Got my first longboard yesterday...

[idsmashh]

i just got my lb back from the shop. i have been getting snaked for about 2 weeks now from this older guy on a 9ft fierson lb down at croatan and i cant wait to hog every wave from him. he has no idea how fast i can paddle on that mofo....tis war!

Haha another one that made me lol. Not as bad as gruvi's first post tho... no offense

[gruvi]

I like to not hijack the mans thread. I just want to add to it if I can, or learn from it. Sorry to hear you dinged it going out in morning((( there are lots of talented repair guys around and be sure to get it fixed before getting it wet.

[walkingonh2o]

LOL And speaking of longboarding, how much harder or different is it to take into the lineup? I used to believe they were pretty easy to get over top of 3 to 4 footers but I'm not so sure I'm correct in the assumption. My funboard coasts right over some tall waves with no need of me having to turtle. Is the longboard going to be that much different paddling out? Any tips you can share?

Gruviiiiii!!!
In my opinion it is EASIER to paddle out with a longboard- unless it is over head or storm surf. You just have to be smart about it- time out your paddle out. Wait for the set to come thru and when there is no waves on the horizon- start paddling. If you time it out well, it only take a matter of seconds to get outside- since the board paddles much faster. Most times you don't even get your hair wet. I have found that turtling the board can be a real lose of time- unless your taking a huge wave on the head. Its better just to man up and take it head on- its not that bad, you can time it out and hit the wave at just right part that you will get right thru. its so much fun

[clintopher]

Gruviiiiii!!!
In my opinion it is EASIER to paddle out with a longboard- unless it is over head or storm surf. You just have to be smart about it- time out your paddle out. Wait for the set to come thru and when there is no waves on the horizon- start paddling. If you time it out well, it only take a matter of seconds to get outside- since the board paddles much faster. Most times you don't even get your hair wet. I have found that turtling the board can be a real lose of time- unless your taking a huge wave on the head. Its better just to man up and take it head on- its not that bad, you can time it out and hit the wave at just right part that you will get right thru. its so much fun

While my experience is pretty limited, I have to agree with this. When I pick a good spot and time it well my 9' 6" is easier to paddle out than my 8'.

[ND081]

my wife already coined me "you are the kook of kooks" when we were on AI last week I have her saying it on video and its funny but I have no clue how to share it on here.

upload it to youtube!