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SUP General / Re: Zonoid Surf Session at Cleve's Cove
« on: September 12, 2020, 03:03:50 AM »
Perhaps, for the Zone, this spot should be called "Mr. Big's backyard".....isn't this the spot where he used one of his nine lives?  I see he is still posting on the Zone (on another thread) from down south, but either he missed this tribute, or doesn't want to be reminded.

It is still a nice break, but a bit finicky.  Need to catch just the right swell size and direction, and the right tide.  And of course avoid Mr. Big's nemesis. 

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Sessions / Re: Sunrise Colored my vid
« on: August 20, 2020, 11:55:05 AM »
Was that Andy?  What a nice guy.  He let me swing a go for a beautiful set wave that he could have gone for.  My wave of the day.  Mahalo Andy!

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Great review Rick.  I'm saving up.  But I may want to demo again....hopefully on a hurricane swell (e.g. practice for winter).

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SUP General / Re: My GenRation like to Slo-Dance
« on: June 14, 2020, 11:29:13 AM »
That slo dance led to a sweet kiss

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SUP General / Re: Back on Board--- done sitting!
« on: May 04, 2020, 11:16:44 AM »
Creek:  Glad you got some of that swell.  I was just up the coast a few miles, and I think it was the best swell of the year so far.  Top 5 anyway.  Tommy said you were "rippin" so I don't think you lost that much.  But at our age we can't afford to back slide too much.  Hope to share a session out there soon.  But I think you are right, they may close the beaches down with the good weather coming.  I guess I'll have to get me one of those Pt Breaks ;)

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SUP General / Re: Google Travel - let us explore your SUP World
« on: April 26, 2020, 08:53:36 AM »
Creek:  You and I mostly SUP surf the same places.  But this is my primary flat water paddle spot, except when it freezes over in the Winter.  But I use it during the windy months (as it is protected).  Nicely divided into two attached but protected lakes

https://goo.gl/maps/CprQHebT7ug2bmUf7

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Creek:  You should have taken me up on the offer to borrow my (your old) "electric" Creek, while I am stuck on this boat up in Nova Scotia!  You could have really charged it ;)
Nice video, but it really made me miss the crew and the bars at Sharkoni.  Hope to be back in a week or so.  Don't go crazy with Dorian, you might need more than eye surgery. 

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NorthEast / Re: East Coast...Feeling the Bump?
« on: July 30, 2019, 05:35:32 AM »
Creek:  Thanks for posting the pics...and, as always, thanks to Weed for his artistry and persistence. 
Loving your old "orange" Creek.  I may not have made that wave, but did make a couple of zippers......of course that is always before Weed gets there!  The shark shield is functioning as advertised, at least the blinking lights and beeps work, and it did give me a nice little jolt in the chest (they need to run the "antenna" on the other side of the board).  Note to "sharkboy" Mr.B....the Cape now apparently has a lot of makeshift heart zappers, to use in a pinch.

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SUP General / Re: WHAT? Maverick's surfing contest cancelled?
« on: December 21, 2018, 12:03:16 PM »
Beasho:  I have read through your Maverick's threads over the years, and have never seen you describe how the hell you guys hold onto the paddle through those beatings.  I have had it ripped out of my hands in just 8 foot surf.  Admittedly Cape Cod winter sucking beach break.  But do you routinely hold it by the end, or by shaft.  Do you use it to help get to the surface?  I see Haley has his when he prone surfs through the rocks.  Any advice?

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Travel, Trips, Destinations / Re: Anyone been to Sagres Portugal?
« on: December 12, 2018, 06:36:39 AM »
Creek:  You might also try VRBO, Home away, or Airbnb.  I have found some very nice deals on VRBO, and with a quick search found an apartment in Sagres for $40/night, and an 1,100 sq ft, two bedroom apartment in Salema beach (not too far away) for $22/night.  They might negotiate lower for a three month stay.

Trying to keep in mind your "Creek budget".  Good luck with it.

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SUP General / Re: Winter SUP surf - wetsuit glove review
« on: November 26, 2018, 07:40:21 AM »
Creek:  watching your video I was getting OJ flashbacks.  I guess they should have removed the water damn (latex gloves) from that demo. 

But otherwise, great review and advice.......as always.

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Gear Talk / Re: Surf Travel Paddle 3 piece
« on: October 18, 2018, 07:50:47 AM »
Liv2surf:  Just a few hours before your post, I ordered the three piece, Surge surf paddle from Black Project.  I recently acquired a two piece Sunova "Creek" for travel and on my first two trips I used the three piece paddle that came with my Red inflatable.  While this paddle was adequate for flat water paddling on the inflatable, I really noticed the lack of power I was getting while surfing, especially when I came back home and used my regular Werner nitro in my first surf session here.
So I researched here on the zone and decided on the Black Project "Surge".  See the review in this thread:

https://www.standupzone.com/forum/index.php/topic,31370.msg354022.html#msg354022

Besides the good review, I like the all carbon and that it is designed for surf.  Also, they can make the paddle pieces short enough to fit in my check in luggage, so I have the option of 1) Pack in with the board, 2) check in, or 3) carry on in its own bag.  Will do a review when I get it and have a chance to use it.  Hope this is helpful.

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Travel, Trips, Destinations / Re: Advice about Peru
« on: October 17, 2018, 03:48:52 PM »
Earthquakes and tsunamis? ;)

Joking aside, it was a nice coastline, and I did flatwater paddle in Valparaiso harbor (there was a SUP rental place there).

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Travel, Trips, Destinations / Re: Advice about Peru
« on: October 17, 2018, 02:55:57 PM »
Talldude:  Thanks for the reply and help with the research.  Miraflores is where I surfed once while in transit in Lima two years ago.  I was able to rent a decent surf SUP down at the beach.  There was a swell, but it was pretty lumpy.  Miraflores is supposed to be one of the safest areas within the Lima city limits.  I may well be there for the work part of the next trip I am taking, but was thinking of getting out of the city.  Hence looking at Punta Hermosa.

I have been to the coast of Chile West and North of Santiago, and there definitely is surf.  I spent some time in Valparaiso and Vina del Mar, and drove North of that.  The coast reminded me of California in some ways, and there were a number of (wetsuited) surfers along the coast.  A number of places along that coast seemed pretty affluent, so I am surprised to hear it may not be (relatively) safe.

Thanks again for helping with the research.

NEsurfSUP

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Travel, Trips, Destinations / Re: Advice about Peru
« on: October 17, 2018, 09:00:38 AM »
I have done a little more research, and am bumping this post up with a little more specific question.
Has anyone surfed (SUP or prone) in the Punta Hermosa area about 1.5 hours South of Lima?  If so, how was it, and did you stay at one of the "surf camps"?  If so, any recommendations?

Thanks

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