My Favorite Surfers on the ASP World Tour

My Favorite Surfers on the ASP World Tour

            One of my favorite surfers out there is none other than Kelly slater. I hate mentioning such a mainstream surfer but when it comes to it there is no one else that can surf with the focused mentality and crazy reflexes of Kelly Slater. I think that I admire most about Kelly slater is his control over his board and his Balance. He is so in control of every movement he does on his board and reads the wave better than anyone else out there.

             My next favorite surfer would have to be Dane freakin Reynolds. He is considered one of the most talented free surfers by the most elite including people like Kelly Slater and Parko. He is known for being a carefree surfer who only surfs for the love of it. He is I think a really well rounded surfer because he is able to do crazy airs without just doing airs. He also has such a fluid approach to surfing the wave that s unsurpassed.

Another surfer I really admire would have to be Tim Curran. Tim Curran influenced an entire generation of surfer and completely changed the game with the way competitions can be scored. He is considered one of the most progressive surfers of all time. He was one of the first innovators throwing airs in competitions. Tim Curran not only surfs but he is also a very talented Musician.  He writes songs similar to Jack Johnson and G love. 

How to build an Alaia

Materials for building an Alaia includes 5 or 6 planks of light wood (we used 5 pieces of Douglas Fir 8’ x 4” x 1”), wood glue, 4 large heavy-duty clamps, 4 smaller clamps, a tape measure, sandpaper, an electric planer, a hand planer, a circular saw, a pencil, and a quart of boiled linseed oil. The first step to building the alaia is to glue the sides as the planks so that when laid flat the make a boards. After this your going to want to lay the wood on a flat surface and get clamps to hold together the wood so there is a tight bond. Once this glue has dried you want to make a template to make the board shape. There are many different possibilities however the most traditional shape is a flat end. After you have the template down you want to trace the shape on to the planks. Next you’re going to need a saw to cut the wood cleanly. After this planner is needed to get the board down to size and get the thickness correct. Around an inch a half is ideal. Once you have planned over the board your going to need to sand it down with and electric sander. With the electric sander you need to make surf to get the edges and make everything clean. Also make sure the transitions between the wooden planks are nice and flat. After doing all this you are now ready to either varnish it with marine grade paint or use linseed oil. Linseed oil requires a lot of time to allow for it to dry each time you need to put a coat on it. You’re going to need around 7 coats of linseed oil. However, another way to waterproof the board is to use Marine Grade varnish. With this you’re going to need around 4 coats.

 

Brigantine surf reviews

Brigantine Surf Spot Reviews

The jetty is the most popular spot to surf in Brigantine. Although it is considered a summer spot there are some waves to be had during the winter. This wave break within a quarter mile from the Brigantine Jetty. In between this quarter mile there are three more pronounced sandbars where waves break the best. The General rule of thumb when surfing at the Jetty is the bigger the waves the farther away from the Jetty you’re going to be surfing.  Specifically the best break for bigger waves would be right in the swinging beach and maybe 100 yards north of that area. This spot often produces the best waves that the jetty can offer.

            On rare occasions, usually during the hurricane season the Jetty becomes washed out when there is to big of a swell usually around 8ft swell and up. On this occasion it would be best to check a number of spots which all offer pros and cons. One of My favorite spots for this even would be the cove. This is a point break that goes off during low tides. This wave is known for going over 100 yards and is only known to the locals. The downside to surfing here is that there is really bad current that has you constantly paddling up the beach towards the jetty.

            Another spot, which is highly respected almost more than all other spots in brigantine, would the sea wall. This break breaks a few hundred yards offshore and can holds swells 10ft plus. This wave is really fast moving and gives you long technically demanding rides.

Atlantic city Surf Spots Reviews

Atlantic city Surf Spots Review

A really popular surf spot in AC would be South Carolina. South Carolina is known for being able to hold a really big swell. Also this is the spot where if it is small in other spots in the area you can usually count on this spot going off.  You can expect a heavy local vibe here just don’t drop in on people and be respectful. The usually characteristics of this wave is heavy and powerful. If winds are half way decent blowing in a westerly direction you can usually expect some barrels. Most waves on the inside exhibit a steep take off however the wave doesn’t move to fast. You can expect both left and right at this spot usual near the wooden jetty.

Another well-respected surf Spot in Atlantic City would be States Avenue. This break is usually better on windy days since the pier block the wind substantially. Also when South Carolina is really big and crowded its always best to go to states where there is usually a very makeable 6ft barreling wave that is untouched.

Down the beach North about a quarter mile there is a spot called crystals which is a little bit passed the constructions site. This break is manly a long left with a barrel hugging the top of the wave. This spot is also known for having the worst currents. Depending on the swell direction for the day this spot may have a really fun wave while all other spots are small.

Overall the best wave if your trying to ride big waves would be South Carolina. Although South Carolina often has a really nice barrel I think States has a much better makeable Barrel. Crystals is the spot you go to when all other spots are flat. 

How To Build A Half Pipe

Materials Needed:

20x Pieces of 2x4

4x of ply wood

Level

Lots of screws

8 pieces of thin ply wood

            16ft PVC pipes

            Saw (Preferably electric)

            Electric Drill

First thing you need to do is figure out the dimensions of the half pipe that you want to build. I built a half pipe that was 4ft tall and 8 ft. wide. Once you figure out your dimensions you need to cut around 18 of the 2x4 to 8ft wide. Now you put away all of the 2x4’s for later in the project. Next you need to make the transitions for the half pipe. This is done by getting a 7ft piece of plywood and fixing it to one point outside of the plywood. From here you need a pencil to outline the path the 2x4 takes along the plywood. Once you have the stencil you need to cut it out with preferably an electric saw.  Once you have two identical pieces you ne to connect them by putting the 2x4’s in between. Around every 8 inches you want to put one 2x4 going across. Also it is good to keep in mind that you want at least 2 screws in each 2x4. Once you work your way up to the top of the ply wood you want to star adding verticle supports to connect an deck to where you can stand on. This is a very simple part and doest need much explation. Just keep in mind it needs to be stable enough to not move when people are skating on it.  Once you have the first transition done all you need to do is repeat the entire process to make another transition on the other side of the halfpipe. The flats are very simple to make to all you need is around a 8ft width and I would recommend around 10ft for the leghth. Again I recommend putting a 2x4 every 8 inches.

Once you have all three separate parts to the half your going to want to cone ct the skelton together with a good amount of screws. Use your best judgement to how many you should use. Next you need to get thin flexible ply wood to go over the skeleton. Once you put the plywood of the skeleton make sure you screw in all the corners . On top of the plywood your going to want to put more expensive high grade wood. I recommend using skatelite. This is especially built for skating on however it can run you around 400$.