La Jolla boat launch yellow slick?! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

erinoo · 07-17-2009, 02:24 PM

It's bull crap..I've driven on there so many times, never came close to getting stuck and I don't use a 4x4...but is what it is...I'll just use my cart...

undrH2Ohntr · 07-17-2009, 02:31 PM

It sucks that guys without 4x4 (that know what they are doing) will not be able to use the actual beach but there are plenty of morons waiting to f' it up for the rest.
I was launching one day last week and a group of 4 guys drove 2 cars onto the entrance sand and exit side sand to unload their yaks. They backed up the entire launch to do their own thing. Two OEX trucks were waiting outside and I was waiting to get out. One got stuck and the other almost got stuck.

Not once did it occur to them how selfish or stupid that was.
Could you imagine if both had been stuck? No way in or out till someone came to their rescue

Dan · 07-17-2009, 02:33 PM

Is it September yet?

T Bone · 07-17-2009, 02:40 PM

Good ol'limited slip on my Chevy is good enough.Anyone with a dogleg should be cautious and considerate.

Holy Mackerel · 07-17-2009, 02:46 PM

There are several problems this time of year. 1st crowds, pedestrians, that walk through the boat launch area, not mindful. But, then again, it just looks like part of the beach, and many people are from out of town, so they are clueless that a boat launch exists.

2nd, it was super high tide yesterday, there was little to no room on the beach, especially near the ramp. The sand was all mixed up, deep, and unpacked.

3rd, I used to drive a 2WD truck, I foolishly purchased. I never got stuck, and launched during busy days in the summer. The problem with 2wd trucks (rear wheel drive) you need to pick a line, and get a head of steam, let off gas, so you don't spin your tires. Then come the tourists, so make you stop. You can rock out of trouble, or low air in tires, but I am in agreement with others, on very busy days, esp tourneys, I always used wheels.

Eric (undrH2Ohntr) has a zodiak, so his situation is different, don't know if those are wheel-able.

In any event, this is my 3rd 4x4, I have owned, my first auto-4x4. I love auto 4x4, no getting out of the truck, locking hubs, just turn a knob on the dash, it could not be any lazier!

tylerdurden · 07-17-2009, 03:07 PM

I do not have a 4x4. I completely agree with the 4x4 only thing during peak hours now. Yesterday the sand was super thick. The only way a 4x2 truck had a chance was with a running start. Running starts and crowded beaches don't mix well. I unloaded at the curbside zone just fine. When the sand is packed down like usual 4x4 or not makes no difference.

07-17-2009, 02:40 PM	#4
T Bone Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Redlands CA Posts: 871	Good ol'limited slip on my Chevy is good enough.Anyone with a dogleg should be cautious and considerate. __________________ Barachit Baralah,Elohim-In the beginning,God-Genesis 1:1 "Who among you,if your son asked for a fish would give them a serpent " Jesus Matt. 7:10

07-17-2009, 03:07 PM	#6
tylerdurden Bad Clone Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 874	I do not have a 4x4. I completely agree with the 4x4 only thing during peak hours now. Yesterday the sand was super thick. The only way a 4x2 truck had a chance was with a running start. Running starts and crowded beaches don't mix well. I unloaded at the curbside zone just fine. When the sand is packed down like usual 4x4 or not makes no difference. __________________ MLPA, if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem Let the Fish and Game Commission know what you think about the proposed maps. Be ready for December 9th and 10th.

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07-17-2009, 02:24 PM	#1
erinoo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Carlsbad,,Halfway up the Hill Posts: 487	It's bull crap..I've driven on there so many times, never came close to getting stuck and I don't use a 4x4...but is what it is...I'll just use my cart...

07-17-2009, 02:31 PM	#2
undrH2Ohntr Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 115	It sucks that guys without 4x4 (that know what they are doing) will not be able to use the actual beach but there are plenty of morons waiting to f' it up for the rest. I was launching one day last week and a group of 4 guys drove 2 cars onto the entrance sand and exit side sand to unload their yaks. They backed up the entire launch to do their own thing. Two OEX trucks were waiting outside and I was waiting to get out. One got stuck and the other almost got stuck. Not once did it occur to them how selfish or stupid that was. Could you imagine if both had been stuck? No way in or out till someone came to their rescue

07-17-2009, 02:33 PM	#3
Dan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,053	Is it September yet?

07-17-2009, 02:46 PM	#5
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	There are several problems this time of year. 1st crowds, pedestrians, that walk through the boat launch area, not mindful. But, then again, it just looks like part of the beach, and many people are from out of town, so they are clueless that a boat launch exists. 2nd, it was super high tide yesterday, there was little to no room on the beach, especially near the ramp. The sand was all mixed up, deep, and unpacked. 3rd, I used to drive a 2WD truck, I foolishly purchased. I never got stuck, and launched during busy days in the summer. The problem with 2wd trucks (rear wheel drive) you need to pick a line, and get a head of steam, let off gas, so you don't spin your tires. Then come the tourists, so make you stop. You can rock out of trouble, or low air in tires, but I am in agreement with others, on very busy days, esp tourneys, I always used wheels. Eric (undrH2Ohntr) has a zodiak, so his situation is different, don't know if those are wheel-able. In any event, this is my 3rd 4x4, I have owned, my first auto-4x4. I love auto 4x4, no getting out of the truck, locking hubs, just turn a knob on the dash, it could not be any lazier!