We have our own REAL forums up and running! Even though our yahoo
group's site has done a fine job for developing a place to meet it
does lack much in the communication department. So here it is, our NEW
United States WaveSki Association web site (work in progress) will be
here and THE NEW HOME OF THE USWA FORUMS ARE UP AND RUNNING! It's all
ours, feel free to start signing on and start posting now.

Also PLEASE remember to fill in the city and state info along with
other information on the sign up page. It will help us identify you
and prevent anyone from getting booted off as a spammer.

http://uswaveski.com/uswaforum/

Don't forget to thank USWA member Warren for the hard work he is
putting into this!

Have Fun!

Brian Kuszmar
USWA

----- Original Message -----

From: William Anzueto

To: WaveskiUSA@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 3:37 PM

Subject: Re: [WaveskiUSA] Re: 5-Foot Paddle?

Does the waveski height above the water also matter?

 

I am 5'6" paddling a 6'4" (193cm)paddle.  It feels like it's too short when paddling around the RTM waveski which sits pretty high in the water compared to an Island Waveski. I'll have to measure it next time probably no more than a couple of inches.   Now when I use he same padde in my white water boat which where I sit below the water line the paddle feels just right.  There has to be alteast a 6" difference in height between the white water boat and the waveski.

 

 

 

On 6/11/07, waveskier_tyler <tyler@waveski.info> wrote:

paddle should be same length as your height.

--- In WaveskiUSA@yahoogroups.com , PeteCresswell <WaveSkiUSA@...> wrote:
>

> Stopped by a local surf shop that's rumored tb stocking
> Infinity's ski soon.
>
> Guy said he had a batch of special-order paddles coming from
> Werner that he had made up so they're only five feet long.
>
> Says that what the locals are going to.
>
> I've always been partial to short paddles but my idea of "short"
> is more like a 191 (6'3").
>
> Is anybody here using a five-foot paddle?
>
> If so, how do you like it?
> --
> PeteCresswell
>

paddle should be same length as your height.

--- In WaveskiUSA@yahoogroups.com, PeteCresswell <WaveSkiUSA@...> wrote:
>
> Stopped by a local surf shop that's rumored tb stocking
> Infinity's ski soon.
>
> Guy said he had a batch of special-order paddles coming from
> Werner that he had made up so they're only five feet long.
>
> Says that what the locals are going to.
>
> I've always been partial to short paddles but my idea of "short"
> is more like a 191 (6'3").
>
> Is anybody here using a five-foot paddle?
>
> If so, how do you like it?
> --
> PeteCresswell
>

That would be like a 152 cm paddle. That just sounds waaaay too short. I would
suspect
rolling would be a real problem with a paddle that short. About the shortest
paddles I've
heard of are in the 180 range, but I'm sure there are guys surfing with 175's
etc.

But 152 just doesn't sound right to me.

Billy

--- In WaveskiUSA@yahoogroups.com, PeteCresswell <WaveSkiUSA@...> wrote:
>
> Stopped by a local surf shop that's rumored tb stocking
> Infinity's ski soon.
>
> Guy said he had a batch of special-order paddles coming from
> Werner that he had made up so they're only five feet long.
>
> Says that what the locals are going to.
>
> I've always been partial to short paddles but my idea of "short"
> is more like a 191 (6'3").
>
> Is anybody here using a five-foot paddle?
>
> If so, how do you like it?
> --
> PeteCresswell
>

Great pics Alexander! Wish I could've been there...

Billy

--- In WaveskiUSA@yahoogroups.com, 4stubbs@... wrote:
>
> Well, I don't have them all up yet but here are some of the pics my mom took
at the Surf
City NC contest.
> If you see one you like and you want a higher res image send me the number and
your
address and I will
> try to burn a cd...
>
> http://www.pbase.com/4stubbs/tsunami_nc_waveski
>
> Alexander
>

Stopped by a local surf shop that's rumored tb stocking
Infinity's ski soon.

Guy said he had a batch of special-order paddles coming from
Werner that he had made up so they're only five feet long.

Says that what the locals are going to.

I've always been partial to short paddles but my idea of "short"
is more like a 191 (6'3").

Is anybody here using a five-foot paddle?

If so, how do you like it?
--
PeteCresswell

After our first successful Hobuck Hoedown - North Coast Surf Kayak
Festival held near Neah Bay on the northwest corner of the continental
US in Wa State, we're looking for next year's to be held on Memorial
Weekend 08.

we had to cancel our waveski heat due to only one signup.  maybe more
next year?  we hope so, give us a holler if you are interested and
need more info.  sponsors are welcome as well.

we still have some t-shirts for sale - longsleeve white, with our four
color logo on front. contact me if you want to see the logo,
rob@....  shirts are $10 plus shipping.

