speaking of...how 'bout duct tape as acceptable temporary ding repair? could be the worst thing for a dinged board other than just surfing it w/ the ding open to the water. where did this piece of horrid misinformation come from??
The surf helmet is pretty awful. I saw a guy surfing in Cocoa with one of these once. He looked like an astronaut. http://www.cleanlinesurf.com/produc...ctable-Visor&gclid=CNjfrOaFgrUCFQ2znQod0DEA9Q
at certain spots (none in the continental US), i'd seriously consider wearing a helmet. tom carroll wears/wore one at pipe & swears it saved his noggin more than once. i'm surprised we don't see more at chopes when it gets big.
Bad: beach badges "In God's hand's" OP shorts (my God they're coming back!) Thought to be bad - but really are good: Vasa swim trainer - gets me thru winter Indo Board - almost broke my neck on that sucker Rental surf boards
Astrodeck. That's the name of the tape that shaggs surf shop sold me. Finally remembered the name, been bugging me all day. Cursed crap.
zaGaffer: Pope bisect. There was an FCD 8'6" on Craigs a minute back. I remember about a year ago seeing a 9'6" G&S on craigs that was Larry Gordon's personal travel board. Yes. Gracias, senor.
Not technically a "product" but....."North Shore" the movie! Just pound my junk with a no bounce hammer!! And I'm not quiet sure what to make of the dude towing in a Jaws on water skis. Dude's got a set of stones on him for taking on that wave .....but water skis? What's next ....."Dude you've gotta jet ski and I've got a baby pool......lets roll!"
it's funny you mention north shore, jim. i just finished watching it for the first time in who knows how long...don't worry, i'm washing the hollywood cheese off my soul w/ some *real* surf flicks while i wait for my fiancee to get home from dinner w/ her bridesmaids.
I cannot imagine, I think if I were ever to be in the line up at Jaws, I say be in the line up because I would surely Sh!t myself before catching a wave....but it would leave a artisan streak in the water with notes of hazelnut and that famous Kona punch. Im gonna go with Black Surf wax (which I have used...ashamedly) Bali Single Fins in thigh high East coast slop.
maybe different on a twin setup they come alive? surfed with a legit dude late fall who said they were pretty fun opn the right board, which he also said was mini simmons. the new ones are $80 - what a rip off. i will be trying them out eventaully but also have my doubts..