As my faithful readers (if there are any!) have no doubt realized, most of my posts revolve around either accounts of my surfing experiences, or my thoughts and reviews of websites that relate to surfing. Well, this post is neither. A couple interesting things are happening in my own private surfing world, and I just wanted to share my stoke with you all…

The first little tidbit is that this Saturday, in true kook fashion, I will be actually be taking a surfing lesson! I had debated trying this for a while, but the fact is, most of my friends don’t surf, and I would really like some feedback from someone more experienced than me on what mistakes I might be making, bad habits to break, etc. Plus, I figured a review of the lesson would make a great topic for this blog, so keep your eyes open for a review next week. The place I’m taking lessons from is called Momentum Surf… they make boards and clothing as well, apparently, thought it seems like they are in the early stages of production. So far they have been very friendly and professional in setting this all up, so take a look at their website if you’re interested, via the link below

Click the logo!

OK, now on to cool update number 2… despite being a total kook, and not really capable of riding this yet, I found a killer deal on craig’s list for a used quad fin epoxy fish, a Fugu II from 9 Fish. Because the waves break so fast and steep at my normal spot, I’d been thinking about trying a smaller board, with a little less nose to get in the way. I thought a fish might be a good choice, since the wider, thicker body would hopefully be easier to paddle than a razor-thin shortboard.

The company who made it, 9 Fish, is an interesting group who only make fish boards. (for those who don’t know, a “fish” is a short, fat board that is good for smaller waves. It’s a retro style that’s been making a big comeback). Here’s a picture of the model I got. Of course, mine is used, so imagine it way more beat up and covered in dirty old wax…

Click to visit 9 Fish!

My plans is to scrape off all the old wax on Saturday afternoon, after my lesson. Then, I’ll slap on a fresh coat of organic Green Surf wax, take it down to my spot and see how I do on it… I’m not expecting to be able to ride it, but I’m curious to see how it paddles, and whether I can get it out to the lineup. I’ll let you all know how it goes!