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| 100162 | 2805 | Wondering | 12 | Makawaosurfer93 | Jul 27, 2016 | 2016-07-27T03:31:04-0400 | 2 observations I have based on my experiences: 1. When first learning back in the mid- late 80's, Waikiki on a buddy's Phil Honolulu model and then eventually buying my own boards and then transitioning to a 6'10" as my short board, we surfed longboards on the south shore in the summer and then shortboards in the winter on the north shore. Same deal when on Maui. The right equipment based on the type of waves that you are surfing is key. We did surf short boards in the summer, but mostly when it got real good and then at spots where visitors did not know about. They do exist on Oahu. 2. While out last night on a very minor background swell, (waist high at best), there were some short boarders out in a well known spot and they kept dropping in on those of us on longer equipment and one guy said, "you guys are up and riding so much earlier than us, we don't have a chance to get any." I told him he should reconsider the board he is riding. After all, it is NJ in the summer. You want a higher wave count? Ride the equipment that will enable you to do this. Not sure he understood as he also was in a full 3/2 wetsuit strapped with a leash and most of us were bareback and leash less. |