JC Surfers?

Adler said:
Well I'm living in Palos Verdes, CA now. Been on the beach 4 days in a row now. Unfortunately I only have a skimboard with me, the surf and paddlboards are still in Michigan.

Anyone ever jumpseated with boards? I know FedEx allows you to bring what you can carry, but what's their thoughts on 12 ft paddleboards?
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I've known guys who've done it on commercial carriers.

But hey, but maybe you can take us to SAN. I fly that trip next month, and as long as it's not against DHL policy (I'll find out), we won't give a damn. Both of us on that trip are local.

But yeah, pretty amazing, right? I've been out surfing just about every day myself. I'm going to take tomorrow off because I noticed a pressure crack on the deck of my longboard. Nothing a little Solarez can't fix, though.
 
Adler said:
Well I'm living in Palos Verdes, CA now. Been on the beach 4 days in a row now. Unfortunately I only have a skimboard with me, the surf and paddlboards are still in Michigan.

Anyone ever jumpseated with boards? I know FedEx allows you to bring what you can carry, but what's their thoughts on 12 ft paddleboards?
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Though I have yet to jumpseat with my boards, I once checked my surfboard when flying on United many years ago; policies and costs have undoubtedly changed since then, so my best advice is to check with the carrier(s). That being said, Soma manufactures board bags designed for the rigors of air travel. Here is the website: http://www.airbagdesigns.com/home
It would seem to me that their bags are the answer for pilots/travelers (surfers), especially if you frequently plan on bringing your board on your trips. However, I do not know if they make a bag big enough to fit an SUP. Welcome to CA! :)
 
A Life Aloft said:
Longboards rock for many reasons and you need to remember to get on the waves sooner on one and really a longboard makes paddling out much easier than on a shorty. The taller you are the easier they are to lug the hell around too. lol It's pretty well nada to be able to do steep drops on a longboard either so it pays to get ahead on a wave sooner rather than later. You'll be able to catch smaller waves and keep a steady speed on a long board too. You need however to master the turtle roll and it takes some practice to do it smoothly. You have more room to maneuver while standing on a longboard too which is another advantage and when you master trimming, cross stepping and especially the drop knee, you'll be home. You'll also find after spending enough time with various surfers that the most mellow, way less hot doggy, more zen guys are all longboarders. It's a whole other mentality.
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Just had to quote this again...

After spending a few sessions on the 6'8, I agree with you 100%: I feel like I'm back in highschool sitting there in the lineup on it. A bunch of aggro teenagers jockeying for position, mostly. Most of the time I look out further and think "Man, I wish I had my longboard today..." ;)

I love the glide of the longboard compared to the snappiness of the hybrid. I loved today when I got into a chest-high left and cross stepped aaaaalmost to the nose (could have probably stuck a foot out and done a "cheater five," but the wave sectioned off ahead of me). I loved the nice mellow right hander that linked up all the way from the outside to the beach, doing little carves to stay in it. Nothing hot-doggy or aggressive, just fun.

I still want to work on the 6'8, but I have way, way more fun on the longboard.
 
dasleben said:
Just had to quote this again...

After spending a few sessions on the 6'8, I agree with you 100%: I feel like I'm back in highschool sitting there in the lineup on it. A bunch of aggro teenagers jockeying for position, mostly. Most of the time I look out further and think "Man, I wish I had my longboard today..." ;)

I love the glide of the longboard compared to the snappiness of the hybrid. I loved today when I got into a chest-high left and cross stepped aaaaalmost to the nose (could have probably stuck a foot out and done a "cheater five," but the wave sectioned off ahead of me). I loved the nice mellow right hander that linked up all the way from the outside to the beach, doing little carves to stay in it. Nothing hot-doggy or aggressive, just fun.

I still want to work on the 6'8, but I have way, way more fun on the longboard.
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dasleben said:
Just had to quote this again...

After spending a few sessions on the 6'8, I agree with you 100%: I feel like I'm back in highschool sitting there in the lineup on it. A bunch of aggro teenagers jockeying for position, mostly. Most of the time I look out further and think "Man, I wish I had my longboard today..." ;)

I love the glide of the longboard compared to the snappiness of the hybrid. I loved today when I got into a chest-high left and cross stepped aaaaalmost to the nose (could have probably stuck a foot out and done a "cheater five," but the wave sectioned off ahead of me). I loved the nice mellow right hander that linked up all the way from the outside to the beach, doing little carves to stay in it. Nothing hot-doggy or aggressive, just fun.

