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Gauge Improvements
I've done a bunch of work on the gauges and I think the results are pretty cool. Read about them here.

The BoaterChick Festival begins this weekend
There is a new festival in town, and it's details can be found here.
Paddling Life
smile St Augustine FL paddle surfing 1st week of June Rocky New
 
note Going to be in San Diego this weekend. San O conditions? K1er New
note Small  ..... bet it's crowded though . VSG New
note SanO will be crowded this weekend due to hot weather inland.  Be there by 7AM or wait in line to get in. <NT> capomike New
 
note I have made it to UK and started to drive from london to york and what do I see fensalir New
note Yeah but ......5 minutes north of London? VSG New
 
note NEW TOY from MEGA! lpabreu New
note Nice.   What's the size? <NT> geoffcj New
question <No Subject> asspaddler New
feedback It has been made from a Merlin so the dimension are the same as for the boat... chris-uk New
feedback skayak! groomde New
feedback Wow, quite a statement. rollmickeyover New
feedback That HP boat was the Air Force, and I know some people who still rate the boat... chris-uk New
feedback As well as Mega kayaks Malcolm also owned Raider waveskis, he has history with both craft. <NT> chris-uk New
 
note Hobuck Hoedown - Heats filling up... robcaseyphoto New
note Seeking IC boaters! <NT> robcaseyphoto New
note Long range forecast is looking like we should have some waves! <NT> Skillet New
note We only got one in IC, so pass the word!  only other heat open is sot, one spot.... robcaseyphoto New
note 310 degrees, looks like a good forecast for twin. let's hold the fest there! joryk New
 
note Postponed Cornish Open (Godrevy Comp) is ON This Weekend StoneWeasel New
smile Will have a range of demo boats there. surfkayaks.com New
 
question Creek boat in the surf RWar New
note Hey Bob.   It's Geoff from Pauley Creek.   I'm guessing it would be pretty frustrating. geoffcj New
note Thanks Geoff RWar New
th_up Necky Rip did the job for me. <NT> Rockbottom New
note A Ripp isn't a creeker scrutton New
feedback Agree with Geoff scrutton New
note Also, please dont go near any reputable surf spot with that thing..bad vibe for kayak surfing.. ericon New
note The magnum is a phenomenal surf boat! arrmike New
 
note Looking to borrow an HP boat for the Hoedown. surfkayakwa New
note Mine Olalladave New
th_up Dave, you may as well go and have fun if your having surgery anyway.. <NT> rollmickeyover New
note I tried on Friday Olalladave New
note we'll miss ya dave!  get well, that's most important! <NT> robcaseyphoto New
note Dave, really sorry to hear that kanuman New
disagree Well Dave that doesn't sound like fun at all! I hope this means your new and improved now! rollmickeyover New
note Thanks all Olalladave New
note Whoa! Serious stuff Dave YakHyuk New
note Thanks for the offer Dave. surfkayakwa New
warning beer currency surfgator New
note Hey, that's not fair surfkayakwa New
note I've got a LP boat you could use kanuman New
note Sold! -- thank you sir surfkayakwa New
 
question Nootka inquiry surfgator New
note hey there Jeff...have you seen this site? joryk New
note Jory! surfgator New
note yup, glassy conditions as the sun dipped; got out of the water around 9PM; one of the joys of summer surfing in the NW joryk New
note No hoein' for me. surfgator New
note we call ya Illusive Jeff.  never see nor hear.   Van Island surf site... robcaseyphoto New
doh Illusive? surfgator New
note Nothing personal of course, just miss seeing ya around.  .... about those waves.. robcaseyphoto New
note Illusive maybe, but you're definitely a Firdeener. <NT> surfkayakwa New
note Thems fighting words, you Goynon! <NT> surfgator New
note You'll have to do better than that Updog. surfkayakwa New
note admittantly, my best sessions to date are without anyone around, quiet... robcaseyphoto New
 
note The 2008 Curt Davis Invitational Mustache Contest of Paddlesports Starts June 1st! DeadMan New
note Nice glasses...3-D? <NT> rollmickeyover New
note x-ray <NT> DeadMan New
th_up 'Splains why you were checking out the guy at the end of the video. rollmickeyover New
 
