-2007- Virginia Beach 2007!

[djkorn1]

I definitely hit hard in Daytona a few times. I felt like a human Jart. :cool2:

ps..I am working on coming to this.

 

[wnb800]

def coming prolly only to watch tho.. i have some family down there so i can visit/ come to this

 

[Conquistador]

def coming prolly only to watch tho.. i have some family down there so i can visit/ come to this

Oh C'mon, bring the ski. you know you want to...

 

[beachedflunkey]

I guarantee you will wish you had brought your ski once you are here!

you got to admit... Torr went waaaaaaaaayyyyy out on a limb to come up w/ that...
:cool2:

I think his point was we have less unexpected sandbars than Florida. But really the same general rule applies to whole East Coast: Everyone's just gotta realize they'd better know what they are getting into if they want to dumper-jump or duck dive if we have a small surf day.

 

[jeepmark4x4]

I guess you cant assume anything, but how do you test the depth...somebody draw straws to see who gets to nose in first?

Like ya'll said, hitting bottom is just part of going big...cant wait :arms:...to go big that is

 

[WB800BLASTER]

what are the conditions for surf that time of year???

Thanks
Pat

 

[beachedflunkey]

It's all nature so plan for the worst and hope for the best. There's usually something ridable that time of year.

 

[sjetrider]

The timing for this event is AWESOME for alot of people I am sure. I have wanted to do Daytona in Oct. and then in Jan. forever because it will be like an end of season BASH then a yearly kick off in Jan. in Daytona. I think this will go over well and hope it continues FOREVER.:cheer:
Thanks in advance to the WaveJunkies for the time and effort this will take from you all. A little dose of what Nick has been doing for us for the last fw years:biggthumpup:

 

[djkorn1]

The more surf events the better...

This might be better timing and location than the Jersey event (warmer in Early October and further South)

 

[GPnVB]

Beach is right, although Oct/Nov is typically the best time of year here, its all nature. In early Oct I usually ride with no wet suit in most cases. If we have an unusually cool Sept then a shorty might be required. In other words, the northern guys will likely ride with no wet suit and the southern guys will likely want a spring/shorty.

 

[Fathom]

the northern guys will likely ride with no wet suit and the southern guys will likely want a spring/shorty.

Ain't that the truth!:laughing:

 

[chrisdoc0608]

i think me and my buddy are going to try to go to this, its not too far of a drive and we have never been to one... could someone kinda tune me in to what goes on at these things. i read the schedule looks fun. im ready to get out there and ride with everyone and meet some of the guys here on the board
-chris

 

[Conquistador]

basically, bring your ski, bring a good attitude, & ride!:Banane09: If you want to participate in the freeride, just show up with your ski. It's not a bad idea to bring some tools with you either. Plan on having fun & meeting alot of new people. there is 8-9 hours of time each day where you can ride as much as you want & eat some good food. If you have a medium size to large couch, check out the coastline cruise & check out the light tower challenge. Both are unique events that I believe most freerides do not have. We want to make sure that, no matter what kind of ski your ride, you can come & enjoy yourself! Once, the ride area is shut down, you party your ass off!:bigok:

 

[chrisdoc0608]

man that sounds like a lot of fun... im excited!

 

[masterblaster]

NICK:kiss: lol dag gone man have some feelings on ocean depth do we? You actually think i said that to get more peps to wavedaze as not to care if they stab into a shallow bottom....................OK bud

heres the deal I said on GOOD days if you are out more than 75 yards your not gonna hit bottom in VA.Im very aware of the depth of water any certain height wave breaks in. Our break usually breaks closer than 75 yrds from shore.and it takes a good swell to break further out than 75 yrds,but the water will be way overhead in depth pass that.Rudee inlet is completely different than the inlets ive riddin in fl, There are spots at Villano 500 yrds off shore you can stand up in waist high water,the boat traffic is regulated by bouys WAY out there,here in ANY size boat,once you are out of the inlet there is NO place you will run aground anywhere within miles of the inlet. beyond that I could care less,these will be the areas we are riding within.

