A short video I made about catching waves in very strong offshore winds
Think like a sailor...
They can't go straight upwind.... so they tack.
So do I.... using my back as a sail
I can angle my back, to maximize it's "sail" potential.... even in straight offshore winds.
There is ALWAYS a way to use the wind, regardless of the direction.
I left the following stuff out of the video to keep it simple:
Stagger your feet in semi surf stance
front foot forward.... and lean into it.
Paddle low and hard .... like you mean it!
AND:
to surf in high winds, wave knowledge and timing are absolute necessities.
ALL boards become weapons in high wind. Be smart!
Nice one creek ..it sure is a art surfing in strong wind ...
strong paddling ....I kneel on my board a lot ,so as not to get blown out too far ...
did you make that last wave ?
Select to expand quoteTardy said..
did you make that last wave ?
ha ha ha.... NO!
It totally closed out and crushed me 
It's good to be the film editor!
Select to expand quotesupthecreek said..
A short video I made about catching waves in very strong offshore winds
Think like a sailor...
They can't go straight upwind.... so they tack.
So do I.... using my back as a sail
I can angle my back, to maximize it's "sail" potential.... even in straight offshore winds.
There is ALWAYS a way to use the wind, regardless of the direction.
I left the following stuff out of the video to keep it simple:
Stagger your feet in semi surf stance
front foot forward.... and lean into it.
Paddle low and hard .... like you mean it!
AND:
to surf in high winds, wave knowledge and timing are absolute necessities.
ALL boards become weapons in high wind. Be smart!
Tuesday afternoon and I'm STILL watching!
