any surfers out there?

[BCJC]

have had my latest addition to my quiver for a few weeks now, and of course little opportunity to test it in crappy summer surf but when i did get some overhead waves it really surprised me with it's hold on steep drops, and still maintaining a loose, snappy feel!
channel islands, flyer II, 6'3 x 18 1/2" x 2 3/8", xtr epoxy construction.


one use for my truck is accessing remote surf, and will play a key role in the build process: accomodating multiple boards, wetsuits, etc. anyone else searching for a good break with room to breathe?

[upcruiser]

Nice board!

I've tried it a few times but the conditions sucked. I kayak surf quite a bit but not as much this summer as I would have liked. We have a small surf comunity here in Marquette. A lot of people are suprised to hear that there is surfing in the great lakes. It actually is pretty respectable around here, especially spring and fall.

Post up some action shots if you have any.

[BCJC]

yeah, i've seen some footage/pics of great lakes surf...and i thought it was cold out here on vancouver island! little chance of "the man in the grey suit" cruising the lineup though eh? as for action shots, it sure is tough to convince a buddy to stay on the beach and snap photos of us enjoying a good day! i'll see what i can do.

[BCJC]

this was a fun day at a spot requiring 4x4 access

notice the frigid icy milkshake we call water...

[Brian McVickers]

Sorry, but as a proud father I just couldn't resist!

[Joaquin Suave]

Nice off the lip BCJC!

I've run into quite few BC surfers over the years down in Baja.

They rant and rave about the secret spots up in BC, but then suggest getting a dry suit if I plan to come visit.

Here is a picture of the point out in front of my property down in Baja.



Why Isn't anybody out???

Hint: check out the mare's tails...the norte's were "nuken" at about 50 knots!

Then next day the wind calmed down and we got double to triple overhead for the next week!!!

and of course little opportunity to test it in crappy summer surf

Don't feel like the lone ranger! the Central Coast of California has been flat all summer too.

I got skunked this morning for about the 30th F'en time!

[BCJC]

wow, i should be visiting down there! look like a great setup, although i hear that is not uncommon down there! accessable points are few up here (unless you own a boat or floatplane), and of course are becoming more and more crowded. as for bc guys raving about their stash, that seems a little counter-productive in my books...and i would imagine the water temp in central cal. wouldn't be far off from ours. in the middle of winter it can get down to 6 Celcius (43 Farenheit), and rivermouths are a bit chillier. a plus where i live is the air temp rarely gets below 0 (celcius) so a good 6mm with hood/boots/gloves and yer good for a couple hours. but of course, you don't wanna come up here, it's cold, gnarly, and sharky...definitely wanna stay away...

[vanguard]

I surfed all the time when I grew up. I don't get out as much as I used to because I moved away from the beach. However, I did just come back from vacation and managed to get a few good rides out of hurricane ernesto.

[blupaddler]

Congrats on the new board BCJC!

You guys are hard core! I complain when it drops below 55 degrees F.


I have never gotten anyone to take pics of me. I think I would be scared to see how bad I actually look.

[outsidr]

Absolutely, grew up surfing with a tight group and am look ing forward to riding the Baja. Seems like it is sounding like a better location all the time. So much to do and so little time! I paddle too and have been padding into most of my local breaks more and more but am looking to rebuild my quiver. I like the swallow tail, they really detonate the lip.