Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Surf session 005

Time: 11:10-12:15
Location: Staircase
Board: 6.0 Kennedy Thruster
Swell: SSW/wind swell approx. 3-4 occasional shoulder high set.
Water: Air temp 62, so the water was very chilly!

With work and my ear issue, I wasn't able to catch the big July 4th swell at its peak (approx. overhead). However, I lucked out and managed to paddle out today, and fortunately was able to catch the tail end of the so called "epic" swell. Staircase was relatively empty, and when I pulled up there were only four guys in the line up. The lulls in between the sets were pretty long, but when they did arrive, there were some pretty fun shoulder high waves. Haven't rode my 6.0 since before my Europe trip, but I got back into the swing of things pretty quickly out there. Pulled a nice cutback and a few off the lips. Sure felt good to be ripping again.

Wore my earplugs today, and I think they worked pretty well. I am still getting used to them, but I know that for the long run they can only help. I will say though, that with everything being so quiet, I was able to concentrate a bit more on my surfing. I couldn't hear any one talking, and the sounds of the waves were muffled. The only noise I could really hear was the sound of the water lapping up against my board. It was very serene to say the least.

On a bad note, the cost to park in the parking lot has gone up to $8. In addition to that, they got rid of the old ghetto deposit box, and replaced it with a brand new electronic ticket dispenser (which conveniently does not give any change back). Because of the no change deal, and the fact that costs $8, I will be parking my car on the side of the road. I hate to say it though, most folks will follow my lead (if they already haven't been doing that), thus potentially causing some future parking or police issues. The cops on PCH are already touchy as it is, so this parking situation probably will not help.

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