Comp results and a few pics - http://www.hobuckhoedown.com

thanks..

rc

----- Original Message -----

From: 4stubbs@...

To: WaveskiUSA@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2007 12:54 PM

Subject: [WaveskiUSA] Pics from Surf City!

Well, I don't have them all up yet but here are some of the pics my mom took at the Surf City NC contest.
If you see one you like and you want a higher res image send me the number and your address and I will
try to burn a cd...

http://www.pbasecom/4stubbs/tsunami_nc_waveski

Alexander

Well, I don't have them all up yet but here are some of the pics my mom took at
the Surf City NC contest.
If you see one you like and you want a higher res image send me the number and
your address and I will
try to burn a cd...

http://www.pbase.com/4stubbs/tsunami_nc_waveski

Alexander

Never looked at it from that angle. Cool stuff to know.
Thanks Tyler

--- In WaveskiUSA@yahoogroups.com, "waveskier_tyler" <tyler@...> wrote:
>
> sustained vs available speed...
>
> dont know if this is official terms but theyre what i use.
>
> a longboard is faster than a shortboard right? some may say yes, while
> others will say no. lets narrow it down then, where is a long board
> faster than a shortboard? in a straight line down the wave. this is
> sustained speed. the board keeps this speed but is out of the critical
> part of the wave.
>
> then you look at a shortboard and it is MUCH faster, but only in the
> pocket. this is because of the size and maneuverability of the
> shortboard. hence i call it available speed, the size and looseness of
> the board allow it to be in the critical part of the wave where the
> most power is.
>
> tyler
>
> --- In WaveskiUSA@yahoogroups.com, "b.kuszmar" <b.kuszmar@> wrote:
> >
> > Last weekend in September is correct and It will be the U.S.
> > Nationals however we are planning to add a separate International
> > class as a result of several International Waveskiers who have
> > expressed a sincere interest in visiting and surfing with us during
> > our U.S. nationals.
> >
> > Sooooo, Please feel free to invite all and any Non U.S. Competitors
> > so we can make a big class for them and watch how the rest of the
> > world rips it up...
> >
> > Nice to see you posting Tyler, glad your here. Hope all is well,
> > heard NZ Worlds was allot of fun.
> >
> > Regards
> > Brian Kuszmar
> >
> > PS. For the sake of us newbies, pls elaborate on sustained and avail
> > speed..
> >
> > ;')
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In WaveskiUSA@yahoogroups.com, "waveskier_tyler" <tyler@>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > i thought it was sept 1, 2 but then i seen sept 28, 29. any help?
> > > also, i read hopefully competitors from other countries, is this a
> > > nationals or an open event?
> > >
> > > tyler
> > >
> > > ps, speed of ski has 99% to do with rocker not length. theres also
> > > sustained speed and available speed.
> > >
> >
>

Hi:

Let us know when the next session will be. Sorry the
water didn't cooperate well for this one but we will
try again next time.

Gordon
--- William Anzueto <wilanz@...> wrote:

