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Macaframa
Since 06 Jul 2010
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 Wed Feb 23, 11 6:52 pm Trip in 2 wks, SPI or La Ventana? |
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| It's getting down to the wire on deciding where to go. The plan was to go to La Ventana initially but it sounds like SPI has been getting more consistant winds. An out-of-the country adventure sure sounds better than a trip to Texas though...Any suggestions?
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Chooch
Since 18 Nov 2007
1871 Posts
Wicked Pissah
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| Wed Feb 23, 11 7:04 pm |
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I went to both spots last winter and have to say that SPI would be my choice. I admit to being a bit of a snob when it comes to conditions so La Ventana's lack of flat water and waves really left me wanting more. SPI on the otherhand has some of the best flat water on the planet and the ocean side is still really fun for mushy surf downwinders.
And if you want to get the out of country feel then drive 30 min south from SPI and you'll be in Mexico 
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borntofli
Since 29 Apr 2010
90 Posts
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| Wed Feb 23, 11 7:50 pm |
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| In 2 weeks spi will be over run w/ spring breakers......I live in corpus, and during march you can't get close to the beach......I was in los barriles last month and it was great.... big rolling swell in the afternoons, great fun on a surfboard.....
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cosmodog
Since 06 Oct 2005
204 Posts
Stoked
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| Wed Feb 23, 11 9:51 pm |
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Just avoid Texas Week - Mar 13-20. Other than that week, SPI does not get that many spring breakers.
The gulf side surf down winders in SPI are a blast.
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DownStream
Since 18 Apr 2007
381 Posts
Obsessed
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| Thu Feb 24, 11 6:40 am |
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| sorry to say, but dont drive to mexico from here, unless your seriously packin and fully strapped. all good on our side of the fence tho
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DownStream
Since 18 Apr 2007
381 Posts
Obsessed
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| Thu Feb 24, 11 6:42 am |
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| and SB is gonna be good this year - we got snoop kicking it with us on the beach (rumor has it his crew booked 130+ rooms at the sheraton)
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wylieflyote
Since 30 Jun 2006
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Puget Sound & Wa. Coast
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| Thu Feb 24, 11 7:49 am |
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| DownStream wrote: | | sorry to say, but dont drive to mexico from here, unless your seriously packin and fully strapped. all good on our side of the fence tho |
Just made this drive. No problema as long as you follow some very simple rules: No Night Driving, No Crack Purchasing
Highway 1 Baja was loaded with friendly helpful police and federal protection. Getting out of Tijauna and Ensenada was super easy on the tollway fly-over of the entire ghetto. 46 hours road time from Tacoma, 2,363 miles.
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wylieflyote
Since 30 Jun 2006
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Puget Sound & Wa. Coast
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| Thu Feb 24, 11 7:53 am |
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| DownStream wrote: | | sorry to say, but dont drive to mexico from here, unless your seriously packin and fully strapped. all good on our side of the fence tho |
Just made this drive. No problema as long as you follow some very simple rules: No Night Driving, No Crack Purchasing
Note: You cannot "pack" as it is against the law to cross the border armed.
Of course, you could violate this law, but then you've already started down a bad path.
Highway 1 Baja was loaded with friendly helpful police and federal protection. Getting out of Tijauna and Ensenada was super easy on the toll-way fly-over of the entire ghetto. 46 hours road time from Tacoma, 2,363 miles.
Next time I drive it I will add an overnight in Catavina (just S of El rosario). Insanely weird natural Dr Seuss formations of geology and plant life.
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stinkyskate
Since 18 Feb 2009
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Tri-cities WA
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| Thu Feb 24, 11 10:09 am |
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| wylieflyote, tijuana has got to be like 1500 miles from SPI... not really really the same drive at all.
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tonyb
Since 09 Oct 2006
973 Posts
Stevenson in the summer & SPI in the winter
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| Fri Feb 25, 11 9:27 am |
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Depends on the dates. If hitting SPI at spring break I'd pick LV as it's more laid back. Unless you like college girls and bikini contests.
I like the kiting better in SPI as you get the flat water and/or the waves. LV is mostly chop, maybe waves if everything comes together.
Weather in both places is about the same although LV may be a little bit warmer.
Tony
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DownStream
Since 18 Apr 2007
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| Fri Feb 25, 11 4:13 pm |
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forget i said that, my official statement is dont bring weapons or other illegal goods across the border
but yea, texas border is a lot different than california at the moment
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DownStream
Since 18 Apr 2007
381 Posts
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| Fri Feb 25, 11 4:15 pm |
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i dont know about LV in March, but i have always wanted a suit or at least a top down there
already rocking boardshorts here in SPI (in the bay, the ocean is still chilly)
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wylieflyote
Since 30 Jun 2006
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Puget Sound & Wa. Coast
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| Fri Feb 25, 11 7:22 pm |
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| DownStream wrote: | | but yea, texas border is a lot different than california at the moment |
DS,
I'm on the Pacific Coast of Central Mexico at the moment, and thinking of driving home via Brownsville/SPI. Do you know much about the dangers in that corner of the country (MX)? Thinking of sleepy coastal towns north of Vercruz, followed by an all day speed dash up the coast to SPI.
Kip
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DeeDee
Since 26 Feb 2011
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| Sat Feb 26, 11 6:18 am |
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| DownStream wrote: | i dont know about LV in March, but i have always wanted a suit or at least a top down there
already rocking boardshorts here in SPI (in the bay, the ocean is still chilly) |
I've been in LV for almost 5 months now and have worn a wet suite once since I've been here, it's not that cold!
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lks
Since 06 Nov 2007
117 Posts
Anchorage, Alaska
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| Sat Feb 26, 11 11:12 am SPI? Constitutional rights.... |
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| Mexico? Ehhh.....not so much.
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tonyb
Since 09 Oct 2006
973 Posts
Stevenson in the summer & SPI in the winter
Bolstad Clan
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| Sat Feb 26, 11 7:27 pm |
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SPI is gettin' good. 83 degrees today, 20 mph. Surf was pretty small and choppy but still fun. Supposed to be 6 foot tomorrow and 25 mph.
Tony
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surfboy1968
Since 17 Jun 2008
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south padre island
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| Sun Feb 27, 11 4:50 am |
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| wylieflyote wrote: | | DownStream wrote: | | but yea, texas border is a lot different than california at the moment |
DS,
I'm on the Pacific Coast of Central Mexico at the moment, and thinking of driving home via Brownsville/SPI. Do you know much about the dangers in that corner of the country (MX)? Thinking of sleepy coastal towns north of Vercruz, followed by an all day speed dash up the coast to SPI.
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Not sure about that part of the country, check out borderlandbeat.com for latest information.
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