Sands of Sorrow - Which launches eat the most gear? - Page 2 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Grego · 09-23-2008, 01:53 PM

I'll have to consult with my buddy Jack...but I got my ass handed to me a couple times up at the Topanga area in MaliBU. Nice pair of Oakley's and a nemotank...Poseidon has my dues.

Holy Mackerel · 09-24-2008, 07:32 AM

My old T-120... baja

TREvor in baja...

Everything under control here... baja

T-Rex · 09-24-2008, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cabojohn

x100

Aliso is the real deal!
Aliso is about the only place I know that can destroy a kayak and everything on/in it! Heavy joint tweaking is possible here too. Ditch the kayak and save yourself is par for the course!

This is a HEAVY shore pound beach! There is no shame in just saying NO when its thumpin!

Ditto! Aliso gets my vote!

You don't want to get caught going out or coming in by one of these.

Bare-sand bone cruncher!

rastrev · 09-24-2008, 10:06 AM

Another good Baja shot, Chris trying to land. No gear lost though...

dgax65 · 09-24-2008, 03:52 PM

La Jolla may have mild surf, but it probably takes the prize for total number of ill-fated surf landings and the greatest financial impact of any beach in the world.

I've had my share of pain and shame at La Jolla; however, I have never lost anything of significant value in my poorly planned and executed landings. Breakers Beach at NAS North Island was the site of my single costliest surf launch. I have also had a couple of incidents on Islander trips that have cost me dearly

Some of our Aussie members might make an argument for the Mona Vale "sand monster" or a couple of other beaches in NSW and Queensland.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkxpKnw43FA

From what I've seen, just about every beach in South Africa would classify as Sands of Sorrow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-Q0Eip2L4A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bb1EjjAE6vM

steveooo · 09-24-2008, 04:30 PM

Doug,
I will never puss out on a surf launch again.
That was some crazy sheeyat.

Handymansd · 09-24-2008, 10:46 PM

And just think, they are in very fast and efficient ski's... Could you imagine that in a FND?

Billy V · 09-25-2008, 09:45 AM

I have come to accept the fact that I will be getting wet during most surf launches.
I do know the Hobie Adventure will cut and punch through good sized surf but to expect a mouth full of water in the process.

Its the swamping on the return that I worry about.

I'm not complaining about our Jewel, LJ Shores is still the tamest surf on the coast. IMHO

09-24-2008, 10:06 AM	#24
rastrev Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: SD, CA Posts: 173	Another good Baja shot, Chris trying to land. No gear lost though... __________________ "If a fish could keep his mouth shut, he would never get caught." - U-Roy, Fisherman Style

09-24-2008, 03:52 PM	#25
dgax65 Guerro Grande Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 629	La Jolla may have mild surf, but it probably takes the prize for total number of ill-fated surf landings and the greatest financial impact of any beach in the world. I've had my share of pain and shame at La Jolla; however, I have never lost anything of significant value in my poorly planned and executed landings. Breakers Beach at NAS North Island was the site of my single costliest surf launch. I have also had a couple of incidents on Islander trips that have cost me dearly Some of our Aussie members might make an argument for the Mona Vale "sand monster" or a couple of other beaches in NSW and Queensland. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkxpKnw43FA From what I've seen, just about every beach in South Africa would classify as Sands of Sorrow http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-Q0Eip2L4A http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bb1EjjAE6vM __________________ Douglas Gaxiola Team No Fish- Amateur Staff

09-24-2008, 10:46 PM	#27
Handymansd Ancient Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: On The Water Posts: 935	And just think, they are in very fast and efficient ski's... Could you imagine that in a FND? __________________ All men are equal before fish. -Herbert Hoover

09-25-2008, 09:45 AM	#28
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	I have come to accept the fact that I will be getting wet during most surf launches. I do know the Hobie Adventure will cut and punch through good sized surf but to expect a mouth full of water in the process. Its the swamping on the return that I worry about. I'm not complaining about our Jewel, LJ Shores is still the tamest surf on the coast. IMHO Last edited by Billy V; 09-25-2008 at 10:05 AM.

09-23-2008, 01:53 PM	#21
Grego Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 445	I'll have to consult with my buddy Jack...but I got my ass handed to me a couple times up at the Topanga area in MaliBU. Nice pair of Oakley's and a nemotank...Poseidon has my dues.

09-24-2008, 07:32 AM	#22
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	My old T-120... baja TREvor in baja... Everything under control here... baja

09-24-2008, 04:30 PM	#26
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	Doug, I will never puss out on a surf launch again. That was some crazy sheeyat.