Soft Sand
 

Well that's 3 trucks stuck at La Jolla so far today, be careful at the launch.

I think most people watch and laugh.

People laugh and help.

fair enough :D

I Pulled someone out yesterday. Trying to launch thier boat.

Hard laughing is a great medicine... LOL

I pulled Scotty1369 out yesterday

I have 2wd and no way would risk it. But here's what I have used in the past when stuck at Ponto in Carlsbad.
Air down the rear tires to about 20lbs, spreads the tire out and stops it "cutting" into the sand, take your floor mats from inside the truck and wedge under the tires, ahead of them to assist with grip, gather kelp, seaweed etc and use as much as you can, make sure no ppl ahead of you...floor it

I've been pretty lucky not getting my Golf stuck out there yet but I'm sure it will happen eventually.

u got way too much time on your hands....good for your health and body to find a hobby or such. Computers are lazy man's hobby

You got that right, starting next I promise I will fish 2-3 days a week. Every week for the rest of my life. Hope to meet you out there.

Says Dorado from his computer...........

add another one right now. Five guys pushing

everybody put your mouse on the black truck that is stuck and push in the count of 3!!!

Like I said, it's just a matter of time before I get stuck and need an assist. I do love my car though and the fact that I get as much use out of it as people get out of SUVs. Nobody ever believes me when I tell them I put my yak on top and drive right on the beach with all my gear in the back. And because it's a TDI I'm still getting almost 40 MPG average fuel consumption combined city and hwy.

if it looks too soft i usually just drop it at the edge of the sand and dragggg:ack2:

Always keep a few 2x4s in the trunk to place under the tires for leverage. Something I learned from living around Nor'easters back East when you're stuck in several feet of ice and snow.

I always make a good runway, rev a few times punch it in first, quickly into second and glide across the sand. Haven't been stuck yet. Last year I got sand trapped a couple times. It's just like fishing la jolla.

Aaa is useless off a paved road dont ask how I know :linesnap:

Why I carry a towstrap at all times.

Some times a bucket will get you some traction. Go to edge of surf fill up bucket full of sea water carry to stuck truck, pour water on loose soft sand, to make wet packed sand, repeat as many times as needed.

Must retrieve pm's now and then:p. Good time to lurk and laugh at some of this:icon_bs: nonsense.......

Is there any way to make the webcam the background on my phone?
I miss too much of this stuff

Just let a good amount of air of the tires and you can get unstuck....

I've been stuck a handful of times, always when leaving...I've been offered a hand every time, once by a bunch of college girls lathered in tanning lotion. A good way to end a fishing trip.;)

F350 diesel 4x4, 500hp and 1,000 ft/lb torque. Yup, I'm good.
I've pulled more than my share of folks out of the powdered sugar runway, and am always willing to help those in need. Y'all know how to get in touch with me. If I'm around, I'm on my way. I live 10 mins. from the launch.

Somebody needs to call the people that have the web cam mounted on their house and have them clean the lens. Too much funk on it.

I could be wrong but I think those people live someone in this site.

Has anyone tried MAXTRAX or Smittybilt traction ramps? My friend who goes off-roading recommended it to me. They're a little pricey, but may be worth it.



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Anyone got a supersoaker?

Maxtrax work very well indeed. Use them as a shovel first too to get under the tires. There are a few problems at the LJ launch.
Most don't realize this but there are STOP signs in both directions located right at the seam between the pavement and the sand. If you could just carry a little speed on/off the sand, most vehicles would be OK. However, once you stop you're pretty well stuck.
Combine that with the fact that clueless pedestrians, that don't realize that they're walking in an active boat launch, cruise right down the lanes and cause drivers to lift off the accelerator.
Add to that vehicles that have no place being there. Yes, there are folks that do very well with the tiniest 2WD cars, but they are locals that do this very often.
A medium sized truck with smoother tires for a quieter ride are el-sinko too.
An alternative to Maxtrax that also works pretty well is a 4' section of chain-link fencing. Rolls up pretty small, and can be easily tossed in a trunk/truckbed. Rinse off easily and have them ready for next time.

Save the stress. Why not park as close to launch as possible and wheel the f.....g kayak to launch:doh:Are ya that lazy?.I really don't get it? Every summer this subject comes up. Just another :banghead:

We were going to do that during our last trip to LJ but some a-hole parked his Porsche POS in the 15minute zone and behind him was some other a-hole, both cars were there for well over an hour.

The guys at ORW turned me on to commercial restaurant kitchen floor mats for sandy desert off road excursions in Anza Borrego. Cut it in two and slip it under the tires if you get stuck. Its some kind of rubber material so it won't rust around salt water.

Last time I was out, some tourist drove his car on the beach and parked right in the middle of the entrance and left it there. The lifeguards took care of it. :)

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwegall...ta/500/mat.jpg

BillyV told me he had some mats from Costco that worked really well. Ibe use Waffleboards before they work good. Also cut up and ziptied together milk crates have often been spoken about on offroad forums.

I too carry a recovery strap and shackles at all times though.

Grey Toyota SUV stuck right now lol

And the beat goes on!

Probably did it on purpose after eyeing the scenery.