds like you're having a great trip!

The trip was super fun.  It was a quick one though--just 2 1/2 days.  We picked up my friend's board from Kronos and then surfed Cardiff, Sano and a few breaks in between.  It was nice to see the sun again....it's been a long dark wet winter up here so far.

Looking forward to more adventures in 2018.
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: Cardiff Sweeper on March 06, 2019, 05:43:03 PM
Nice wave and picture, but as a photographer yourself don't you think the guy or gal who snapped that pic would appreciate a little green for his or her effort? $9. in Kathy's pocket ;D (not sure if she took the shot)

Actually, I'm not sure the proceeds even make it back to the poster?

Good point.

However, Surfline does not provide contact links for the photographers who post there.  Nor can you message them.

I've tried to find this one gentleman who took a bunch of photos of me, but only posted one on surfline.
Yeah, no luck in contacting him, as I'd gladly pay for them.

Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: TallDude on March 06, 2019, 11:54:14 PM
Nice wave and picture, but as a photographer yourself don't you think the guy or gal who snapped that pic would appreciate a little green for his or her effort? $9. in Kathy's pocket ;D (not sure if she took the shot)

Actually, I'm not sure the proceeds even make it back to the poster?

Good point.

However, Surfline does not provide contact links for the photographers who post there.  Nor can you message them.

I've tried to find this one gentleman who took a bunch of photos of me, but only posted one on surfline.
Yeah, no luck in contacting him, as I'd gladly pay for them.
There's a photographer Paulie who surfs at SanO now and then. He'll take photos or shoot video of anyone that wants some for around $50 to $100. He'll put them on your own thumb drive or you can buy one off of him. I pay him cash, but I think he has a square to run credit cards? Most of my surf pictures over the past 5 or 6 years were shot by him. He said he shoot motocross races too.
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: PonoBill on March 07, 2019, 06:53:22 PM
Yup, me too. Good shots. Of course I never did anything with them.
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: mrbig on March 08, 2019, 07:46:08 PM
Nice looking submarine! You were ripping on it.
 
Thanks for posting pictures of great surfing. NO SUITS! Jealous!
Title: The Cardiff Foil Sessions
Post by: Cardiff Sweeper on April 19, 2019, 06:45:04 PM
Hello people of the interwebs.

So, the Sweeper's collection of foiling equipment is rapidly growing, and so are his foiling skills (if only)...
And just like how I predicted, my new hobbies quickly have money throw at them.
I've amassed two foil boards, two complete Ke Nalu foil setups with a total of four wings. Two small, two large.
There is a SUP foil board on the way...soon.



I've had about 40 sessions in the water since late February.
The first 20 were a disaster, but a lesson with a local pro quickly elevated my skills (pun intended).
My repeated mistake is getting the board too high and breaching the wing.
I'm such a heavy rear-footed surfer, that every few waves I don't keep enough weight on the front foot and nose-dive...HARD.
This morning I did test out a 6'10" SUP and after a couple unsuccessful takeoffs, I got it dialed in. 

Ok, here's some multimedia content:


This isn't pretty, but I also didn't know someone was filming.  Of course, the least attractive wave was recorded:

https://youtu.be/BlSTunQxA9c

Jeff Clark
4'6"
Ke Nalu foil w/ IWA 775 wing
(https://i.imgur.com/q312IMB.jpg?1)

Oh...and I fall a lot, and haven't figured out how to pump back out to the lineup.
But I dream of stitching multiple waves together.


Cheers.
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: PonoBill on April 19, 2019, 08:40:58 PM
Your dinky board skills are helping obviously, but I can see why you're overfoiling, and of course you already know. Your weight is centered and you are leaning across your board instead of facing front. your head is facing forward but your shoulders aren't. I'd just shut up, but that's a good way to get hurt. If your board tips to the inside of the turn you'll lean out instead of twisting your hips to correct, and that means the outside wing will get lift, you'll jackknife over the high side and fall on the foil. I'll bet you're using weight to turn, and until you are committing to deep banked turns that's not the way to do it. Weaker turns (my specialty, so far) are done by twisting your hips to steer the foil. You don't have rails in the water, leaning doesn't do it.

