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Where to surf gold coast xmas day?

Postby peazz » Tue Dec 24, 2013 11:30 am

Sup guys!

So this will be my first ever xmas day surf, Coastal watch is predicting ese swell with a very light sse wind, Any recommendations for the best place?

Looking around it seems currumbin point will be firing a little, but me being on a shorty its going to be hard work to catch anything.

Other options I see I have is the spit and narrowneck?

Thought are greatly appreciated!
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Re: Where to surf gold coast xmas day?

Postby surf patrol » Fri Jan 03, 2014 12:55 pm

After all the advice how did you get on?
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Re: Where to surf gold coast xmas day?

Postby peazz » Sat Jan 04, 2014 5:43 am

Im doing good mate, Paddled out in Bondi 4-5ft @ 13s ground swell... Didnt catch anything but my fear levels are greatly reduced in smaller stuff now..

I just need to sort out my paddling and get into more green waves for that angled take off, 95% of my rides are over in <5 seconds atm because i keep catching them just as they break!..

Experimenting with quads and thrusters atm, Quads allow my energy levels to stay higher for longer, I think its because of my short arms / tiring faster.. It seems with thrusters I just dont have it in me to get into waves..

According to JS the makers of my board, its set up for lift in the tail, after some research it seems riding it as a quad is the best move, My wave count improves greatly with quads, but as you know they like to take off straight!
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