Tow advantage: High speed line
SUP going exit stage left
Mega cutback
Second drop into the west bowl
Paddle in seriously
Understanding difficult
Ok...Lately, I have posted a lot about SUP and it seems less about kiting. Well, as the Kitebeach Report evolves, it diversifies. It just so happens right outside of KB is the Boneyard and Lowers, both fantastic SUP spots. As the wind dies away, the SUP's come for a spin around the reef. In the last couple of weeks, I, like many others, have joined in the fun. There have definitely been some words being said and a couple of blows have been thrown. A little blood has been spilled, but like every other conflict, people have a hard time excepting newness. Longboarders complaining about SUPs; this is ironic because I remember not so long ago short boarders complaining about longboarders. Still, everyone had a good time. Now, the conflict has reached into a new arena: Jaws. SUPers staked out this particular swell and caught some bombs going left at the notorious break. Also, there were 3 regular surfers who braved the cliff with their elephant guns making the perilous paddle-out to the lineup. This put the tow guys in a peculiar situation: they have to be aware of paddle-in guys, the SUPs and the other tows. Report's suggest that line-up is no longer defined by the usual circumstances. Yet, everyone caught some bombs and it was a great show. For us everyday mortals, newer and different styles of using the ocean seems to be continuously changing. This truly is a dream for the ocean lover. The forecast for Thursday is much bigger, longer period and a better direction, so get ready! "If you don't like something change it; if you can't change it, change the way you think about it." ~Mary Engelbreit
Aloha and Good Luck
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1 comment:
I guess if you get out there without a jetski and your not depending on one to save your butt, because the ski driver is watching his own dude or dudette.
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