Likewise, when you do a cutback and the board accelerates down the face and starts getting too much lift, you are in no position to get full weight on your front foot. You'll faceplant at the same point of the turn over and over. Been there, done that, got the aching sinuses.

It's a bitch to change something that's been working well for you with surfboards, but foiling IS NOT surfing. You need to rotate your upper body to face forward and be able to get your hips forward. You need to be able to get them over your front toes when you have to. You'll see really good guys, especially the prone guys, foiling in the stance you're using, but that's when they've already learned to do turns with good pitch control and they are committing to deeply banked turns. That's what I'm trying to learn now.

Junya's turns are about as extreme as anyone's. (https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/49946992_10215393174915656_8233570018600681472_o.jpg?_nc_cat=108&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&oh=85253e30b361c99a3169e3596b5b1a66&oe=5D2AECB0)
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: Dwight (DW) on April 20, 2019, 03:46:21 AM
Bill is spot on.

I think you’re also making the typical surfer mistake of crouching. Standing more upright, relaxed and chill, makes it easier to control the foil.

Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: Cardiff Sweeper on April 20, 2019, 07:27:30 AM
 Thanks for the coaching, Bill. Yes it’s hard to know what I am doing wrong without outside observation and from people who know how to do this, or are at least more experienced than I am.  With all the research and videos that I have done, I have been too focused on foot placement. Rarely are my feet out of place, and now I’ll focus more on the upper body part (Get in the flow).

And it does feel like I am crouching too much, but that is what beginners do because being two feet off the water feels pretty scary sometimes!  I have certainly achieved some pretty long flight times, but then out of nowhere I hit the deck because the foil breached. Muscle memory, practice and more experience will fix all of that. One day at a time, one session at a time.

 :)

Edit:  And fools like me who think we know everything have the hardest time doing the simplest things.

-Breathe
-Relax
-Breathe
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: fatfish on April 20, 2019, 01:46:30 PM
Hey Cardiff

That looks pretty good.  I am not that far ahead of you on sessions.  Once i figured out the right stance and started to feel comfortable 2 feet above the water, my flights are starting to become more consistent.  Having said that I have had fun sessions then going from hero to zero (breaching left and right).  I start to feel confident like i know what i am doing then I breach my tips trying to turn too hard or the wave pitched, arg.  I always have to tell myself to not try to surf the foil but guide the foil through gently inputs.
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: PonoBill on April 20, 2019, 07:55:01 PM
I don't crouch enough--old and stiff. I think I'm getting low, and then someone shoots a picture. Bastards.

It isn't the crouch that going to get you crunched, it's facing across the board. Rotate your body forward including your hips and shoulders and suddenly everything gets easier.
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: Cardiff Sweeper on May 03, 2019, 07:22:55 PM
Today

Third session on a SUP foil. First session using a front foot strap.
I'm putting the rear one on tomorrow.
Such a wide stance...I think it'd be easier to just use both.

Foil Science by Chuck Glynn
6'10"x27" (maybe 28")
https://youtu.be/stMUcB76drM
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: PonoBill on May 03, 2019, 07:29:15 PM
Impressive. Much better position on the board. Makes it a lot easier, eh?
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: Cardiff Sweeper on May 03, 2019, 08:21:55 PM
Yes!
Thanks.
Bill, I could hear you yelling at me on that wave,  so I stood tall and
faced forward with broad shoulders.  *click*

 :)
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: Cardiff Sweeper on June 01, 2019, 10:08:31 PM
So, I'm not sure who reads this section of the forum, but...

I just wanted to say that after SUP'ing 99.9% of the time over the past ten years, I prefer prone-foiling to SUP-foiling (for now, at least).
Prone foiling is much more of a challenge.  I'm always out of position, take way too many waves on the head and exhaust myself paddling around just to get a couple glides.
When I get on the SUP-foil, it's so much easier.  It's not boring, but I don't feel as challenged. 
Hell, I'm still a total n00b.  Can't really do nice turns and I fall all the time.

