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Dream on ✌️😎

Yeah 19k seems good 👍 happy with the plastic adjustment works fine and harder to accidentally knock, draw back is the angle indications have 10 degree intervals where as the metal ones have 5 degrees intervals. But again I don’t have a problem getting my angle right with the plastic adjuster. 👍 thanks for commenting

Bugger yea always work within your own limitations.

Yeah the epic mid twist has a fixed size of 700 in combination with a stiffer paddle shaft, where as the braca 11 will come in a range of sizes. I’ve tried both, both work on Similar principles of big catch clean exit (twist) I feel the braca has a bit more flexibility in the stroke path than the epic.

Yep it’s their latest paddle. Haven’t tried it in the surf would be interesting to see how it behaves through white water. Never had any issues with using a flat water blade in the surf however 👍 Fred and rooster like theirs also has an oval shaft for hand placement and is stiff.

Thanks 🙏 Think the weighted rotation with the sling instead of the band is even better 👍

@@oceanskicanterbury Perhaps another vid?

@@RadarAustralia oh yes right I haven't posted that yet :) . This one is not published yet same movement for power. and connect to a weights stack for strength th-cam.com/video/ibEovtU4YuE/w-d-xo.html

Hi, nelo sell something you can purchase I think. here I’ve used a GoPro chest mount strap and a gym strength band. 👍

@@oceanskicanterbury Thank you. :)

Hey thanks for that, thats the sort of info I was looking for. Was thinking of going coming over this year but boat hire was an issue

@@oceanskicanterbury I understand about getting a surfski - particularly the one you really prefer. For future reference, the Gorge Champs website has kept a link to a google spreadsheet for listing locals with boats (the sheet was created by a paddler from Bellingham, Washington) available as well as a tab for paddlers who are looking for surfskis and outriggers to rent. The race is particularly popular for outriggers now and getting canoes for everyone who wants them is a real challenge. But there were a number of local surfskis available that did not get used. Usually there are so many folks (some with trailers) going to the race from Bellingham that burrowing a local boat and getting it to the Gorge is not a big problem. If money is an issue (there is a bit of range in what some folks want to charge) I don't see why you could not at least try to negotiate a deal where you possibly help the boat owner out if they think they ever want visit your part of the world...

@@paulreavley5900thanks for the info 👍

@@oceanskicanterbury Sorry to hear about boat hire issues. Outriggers are really coming in big numbers to the Gorge race now and they have a big problem finding an OC for everyone. The Gorge Champs' website includes a link to a google spreadsheet for renting surfskis and OCs that locals from my town - Bellingham, WA have been using for several years now. It has a tab for available boats and a tab for paddlers looking for boats. I'm pretty sure not all of the surfskis on the list were taken this year. But I guess you also have to see one that you would be happy with.

Thanks for that ✌️

Big blades B1 and B2 😳where they for surf ski?

@@oceanskicanterbury I was doing a lot of lifesaving surfski races, so the B2 was my round-the-cans sprint blade, and the smaller B1 for distance. Now I'm getting older (57) so I'm finding the need to use smaller blades!

Ha nice

Yeah love a good Scarborough wave session ✌️

Cool let me know how it goes 👍

Ha nice 👍

Cheers !

Yeah sometimes just being out there is all you need

Thanks for the comment 👍

Yeah they seem pretty popular now I actually suggest these to most people I just haven’t changed myself yet 😅

Yeah pretty sweet day out

Hi are you asking how to allow for drift? Point your ski into the drift 👍

Using a FENN Elite S in the video

Its for lifeguards/lifesaving sport

So is backflipping anything that can be backflipped. Everything isn't about practicality... People do things because they're fun

Hi Josue. Ocean skis typically a bit more maneuverable in the chop but if you have to punch through any surf breaks bigger than a few ft we preferr using a spec ski. Similar skill set just not as comfortable to sit on for long periods

@@oceanskicanterbury Thanks for your suggestions 😊 I try to refrain from punching through white water on my ocean ski, either by choosing surf breaks which have a non breaking channel, or reducing speed when approaching a steep wave. But reducing speed makes a ski unstable, increases effort to bring it up back to speed, and there's the risk of being catapulted backwards😬 So, I avoid breakers most of the time if there's no channel. I don't go for long paddles on the ocean ski, I prefer to surf. If no waves, very rarely will I do a traditional downwind with upwind taxi. Mostly, I'd go upwind a few km, turn back downwind, rest and repeat. I think that based on your suggestions, a spec ski could open more surfing spots for me. Thanks again ‼️