Recent content by Mykehoncho

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    Surfing in thunderstorms

    Surfed and swam in dozens of lightning storms. On two occasions the pier I was surfing got hit. Insanely loud but no ill effects besides ringing ears. One of those times a fisherman on the pier was struck but me 20 yards away in the water was perfectly fine. Naturally I've started to believe...
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    Gliders....

    Have a 12' blank coming in soon to try my hand at making a glider. I'm looking for maximum glide, trim and paddle speed so I've decided on going with 11'6" twin swallow tail à la Larry Mabile. Anybody have suggestions on rocker profile? I know some single fin gliders are fairly rockered out but...
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    Board suggestions for rolling/mushy waves?

    Live and surf in Texas myself. Been on a fling for a year and love it. Works well for those decieving days like early that sunday morning for cristobal. Goes great in any smaller surf too. However on those head high plus punchy days it can struggle if its not real groomed but sounds like youve...