question Wave ski foot straps & belt mamarchio New
feedback Check out Murray's and your local dive shop.... VSG New
feedback Wave Ski Belts MakoMike New
th_up I would add my endorsement of Mike's belts KawikaSki New
 
note Looking for help on surf kayak design BrianSchulz New
note I've got a few ideas kanuman New
note Just curious, but why not pick up a cheap used IC boat?  use it for getting some experience, figure out what to change <NT> geoffcj New
feedback I just sold my old Mako .... that is the boat you want .... VSG New
note There is one on the East Coast for $250 wavekayaker New
note Mako 540nova New
note Hobuck Hoedown 5/24 - Mega & Valley boats to demo - test for ideas?  link below.. robcaseyphoto New
note I soooo wish I could come BrianSchulz New
note no worries, where are ya located?  there's another smaller comp at la push in july... robcaseyphoto New
note Get a used IC boat. rfulcher New
note where do I look for one? BrianSchulz New
note this is the best location, keep checking.  also ask around at the beach, check craiglist, but less likely there.. robcaseyphoto New
th_up How about something really "Groovy"? rollmickeyover New
note What the... holi New
note Tis an older boat...almost as old as Mickey DeadMan New
note And it has been broken and patched more than Mickey. buckyak New
note Surf  boat for sale 540nova New
news The Groovy was Spike's first real surf boat. And also one of the first "HP" specific designs. rollmickeyover New
note Wasn't the Groovy a contemporary of the RIP? (Necky's 1st cross-over boat) <NT> dennis New
th_up Yeah, Groovy first and then the Rip. rollmickeyover New
note Cool~ holi New
 
note <No Subject> lpabreu New
note NEWS KAYAKSURF.NET lpabreu New
 
note Matt Hudgens, sounds like you're in surf heaven down there kanuman New
smile Did you say Zodiac?  Crescent Rock??? <NT> hamp New
note Yep, the Beast was my inspiration kanuman New
note Definitely interested! <NT> hamp New
note Other water access heavenly spots - Lyre, Muskets, Green Pt <NT> robcaseyphoto New
 
note Mako Aquarius for sale in South Carolina rfulcher New
 
doh Toasted my shoulder with help of Good Samaritin VSG New
note That happened to me on the river one time... DeadMan New
note nature in action scrutton New
note Osprey? DeadMan New
note bet your right Joey scrutton New
note they are pretty cool DeadMan New
note Another cool thing about Osprey... buckyak New
note I always pegged you as a fellow bird-of-prey lover Buck DeadMan New
more Got X-rayed today ..... VSG New
note That counts as a bird reference...the honor of the thread is secure.... DeadMan New
question Yeah Joey, 6 weeks of PT and then how much longer dating your therapist? rollmickeyover New
note We'll count it!  And er uh...it was 5 extra weeks of "private therapy" DeadMan New
smile Joey, did part of your therapy require you to change the FEATHER of your paddle? buckyak New
note Well...the first QUACK I went to see suggested that, but my therapist said I didn't need to worry about it! DeadMan New
more I've heard that a WINGED blade can sometimes ammeliorate shoulder problems. buckyak New
note yea...well...I'm too big of a CHICKEN to try one of those <NT> DeadMan New
th_up I'd be afraid too. You know what they say, "birds of a feather..." <NT> rollmickeyover New
note This from someone who wears a penguin suit in public?  Silly GOOSE! <NT> buckyak New
warning What a bunch of PECKER heads!!! <NT> chris-uk New
note Hey TURKEY, you stay out of this! This is between me and my FLOCK <NT> DeadMan New
note One of your flock has now FLOWN THE COOP... buckyak New
th_up If I wasn't already in the South I would fly South from the Whiner. rollmickeyover New
gack Quit jive talking, it just ain't FLY... chris-uk New
note "Your sanity"???  Get the flock outta here! <NT> rollmickeyover New
note Injuried my shoulder in waist to chest high easy surf... fensalir New
note Charles, this thread is ONLY for people who have been harmed by good samaritans, and/or people who like birds <NT> DeadMan New
note yeah man, keep it on subject <NT> scrutton New
note I was out about 1/4 mile or so bottom fishin in my kayak... Rockbottom New
 
note Going to be in York starting the 16th thru the 23rd anyone up for a pint?? <NT> fensalir New
th_up I'm up for it Charles, unfortunately I'll still be in California. <NT> rollmickeyover New
 
