Action shots ONLY

[GregAndrew]

After losing a nice Butt type puller the week before in some 2-3' surf conditions, I figure 3-5' can't be that much worse right? Unfortunately I failed to check the interval (along with a slew of other things I forgot to do). The surf was not that bad by itself (until I returned later in the afternoon), but the short intervals made for a long gauntlet. The video you are about to see is performed by an untrained nonprofessional, don't try this at home. The duration of the onslaught was about 40 minutes total.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zi9P...layer_embedded

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by GregAndrew

After losing a nice Butt type puller the week before in some 2-3' surf conditions, I figure 3-5' can't be that much worse right? Unfortunately I failed to check the interval (along with a slew of other things I forgot to do). The surf was not that bad by itself (until I returned later in the afternoon), but the short intervals made for a long gauntlet. The video you are about to see is performed by an untrained nonprofessional, don't try this at home. The duration of the onslaught was about 40 minutes total.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zi9P...layer_embedded

That was tuff to watch.

[RK]

Greg that was brutal dude...

[theluckypig]

hey greg, that's a great video for us beginning surf launchers... cabrillo is so home sweet home...

[TCS]

WSB

[YakMedic]

Greg, that footage is hard to watch. But it surely counts as action shots. Hope you pulled on a big flatty after that experience.

[Tman]

Originally Posted by clairemonster

hahahaha dude you suck big balls at launching your kayak....first of all your paddling like a CHACH....second get a real kayak (HOBIE OUTBACK,REVO,PA) SET YOUR GAME UP
GEASER

Spell check is normally free, but for you, it's gonna cost ya...

Look this one up, beyotch.

T-Man, that can't be San-O. Ya, there's cliffs, but
I've never seen San-O without a break in the sets????

Greg, you say "short intervals"?? I say "NO INTERVALS!!"
I never saw a break in the sets!!

My Great Greek GrandPappy once said:

There's come a time when you've got to grab the bull by
the tail, and face the situation.

ClaireMonsterDufess: You need a paddle in your arms to
tackle surf like that. A Hobie rudder can't cut it. Save your
money, stick a Go Pro on, then show us. Instead of being
just a mouth.

[erinoo]

FISH ON

[Jim Sammons LJKF]

Greg, That was BRUTAL, thanks for sharing. Why with the ease of stowing rods in the Tridents didn't you put them in the hull? I doubt I would have attempted launching in that and certainly not with the rods out. You really sacked up even trying. Was your forward hatch not latched?
If I can give one tip though it would be this. When really trying to drive your kayak hard you should keep your feet in the boat. Use your legs to help with your torso rotation and you get a lot more power out of your stroke, it also keeps you in better contact with the boat for better control.
Much props for putting this up for everyone to see and learn from and even more for making the attempt to launch in that.

[lbsurf2ca]

Originally Posted by GregAndrew

After losing a nice Butt type puller the week before in some 2-3' surf conditions, I figure 3-5' can't be that much worse right? Unfortunately I failed to check the interval (along with a slew of other things I forgot to do). The surf was not that bad by itself (until I returned later in the afternoon), but the short intervals made for a long gauntlet. The video you are about to see is performed by an untrained nonprofessional, don't try this at home. The duration of the onslaught was about 40 minutes total.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zi9P...layer_embedded

Greg that one 100% pure drama. Man you really love fishing. That was a valiant effort. Being a surfer since a kid we would always watch kayakers and just wait for incidents like that on the beach. We loved it. It wasn't until I started kayak fishing that I could appreciate a safe landing. Great video thanks for sharing.

[Tman]

Originally Posted by GregAndrew

The duration of the onslaught was about 40 minutes total.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zi9P...layer_embedded

That was tough to watch.

Something must be wrong with my speakers though, heard the agua, yet I did not hear an "Oh, phook..." or "Phook me...", not even, "Chit".

Tried adjusting the speakers, guess I need to have them checked. Don't tell me as calm as you are with halis you managed to stay this calm as well...?

San O can be fun...

[JeffB]

Man you really wanted to go fishing. You're a better than then I am. I would have never messed with that surf with as strong as it was.

[lowprofile]

Originally Posted by GregAndrew

After losing a nice Butt type puller the week before in some 2-3' surf conditions, I figure 3-5' can't be that much worse right? Unfortunately I failed to check the interval (along with a slew of other things I forgot to do). The surf was not that bad by itself (until I returned later in the afternoon), but the short intervals made for a long gauntlet. The video you are about to see is performed by an untrained nonprofessional, don't try this at home. The duration of the onslaught was about 40 minutes total.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zi9P...layer_embedded

i take it you didnt fish that day?

thats why i paddle like hell. even in the ankle slappers. less time in the wash = less chance to flip and break more rods. yes.. more.