Now we'll all be wanting to do this (well maybe not the riding Jaws bit). An interesting article also about the technology involved. Hafta post the link separate due to limited pc skills Vid & link from the zone.

Here's the story www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/coast-big-wave-surfer-mark-visser/750530/

Can just see Towball going shopping to get a jump ahead of me in the early morning surf sessions lol

Awesome and gutsy !..... next it I'll be Laird Hamilton!

Boylos

na its Ted not Mark Viser lol

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towball said...

na its Ted not Mark Viser lol

ha ha ha ha

You will be pleased to know that the night paddles are going well up my way - on the flat water that is.

Bit slow of the mark there Ted ,lol Good to hear your still expermenting , will start to think about it when winter comes round .

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towball said...

Bit slow of the mark there Ted ,lol Good to hear your still expermenting , will start to think about it when winter comes round .

Blame the floods. Spent the best part of 14 hrs a day working these last 10 days. Time for a break.

edit - not complaining though - its my job. A lot of others have a lot more troubles than I! !! ! !

Hey Towball can see you and Greeny (Gizzie) out at Makarori Point in the dark ........ 3am starts ....... not your usual 5am.......

Hi kev yer gets abit dark in the winter no crowds thoughHe takes the dog for walk at 3 lol

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KevinDudson said...

Hey Towball can see you and Greeny (Gizzie) out at Makarori Point in the dark ........ 3am starts ....... not your usual 5am.......

Hey Kevin....liked those pics you posted a few days back. We need some just like those. Did I see someone happily splashing around on a rebuilt whopper a couple of weeks ago or was I just dazzled by bright gizzie sunshine??
Yes I do like going out early.....then its all Me Me Me!! Don't mind sharing a wave or too though

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towball said...

Hi kev yer gets abit dark in the winter no crowds thoughHe takes the dog for walk at 3 lol

KevinDudson said...

Hey Towball can see you and Greeny (Gizzie) out at Makarori Point in the dark ........ 3am starts ....... not your usual 5am.......

They could paddle to the island for day break. Long lefts at sunrise on a dredging low tide day. Would be unreal.

We do when we can Ted Giz & I tend to surf the inside most just find it a bit mored Sub friendly have had my butt kicked on the outside , do have to watch for cray boats in the dark my mate just about got run over last year,lol

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towball said...

Hi kev yer gets abit dark in the winter no crowds thoughHe takes the dog for walk at 3 lol

KevinDudson said...

Hey Towball can see you and Greeny (Gizzie) out at Makarori Point in the dark ........ 3am starts ....... not your usual 5am.......

They could paddle to the island for day break. Long lefts at sunrise on a dredging low tide day. Would be unreal.

Sounds good Ted ("They could paddle to the island for day break. Long lefts at sunrise on a dredging low tide day. Would be unreal."
Probably will have to have an early morning peek in that direction. Supposed to be northeasterly wind tonight & in the morning. And low tide as well

Our weapons of choice.....pic snapped after today's surf at pipe