Just curious if anyone who may read this wants to reply if they have tried both disciplines.

 ???
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: supthecreek on June 02, 2019, 03:41:12 AM
Hi Craig

I have watched James Casey foil on his tiny prone foil.... almost looks like a hand-plane.

He sits inside of the breaking waves and simply catches the white-water..... then he jumps up takes a few "pumps" and he is out on the face, killing it on his tiny board.

He is able to do amazing things on that little board.... and then pumping back out is much easier than on his SUP foil boards.

I chose this pic simply to show the small size of his board.... I believe ha may have an even smaller board now.
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: PonoBill on June 02, 2019, 10:42:47 AM
I'm addicted to whitewater takeoffs, but that's because I'm old and slow. James spent quite a bit of time on Maui this year, he was impressive no matter what board he's on. Those darned kids and their tiny boards piss me off. I could no more do that than I could fly by flapping my arms. Hell, getting back to my feet on the stable platform of Mr. Fugly takes so much time I'd be on the beach before I got into a wave. Dave Kalama saw me wobbling to my feet last year and said "Hey Bill, are you alright?" Very solicitous. I considered whacking him with my paddle.
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: sup_surf_giant on July 05, 2019, 08:56:27 AM


Just curious if anyone who may read this wants to reply if they have tried both disciplines.

 ???

I've done neither but I've been intensely curious for the past 3 years.

The same reason I went from a 11'6 SUP to a 7'11...loads more fun...loads more challenge.

I can't pull the trigger financially on a foil choice since the cost of entry is so steep and I don't know where I'll land...SUP or prone.
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: Sup-position on July 06, 2019, 03:51:46 PM
Looking good Craig...
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: Cardiff Sweeper on August 19, 2019, 06:29:14 PM
Lift 200 did the trick!  ;D

https://youtu.be/ZRTkAlpP6qs
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: PonoBill on August 19, 2019, 08:02:16 PM
Cool. Now you need a wing.
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: supthecreek on August 20, 2019, 01:03:35 PM
You have it wired now Craig, looking smooth!
All that pumping will keep you in shape  :)
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: Cardiff Sweeper on August 20, 2019, 09:50:27 PM
Bill, yes!

Rick, thanks!

This wasn’t easy:

https://youtu.be/xMQ3FAauYug
Title: Fly Those Friendly Skies
Post by: Cardiff Sweeper on September 18, 2019, 09:01:38 AM
I think my pumping skills have improved lately:


https://youtu.be/F-wwuLVqyos
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: PonoBill on September 18, 2019, 10:29:49 AM
Nice, you dog. Is that Bowls or just Ala Moana? Locals get kind of testy at Bowls.
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: Cardiff Sweeper on September 18, 2019, 02:37:01 PM
Bill, somewhere between Trestles and Tijuana.  ;D

But I will be in Maui next week! Definitely bringing my foil gear.
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: 808sup on September 18, 2019, 03:12:24 PM
Cardiff, If you want to be challenged bring your sup foil and do a maliko downwinder while your here. I promise you will be challenged.
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: Cardiff Sweeper on March 01, 2020, 07:07:21 PM
Hi everyone.
I've been on the Signature Albatross 210 since picking one up in Maui last year.
It's a Pump Master, and glides for days.
I run outta gas after three waves.  :o

https://youtu.be/C0QBFH0jJQE

Cardiff, If you want to be challenged bring your sup foil and do a maliko downwinder while your here. I promise you will be challenged.

I need to get a smaller Sup-foil board made so I can travel with it.
Thinking of a 5'4"x25" or so.
Will hit you up in September.  :D
Title: Re: The Cardiff Sessions
Post by: supthecreek on March 01, 2020, 07:47:29 PM
sheesh, I got tired just watching you!
You get some great speed pumping back out!
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