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    WRV boards

    I've had two different WRV boards, loved them both. Right now my favorite is a 3-fin 6'2 Yinger shape. Has fuller rails and a single concave,...
    Post by: jasorod, Oct 6, 2015 in forum: Mid Atlantic
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    Round-toe or split-toe 5mm boots?

    I've used the 5mil split-toe Drylocks down to 38-degree water temps ... They held out for about an hour before I couldn't feel my toes anymore. I...
    Post by: jasorod, Nov 19, 2014 in forum: All Discussions
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    Swimming and paddle strength

    Yes, it will definitely help you ... another thing it will help is your lung capacity, and the ability to take a longer hold-down. This is...
    Post by: jasorod, Oct 19, 2014 in forum: Global Surf Talk
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    Swell Today

    Was one of the first in the water at 1st street this morning for the morning sesh, then one of the last out of the water this evening at 1st for...
    Post by: jasorod, Sep 25, 2014 in forum: Southeast
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    signs of springtime

    Yeah, we have to pay for parking again :( :( ... Now if only the water temps would get back to a 3/2 with no booties/gloves ...
    Post by: jasorod, Apr 10, 2014 in forum: Northeast
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    Avon, NC spring break

    The pier and the lighthouse are both great spots. I would definitely have a 4/3 and booties on-hand for that period of the month. The water is...
    Post by: jasorod, Apr 2, 2014 in forum: All Discussions
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    Great White Off VB

    Yeah, like the comment at the bottom of the article that says: 19' boat + 40 miles offshore = US Coast Guard
    Post by: jasorod, Mar 27, 2014 in forum: All Discussions
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    Carver quiver (Or other surf trainers)

    BTW, Emass, you'll be happy to know I finally bought my first Carver :) ... Picked up a nice 31" Taylor Knox from Craigslist ...
    Post by: jasorod, Mar 4, 2014 in forum: All Discussions
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    Tsunami in Hawaii

    The wavelength doesn't stay the same though ... both the wavelength and speed of the wave are increasing, hence the longer period.
    Post by: jasorod, Feb 26, 2014 in forum: All Discussions
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    New Wave machine in NH!

    Why if there is so much pent up demand for a "real" artificial wave, something a little bigger than wave garden 2.0 (i.e., get it from waist to a...
    Post by: jasorod, Nov 18, 2013 in forum: Northeast
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    Best Surf Spot in Southern California

    SoCal? ... I would say any of the Trestles breaks, especially Lowers ... in your case, you may also want to look into Uppers or Cottons to get the...
    Post by: jasorod, Nov 7, 2013 in forum: Surf Travel
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    separate hood

    In order for the mutant hood to not flush, the suit has to fit pretty tight, otherwise you're going to have a gap between the hood and your body....
    Post by: jasorod, Nov 6, 2013 in forum: Northeast
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    Hood or No Hood

    Yes, unless you plan on staying out for more than 3 hours at-a-time ... but from what I've seen, a good chest-zip 4/3 with integrated hood will...
    Post by: jasorod, Nov 4, 2013 in forum: All Discussions
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    Hood or No Hood

    I have the 4/3 Mutant ... absolutely perfect suit for VA Beach/OBX where the water doesn't get much colder than high 30's or low 40's in the dead...
    Post by: jasorod, Nov 4, 2013 in forum: All Discussions
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    Is California really better then New Jersey??

    I love surfing in SoCal, but the overall lifestyle and living standard compared to the east coast sucks IMHO unless you're making close to...
    Post by: jasorod, Oct 30, 2013 in forum: Mid Atlantic