Kneeboard Surfing USA Community Forum

Hi, Scott passed your question on to me, so here's what I know. I first attempted Mavericks on a kneeboard on Halloween of 1992. After getting obliterated on two bombing rights, I went in with my tail tucked between my legs. I came back that season and the season after that, on a different board, to...

Hello Everyone, Congratulations to those of you who competed in the recent contest at Huntington Beach. Sounds like a good time was had by all. I just wanted to let you know that I've written a couple of books. Palangi in Paradise is about my experiences as a Peace Corps volunteer in Tonga. The Seas...

Scott, I just bought 50 feet of a 250-pound test floating rope. If I'd had it that morning and been able to toss it to you, it might have helped you keep your footing to walk against the current and get in a bit quicker. I can think of a few other spots where it might come in handy as well.....basic...

[albumimg]25507[/albumimg] Hi All, Bob mentioned a photo I have of Jay Moriarity and myself at Mavericks, splitting the peak. Here it is......definitely my favorite shot. Jay is looking over his shoulder to see if he's given me enough room. He was always a gentleman like that.....a serious waterman,...

Thanks for the reply Scott. For sure Paul Wuslich has been out there, a couple of times I think. And there have been a kneeboarder or two from San Francisco as well. And I want to say that there have been others, but can't remember exactly who. As far as wave size and what's do-able on a kneeboard, ...

[albumimg]25402[/albumimg] [albumimg]25401[/albumimg] [albumimg]25400[/albumimg] Hello Everybody, Thanks so much for your warm responses to my story....glad you liked it. Here are some photos of the boards I've used at Mavericks. The Darth Vader (black) board is 6'7", swallow tail tip to tip 11...

The Drop What does the phrase "taking a chance" mean to you? Does it mean a calculated risk? Does it mean going for it, balls-to-the-wall, come what may? Does it involve the help of friends? Does nature play a role? At Mavericks, the first approach is sometimes used, but the rest are alway...