note Vince, you gave me a good idea for SC next year... biggriz New
th_up ...and how about mwoolwardx New
th_up Don't you worry about my roll my shiny headed friend. rollmickeyover New
 
note Cornish Open (Godrevy Surf Comp) Postponed StoneWeasel New
 
note Helmet Mounted Video Cam for Surfing? robcaseyphoto New
more they're not bad SC_WaveSkier New
note Gopro helmet ... fensalir New
question Planning on some film of the Hoedown Rob??? <NT> hamp New
note hamp, nah.. need to show off the 10' faces we get from tugs on puget sound. gone one last week. <NT> robcaseyphoto New
note got a 20min session of 10' faces of west point today. big tidal exchanges... robcaseyphoto New
 
Mion Footwear
smile Calling out to the Florida paddle gang Rocky New
feedback <No Subject> asspaddler New
 
note East Coast World Cup Qualifier worldcup New
doh WOW That's a Hell of a notice!!!! Plenty of time to get ready for that one!. <NT> dave@abkayaks.com New
note Come on Dave.. That's just down the road for you!! wavekayaker New
doh Family, Budget and schedule! dave@abkayaks.com New
note I don't think you'll have to of attended any events to compete in nationals... DeadMan New
note Didn't mean to sound like a whiner.. dave@abkayaks.com New
note Dave, I am planning on going to nationals email me if you are going... fensalir New
note Better now than in August, not much waves then fantum New
note Tsunami Smash goes international!!!! Rockbottom New
gack Is this a ploy } surfkayaks.com New
note Wow!  Busted us on that one Malcolm... wavekayaker New
more Jest you may} surfkayaks.com New
note this sport cooke New
question Were you planing on coming to the East Coast qualifier? In August as first announced? <NT> fantum New
note Now Kids do I have take the toys away??? <NT> fensalir New
note tixs should be dirt cheap for you across the pond with the dollar in the tank. <NT> fensalir New
doh I don't remember anyone coming over for the East Coast qualifer at the last Nationals at Hatteras <NT> fantum New
note But the British pound wasn't worth $1.95 then, its a comparatively cheap trip now. <NT> plil New
note Gordon forgets to add on the tourist bit the beach has a VIEW. <NT> fensalir New
 
smile Surf Kayaking and Waveskiing on Central Coast TV! SurferXYZPlusA New
th_up Did someone steal your footage? KawikaSki New
more Wow, probably! Or I didnt shoot it. SurferXYZPlusA New
note It was quick but it sure looked like the central coast . . . KawikaSki New
 
note St. Ives Bay Surf Comp Results StoneWeasel New
smile Denzil..... mwoolwardx New
note Cheers Dude StoneWeasel New
 
note Hobuck Hoedown - Registration Closes May 17th robcaseyphoto New
 
smile Update from SLO..... matt_h New
note Nice Matt.. Great Places to watch the sunset there. EPICichiban New
 
note Videos and Photos from Kayaksurf SESSION / Portugal lpabreu New
 
feedback We are going to need more practice to catch up with these boys... asspaddler New
 
question I will be in Ventura (2 weeks) Memorial day weekend. Bkusz New
warning San Onofre Memorial Day Weekend ---Ugh VSG New
note Try motel 6 on harbor blvd. It is walking distance fron "C" street <NT> cdog New
smile Be my guest venturawino New
th_up Brian, Nick is an excellant host. He will try to steer you to the Dark Side however. rollmickeyover New
smile <No Subject> asspaddler New
 
note Anyone have contact info for Rod (samper????) geoffcj New
note <No Subject> rodsamper New
note Sweet.  I'll call you tommorow. <NT> geoffcj New
 
