And why should they paddle out if they won't take-off? On any given day 1/2 of those in the water are just in the way and when it gets consequential that % goes up substantially. But you suggest more people should paddle out, so they can say blah blah blah to their Bro's and wives.I think generally OB is more bark than bite. More people should paddle out. If you make it out, you deserve to be out there. OB won't let you out more often than not if you're not up to snuff. My only comment is to make sure you're using the right equipment. Especially a good strong leash.
I thought OB was as heavy as it got until I surfer Puerto and Pasquales.
This year has been the worst crowds I have ever seen here. More surf days than not it actually looks like Huntington if you look up the beach, the numbers are uncountable.
But you wish more people would paddle out, jesus fcking christ. I know we are in the end times of uncrowded surf but you really need to be a claiming kook about it.