Re: [Paddlewise] waves in california

From: Mark Sanders <marksanders_at_sandmarks.net>
Date: Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:56:13 -0700
Yes! When I commented on the surfski, I had this in mind--memories from 
my growing up in the area. I imagine with the mobility of the short 
board, the restrictions had to reexamined! I like the idea of the Wedge 
being reserved for body surfers and spongers, but I'm probably 
influenced by a bit of nostalgia! Still, I don't think a surfski is 
equivalent to a board as far as damage potential. If surfskis are OK, 
I'm sure there's some outrigger paddlers who would love to make a name 
for themselves?
WHERE WILL IT ALL END!!!

(Just had to go watch it one more time!)
Mark

On 9/8/2011 3:32 PM, Scott Hilliard wrote:
>   In those days hard boards were not allowed at the Wedge. It was a 
> body surfing wave, and introducing boards was just too risky to the 
> swimmers - this was before board leashes became the norm.
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