NRS
note Still stoked  tonight.... VSG New
note Awesome.  It's such a cool feeling. <NT> geoffcj New
 
smile Interferance and Morocco! WOW, what a trip... SurferXYZPlusA New
note THANKS! DeadMan New
note I am very sure it will be! SurferXYZPlusA New
note Here's the Morocco video for those looking for it. DeadMan New
note Can you be more explicit in instructions  about viewing with Quicktime? VSG New
note Val, try the link inside here... rollmickeyover New
note make sure you click the "play now" link at the bottom of the blog post. <NT> DeadMan New
note alright now, we gonna have another film to groove on, looking forward to it! <NT> joryk New
note Thanks Jory, hope to have it done by november.... <NT> DeadMan New
th_up Awwww, how sweet! Just in time for my birthday! rollmickeyover New
note Yea mickey, I decided to schedule the release date to coincide with your 80th...consider it my little present to you! <NT> DeadMan New
doh 80th???? You mean insult? I passed that eons ago! <NT> rollmickeyover New
 
no iNsAnE!! asspaddler New
note Absolutely SICK! <NT> hamp New
 
news I know of a new boat in a bag that might still be for sale surphknut New
 
news Island Waveskis/Loma Del Mar Costa Rica 2008 Spring USWA Contest Results Bkusz New
more Almsot forgot.... Bkusz New
note Good job Brian, looks like you made it to the final heat biggriz New
doh I hope you got the Queen Mary version of that ski. rollmickeyover New
note YEA, RIGHT! YOU'RE SO FULL OF IT. You outweigh me by 25#! biggriz New
th_up Yeah, but I'm a foot and a half taller than you too! rollmickeyover New
note Mickey, obviously, you now have ME to be the butt of all your jokes! biggriz New
smile Mickey picked on me!  Glad he has someone else to pick on....whew! I am now saved. <NT> SurferXYZPlusA New
note Oh come on Vince, I never REALLY picked on you. That was ol what' his name. rollmickeyover New
th_up He regularly picks on me too, Vince..... mwoolwardx New
idea <No Subject> asspaddler New
th_up Yeah Marc, this sounds right up your alley! rollmickeyover New
th_up And when I have film to prove the roll too! <NT> rollmickeyover New
question So...what your saying is no video Rick? <NT> rollmickeyover New
note That's exactly right! <NT> biggriz New
gack Biggriz??? More like Bigchicken! <NT> rollmickeyover New
note Hey Mickey, not Bigchicken it's Biggriz! Here's the photo to prove it... biggriz New
th_up WHOOOOOLLLY CRAAAAAPPP! rollmickeyover New
note Yes, you know I was there. I just wanted to insult you a little... Here's some more photos of bowkills if you're interes biggriz New
warning SurferX SurferX New
note Just for you Vince, which TinyBritCanoeSurfer do you have in mind? I have some rubber blunt arrow tips... biggriz New
warning SurferX SurferX New
note I like the starry eyed I'm in love look you and the goat both have. rollmickeyover New
gack Cant we take this to redneck-zone? mwoolwardx New
note Sorry Marc, I thought Mickey and I were the only ones left on this thread. I just like jacking with him so much... biggriz New
doh Battle of what??? I saw you with your shirt off at SC. I think your hairyer then that bear! rollmickeyover New
note So does this mean you were a meat eater in a different life Marc? Or were you eaten? rollmickeyover New
note Mickey, it's not as simple as just shooting for fun... biggriz New
note I think Buffalo is better also. I've only had it a few times in South Dakota, rollmickeyover New
note Mickey, I think I can finally take one of your comments as a compliment, but... biggriz New
note No fin boxes? You can always NOT put fins in, but adding boxes is a pain. rollmickeyover New
note I see you caught that... biggriz New
note Dude.  That a big bear.  I'd want a gun. <NT> geoffcj New
note And if you make it to Ventura let me know, I'll bring the camera! <NT> rollmickeyover New
note Hey Rick!! Bkusz New
 
note Report: my 110 lb friend tried the cyclone yesterday and had good results. joryk New
angry Sounds like your friend has been taking lessons from Mickey! buckyak New
th_up Good time 'ON' the water or 'IN' the water...it's all good! <NT> rollmickeyover New
idea including crabbing.  Mickey, you might wear a backpack on that bottom tow scenario joryk New
smile Pork for Dinner! <NT> mwoolwardx New
disagree No pork for you Vegan types. But a sea food fiesta for the rest of us! rollmickeyover New
th_up I'm with you on this one Mickey; nothing goes with Guinness like a fat steak and chips!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <NT> chris-uk New
doh I made myself hungry now... <NT> chris-uk New
th_up You would definitely like our BBQ at Jalama and Santa Cruz then Chris. rollmickeyover New
th_up One day I WILL make it, I promise... chris-uk New
note Perhaps one or two more trips into the headmasters office will do it? <NT> rollmickeyover New
note Repost from above...this time I got it in the right place.... surphknut New
 