> Conditions were a little tougher than expected this
> Saturday.   I
> showed up about 8:30 AM and jumped in for a paddle
> in my white water
> boat.  It was too windy to try the waveski.
> Paddling out through
> the surf was easier than I expected but there was no
> way I would be
> able to keep up with the current and wind that was
> pushing me north.
>  I almost made it to the outside but decided to
> catch a wave back in
> instead and headed back to the beach.  I must have
> drifted about half
> a mile in 15 mins and exited right in front of
> Natural Art Surf shop.
>
> I stashed the boat behind the bushes and started
> walking back to
> Island Waveski.  I saw Steve drive by giving me a
> funny look.  I was
> still wearing all my gear and carrying a paddle
> walking down the
> street.  Then a pick up truck pulled in and it was
> Roy from Island
> Waveski offering me a ride.  I jumped in the back
> and we headed to the
> shop. Needless to say...conditions weren't quite
> right for going out
> today.    I headed back for my boat and met up with
> Steve.
>
> Gordon, Steve and I were at the Island waveski shop
> and Roy showed us
> a couple of recently shaped waveskis and answered
> plenty of questions.
>  Then Stu showed up to Shape Steve's waveski and
> that's how we spent
> the morning.  It was pretty cool to watch the
> shaping process.
> Pictures below.
>
>
http://picasaweb.google.com/wilanz/CocoaBeachExpressionSessionJune22007
>
> A couple of other folks showed up. Les, Kyle, Dave,
> Frank.  We tried
> one more round in the ocean with similar results.
> Drifting and
> walking.   The group then headed over to Taco City
> for lunch.
>
> Not a lot of surfing this session but we still made
> the best of it.
>
> See you at the next one.
>
> William
>
>
>
> On 5/21/07, William Anzueto <wilanz@...>
> wrote:
> > Planning ahead a little bit and this event will be
> tentative based on
> > waves...the 18" rule does not apply.  We would
> like them to be in the
> > 3-4'+ range.
> >
> > The competition in Cocoa was a great event and
> it's a long way until
> > September for the next one.   I would like to
> suggest a couple of
> > expression sessions to get out there and paddle
> for the day and meet
> > other people.
> >
> > Bring your waveskis, sit on top kayaks, sit inside
> kayaks or anything
> > else that you would like to use.  This is a very
> informal paddling
> > session.
> >
> > Date: Saturday June 2nd, 9 AM til 4PM
> > Location: Cocoa Beach across from Island
> Waveski/Anthony's on The
> > Beach.  Same location as competition.
> >
> > Accomodations if you want to stay the night:
> > http://anthonysonthebeach.com/
> >
> >
> > Hit reply and let us know you are coming.
> >
> > So far we have:
> > -Billy "G" soon to be Billy "T" with his new
> Tsunami Air Ski. (Boynton
> > Beach, FL)
> > -Frank "The Face Rider" (Spring Hill, FL)
> > -William "Animal Jr."  (West Palm Beach, FL)
> >
> >
> > Any questions let me know.  See you there.
> >
> > William
> > wilanz@...
> > 561-628-1560
> >
>




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--- In WaveskiUSA@yahoogroups.com, "b.kuszmar" <b.kuszmar@...> wrote:
>
> Shoulder to head high
>
> Weather shows the winds backing down from 20-20knts in morning to 6-8
> knts by noon..
>
> If all goes well I should be up around noon time
> Who else is going?
> Brian
>

RE/
>Pete:  I go to 59th street on Ocean City early Sat and Sun mornings
>from 6:00 or 7 to 10.  I live in Phila. and this is closest and I love
>OC. There are not many of us, but a few come there and a few more go
>all the way north in OC.  59th Street is wide with lots different
>breaks, has parking and bathrooms, and there are always some surfers so
>I don't have to worry about being out so early alone.  Weather
>permitting, s/b there June 9 or 10 and then June 30 on there is 50 - 50
>chance every weekend.  Look forward to meeting, Griffin Affel

Thanks.

I'll look for you when I go there.
--
PeteCresswell

Conditions were a little tougher than expected this Saturday.   I
showed up about 8:30 AM and jumped in for a paddle in my white water
boat.  It was too windy to try the waveski.    Paddling out through
the surf was easier than I expected but there was no way I would be
able to keep up with the current and wind that was pushing me north.
  I almost made it to the outside but decided to catch a wave back in
instead and headed back to the beach.  I must have drifted about half
a mile in 15 mins and exited right in front of Natural Art Surf shop.

I stashed the boat behind the bushes and started walking back to
Island Waveski.  I saw Steve drive by giving me a funny look.  I was
still wearing all my gear and carrying a paddle walking down the
street.  Then a pick up truck pulled in and it was Roy from Island
Waveski offering me a ride.  I jumped in the back and we headed to the
shop. Needless to say...conditions weren't quite right for going out
today.    I headed back for my boat and met up with Steve.

Gordon, Steve and I were at the Island waveski shop and Roy showed us
a couple of recently shaped waveskis and answered plenty of questions.
  Then Stu showed up to Shape Steve's waveski and that's how we spent
the morning.  It was pretty cool to watch the shaping process.
Pictures below.

http://picasaweb.google.com/wilanz/CocoaBeachExpressionSessionJune22007

A couple of other folks showed up. Les, Kyle, Dave, Frank.  We tried
one more round in the ocean with similar results.  Drifting and
walking.   The group then headed over to Taco City for lunch.

Not a lot of surfing this session but we still made the best of it.

See you at the next one.

