Great Lakes Waterman

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@LionTalma 3 сағат бұрын

Amazing video, telling the story. Love it. Brain smiles & life sings...happY rings....AcTioN! And More AcTioN!!

@Fart-b2s 4 сағат бұрын

Great video as usual! Barbados wow looks beautiful there. You even met the deAction Man Brian Talma. He’s famous! I watched his instructional Windsurfing videos many years ago he has a Great sense of humour. Looks like you had a great trip! Thank you for sharing.

@OWL360IT 5 сағат бұрын

Great drone shots! Time to try a insta360 ? 👍👌

@jonathanpisarczyk 5 сағат бұрын

I just finished watching the Barbados Surfing and Windsport Guide video, and I’m honestly so impressed! If you're planning a trip to Barbados and want to dive into its world-class surfing and windsurfing spots, this video is a fantastic resource. The guide covers everything from beginner-friendly beaches to more advanced spots for seasoned surfers and wind sports enthusiasts. The visuals are stunning, with breathtaking shots of the crystal-clear waters and perfect waves. The video does a great job of explaining the best times to visit, what gear you might need, and how to navigate the island’s coastline for optimal conditions. Whether you're into kitesurfing, windsurfing, or just looking to catch some waves, this guide offers something for everyone. The tips and local insights provided by the creators are invaluable-there’s a wealth of local knowledge that makes this video stand out from the usual travel guides. Plus, the pacing of the video is spot-on; it’s informative without feeling overwhelming, and the overall vibe makes you want to pack your bags and head straight to Barbados. Highly recommend this video for anyone who wants to explore the amazing surf and wind sport scene in Barbados. It's a perfect combination of practical advice and inspiration. Can't wait to experience it all firsthand!

@adlbh 5 сағат бұрын

Barbados is one of my favorite islands of all times... Real Paradise! Great video 🤙🏄

@supericeman2222 7 сағат бұрын

Great edit Mike. Really enjoyed it. On the list now!!!

@greatlakeswaterman 5 сағат бұрын

Thanks Don! Appreciate it man

@yuribilous8310 7 сағат бұрын

I was visiting Barbados may be 10 years ago ago , some how I found some sketchy places, was not comfortable to leave wife and kid on beach, how about now ? Did you go alone?

@greatlakeswaterman 5 сағат бұрын

Do u remember what beaches u went too? Maybe some on the East side. All the ones on the West are pretty touristy and safe.

@yuribilous8310 5 сағат бұрын

@ not really but back than was very poor , and not windy😁

@IRWE905 8 сағат бұрын

Brian is Da Man "Action", surprised you didn't mention Ostins Fish Friday nights (a Barbados Cultural experience). Welches beach is also a great spot for Winging and many of the locals go there. The ZR vans are a great way to get around and you can take your gear for an extra fare ($2.00 US). I will be back there again next week (Forecast 15 kts + for 2 weeks, sometimes you get lucky ;)

@greatlakeswaterman 5 сағат бұрын

Got to let some discovery happen…. Fish Market is great. Bought 10lbs on fresh Dorado 1st day.

@ClarkKent23823 9 сағат бұрын

hey that was an amazing break down of the islands spots. Bravo ! been looking for just this kinda vid. I was in La Ventana winging and had a blast But because I prefer waves this looks like a better place. How many days of wind did you get and how many knots?

@greatlakeswaterman 5 сағат бұрын

Thanks!! Excellent spot for Waves! I had 4 days of light wind. So went surfing and SUPing. Then 4 days of 15-20 knot winds. Was on a 4M wing with foil. 9M Kite surfboard

@LexPhotography-q2l 3 күн бұрын

This is so cool. Can't wait to get mine.

@adamzeller4160 7 күн бұрын

I would remove the music next time or at least mute it while you are talking

@AJ-et4zp 11 күн бұрын

Background music is so loud I can't hear what you are saying! Thanks for the vid tho

@greatlakeswaterman 11 күн бұрын

Yeah, one of my first videos I apologize. I’ve stepped up my game.

@norfolkfoiler6466 12 күн бұрын

I am heading here to wing with the family at the end of Feb off the back of your review. What is the water depth like at high/low tide. I normally run a 85cm mast on a sinker board so need good depth to avoid hitting the bottom. Or is it better to avoid the sinker - it looked like you were on a mid-length for most the time?

@greatlakeswaterman 11 күн бұрын

It’s shallow. Sinker might be tough. Probably do able. But I wouldn’t use a sinker. Room on the inside isn’t that big. And you have to use a narrow channel to get outside. Your family will have a great time enjoy!

@norfolkfoiler6466 8 күн бұрын

@ ok thank you very much. What length mast did you run? Does tide state make a difference?