note Anyone going to reno river festival want to carpool, santa cruz or SF area. BornToSurf New
 
news Congrats to ESKA Team Members Gordon & Paula Rock... Bkusz New
note Way to go Gordon and Paula!!! fantum New
note Congrats Rocks! <NT> DeadMan New
 
note 2 upcoming east coast comps Rockbottom New
note Please contact Kitty Hawk Kites BEFORE Thurs if you want to enter the may 3rd OBX event! DeadMan New
th_up <No Subject> asspaddler New
 
note In Nicaragua for month(s): ¿know where I might find a waveski o surf kayak? ddevine New
 
Paddling Life
note Swimmer killed by GWS near Tabletops VSG New
feedback All Over TV MakoMike New
feedback Mike I don't think I've ever seen you swimming .... probably safe. VSG New
feedback All Over TV MakoMike New
 
question I'm helping out a sea kayaking friend; curious what people think about getting a beginner weighing 110lbs in a cyclone joryk New
note Excellent beginner boat Jory - pretty forgiving... <NT> hamp New
th_up agree--probably one of the best choices riogato New
note In case their roll isn't good, try a sot like the kaos to get the basics down.. robcaseyphoto New
th_up I just picked one up scrutton New
question thanks much everyone.  So, now my question is, why are their suggested minimum weight specs for surf boats? joryk New
feedback Jory, here is my opinion on the matter using me and Vince as examples: rollmickeyover New
note yea mickey, good ideas.  It makes me think about a wide beam and maybe a taller cockpit on a bigger person boat joryk New
note Cyclone size Skillet New
note Jory... cchuckj New
note Also.... cchuckj New
note Custom-made? YakHyuk New
note <No Subject> asspaddler New
note John Bon is kind of tall and skinny. What do you mean I still need to lose "lots" of weight????? <NT> rollmickeyover New
th_up A decent point mwoolwardx New
th_up I can't tell you how much that made me laugh, GREAT IDEA!!! chris-uk New
gack Man you little guys crack me up! rollmickeyover New
note wow, this is great everyone, all the feedback. Any chance on getting a comment from SurferX, ya know for old times sake? <NT> joryk New
 
note St. Ives Bay Surf Comp This Weekend Is ON! StoneWeasel New
note Typical Surf around July 9th in Cornwall ?? VSG New
feedback There is surf all year round, it just depends on wether you are there when it is... chris-uk New
note 'Tis a bit hit and miss StoneWeasel New
note OPEN CLASS FULL! StoneWeasel New
question Mundaka Simon@U.K New
 
note How to perform better at the next paddle surf contest 14secperiod New
 
note Best forcast for Westport? robcaseyphoto New
note Notes Skillet New
note very nice, thanks, quite helpful.   <NT> robcaseyphoto New
note My take... cchuckj New
note Fri also looking good YakHyuk New
note got family in town, won't be out until next week.  thanks for the info though! <NT> robcaseyphoto New
note i did get some nice tug wake surfing today off west point, 5' faces or about 1/4th mile.  offshore winds. <NT> robcaseyphoto New
 
news Looks like great surf for this weekends Surf Contest in Cocoa Beach! asspaddler New
note cu there asspaddler New
 
note Boston Surf? mfiteny New
note Great surf, gets alittle cold in dead winter. <NT> fensalir New
smile Bring the Boat for sure! sdkec@ri New
smile check out the Cohassett tidal rip cool place to surf  on the incoming tide <NT> zboat New
 
note the East Coast Goods and look no wetsuits in Fla! asspaddler New
 
note Mega Neutron For Sale (UK) StoneWeasel New
note Now Sold <NT> StoneWeasel New
 
note I finally got the vid of the Saturday at the Santa Cruz competition at Santa Cruz up on youtube ericon New
th_up Great Footage! <NT> bullseye New
note Awesome Olalladave New
note Looks like Kanuman on an average day... <NT> cchuckj New
th_up Some big waves and some great beatdowns too, real good film.  Thanks!!! <NT> chris-uk New
note WOW, great waves, music and paddlers....did I mention those waves kanuman New