DJ out of interest how much did it cost and where did you get it from?

I ask because firstly i think they are a great idea as you never know what can happen out there and secondly I have a mate who i am taking out on his first downwinder and he is not the most experienced on the open water (not many Zimbabweans are) and having one of those on him will give him a lot of confidence.


cheers

Cant you swim????

Wonders why DJ has to wear his PDF in the bath room when the toilet seat is down?

Phill

OG SUP said...

Wonders why DJ has to wear his PDF in the bath room when the toilet seat is down?

Phill

Jeeez.. Can't a guy get some privacy?..

I was just trying to get away from my daughter and she knew I wanted to take a pic and wanted to get her head in the shot..

DJ

I bought it from a great shop near where I live called 'Canoes Plus'.. www.canoesplus.com.au/

They have them on special marked down from $160 to $140.. It's a good quality PFD and not too high like most.. so you don't look like Harry Highpants..

DJ

OG SUP said...

Wonders why DJ has to wear his PDF in the bath room when the toilet seat is down?

Phill

Perhaps product testing in the bath? Maybe seeing if it will float?

oliver said...

Greenroom said...

hilly said...

Cant you swim????

Bunch of girls hey Hilly? Snapping my leggy out at SP was a walk in the park hehehe
Might see you there tomorrow?

I'd like to see the fear on your pussy faces when you can't hear anything while pushing your toes so far into the board clinging for life as you bounce around the wild swells in gale force conditions on these runs. There is nothing quite like a wild downwinder and the day you do one you too will come out looking like a lost jesus freak at the end of it.

Got to give it to you guys, you've got balls as big as kahunas to out in the crap weather we've had in Vicco lately. Been thinking about it but not in friggin gales

Gorgo was on the PSH gun on this day - he said it was ok. But I think you could do better. I use my naish 11'6 which isn't ideal either and in these conditions I only fell off a couple of times. I find it takes a great deal of concentration to stay stable. DJ now rarely falls off in the wildest of swells.



You'ld be fine petemc - hopefully my fence blows down tomorrow and I've got an excuse to get the morning off - htfu petemc and join us - you will be converted.

Thanks guys looks real interesting and am looking at something else to do paddle wise when not down the coast. Be in it when the new board arrives.

Pete

Hi petemc you will be fine on the Gun - everything works, I've done one on my 9'6 Naish and still managed to catch runners. It's all good and the reality is that despite all the bravado stuff it's all about good fun and when it's really wild looking after your mates is top priority (after taking photo's of them in trouble !!) When it's 35 to 40 knots you could do it on a lilo. The funny thing is that what seems to go first are your legs then your brain - you really concentrate, the actual paddling part is easy as long as your heading pretty much downwind. And if you get really tired doing it on your knees is actually pretty good too - you still catch plenty of waves on your knees.

It's just a great experience with some mates - with a bit of fear to spice it up! The basic big boards like the Naish 11'6 or the Starboard 11'2 are perfect to start on. Why don't you borrow the 11'6 Naish from SHQ and come with us tomorrow if you can get off work. Can almost guarantee you won't dro..... voldermort.

Forcast today..

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Forecast for Tuesday until midnight
Winds: West to northwesterly 30 to 40 knots reaching 45 knots at times, mainly
with shower or thunderstorm activity. Winds may ease for a period during the
late morning and early afternoon to 20 to 30 knots. Seas: 2 to 3 metres.

Please be aware
Wind gusts can be 40 percent stronger than the averages given here, and maximum
waves may be up to twice the height.

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Bring it on.. That's what I say..

We're meeting at Pt Ormond at Elwood at 10am (this morning).. See ya there.

DJ

Pics from todays down wind run from Port to Point.. (Port Melb-Point Ormond)

Oliver, Jonathan and myself all loaded and ready to drive up to Port Melbourne.



Oliver tells us that this is a gay beach.. and I said well you'd know.. ..and get your board off Jonathans.. .....just kidding Ollie.



Yeah.. I'm here right behind you Jonathan.. Don't look so nervous..



Yeah that's the way Oliver.. Just follow the wind.



More pics soon.. Gotta pick my daughter up from school.

DJ

30 to 40 knots reaching 45 knots at times, mainly
with shower or thunderstorm activity. Winds may ease for a period during the
late morning and early afternoon to 20 to 30 knots. Seas: 2 to 3 metres.

Do the photos relate to this??? as 20 to 30 knots looks different over here; more like the picture oliver posted.

Hilly, i think the area is a place I used to paddle in where the pictures are taken. It is actually at the top end of the bay and is somewhat protected by a big breakwater and some heavy machinery areas for the port. It can be a bit protected from a northerly until you get offshore a bit.

Also, the winds we have had this week seem to be a bit off/on and inconsistent at times. And yes, I agree the other pics look more like a howling wind!
Ronnie

STNDUP said...

DJ, how long did the trip take?

It only takes about an hour to get across.. and yes it's on again for tomorrow.. .. Are you keen?

DJ