William



On 5/21/07, William Anzueto <wilanz@...> wrote:
> Planning ahead a little bit and this event will be tentative based on
> waves...the 18" rule does not apply.  We would like them to be in the
> 3-4'+ range.
>
> The competition in Cocoa was a great event and it's a long way until
> September for the next one.   I would like to suggest a couple of
> expression sessions to get out there and paddle for the day and meet
> other people.
>
> Bring your waveskis, sit on top kayaks, sit inside kayaks or anything
> else that you would like to use.  This is a very informal paddling
> session.
>
> Date: Saturday June 2nd, 9 AM til 4PM
> Location: Cocoa Beach across from Island Waveski/Anthony's on The
> Beach.  Same location as competition.
>
> Accomodations if you want to stay the night:
> http://anthonysonthebeach.com/
>
>
> Hit reply and let us know you are coming.
>
> So far we have:
> -Billy "G" soon to be Billy "T" with his new Tsunami Air Ski. (Boynton
> Beach, FL)
> -Frank "The Face Rider" (Spring Hill, FL)
> -William "Animal Jr."  (West Palm Beach, FL)
>
>
> Any questions let me know.  See you there.
>
> William
> wilanz@...
> 561-628-1560
>

sustained vs available speed...

dont know if this is official terms but theyre what i use.

a longboard is faster than a shortboard right? some may say yes, while
others will say no. lets narrow it down then, where is a long board
faster than a shortboard? in a straight line down the wave. this is
sustained speed. the board keeps this speed but is out of the critical
part of the wave.

then you look at a shortboard and it is MUCH faster, but only in the
pocket. this is because of the size and maneuverability of the
shortboard. hence i call it available speed, the size and looseness of
the board allow it to be in the critical part of the wave where the
most power is.

tyler

--- In WaveskiUSA@yahoogroups.com, "b.kuszmar" <b.kuszmar@...> wrote:
>
> Last weekend in September is correct and It will be the U.S.
> Nationals however we are planning to add a separate International
> class as a result of several International Waveskiers who have
> expressed a sincere interest in visiting and surfing with us during
> our U.S. nationals.
>
> Sooooo, Please feel free to invite all and any Non U.S. Competitors
> so we can make a big class for them and watch how the rest of the
> world rips it up...
>
> Nice to see you posting Tyler, glad your here. Hope all is well,
> heard NZ Worlds was allot of fun.
>
> Regards
> Brian Kuszmar
>
> PS. For the sake of us newbies, pls elaborate on sustained and avail
> speed..
>
> ;')
>
>
>
>
>
> --- In WaveskiUSA@yahoogroups.com, "waveskier_tyler" <tyler@>
> wrote:
> >
> > i thought it was sept 1, 2 but then i seen sept 28, 29. any help?
> > also, i read hopefully competitors from other countries, is this a
> > nationals or an open event?
> >
> > tyler
> >
> > ps, speed of ski has 99% to do with rocker not length. theres also
> > sustained speed and available speed.
> >
>

RE/
> and ALWAYS wear a life jacket.

And if you don't, at least wear enough rubber to float your
head/chest when you've exhaled fully.

A farmer john does it for me.
--
PeteCresswell

RE/
>Pete, Hows the surfing coming along on the new ski? She looks sharp.
>Also, where are you located?

Paoli, PA - about 23 miles west of Philadelphia.

Two main venues have become Brigantine - near the Absecon Inlet
jetty when it's 4' or less and a place called Strathmere when
it's over 4' (kinder, gentler waves on the "outside" there....)

I think it's coming along.   Some guy made my day on Thursday. He
was the first waveskier I'd seen so far - was paddling one of
Island's (Cocoa Beach..) skis and clearly had been at it for
quite awhile - or, at least, the ski had been at it for awhile.

Asked him to name something that he observed me doing wrong
waveski-technique-wise and the guy says "Nothing!.... You look
like you've been doing this for *years*."

Ok, he so he wasn't that observant.... but I still had trouble
getting my head through the door of my car afterwards... -)
--
PeteCresswell

-Scott,
   The weight recommendations are suggestions only - the Horizon might
work for you. E-mail us or call and leave your number and we may be
able to put you in touch with one of our customers  in Fla.or nearby
who has one.    Aloha, Hunt Johnsen








-- In WaveskiUSA@yahoogroups.com, "J. Scott Mckay" <landside03@...> wrote:
>
> Hey Pete: I checked out the Wavewitch site, there biggest Wave Witch
> has a capacity of 275lbs. Won't work for me. The Infinity waveski,
> would have to be a tandem made to my size. Nothing much is made for a
> large guy. Discrimination. Just made for short scrawny guys hehe. Is
> there a local surfski shop in south floria?
> Scott
>
> Here's what I'm currently paddling: a 9'6" Infinity waveski
> (they don't get much bigger....) and a kayak called a
> "WaveWitch". http://tinyurl.com/2hahd7
>

