Hi All:
Just returned from a SUP trip to Samoa. Stayed in an awesome location at SaMoana Resort.
The wave quality was dependent on the wind and swell however we did get a few great sessions in at Boulders, Wakas, Pebbles and Guillotines.
Our surf guides (Noel and Jaz - locals from Lennox Head who own one of the surf shops in town) really went out of their way to put us in some epic waves over our stay.
Just a couple of happy snaps below.
Equipment is a 7'4" JP Pro with VP fins (yes they are as good as everyone raves about). The board handled the hollow solid conditions fine. I couldn't fit my Gulliver Box SUP in however was happy to stick with the JP when the going got a bit hairy.
If anyone is keen on this location then PM me and I'll drop you some details.
Cheers. Gav.
thanks Gav was a blast with u guys there..hope to catch up again for a surf..
cheers noel and jazz
I'll try and dig out some more Rob.
Beware that Samoa is a goofy footers dream with the majority of the breaks being lefts.
A couple more photos.
Another thing to be aware of in Samoa are the 'Sneaky Samoan Sets'. Just when you think you've got a place wired in between sets, without warning you will see water draw off the reef and waves will stand up 2 to 3 times bigger than the normal set waves and just wipe everyone out. There is nothing you can do but admire the power of the ocean and hang on!
