Hi there gang hows it all been going.. Well the biggest swell forecast since 1969 didn't quite get that big but it was definitely a good solid swell.. I got to surf Peahi(Jaws) on Monday and Tuesday and it was 20-25 feet (40 to 50 ft faces)and really clean.. Such a amazing wave.. I was lucky enough to be part of Dave Kalama and Lairds crew for the 2 days which was pretty epic.. We worked as a 3 man team.. 2 guys towing and 1 guy on a safety ski looking after the surfer if he went down...These guys are very meticulate when it comes to preparation and making sure everyone is safe.. It was a huge production with Camera's, ski's, boats, helicopters and the whole 9 yards but was well worth it to see these guys in action.. I got a whole bunch of waves on both days.. Lots of lefts and a few rights.. Thanks to the boys for towing me in and putting me in the spot every time.. U learn alot out there watching..I saw some of the heaviest wipeouts ever while i was out there.. A mate of ours who was towing with Robbie Nash had a 3 wave hold down and nearly drowned. The look on his face is something i never want to see again. The 1st day there were 4 ski's that went up on the rocks. And numerous boards.. If u were not on your game things can go south real quick. I also saw some amazing rides. Plenty of good surfers charging out there.. On another note congrats to Greg Long for winning the EDDIE. The guys is on a roll... And from what i have seen it looked like a epic day of surfing and wish i could have been a part of but hopefully one day down the track.. Well today we finally had a sleep in and then headed down and checked the waves again.It had dropped alot but we surfed a sick right hand wave somewhere on the Nth Shore of Maui on the SUP's for 3hrs and had a blast. Was fun to be back into some nice smaller waves with not as much consequence. Well hopefully ill have shots from jaws in the next few day's but i do have a few from a small camera i took out with me..Nothing special but gives u a perspective of how big it was.. Till next time.Take care.. Jamie
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Crazy few days!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi there gang hows it all been going.. Well the biggest swell forecast since 1969 didn't quite get that big but it was definitely a good solid swell.. I got to surf Peahi(Jaws) on Monday and Tuesday and it was 20-25 feet (40 to 50 ft faces)and really clean.. Such a amazing wave.. I was lucky enough to be part of Dave Kalama and Lairds crew for the 2 days which was pretty epic.. We worked as a 3 man team.. 2 guys towing and 1 guy on a safety ski looking after the surfer if he went down...These guys are very meticulate when it comes to preparation and making sure everyone is safe.. It was a huge production with Camera's, ski's, boats, helicopters and the whole 9 yards but was well worth it to see these guys in action.. I got a whole bunch of waves on both days.. Lots of lefts and a few rights.. Thanks to the boys for towing me in and putting me in the spot every time.. U learn alot out there watching..I saw some of the heaviest wipeouts ever while i was out there.. A mate of ours who was towing with Robbie Nash had a 3 wave hold down and nearly drowned. The look on his face is something i never want to see again. The 1st day there were 4 ski's that went up on the rocks. And numerous boards.. If u were not on your game things can go south real quick. I also saw some amazing rides. Plenty of good surfers charging out there.. On another note congrats to Greg Long for winning the EDDIE. The guys is on a roll... And from what i have seen it looked like a epic day of surfing and wish i could have been a part of but hopefully one day down the track.. Well today we finally had a sleep in and then headed down and checked the waves again.It had dropped alot but we surfed a sick right hand wave somewhere on the Nth Shore of Maui on the SUP's for 3hrs and had a blast. Was fun to be back into some nice smaller waves with not as much consequence. Well hopefully ill have shots from jaws in the next few day's but i do have a few from a small camera i took out with me..Nothing special but gives u a perspective of how big it was.. Till next time.Take care.. Jamie
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