Hi, Brian & the whole gang -

This is Don, your SW FL guy with the weird see-through kayaks.  I just
posted a couple of new videos on You Tube - they're not surfing
videos, but they are kayaking videos.  Our club (SWFLPC) did a
Memorial Day weekend camping trip to Chassahowitzka, in west central
Florida, and I got some video footage.  I thought you guys might like
to see the videos I just uploaded to You Tube.  I hope you all enjoyed
the slide program video of the USWA Cocoa Beach competition, and the
little clip of Pam rolling.  If you haven't seen them, just go to
these videos, and click on "more from this user".  The links:

Paddling with manatees on the Weeki Wachee:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=xTgmBopS_z0

SWFLPC on crack:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=bYqr5wTLKtw

Enjoy!   - Don

Hi Scott. The good news is, I am right in Boynton Beach, just up the road and
there is a
small group of us waveski surfers scattered throughout Florida. The bad news is,
we're
mostly scrawny little guys so our skis will not float you.  :)  A big part of
successful
waveski surfing is having a board that fits and floats you. If you are committed
to getting a
"proper" ski, I would sugget you give Roy at Island Waveskis in Cocoa Beach a
call. He can
make a board that will work for you and has been making more and more big boards
for
big guys like yourself.

The other option I might suggest is to get either an Ocean Kayak Scrambler
(great surfing
kayak) or Wilderness Systems Kaos (purpose-built surfing sit-on-top) to learn
the basics
of paddle surfing. It might make the transition (physically and financially)
from your other
kayaks to a waveski more feasible. They are much more stable and forgiving than
a proper
waveski and are bullet proof which is important when learning the basics.

The Florida group posts over here
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/paddlesurfers/
so you might want to join that group and keep an eye out for session
announcements.
Myself and William go out on a pretty regular basis in Boynton or Juno and
usually post
open invitations to whomever would like to join us.

Billy
--- In WaveskiUSA@yahoogroups.com, "J. Scott Mckay" <landside03@...> wrote:
>
> Dear Billy, and other members: I am located in Boca Raton, Florida.
> So I am intersted in beginning waveskiiing. Need lessons. and need a
> book or something to know more about rip tides, and waves.  When
> kayaking in a rip current if I tip over, I might not be able to get
> back on kayak. As I have some artheritis. I have two sit on tops. One
> a  Wilderness 16' with  a skeg. And a Ocean Kayak Drifter.
> Scott
>
>
> --- In WaveskiUSA@yahoogroups.com, "Billy" <billy@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Scott. Welcome to the club.  :)  Where are you located?
> >
> > Billy
> >
> > --- In WaveskiUSA@yahoogroups.com, "J. Scott Mckay" <landside03@>
> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi, I am  a new member of your group. maybe I should try
> waveskiing.
> > > However i am 6'5", and around 300 pounds, and over 50. i have
> some
> > > strange working hours at present. I can ski either in the Morning
> or at
> > > night. Depending on the day. Weekends, has to be around 2:00 in
> the
> > > afternoon, maybe a little bit earlier.
> > > Right now I kayak now and then. I get tired of the Intercoastal.
> I want
> > > to go in the Ocean, but the rip tides are bad.
> > > Scott
> > >
> >
>

Last weekend in September is correct and It will be the U.S.
Nationals however we are planning to add a separate International
class as a result of several International Waveskiers who have
expressed a sincere interest in visiting and surfing with us during
our U.S. nationals.

Sooooo, Please feel free to invite all and any Non U.S. Competitors
so we can make a big class for them and watch how the rest of the
world rips it up...

Nice to see you posting Tyler, glad your here. Hope all is well,
heard NZ Worlds was allot of fun.

Regards
Brian Kuszmar

PS. For the sake of us newbies, pls elaborate on sustained and avail
speed..

;')





--- In WaveskiUSA@yahoogroups.com, "waveskier_tyler" <tyler@...>
wrote:
>
> i thought it was sept 1, 2 but then i seen sept 28, 29. any help?
> also, i read hopefully competitors from other countries, is this a
> nationals or an open event?
>
> tyler
>
> ps, speed of ski has 99% to do with rocker not length. theres also
> sustained speed and available speed.
>

Hey, my brother is in New Zealand. He comes homne tuesday.Scott

i thought it was sept 1, 2 but then i seen sept 28, 29. any help?
also, i read hopefully competitors from other countries, is this a
nationals or an open event?

tyler

ps, speed of ski has 99% to do with rocker not length. theres also
sustained speed and available speed.

