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Sessions / Re: November tidal bore on the Sittaung river is amazing
« on: January 30, 2020, 06:29:13 AM »
Coolest video I have seen in 2020! You’re the man, what an experience.
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Sessions / Re: November tidal bore on the Sittaung river is amazing« on: January 30, 2020, 06:29:13 AM »
Coolest video I have seen in 2020! You’re the man, what an experience.
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SUP General / Re: Tiny Waves« on: February 17, 2019, 02:38:07 AM »
I’m surprised the Aussie couple were doing so well on 33” wide boards. I’ve been looking for a ‘longer’ board for the same purpose, tiny waves, and wasn’t considering anything over 30”, now may have to change that. NightWing, being rental boards they’re probably higher volume if they are 33” ? Also as supsean asked, I would think a single fin would be better for tiny waves? For the same reason most prone longboards have a single fin? Wouldnt thrusters with angled inwards create more drag, at least at first?
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SUP General / Re: Longboard size for smaller waves« on: January 02, 2019, 07:09:42 AM »
Thanks all for the replies, greatly appreciated.
Have to look more closely at the rocker on the boards I’m considering, but safe to say the 11-6 ‘s are pretty much out. 4
SUP General / Re: Longboard size for smaller waves« on: January 02, 2019, 06:58:47 AM »smaller days where I just can’t get a ride . So thinking of maybe a hard longboard in the future.. Not looking for performances Hi comeu and Happy New Year to you! Thanks for pointing out the differences between long board and longer board, it really makes sense now. 5
SUP General / Longboard size for smaller waves« on: December 29, 2018, 09:25:50 PM »
Hi all belated Merry Christmas,
Had a good year on my new 9’ foamy, learned a lot. The board is great for my noobie purposes but it needs a good push from behind to get moving well. Which is all fine and good, wave count has increased dramatically. But often here are smaller days where I just can’t get a ride . So thinking of maybe a hard longboard in the future. What is available for my wallet are 9-6 to 11-6 in 6 inch increments. I’m 5’8, 150lbs/65kg. Not looking for performance here just more rides in smaller conditions, maybe unbroken waves? How long should I go? Will a longboard help or should I just get bionic arms 🤗? Some choices, take a look if u can, thanks and have a Happy New Year! https://item.rakuten.co.jp/arasoan/oh1106-ch1110/ https://item.rakuten.co.jp/arasoan/oh0441u-m310/ https://totem-sup-sports.myshopify.com https://item.rakuten.co.jp/arasoan/oh1104-ch1110/ 6
Sessions / Re: Sunny afternoon surf vid.« on: October 07, 2018, 07:50:04 AM »
Great vid, he don’t even need a paddle!
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Sessions / Re: The Boards Of Summer« on: July 09, 2018, 10:13:37 PM »Can you not usually surf with the guards thereThat was the case for ever and ever here in my little New Jersey shore town known as Surf City. Just last summer the resident and visiting surfers, and proponents of sotf (surfing outside the flags), rallied together w/a signed petition to present to the town officials. We were more than a little surprised when they actually approved sotf for a trial period immediately. It's still in the trial period this season but it seems to be going very smoothly. I haven't had to load my vehicle up once all summer and have just been doing the 2-1/2 block walk-up to my local break. lig. Good for you locals to get that victory, hope it stays. I was in Wildwood last summer ( I’m originally a Bergen County benny) https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benny_(slang) And they have one section of beach for surfing only, maybe it’s 100 yards wide. I rented a Sup one day and a longboard the next, however the northward current was so strong that by the time you got out and got your ride you were already out of bounds and the guards were whistling you out. To top it off, at the “surfing only” section lots of people were swimming out quite a ways , right in front of the guards and you had to dodge them with your board. Keep up the stoke, always enjoy your vids 8
Sessions / Re: The Boards Of Summer« on: July 07, 2018, 05:56:12 AM »
Nice riding and vid,
Can you not usually surf with the guards there? 9
Share the Stoke / Re: Picture of the day!« on: June 24, 2018, 03:58:09 PM »
Sunset session with my son
