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Gear Talk / Re: Starboard Whopper Jr. in OH waves
« on: December 09, 2020, 06:04:43 PM »
I need to order me a tail handle. I have them on my other boards and they are helpful. Not sure though in bigger surf as holding on to that boat creates a lot of area for the water to catch. Pushing down on the tail in smaller surf helps with my other boards. I will search this site for more input as suggested.

Interesting technique, surlygringo. I have seen people use it before with bodyboards but never thought of it with a SUP. I'll give it a try.

My favorite technique of all is diving over the front like the dude in Creek's pic. I thought it was fun until the board came back on my knee. Then there was a nice dent and early out back to the lot.

Always learning the hard way it seems with the most funnest, hardest sport I have ever done. Yes, 'funnest' is a word... ;)

Thanks for all the great tips.


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Gear Talk / Re: Starboard Whopper Jr. in OH waves
« on: December 08, 2020, 07:33:46 PM »
Thanks Creek!

The 'Work smarter, not harder' approach is probably what I should do. My lack of patience and excitement makes me just run out there since I am coming from inland by 2 hours. I also feel like I need to get outside as fast as possible but I probably waste tons of energy. I will work on this.

Your vids make me want to get out and practice tomorrow but I will have to wait until this weekend.  Great source for info. Wow!

I should be catching waves like J-Bird by next winter..  ;)

sflinux- Another great vid! I actually have an older used Joe Blair. I rented one about 4 years ago when I first started then found a used one. I love it in smaller clean conditions but I am not there yet for head high and above.


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Gear Talk / Re: Starboard Whopper Jr. in OH waves
« on: December 08, 2020, 10:04:05 AM »
Really great tips sflinux!

I never really thought of using protective gear in the surf but it makes sense.  I really don't like wearing anything restricting and I run way too hot. 3/2 in 50 degrees and I'm a tomato head. Should look into a different suit as well...?

Clay's method of kicking the board over is a great tip though not as gratifying. I suppose after you get nailed enough times as you guys have, you'll come up with ways to avoid the worst possible situation.

J-bird on a Whopper! I wish I could experience that.

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Gear Talk / Re: Starboard Whopper Jr. in OH waves
« on: December 08, 2020, 07:36:00 AM »
HA! Glad I'm not the only one getting their ass kicked by their own board.

Great advise and much appreciated!

I have never tried your approach on a steep unbroken wave. That is the make or break moment for me where I just go for it and I rarely make it but when I do it is almost as gratifying as catching a wave.

Need to find a break with an easier outlet.  ???

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Gear Talk / Starboard Whopper Jr. in OH waves
« on: December 07, 2020, 06:34:29 PM »
This year is my first year at attempting overhead waves on a SUP. Getting out past the massive amounts of whitewater has been a real challenge. My Whopper Jr. is my best bet as my other boards are too small for my level. They work great in summer calm but any chop and I am swimming. I just get tossed in the air backwards. The Whopper's nose can sometimes catch the whitewater and shove me back too which is where I am a bit concerned. It is a lot harder to handle and it can pull me for a while. Not to mention getting whacked in the head. I can usually step back on the tail on the approach of the whitewater and as it lifts the nose I can then take a slight step forward. I was watching some other guys that were having way less problems than I and the shape of their boards was about as long as the Whopper but appeared much thinner and point at the nose. I am sure it is a combination of both skill level and gear but wondering if anyone else has used the Whopper Jr in OH waves or if it is more designed for smaller waves? I should also note that I only get out a few times a month especially in winter. I should also clarify that 'overhead' meaning 6-10 feet. Any input is appreciated.

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General Discussion / Re: Surfing on Hala Carbon Playa
« on: September 14, 2020, 09:24:42 AM »
I have been to the Cove. Great spot to learn but might be crowded in the summer.  Board rentals right across the street. Rent a hard board for sure. Many spots to learn there and within a short distance. I surfed the Hala at Launiupoko all day long but the hard board is way more fun.

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General Discussion / Re: Surfing on Hala Carbon Playa
« on: September 13, 2020, 08:35:38 PM »
Hello and Thank you for this great forum!

First time poster here but I have frequented the site for tons of info for all things related to SUP.

I can relate to scrooner as I tried to learn with the exact same board 4 years ago. Was looking for the all-around intro board that I could travel with. Learning on the Hala on the Oregon Coast was insane!I am surprised I stuck with it. Granted I did not know how to read or understand surf reports that well and caught myself in surf that was not the best for learning or surfing for that matter.  I finally caught a small surf day and it was great!

I took the Hala to Maui and it was even better. Decided to try a hard board while in Maui and didn't surf the Hala for at least a year. Now I have three hard boards and the Hala. On rare occasions I will take it out and it is fun and floaty in small surf. I usually replace the flex fins a single hard fin.

P.City was great this weekend for learning minus the smoke. I was out for a couple hours this morning.

I don't want to knock the Hala too much as I have received compliments on how well it can surf (probably not as good as the Uli) but it isn't the best for learning unless you can regularly find the right waves and that isn't going to happen here.

Take it down for some white water before the rain comes. I took it down the Clackamas river and it was a blast.


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