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Abdillam
Abdillam
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29 Jul 2013 12:12am
We missed the windiest part of the day....wasn't alot of waves on offer but I love just being on the water. Think I made the most of what was on offer... Really itchin though for a "big Saturday or Sunday". I've watched plenty of DJs videos, now I want to experience the wild ride myself. Bring on summer and those hot northerlies

Cheers guys for the company out there...

DavidJohn
DavidJohn
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29 Jul 2013 3:10am
Nice Mike.. Shame we didn't get the forcast wind but it was still fun.

Your vid shows the need to kangeroo hop forward and back on the Ace.

I also got some vid from yesterday using my new camera mount for the first time.. I'll post it soon.

DJ

PTWoody
PTWoody
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29 Jul 2013 11:46am
Nice one Michael, the footwork is coming along well. I'd suggest maybe try not to hop forward so aggressively however. You can get away with it going backwards because the board is already at speed but when you are hopping forwards, you'll notice the board stalls due to the violent reaction. Try to take one gentle step forward and lean your weight on the forward leg.
Abdillam
Abdillam
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226 posts
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29 Jul 2013 1:01pm
Thanks PT...found sometimes I was a bit too eager to get back and ended up missing the wave. Think I've got to make sure I've caught it before I jump back. Did notice the board stalling...enjoyed the paddle though, felt a bit more confident. Looking forward to some bigger waves to play on.

Cheers
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