View Full Version : bad launch in the surf
Harry Hill
09-24-2015, 06:48 PM
Saw this on Facebook, I don't know how old it is or if it's been on here before. This guy is having a hard time of it.
https://youtu.be/fpWr1rLO5WY
jorluivil
09-24-2015, 07:08 PM
Perfect example of why you SHOULD NEVER stand between your kayak and the beach
TroutBum
09-24-2015, 08:02 PM
Been there..................... Once......
YTHunter
09-24-2015, 08:37 PM
Saw this on Facebook, I don't know how old it is or if it's been on here before. This guy is having a hard time of it.
https://youtu.be/fpWr1rLO5WY
Never got to the video, but LOVED the pre-video commercial (yea right):the_finger:
taggermike
09-25-2015, 07:13 AM
That started out kinda funny, got pathetic, then got a bit scary. That guy had NO place being any where near a surf launch. He couldn't even stand up let alone control his boat. I got a feeling both the second and third guy may have never even paddled a kayak before cause it looked like they didn't know their left from right. I hope no one makes this guy's mistake. Mike
Harry Hill
09-25-2015, 08:14 AM
I've been in rough surf before where in no time at all I was so tired I could hardly stand. It happens fast. I think you really need to be careful because that ocean isn't too forgiving.
Shimano Penn
09-28-2015, 11:52 AM
I was a little nervous opening that as I was sure one of you guys had video taped ME :eek:
I guess what bothered me watching it was that someone was filming it rather than helping the guy, he could have been seriously hurt.
tacmik
09-28-2015, 02:58 PM
Ask Tony. He will probably just keep filming. How else will everybody know how not to do it.
jruiz
09-28-2015, 03:12 PM
I was a little nervous opening that as I was sure one of you guys had video taped ME :eek:
I guess what bothered me watching it was that someone was filming it rather than helping the guy, he could have been seriously hurt.
The comments in youtube indicate that the one who filmed was disabled
cabojohn
09-28-2015, 03:24 PM
Tough crowd. I'm OK! ;)
Yeah, the surf was big that day and I learned a lot.
When in doubt /you can't paddle out...STICK WITH GOLF.
As far as getting hurt...hell yes it hurts.
My ego is bruised and I still have sand in my crack. Thank gawd I have cat like reflexes...that could have ended bad that day! :eek:
YakDout
09-28-2015, 03:35 PM
Cooler looked empty. Could be because he drank all the beer before he launched. Or tried to.
ful-rac
09-28-2015, 03:40 PM
Saw this on Facebook, I don't know how old it is or if it's been on here before. This guy is having a hard time of it.
https://youtu.be/fpWr1rLO5WY
Yep been posted here more than once....
Just like this one has been posted here about a million times...
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maquinapescado
09-28-2015, 05:50 PM
Another reason why launching DRUNK is a bad idea.
Harry Hill
09-28-2015, 07:10 PM
Tough crowd. I'm OK! ;)
Yeah, the surf was big that day and I learned a lot.
When in doubt /you can't paddle out...STICK WITH GOLF.
As far as getting hurt...hell yes it hurts.
My ego is bruised and I still have sand in my crack. Thank gawd I have cat like reflexes...that could have ended bad that day! :eek:
was this really you? Where did this happen? I was landing my kayak in a fresh water lake the other day and stepped into a hole and immediately went from ankle deep water to waist deep and falling backwards dragging the kayak with me. It happens fast in water, and I was stone cold sober.
GregAndrew
09-28-2015, 08:27 PM
There are no bad launches or landings, just good opportunities to learn what not to do.
OnTheWater123
10-29-2015, 08:42 AM
it looks bad. i would of helped so its painful to see no one helping.
this is why i want something lighter and a bit smaller as my starter kayak. :notworthy:
Harry Hill
10-29-2015, 08:52 AM
Yep been posted here more than once....
Just like this one has been posted here about a million times...
<iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dGnnxAivEhA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
this would get you away from the sea dogs
Mr. NiceGuy
10-29-2015, 10:06 AM
It doesn't take much to flip a kayak.
It would be fun to make one of these videos on purpose :p
Don't forget the dorsal fins circling in the background.
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