Well it looks like a five year anniversary trip needs to be planned. Waaaahooo and its the wife's idea! I need some beta on which island, which outfit etc. Yes we will be surfing. I know wave hunters and surf atolls are the big dogs. Anyone been? Any beta would be much appreciated.
Come on guys this is a 2 year save up, once in a lifetime trip for me! And I'm so stoked she picked this place with out any of My input. Her childhood friend went and sent her pictures, and don't surf. I feel like I won the lottery. So if ya been, we would love some input please.
My only input is that I am jealous. I have always wanted to go there. There are supposedly a few spots that have the gentlest big waves in the world.
Have you seen this: http://www.surfline.com/travel/index.cfm?id=2734 Or this: http://www.surfertoday.com/travel/7753-the-best-surf-spots-in-the-maldives
You're coming to SI looking for surf beta? Good luck with that. Mostly, what you'll find here these days is a bunch of wannabe 'bros' looking for their reflection and posting pictures of their cars and dogs and having inane conversations that would embarass middle schoolers about who said what and who's the coolest SI kook on the least coast. Over and over again. Mostly. Anyway, hope you find some waves...
The second link no. First yes. I'm thinking male' atolls, if not it gets spendy really fast. A full on boat trip will not be the best for us. Just due to the time we are going, which will be in late spring to summer. I don't need monsters just solid head high stuff. I'm solid enough where my wife is only a stronger beginner. Thanks for the links Brew.
I have been. I went on a boat trip with http://www.liquiddestination.blogspot.com/ These are Aussie's ( I'm American) I booked with them for boat and bought my plane ticket myself. They know a lot about the atolls and love to get barreled. They specialize in taking you to uncrowded good waves. Here are my pics http://s491.photobucket.com/user/ronshonan/library/Maldives Sep 2008?sort=6&page=1 If you can't swing a boat trip there is a Holiday Inn http://www.ihg.com/holidayinnresorts/hotels/us/en/south-male-atoll/mlekf/hoteldetail that sits on the right that is in many of my pictures. There are a few other waves around there too. Good luck. GO! Even the North Male Atoll popular breaks are worth it!
Cresto great avatar pic. Been there a few times, AK. Yes I realize what ur saying but there are a few well traveled surfers around that may have some advice I hope. Just want to get most info possible from surfers like us all. The dream will be coming true soon, if a ya can call a year away soon. Lol
Dix, Looks like ya ha a ton of fun, and pics are banging good. I live for lefts. Thanks for the beta.
This post right here is why I said 'mostly'. Every once in a while you get someone like Dix who joined SI a year ago and is just now making her/his FIRST post because they actually have something to contribute to the forum that other people might find useful. This, as opposed to the sort of posts from the people who think they're funny and who come on here every fracking day spewing nonsense like they're on a pathetic reality show of their own making. So welcome Dix. And goodbye di**s.
wavehunters rep's a great resort on chaaya island. its a resort first, surf second place, so the wife will love it. they hold 30 spots open per week for surfers, which grants access to Lohi's which is right out front of the resort, and endless boat trips as well. for the area, its not too crazy expensive.
Fins, Ya I am really checking them out. All inclusive and prices are not that bad with guaranteed surf boats daily. The kicker is vouchers for the spa. Bonus for keeping the peace. Thanks for the beta
