bad launch in the surf - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

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

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shimano Penn

I was a little nervous opening that as I was sure one of you guys had video taped ME

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!

YakDout · 09-28-2015, 03:35 PM

Cooler looked empty. Could be because he drank all the beer before he launched. Or tried to.

Harry Hill · 09-28-2015, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cabojohn

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!

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.

09-28-2015, 02:58 PM	#3
tacmik Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East County Posts: 914	Ask Tony. He will probably just keep filming. How else will everybody know how not to do it. __________________

09-25-2015, 08:14 AM	#1
Harry Hill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,136	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.

09-28-2015, 11:52 AM	#2
Shimano Penn Junior Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 22	I was a little nervous opening that as I was sure one of you guys had video taped ME I guess what bothered me watching it was that someone was filming it rather than helping the guy, he could have been seriously hurt.

09-28-2015, 03:24 PM	#5
cabojohn PROBATION Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 657	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!

09-28-2015, 03:35 PM	#6
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	Cooler looked empty. Could be because he drank all the beer before he launched. Or tried to.

09-28-2015, 08:27 PM	#8
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	There are no bad launches or landings, just good opportunities to learn what not to do.

10-29-2015, 08:42 AM	#9
OnTheWater123 Junior Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 11	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.