@greatlakeswaterman 8 күн бұрын

81 cm mast. I didn’t pay to much attention to tides

@-_-O 24 күн бұрын

"I ain't no tourist" lol Are the Chastanets still about?

@greatlakeswaterman 22 күн бұрын

Haaa. Hustlers be hustling…

@Fart-b2s 24 күн бұрын

Great video! Nice drone footage of the 30M Skerry Cruiser!! the most beautiful boat on the Great Lakes! Thanks for the book recommendations, I will definitely check them out!!!

@greatlakeswaterman 23 күн бұрын

Thanks! Msg me and you can borrow the book if you want.!

@ItsMeDeeDee 29 күн бұрын

I’ve review

@TylerHolowell Ай бұрын

Awesome 🙌😁

@NeuralEngin33r Ай бұрын

I love what you are doing.

@greatlakeswaterman Ай бұрын

Thanks, Appreciate that!

@markreadett7412 Ай бұрын

Merry Christmas,look forward to more footage in the new year 🤙👌

@constantinosdrakakis897 Ай бұрын

Great video 🤙🤙🤙💪 just a quick question. You weight 75 kgs and you use 75 liters board? If yes will this be more difficult in swell to get up compared to a board of 65 or 70 liters for your weight?

@greatlakeswaterman Ай бұрын

So the board I currently use and really like is 70L. Also im usually in a wetsuit, which would add some weight. A 5L difference pretty minimal, I would think you’d be fine with 65L

@canopycrypto Ай бұрын

Good review thanks... am on the fence on buying a parawing, but will maybe rerig my 6m foil kit to a broomstick handle and test first. I can see upwind riding would be challenging vs an inflatable wing.

@greatlakeswaterman Ай бұрын

I was hesitant too. I’ll use it for certain conditions. Can’t see it being my goto. That will be a fun experiment with the foil kite!

@sagesends Ай бұрын

how common are conditions like this out there?

@greatlakeswaterman Ай бұрын

They are uncommon. Few times a year.

@bmrbca3658 Ай бұрын

The problem with using these for down winding is if you are out and the wind dies, it's going to be a long paddle back in. Especially if you are on a mid length

@greatlakeswaterman Ай бұрын

Great Point. Never get yourself into a situation, where you don’t think you can get yourself out of. Like breaking paddle, loss of energy. Know your limit, stay within it. Ok push it a little haaa got to live

@aquaman1 Ай бұрын

Fantastic review. Excellent point on the Great Lakes shore break, I didn't consider. Challenging enough with the wing. Can you imagine the potential Kitemare scenarios when we take these in bigger waves? Do you carry a hook knife?

@greatlakeswaterman Ай бұрын

I don’t carry a knife. Would be a good idea though

@Fart-b2s Ай бұрын

Good video. Congrats on the 1000 subscribers!!!!!!

@greatlakeswaterman Ай бұрын

Thanks!!

@joostgolsteyn3193 Ай бұрын

Thnks

@shanestimac4340 Ай бұрын

Not sure if you have done much prone foiling, but if you have wondering how you may rank that compared to DW foiling, since DW foiling requires a much bigger board is the fun diminished compared to a small 40/50 ltr board. I am still debating wether to go the DW route or get into prone foiling.

@greatlakeswaterman Ай бұрын

You’re right there will be a loss on performance. But what you gain is more waves. Catching waves earlier. Prone foiling. I’ve done a little bit of it. I found by the time I’m on my feet and on foil, I’ve missed the section I want to ride. Or wave has closed out. Ultimately I’d love to ride a short board in perfect waves. In my opinion the DW sup foil is the right tool for the job around here, given our conditions. With a SUP DW you can DOwnind with it, Ride shore break, and wing with it. Also a 7’ board doesn’t feel long. You’re standing right in the middle of it. Either way you choose you’ll have fun!

@aquaman1 Ай бұрын

Hey Mike. How far offshore do you need to be , on a typical day, to find the best swells? Can you explain the reasoning? Is closer to shore have more wave interference?