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Gear Talk / Re: estimate blade size from a picture« on: June 14, 2018, 03:55:22 PM »The main thing about the 75 that has me concerned is paddling out on my knees in the rough. Last weekend it was pretty tough at the shorebreak and I needed every inch of that 100 clunker blade to punch through and get out. But then again I could have gone 100 yards left or right down the beach and it would have been a little easier but longer to get out. I think once out there the 75 and a higher stroke cadence in the surf will be ok. And when on flat water the 100 clunker becomes a real beast after a mile or so. Probly will go for the 75. Thanks for the vid. I successfully pulled that off exactly once last weekend, and it felt great, a couple other times I got clobbered. Really have to work on that technique, tomorrow is looking good . I’ll be ordering the paddle hopefully tomorrow. It’s 700 grams and about 130 bucks, pretty good for here. 12
Gear Talk / Re: estimate blade size from a picture« on: June 14, 2018, 07:58:20 AM »If the 8" wide dimension is correct and the picture is not overly 'tipped', Wow jrandy! Between u and Bill I am blown away. Don’t know what to say but thank you. Making it easy for me. 13
Gear Talk / Re: estimate blade size from a picture« on: June 14, 2018, 07:54:02 AM »Hi CaptainKook, And another vote for the 75, thank you Quickbeam. It will def get use on aside from small waves as well! 14
Gear Talk / Re: estimate blade size from a picture« on: June 14, 2018, 07:03:24 AM »Next question , I mean can of worms Hi Night Wing, Thanks for your reply. Very glad to hear both shoulders are back in working order, and you’ll be surfing soon.man that’s rough. I had a minor shoulder injury from prone surfing 2 years ago, that took many months to heal, just overdoing it with rookie enthusiasm. One of the reasons I went more for SUP now. I used to sea kayak the NYC / Hudson , Jersey shore area with a Aquaterra Sea Lion eskimo style 17’ . I think it was 21” wide and 70lbs. Loved that boat. Me to with the favorite paddle was a Werner Arctic Wind eskimo style thin blade , was my go to paddle for almost any conditions and yes much less fatigue. Backup was a Perception takapart that mostly stayed on the rear deck. Also had a WW kayak, Freefall or something cant remember I started SUP last year with a Perception Jetty 9x28 and this year got a 9x32 foamy . Diamond Head brand 😝seems to be only here and of course overpriced but hey. (And Btw I did get it on the roofracks anyway )BIG difference in stability and grabbing the waves. I hit the Sea of Japan coast because its fairly close at one and a half hours of usually pleasant driving, no traffic, small roads mostly. The famous Japan surf is on the Pacific side but thats farther in the opposite direction and crowded , no thanks. I try to go out on weekends when its 3 foot or better but less than 6 foot. Last weekend it was 4.5 and really good for me. I dont know how to describe the usual wave conditions , but I’d say they’re definitely not the cleanly spaced rollers that can be seen clearly coming in formation. Its a swell that suddenly turns into a nice looking wave, fast moving and fast breaking. But they’re catchable and its all sandy bottom. Don’t know how to get the wave forecast but heres the location. Love this area. https://www.windfinder.com/#12/35.6566/134.9444/rain And some beach cams , on the right close to the map If u see lights at night its the squid fleet, haha. http://www.city.kyotango.lg.jp/top/soshiki/somu/johosuisin/2/1744.html We get the same kind of summer highs as you, that turn the Sea of Japan side into a lake, while the pacific side has better , stronger rollers. The main thing about the 75 that has me concerned is paddling out on my knees in the rough. Last weekend it was pretty tough at the shorebreak and I needed every inch of that 100 clunker blade to punch through and get out. But then again I could have gone 100 yards left or right down the beach and it would have been a little easier but longer to get out. I think once out there the 75 and a higher stroke cadence in the surf will be ok. And when on flat water the 100 clunker becomes a real beast after a mile or so. Probly will go for the 75. This weekend is looking good with 4 foot on Sat and 2-3 Sun, might try to do both days. Thanks again and enjoyed the links to the cams and forecast , will be checking them, hope some more lows roll in for you. 15
Gear Talk / Re: estimate blade size from a picture« on: June 13, 2018, 11:53:33 PM »
I got about 75 sq. in.
If it was 80 or 85 I’d jump on it right away. Next question , I mean can of worms Is 75 good enough for a 150 lb beginner paddle surfer on a 9 foot foamy for surfing small waves? Now I’m using a clunker 100 adjustable - plastic blade, alumi shaft. I’m a decent paddler with kayak and canoe background. Thx again all |