Evening Session - 1/26/2025

I went with La to Waimanalo this morning to look at plants that we will likely be purchasing in the near future to redo our yard.  She was also going to go over to KYC to help out with an event - and Marlon wanted to check out the surf shops so he headed out to Kailua.  They did a high 5 to swap me out and then I found myself in a position to get a second session in.

Same gear - I didn't break it down from this morning.

Marvin and Norm were in the parking lot when Marlon and I pulled up.

The waves were still there - and the tide was lower than this morning's session.  This was one of Marlon's pictures!

The wind was a little stronger, and it was blowing offshore so it slowed you down (going right) - but with the lower tide, there was more workable face (which is a relative term - I don't think surfers could have been on these waves).

You can see somewhat of a pattern.  What I like the most was the length of the rides this afternoon

And just when you think you broke a record, you can quickly do it again.  This session was way shorter, but I rode 16 long waves.  It felt like I was in constant motion.

I ended up with a short session because the charge on my remote ran dry.  I think I stretched the charge out over 4 sessions.

Super fun day!!!

W:7/FD:17/PW:1

Evening Session - 9/27/2024

I am back from a business trip - it's been a week since I've been in the water.

The wind was up and down - but Marlon had the intent to go surfing, so I also went to surf.

He ended up taking pictures instead. 

I had heard there was a swell in place - so I brought the Seaside and Beyond.  I should have brought the longboard.

But I did manage to get some decent rides!

I caught 5 and called it.  I didn't want to overexert myself the first day back.

Surfing is not easy -

Roland was out also on a surfboard.

Prayot and Duke came out later on prone foil gear.

It was really nice to get back in the water!

W:121/PW:2/FD:67/F:4/S:19

Evening Session - 10/19/2023

The forecasts were calling for today to be the biggest of this late season south swell run.  There was some size - but again Tuesday seemed to be the best of the recent run.

The winds were pretty calm today - nice glassy conditions.

Marlon opted to take pictures in the surf today.

Thinking the waves would be bigger, I brought the Cymatic.  Every now and then, there was a good sized set rolling through - but there were relatively long lulls between.

I caught some fun ones - but if I knew it was going to be the way it was, I would have kept the Pigfish rotation going.

Now that I've been shortboarding for a while, I am starting to miss winging....

W:103/F:95/S:50

Evening Session - 10/4/2023

Another low tide session.  Waves were coming in better, but they were smaller.

I used the Sweet Potato again - I got many waves and several were slashed apart by me.

The Sweet Potato definitely is a lemonade making machine! 

Roland was out on the Progression 140 -

And busting airs!!!

I absolutely love this board - it does things that defy logic and physics.  And it is saving my foils from horrible bottom scars (that I would be getting if I felt desperate enough to foil during low tides like today).

Thanks to Marlon for taking water shots today!!!

W:101/F:92/S:38

Evening Session - 3/13/2023

Light winds, low tide and waist high swell yesterday evening!  

Marlon came with and we both longboarded.

I brought the Viking and was catching the rollers from way outside (I love that board!!!).  I caught plenty of fun waves.  Riding this board from the tail is so dynamic!!!  I try and just park in the pocket and glide (all the way in, every time - this is probably one of the better workout boards I have because I end up paddlign so much).

But Roland stole the show!!!  He's changed up his rear stabilizer shimming (going from 2.5 degrees to just about 0) and now he is literally flying!

I just don't like foiling on lower tides...

W:28/F:16/S:14

Evening Session - 9/30/2022

I learned my lesson from yesterday - and brought the Viking out.  Perfect conditions for this board!

I caught plenty of long, fun rides!

Marlon brought out his fixed longboard, and tried out the halo side bites and the Turbo Tunnel fins.  He said the fin was too locked in - I told him that it was designed to be locked in for noseriding.

He had stayed out for a few waves, then went in to grab his camera gear.

Roland went out on his foil.  He caught several threepetes (but he also doesn't care if he hits bottom).

The forecast for tomorrow calls for weak winds (but maybe the thermals will kick in???), as well as the same small surf (with a large high tide...) - maybe I'll just dawn patrol for a bit for exercise, then come home and work on the boards...

W:95/F:81/S:26

Evening Session - 12/5/2021

And after all that I got done today, I also hit WPB for a quick jump in the water.  4'8" prone foil board, Go Foil GL180, 16.25" Go Foil rear stabilizer all mounted on the short Go Foil mast (24.5" + 3" adapter).

It was cold, rainy and a tad bit on the windy side (just not strong enough for winging).  I got in about 5 rides then called it.  Marlon stayed on the beach and was kind enough to take some pictures with his cell phone.

It was a little harder to foil with the shorter mast - especially on some of the drops I attempted 

Always a great time!!!  Tomorrow the waves are supposed to be bigger ....