I have severe arthritis, and I still manage to waveski fairly often. I
find that the twisting and paddling is excellent exercise for my back.
  Buy a long (9ft or longer) wide waveski,  stay limber, always stretch
on the beach b4 entering the water and ALWAYS wear a life jacket.

--- In WaveskiUSA@yahoogroups.com, "J. Scott Mckay" <landside03@...>
wrote:
>
> Dear Billy, and other members: I am located in Boca Raton, Florida.
> So I am intersted in beginning waveskiiing. Need lessons. and need a
> book or something to know more about rip tides, and waves.  When
> kayaking in a rip current if I tip over, I might not be able to get
> back on kayak. As I have some artheritis. I have two sit on tops. One
> a  Wilderness 16' with  a skeg. And a Ocean Kayak Drifter.
> Scott
>
>
> --- In WaveskiUSA@yahoogroups.com, "Billy" <billy@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Scott. Welcome to the club.  :)  Where are you located?
> >
> > Billy
> >
> > --- In WaveskiUSA@yahoogroups.com, "J. Scott Mckay" <landside03@>
> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi, I am  a new member of your group. maybe I should try
> waveskiing.
> > > However i am 6'5", and around 300 pounds, and over 50. i have
> some
> > > strange working hours at present. I can ski either in the Morning
> or at
> > > night. Depending on the day. Weekends, has to be around 2:00 in
> the
> > > afternoon, maybe a little bit earlier.
> > > Right now I kayak now and then. I get tired of the Intercoastal.
> I want
> > > to go in the Ocean, but the rip tides are bad.
> > > Scott
> > >
> >
>

Hey Pete: I checked out the Wavewitch site, there biggest Wave Witch
has a capacity of 275lbs. Won't work for me. The Infinity waveski,
would have to be a tandem made to my size. Nothing much is made for a
large guy. Discrimination. Just made for short scrawny guys hehe. Is
there a local surfski shop in south floria?
Scott

Here's what I'm currently paddling: a 9'6" Infinity waveski
(they don't get much bigger....) and a kayak called a
"WaveWitch". http://tinyurl.com/2hahd7

Re: [WaveskiUSA] Re: new member


RE/
>I might not be able to get
>back on kayak. As I have some artheritis. I have two sit on tops. One
>a Wilderness 16' with a skeg. And a Ocean Kayak Drifter.

Speaking as a greenhorn waveskier, I think you ought to try
re-mounting a wave ski before proceeding.

Dear Pete: where can I find a rental or a used waveski, or wave
witch, I have to see if I like it. I have body surfed, but never
surfed on a board. Years ago I snowed ski. I live in Palm Beach
county, Florida. But willing to Drive to Miami, if I have to. Maybe I
should have an outrigger. hehe. I am quite strong for an old guy.
Scott

Yes, it's lower in the water than a kayak, but you still have to
heave yourself up on it....

Here's what I'm currently paddling: a 9'6" Infinity waveski
(they don't get much bigger....) and a kayak called a
"WaveWitch". http://tinyurl.com/2hahd7



The WaveWitch is a *lot* easier to remount than a large
sit-on-top and I *might* even be tempted to argue that it's
easier to remount than the waveski... although I'd have to A/B
them a few times before going any further.
--
PeteCresswell

Pete, Hows the surfing coming along on the new ski? She looks sharp.
Also, where are you located?
Brian

--- In WaveskiUSA@yahoogroups.com, PeteCresswell <WaveSkiUSA@...>
wrote:
>
> RE/
> >I might not be able to get
> >back on kayak. As I have some artheritis. I have two sit on tops.
One
> >a  Wilderness 16' with  a skeg. And a Ocean Kayak Drifter.
>
> Speaking as a greenhorn waveskier, I think you ought to try
> re-mounting a wave ski before proceeding.
>
> Yes, it's lower in the water than a kayak, but you still have to
> heave yourself up on it....
>
> Here's what I'm currently paddling:  a 9'6" Infinity waveski
> (they don't get much bigger....) and a kayak called a
> "WaveWitch".  http://tinyurl.com/2hahd7
>
>
>
> The WaveWitch is a *lot* easier to remount than a large
> sit-on-top and I *might* even be tempted to argue that it's
> easier to remount than the waveski... although I'd have to A/B
> them a few times before going any further.
> --
> PeteCresswell
>