Watertech, the Portuguese design company has released a new surf kayak within a length that I would consider worthy of Great Lakes consideration. The Bandit is 7’6″ long and 24.5″ wide, sort of the minimum for our short period steep drops. An IC boat is also a good choice, but the Bandit looks like it …
Tag Archive: Valley Rush
Jun
20
Surf Kayak Carving action in Valley Rush Outerbanks north carolina
Surf Kayak Carving action in Valley Rush Outerbanks north carolina, originally uploaded by Go Kayak Now. This was the first day of kayak surfing in the outerbanks. It was great fun to get out in the bright sunshine and carve up a few waves. The shore break was bad, but further out there were some …
May
11
Lake Michigan Surf Kayak Session May 9th 2009
Go Kayak Now! Lake Michigan Kayak Surfing May 9th 2009 from Keith Wikle on Vimeo. Sticky pod with the knuckle mount second take. Great surf day, waves 4-8 feet. Wind was gusting 25-30 knots. Water was warm. I surfed the inside of the South Haven pier to have a wind break. The waves on the …
Apr
28
Lake Michigan Surf Kayaking Video-Sticky Pod Mount
Surf Kayaking Lake Michigan Sticky Pod Mount from Keith Wikle on Vimeo. This is actually the first try on the sticky pod mount for the surf kayak. The mount even at the bow cuts out my head. I have a new tripod knuckle that should get my head in the shot, for people that care …
Mar
26
Surf Kayaking Santa Cruz
Kayak Surfing Santa Cruz I was fortunate enough on my SMX west conference to swindle two days of kayak surfing near Santa Cruz into the mix. I did some research about where to rent a surf kayak, but then remembered the flippant offer from world surf competitor Sean Morely to give him a call if …
