Surf Kayaking and Waveskis

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Comment by Geoff McMillan on April 4, 2011 at 6:14pm

Not much in the way of Eskimo Rolls in my posession @ present but my future will be full of them for sure.

Comment by Carlisle Landel on April 4, 2011 at 12:51pm

Geoff M,

I'd second Geoff J's vote on a used composite boat.  You might be able to find used plastic surf boats, but there aren't that many out there.

Another manufacturer is Valley, and also Fluid makes one surf boat.

Mega, and Fluid make plastic versions of their boats.

Savanah Canoe and Kayak had quite a few used surf boats for sale last spring--don't know their current inventory.  Otherwise, look here, on boater talk, and ebay for used boats.

Good luck!

 

 

Comment by Geoff Jennings on April 4, 2011 at 8:10am

Geoff, 

 

I'm shorter than you, and a bit heavier, so I can definately tell you that there are going to be limited boats that work for that size, and I've paddled most all of them. 

 

I've got a friend with a Mega Megatron for sale.  It's a sweet boat, I surfed one for years, and just switched to the smaller Scarab.   I've sold mine already, but his is a top end X-Tech construction.  VERY light and very strong.  It did have a repair done on the nose.  New, it's a $2500 boat, and he's asking $1000.  

 

do you have an eskimo roll? 

Comment by Geoff McMillan on April 3, 2011 at 9:09pm

 1st you ask why plastic of course the main reason is cost, I've seen some plastic yaks for right around 1K while the nice fiberglass boats were double that and the super cool composite boats were still a little bit more than that.

 I'm  6'4" 220lb

I've been involved in the marine industry foe nearly 25yrs. with a large portion of that setting up hi-performance outboard powered boats, I'm well versed on the benefits of using a laid-up hull verses a injection molded one and would much prefer to get a true composite hull with really sharp edges and a ultra rigid hull.

 

I think your point about a used boat is a gr8 one I'm definitely looking in that direction now

Comment by Geoff Jennings on April 3, 2011 at 7:31pm

Geoff,

 

First, why plastic?   There are tons of great composite boats designed for the surf, more designs and sizes than plastic.  It's surprisingly tough, and if it does get damaged, can be repaired good as new. 

 

The two boat manufactures you see the most in the States (where are you? )  are Mega Kayaks http://www.surfkayaks.com/ and Murky Waters http://www.murkywaterkayak.com/kayakdesigns_surf.html,  though you may also find boats from Dick Wold and PS composites. You can often fine nice, high performance kayaks available used for very reasonable prices.  As an example, I've got one for sale right now for $600, a Murky Waters Twist...

Comment by Geoff McMillan on April 3, 2011 at 9:46am

This is theee most awesome use of a kayak, I love the salt-water and I wanna know more.

 

Who makes the best surk-kayaks who makes a plastic surk-kayak I'm talking a flatbottom surf-kayak not just some tossed aside white-water yak, is there anything specific in the way of paddle design what is the most ideal blade shape for this activity 

Comment by Carlisle Landel on April 16, 2010 at 9:16am

Rhurbarb, the easiest way to get on a GC trip at this late a date would be to go commercial. The next easiest would be to start trolling for private trips with an open spot. Finally, you can sign on with the Park Service to enter the lottery for last-minute trip cancellations (see http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/whitewater-rafting.htm).

Definitely erase any idea of sneaking onto the river. It most commonly fails (you have to go 225 miles (360 km) without getting caught), and the penalties are pretty severe.

Comment by rhurbarb on April 9, 2009 at 12:47pm

Thats lucky that your close then to Hollywood Geoff ,that would be handy

As for kayaking for a few days with you that would be excellent .I will let you know far in advance no worries there.

I should have my scarab soon might even see about bringing it over depending on the cost and fitting it in the hire car....Would like to try the megatron though .

As for ww i have upto class 4/5 here in the Uk .Would like to get some more practice in between now and then though......but id be happy with any class to be honnest...

I have watched a few of your videos and if you have any more what might be useful please send me the shortcuts .

Cheers Geoff ..Rhurbarb

Comment by Geoff Jennings on April 2, 2009 at 2:09pm

Hollywood is just 20-30 minutes from me. I might be able to hook you up with a buddy who has a scarab, you could possibly paddle it. It's not got the stock outfitting, but would give you an idea of the size.

And you'd be welcome to try my megatron.

Let me know with as much warning as you can give me and I'll see if I can get a few days free to paddle round with you.

What class WW would you be looking for?

Comment by rhurbarb on April 2, 2009 at 12:57pm

Hi Kayaksurf...My reflex only had a foam back rest with no footrests so its very uncomftable to sit in .I bought it used .
Tried Various foam inside but cant seem to get comfy...Ive never seen the Mega outfitting kit as yet ..Take care thanks for the info ...Rhurbarb

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