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Thanks for posting, great vid!!!!
That day was my first time out there with decent wind and swell, still can't wipe the smile off my face, so much fun 
Thanks for posting - great video of a super session, I think much fun was had by all! Its not often than you get to analyse your sailing style from a distance and being able to watch it back and see where you could improve is a huge bonus.
I arrived when the conditions were at their best and as the day went on the wind did strengthen and was a little more gusty. I found it quite tricky to really hit the lip with the wind direction more off-shore than side-shore and project forward of the wave - rather than land behind it.
If anyone has any tips here I'd welcome the feedback. Obviously getting weight over the board, keeping it relatively level and not luffing up in the air is a start...should you concentrate on just the lip and not the landing?
Well, maybe not quite as high as Robbo...;) what a huge boost! funny to see it get thrashed around in a corkscrew at that altitude. Inspiration for a new move?
Horses for courses I'd say.
Once George gets hold of his new Fanatic 88 Tri trust me you'll be seeing some sick action.
I'll still bet that when it's strong with big waves his board of choice will still be the 2012 Fanatic 76L. Take a look three shot up the page at how his 90+ kg body buries the rail on this old war horse.
No way was I saying that Forrest and Brett are not fully ripping it up.
Clearly they are and their quads definitely shred and certainly work for them.
I was I just giving you the heads up on George that's all.
For me WA is clearly the best place to be. Especially up North and down South.
They just don't have the same passion to put it up there like the East does.
Also their best sailors are without doubt THE best.
They also have their own way of making boards work.
While East Coast has mostly given up on twins.
Ben S and Matty H do marvels on their twin designs.
Leaving the Pros out of the mix.
If I were pick the person I could be for each move, then this is the way I'd go.
Offshore Bottom Turn = Forrest, George very close behind and maybe just winning in strong wind and big waves.
Onshore Bottom turn without doubt Ben Severne. Lots of WA guys way ahead of East Coast guys
Cutback Morrie for sure.
Back loops Matty Holder, never misses one.
Pushies Logan
Balls = George, needs a wheelbarrow
Under the lip, creativity and possibly best all round as he is nearly as good on the other tack. I'll go for Brett.
The West is my favourite place on Earth...can't wait to get back there!
And I would love to see the footage of these guys to try to learn from them too, anyone got a link? "Onshore Bottom turn without doubt Ben Severne. Lots of WA guys way ahead of East Coast guys Cutback Morrie for sure. Back loops Matty Holder, never misses one. Pushies Logan."
Been studying Brett, George and Forest's techniques, it'd amazing how everyone has their own unique style, each slightly different look/ expression. I guess that's what makes it such a compelling sport to watch!
Awesome video footage. It's this sort of stuff that really gets people motivated and back on the water again. Nick, you were carving it up mate, great stuff!
Yes I totally agree Doogs is an awesome sailor and I fully enjoy watching him sail. I did consider him then classed him an ex Pro so he didn't qualify.
I could also add Stewie Martin. What a record and you'd have to call him THE ultimate competitor.
Then there's Rohan Cudmore, Dan Berry, Mark Paul, Josh Adams, Tobes, Wes Greene, Dave Sheen, Corey, Glen Alexander, Blair Simpson, what's that guy's name that ruled Margie's for years ...... The list goes on. Certainly plenty to inspire.
I'd have simon peters in there for biggest nads awards. The lips that guy smashes at margs are jaw dropping.
Yeah Dan Berry used to be a great sailor. .........until he got too fat. What a shame.
