Waves as high as 50 feet expected to reach hawaii today where a seldom-held big-wave surfing contest is being held (Quicksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational is held only when waves reach at least 20 feet). "N. Shore braces for waves" http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2004/Dec/15/ln/ln06p.html "Giant surf in Hawaii prompts officials to close beaches" http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/nation/20041215-0233-highsurf.html *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Jackie wrote: >Waves as high as 50 feet expected to reach hawaii today Matt wrote: >The trick is to be willing let the paddle go with the >in wave hand if the upwelling is so strong you can't >hold your elbow into your side at any time during the >brace. G'Day Matt and Jackie, Matt thanks for the advice it sounds like a useful criterion for the decision to let go the paddle. Also thanks to all the others who answered my post. >From what I've gathered think I'll try low braces for waves under a meter and high braces for anything over - does that sound right? Jackie how about 50 metres? :~) All the best, PeterO *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
"PeterO" <rebyl_kayak_at_iprimus.com.au> wrote: >Matt thanks for the advice it sounds like a useful criterion for the >decision to let go the paddle. SNIP >From what I've gathered think I'll try low braces for waves under a meter >and high braces for anything over - does that sound right? Jackie how about 50 metres? :~) Even as an agnostic, I'm thinking the appropriate manouvre for a 50 meter-plus wave might be: let go of the paddle with both hands, and clasp them palm-to-palm in front of you... Philip *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
> kayakwriter said: > Even as an agnostic, I'm thinking the appropriate manouvre > for a 50 meter-plus wave might be: let go of the paddle with > both hands, and clasp them palm-to-palm in front of you... There is another appropriate technique for waves this size. Pop your skirt, bend forward and place your head as far between your knees as possible and kiss your butt goodby. Steve Holtzman *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
> From what I've gathered think I'll try low braces for waves under a meter > and high braces for anything over - does that sound right? Jackie how about > 50 metres? :~) Beats me. Ask Stosaker :-) jackie *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Dave wrote >Peter, that's feet, not metres! >Not that it matters, above 15 feet! G'Day, Darned &%#$*^$% SI Units!!!! And in my case not that it matters if its much above 4 feet:~) All the best, PeterO
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