I still want to work on the 6'8, but I have way, way more fun on the longboard.
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I bought my longboard about ten months ago, and I could not be happier with it. Glad to have both my fish and my longboard :)
 
dasleben said:
How do you like that Walden? Heard good things.
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Love! It is definitely worth the money I paid for it (and then some)!
Timing is everything. Last year, I went to Cowell's surf shop looking for something in the eight foot to eight-foot-plus range, this board was discounted, and I was out the door for, I think, around $600 (+/-). And he threw in Sticky Bumps, if I recall correctly :)
I had to get a sock, too, ($70). The leash was purchased on amazon for about $20, so I was ready to go for just over $700. What a fun board to surf! We just had a south come through, and yesterday there were a handful of us sitting at Second Bowl on a growing tide (it eventually topped out at 5.16), but everyone was getting pretty good rides and there was a "what a nice day to surf" attitude, not a "get ready for a paddle battle" mentality.
 
fender_jag said:
Love! It is definitely worth the money I paid for it (and then some)!
Timing is everything. Last year, I went to Cowell's surf shop looking for something in the eight foot to eight-foot-plus range, this board was discounted, and I was out the door for, I think, around $600 (+/-). And he threw in Sticky Bumps, if I recall correctly :)
I had to get a sock, too, ($70). The leash was purchased on amazon for about $20, so I was ready to go for just over $700. What a fun board to surf! We just had a south come through, and yesterday there were a handful of us sitting at Second Bowl on a growing tide (it eventually topped out at 5.16), but everyone was getting pretty good rides and there was a "what a nice day to surf" attitude, not a "get ready for a paddle battle" mentality.
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Good to hear man! I'm tossing around the idea of picking up something a little better in the longboard department. Mine is good, but it was a cheapo epoxy I bought to learn on. I'd like something with quality and a bit more performance in mind.

Tamarack, by the way, is a gem in San Diego. Last Sunday I was out on one of the north peaks with one other dude, offshore winds, and a fun south swell (might have been the same one you mentioned). I could never, ever get that in Cardiff, even on a weekday.
 
dasleben said:
Good to hear man! I'm tossing around the idea of picking up something a little better in the longboard department. Mine is good, but it was a cheapo epoxy I bought to learn on. I'd like something with quality and a bit more performance in mind.

Tamarack, by the way, is a gem in San Diego. Last Sunday I was out on one of the north peaks with one other dude, offshore winds, and a fun south swell (might have been the same one you mentioned). I could never, ever get that in Cardiff, even on a weekday.
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Global Surf Industries (GSI) make fantastic boards, so I would recommend that you give them a look. According to a quick search, there are a few dealers in your neck of the woods who sell their boards: http://www.surfindustries.com/shop/find-a-dealer/

Definitely pick the brain of the guy working the register at the surf shop. He will (or should, anyway) gladly give his two cents on the most suitable longboard for you.

I never did surf Tamarack, but my roommate in UTC (when I lived down there) and his friends had gone, and I think they quite liked it.
 
Nice pic! But it's not that cold... I've been using my 2/1 shorty again, and I've seen people out there recently trunking it. :)
 
Adler said:
Today? I'm wearing a sweatshirt just standing in the driveway!
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I jump in everyday regardless the temperature. I'm in Hermosa and the water is surprisingly warm for this time of year. Although riding my bike through El Porto last week there were a lot of guys still in suits.
 
Up here, some of the guys on SUPs will be in spring suits, and occasionally some surfers will be in them, too. I wear my 4/3 year-round, although a 3/2 would suffice in the summer/fall. That is certainly one thing I miss about Southern California summers - no need to do a deck change into a wetsuit and all of the kabuki when putting it on. <waahhhh!> :)
 
Finally got my board out here and went out for my first session in probably 10 years. Very humbling. I was hoping it would be like riding a bike...

I had been skimming on a large standard board, but I also just brought out my small high performance board. Road that a bit today, that felt great at least.
 
Yesterday I actually felt like I knew what I was doing again. Was out all morning until I noticed a standard pressure ding - crack along the stringer. I put the board away and grabbed my skimboard. Reserve started today, great timing for a board repair.
 
Anyone surf last weekend? That was a decent swell that came through CA, but not quite as clean as I had hoped for (oh well).
 
I was out Saturday. Pretty small, but the cleanest I've seen yet here. Tons of beginner fun.
 
fender_jag said:
Nice! Glad you had fun. What is your favorite spot, @Adler?
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I haven't really explored. There is a beach break 7 minutes from my house, a little smaller than the rest of the spots - good for me, and theres rarely more than a handful of other surfers.
 
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