Surfging and Kiteboarding

bulae99 · Since 12 Jul 2006 1692 Posts XTreme Poster

So, I have surfed all up and down the So. Cal. Coast, Mexico, and most of Maui, but surfing in Oregon is way too cold. The paddle out seems to dangerous, or the dry suit is just too tight. I did have fun at Otter Rock on a really Long board, but I'm having trouble deciding if it is worth it to build an 8 to 9 foot thruster for Or. coast.

So here is my quetions for those of you who are kind enough to answer:

1. How often do you surf the oregon coast? No kite, just surf.

2. Is it shore break or slow break? You don't have to tell me where I know all the spots.

3. If you list your favorite board list your weight and surfing ability.

Thanks,
Ron Very Happy

Spike · Since 13 May 2007 1414 Posts Alameda Spelling Expert

oh jeez, the season is barely underway and here come the bulae99 surveys again Rolling Eyes

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I tried surfing untill I began kiteboarding. I'm never surfing again.

pdxmonkeyboy · Tue May 20, 08 11:53 am

Your not new board will not solve the problem of the water is too cold, your drysuit is too small or the paddle out is too dangerous.

Surfing can be super fun but it also seems like a hell of allot of driving, swimming and waiting for not a whole lot of surfing. Not to mention that the surfing community is less than enthusiastic about newcomers.

Sid · Since 31 Mar 2008 83 Posts Right behind you.

Cold? It's great when it's raining and you can see your breath.

BigR · Since 05 Jul 2005 372 Posts White Salmon Obsessed

barfly · Since 31 Mar 2005 1216 Posts Portland BRACKISH

I surf when the surf is good and the wind is not good for kiting. For stretches, this can be 2-4 times a week. When it is bad weather, or windy I may not get out much at all. Living in Seaside makes it easy to do when you can jump right on it though.

For those of us in this category (meaning I'm not really a ripper that goes out regardless, or is pining for a DOH point day), a performance long board is ideal. I also have a 6' fish quad and a 6'10" thruster, all poly. Generally, these boards would all be a little too slow, thick and long if I didn't have to wear a 6mil wetsuit. I'd take that into account when choosing a blank. The epoxies are awesome, however, b/c they offer more float and less weight. If I were investing now, I'd go this direction.

bulae99 · Since 12 Jul 2006 1692 Posts XTreme Poster

So, I'm in the process of building a surf board and wanted to get the inside skinny on what the Or. surfers are doing. Thanks for the heads up on the Epoxy floater vrs. the glass sinker.
I'm leaning towards a nice 9 foot light thruster set up with plenty of float but light enough to make quick turns.

There is nothing more fun than just pure surfing on a nice medium to slow break 3 foot to head high wave. SHWEEEEEEEEEET

Not a survey Spike,

Peace,
Very Happy

Spike · Since 13 May 2007 1414 Posts Alameda Spelling Expert

bulae99 · Since 12 Jul 2006 1692 Posts XTreme Poster

Can you break down the catalysts for me too?: Very Happy

NateDogg · Wed May 21, 08 11:40 am **Re: Hey Spike Do you surf?**

Kataku2k3 · Since 14 Aug 2005 3754 Posts PDX-LA Videographer

Let me tell you something, pendejo. You pull any of your crazy shit with us, you flash a piece out on the lanes, I'll take it away from you, stick it up your ass and pull the fucking trigger 'til it goes "click."

bulae99 · Since 12 Jul 2006 1692 Posts XTreme Poster

Can you break down the catalysts for me too?: Very Happy

bulae99 · Since 12 Jul 2006 1692 Posts XTreme Poster

The Dude: I dropped off the money exactly as per... look, man, I've got certain information, all right? Certain things have come to light. And, you know, has it ever occurred to you, that, instead of, uh, you know, running around, uh, uh, blaming me, you know, given the nature of all this new shit, you know, I-I-I-I... this could be a-a-a-a lot more, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, complex, I mean, it's not just, it might not be just such a simple... uh, you know?
The Big Lebowski: What in God's holy name are you blathering about? Very Happy

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

You are entering a world of pain!

tinyE · Since 21 Jan 2006 2004 Posts not really an XTreme Poster

you guys are a bunch of nihilists

DROCK999 · Since 31 May 2007 852 Posts Left Coast Opinionated

This is what happens when a newb ruins my day
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genek · Since 21 Jul 2006 2165 Posts East Po KGB

Alright, who's gonna step it up and use the pic Adam posted as their new avatar?