so nah it wasnt going that far out on a limb,going out would be like saying "If anyone does hit bottom nick will pay for it" JJ :biggrin:

 

[chrisdoc0608]

this is a little off the wall, but would any of you guys that are gonna be there mind helping me dial in my carb if i dont get it right before then, my lake is dry so i havent rode in going on 3 weeks, and i will be riding at school, but just dont know if im ever gonna get the carb dialed in

 

[masterblaster]

im sure someone can help out with that if you get in early

 

[yamaslut]

NICK:kiss: lol dag gone man have some feelings on ocean depth do we? You actually think i said that to get more peps to wavedaze as not to care if they stab into a shallow bottom....................OK bud

heres the deal I said on GOOD days if you are out more than 75 yards your not gonna hit bottom in VA.Im very aware of the depth of water any certain height wave breaks in. Our break usually breaks closer than 75 yrds from shore.and it takes a good swell to break further out than 75 yrds,but the water will be way overhead in depth pass that.Rudee inlet is completely different than the inlets ive riddin in fl, There are spots at Villano 500 yrds off shore you can stand up in waist high water,the boat traffic is regulated by bouys WAY out there,here in ANY size boat,once you are out of the inlet there is NO place you will run aground anywhere within miles of the inlet. beyond that I could care less,these will be the areas we are riding within.

so nah it wasnt going that far out on a limb,going out would be like saying "If anyone does hit bottom nick will pay for it" JJ :biggrin:

Bathymetry and breaking waves 101

• The depth of the water will be 1.3 times the size of the wave. So if the wave was 4ft it will break in 5.2ft of water depending upon the bathymetry wind direction and currents.

Factors

• A very gradual sloping grade will release the energy slower and more gradual causing the wave to break in deeper water. ie. Daytona
• A shelf/ledge will cause the wave to release it's energy all at once causing the wave to be more vertical and break in shallow water. ... Kinda like how "the hole" breaks in very shallow water compared to Ponce which is a sand bottom w/ a more gradual slope...
• Onshore wind will cause a wave to break in deeper water beacuse it pushes the wave over before it's peak
• Offshore wind cause the wave to break in more shallow water due to the wind holding up the face and keeping it from breaking at it's peak.
• Currents/tides will also effect the way a wave breaks too

resent: he he he....

 

[Conquistador]

Ok! thanks to nick I can not have anyone teach me anything else today! One thing a day, that's the limit. After that, the headaches set in.:nono: Anyway, I was sitting wandering what the ******** bathymetry was & decided to look it up. (them damn engineers with their big brains & what not:smashfreakB

Just to clarify:
"Bathymetry is the underwater equivalent to altimetry. The name comes from Greek βαθυς, deep, and μετρον, measure. In other words, bathymetry is the study of underwater depth, of the third dimension of lake or ocean floors. A bathymetric map or chart usually shows floor relief or terrain as contour lines, and may additionally provide surface navigational information."
:1244:

 

[yamaslut]

Ok! thanks to nick I can not have anyone teach me anything else today! One thing a day, that's the limit. After that, the headaches set in.:nono: Anyway, I was sitting wandering what the ******** bathymetry was & decided to look it up. (them damn engineers with their big brains & what not:smashfreakB

Just to clarify:
"Bathymetry is the underwater equivalent to altimetry. The name comes from Greek βαθυς, deep, and μετρον, measure. In other words, bathymetry is the study of underwater depth, of the third dimension of lake or ocean floors. A bathymetric map or chart usually shows floor relief or terrain as contour lines, and may additionally provide surface navigational information."
:1244:

ha ha ha.... I am a sponge for surf knowledge... I'm lways trying to forcast better and having all the right info makes it so much easier to do.

Go online and check out Stormrider Guides http://www.lowpressure.co.uk/
they will learn ya wat cha need ta know.... along w/ telling ya all the hot spots... THESE BOOKS ARE THE BIBLE OF SURF

MORE SPECIFICLY THIS ONE: http://www.lowpressure.co.uk/product.asp?strParents=69&CAT_ID=85&P_ID=169