Tow-in surfboard?

stormannorman · Guest

I want to use my crossbow to its fullest potential on the ocean with a surfboard. I noticed Slingshot and Cabrina have both come out with surfboards but they look to small and probably both need full power to work. I want to use the kite to get on the wave and then depower and surf like I had no kite.

Can't I just get a 6-7 foot used surfboard and put straps on it?

I noticed on ebay they are selling one, any good? http://cgi.ebay.com/F-ONE-XM80-KITESURFING-Kiteboarding-Dir-Board-NR_W0QQitemZ7200066864QQcategoryZ58133QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Mark · Sun Nov 27, 05 6:48 pm

You should seek out Josh from Cleanline surf shop in Seaside. He is very good surfer and kiter. Im sure he will be able to give some advice and may even a board locally.
Mark

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6548 Posts Couve / Hood Site Lackey

At $75 that directional board looks like a good deal... funny how things are coming full circle after everyone was ditching their directionals in favor of TT's, now we're going back to using directionals (for waves at least.)

Scriffler · Since 03 Jul 2005 581 Posts LYLE Addicted

Any epoxy popout will work to put straps on. Just kind of figure out where you want to stand, mark it, route out a few holes, mix up some west system with microballoons and drop the inserts in, let dry, sand flush, put on the deckpads, screw in the straps and you are ready to go. It's that easy. www.surftech.com www.boardworks.com

rich · Since 30 Nov 2005 306 Posts portland Obsessed

You guys checkin' out that tow in surf contest at Nelscot Reef? Hasn't happened yet, they are still waiting on the right conditions.

http://www.actionsportsnw.com/nelscottreef.cqs

Info about the spot
http://webpages.charter.net/nelscottreef/default.htm

I was really surprised to find out that there is such a BIG WAVE spot on the oregon coast. Cool for us!!

Mark · Wed Nov 30, 05 1:33 pm

How big have the waves been in the past? I didnt see any info on the net.

Scriffler · Since 03 Jul 2005 581 Posts LYLE Addicted

I surfed the shorebreak last year one time when they were towing. It was double overhead on the inside and 40 foot plus faces on the reef. The guys caught about 30-40 waves each. I was hoping it would happen too, but it will be right down to the wire. I figure they will extend the waiting period if it doesn't go off by the 15th.

rich · Since 30 Nov 2005 306 Posts portland Obsessed

Here is a link to an area of the nelscott reef site that has pictures and videos of the waves.

http://webpages.charter.net/nelscottreef/photos.htm

They look like they can get pretty big.

An e-mail was sent out yesterday saying the contest is in "yellow" status and that there is a big swell approaching. They anticipate the swell will arrive in 10 days (so 9 days fr. today 12/2).
http://www.actionsportsnw.com/nelscottreef.cqs

Scribble · Since 18 Nov 2005 636 Posts NoPo Addicted

Those are some big waves. I may have to go check that out if it happens on the weekend.

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6548 Posts Couve / Hood Site Lackey

Found this today:
http://www.towsurfer.com/ViewContent.asp?ContentID=489

rich · Since 30 Nov 2005 306 Posts portland Obsessed

Good Evening -

We have had a busy weekend tracking the swell that is forecast to arrive this weekend and making final preparations for the contest. As we have seen many times before, the forecast has changed. What looked like 20’+ swell now looks like it might arrive in the 12-13’ range. The status of the contest remains in YELLOW as we track this event as well as 2 additional swells following closely behind. Luckily, we have an excellent weather pattern developing over Oregon for the weekend and into next week. Our goal is to hold this contest in the best possible conditions, and we are aiming at one of these swells. Only time will tell exactly what direction these storms will take and how large each swell will be when it hits. Another update will be sent out mid week as things develop.
For up to the minute information on the contest and real time surf forecasts, check the website at www.actionsportsnw.com. Thanks again for the interest – we look forward to seeing everyone there.
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Adam Wagner, President

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