@greatlakeswaterman Ай бұрын

Hey, so depends on a few things. Wind angle relative to shore line, being main thing. Typically, I’m about 2 km offshore average? As the water gets shallower, closer to shore the waves slow down causing them to “curl” into shore. By looking at the water you would think it’s onshore but really the wind is blowing side shore. This is called wave refraction I believe. The further you go out, the Cleaner, the waves in the less traversing you will have to do. If you can get a strong breeze, that’s about 20 to 40° offshore from the shoreline that’s optimal. As I have progressed I can traverse probably 70° to the wind angle. No constantly. When DOWNwind the forecast and looking at the water definitely is put into a different lens. I enjoy it. It’s part of the adventure and you ultimately learn more. I always keep in mind how much energy I have and never put myself in a spot where I don’t think I can paddle back in…

@aquaman1 Ай бұрын

@michaelpisarczyk6465 to your observation, there would be no advantage of a boat chase down the middle of the lake, or a lake crossing. I was wondering if the waves were bigger 10km offshore, but I can't find reason why they would be. The sciece says wave refraction will start at half the wave "Length " . Probably worse waves far offshore because the uninterrupted swells are flatter and move faster. However, when I'm at the shoreline of the Great Lakes it looks like massive swells breaking on the horizon. Next season you should do a lake crossing for science. ;)

@greatlakeswaterman Ай бұрын

@@aquaman1 ya lake crossing would be amazing!! I’m game for sure. Just need a boat driver…. I’ve done a lot of sailing. Several trips Sarnia to Tobermory straight. Also couple Mackinac races. I think once your a few KMs out it about the same. So hard to compare. I know what you’re saying, looking at the horizon. Got me thinking…

@greatlakeswaterman Ай бұрын

Curvature of the earth?

@allananderson966 Ай бұрын

Thanks. Still my first year for me wingfoiling, what a awesome addiction, so good for the soul. Bit further south of you at the bottom of Australia. And hats off to ya camera operator.

@greatlakeswaterman Ай бұрын

Australia!! Amazing. It sure is on the list. One day. Got to escape the winters here…. They are brutal

@allananderson966 Ай бұрын

Thank you. The instruction about getting a bit lower and using more bent knees in wind swell was that AHAA moment in my foil progression. So much more fun now

@greatlakeswaterman Ай бұрын

So fun!! Bending at the knees and not the waist it a good rule for any board sport

@davewestfoils Ай бұрын

COULD NOT AGREE MORE!!!!!!! Like you - I"ve done every extreme sport and Downwinding is the most addictive of all of them. It's the most satisfying and challenging. Congrats a 1k subs!

@greatlakeswaterman Ай бұрын

Hey Dave. Thanks man! Something special that’s for sure. So many different conditions. Progression never ends. Looking good here today. Ahhh so good

@angelawoodward7859 Ай бұрын

.Thinking of coming here. If you stay in the family area are you allowed, as an adult to wonder over to the adults side and leave the teenagers in the family area?! Also, what's the beach like?

@greatlakeswaterman Ай бұрын

U can go wherever u want. Not really divided. There’s another serenity resort kind of attached that’s adults only but not on the beach. Beach is long. Windward side of island, so usually a breeze, with some chop in the water. It’s large so u can always find seating and never seen it busy. Which is my favorite part.

@IRWE905 Ай бұрын

Looking Forward to your ParaWing videos ;)

@mattlanzi1058 Ай бұрын

Captured it so well Mike, got me stoked to get in the water ASAP! Make the swell look so fun 🤙

@greatlakeswaterman Ай бұрын

Hey bro, thanks!!! Go get some! 🤙

@drbfitk366 Ай бұрын

Terrific video,thanks for sharing your journey. You’re pretty awesome DW foiled btw! What Great Lake are you riding on this video? It’s really challenging & windy out there 🙂🏄‍♂️

@greatlakeswaterman Ай бұрын

Hello thanks!! This was actually the St. Clair River. Which Lake Huron drains into. The wind opposes the current and you get some nice wave action. I usually stay on Lake Huron, and occasionally Lake Erie. A lot of potential here 10,000 miles of coastline!

@leebonfiglio Ай бұрын

I thought the parawing was going to make the sport even more amazing but it can't compare to the feeling of a paddle up session. Its great for getting laps in and working on skills but i still love the feeling of the energy as it passes under my board and then the paddle up to tap into that and surf away

@greatlakeswaterman Ай бұрын

Interesting just started playing around with the parawing. Mixed thoughts about. Another “tool” toy in the “toolbox” toy box. Life is good 🤙

@walterbunso3675 Ай бұрын

How long a board you riding now?

@greatlakeswaterman Ай бұрын

Lift 7’2” flying cat or 8’8” barracuda on big days with small foil. Like Lift florence 110

@florentcattaneo3830 Ай бұрын

Very interesting. I am at the beginning of the journey. It’s very gratifying to learn but also challenging. And the logistics are a big limitation. Sometimes I wonder wether the extra pleasure is really worth the logistics.

@greatlakeswaterman Ай бұрын

Ya I hear ya. I’ve spent a lot on taxis. Cost money but no planning required. I look at it cheaper than a lift ticket and no line ups. Cheaper than drinking When it’s good. So worth it.

@yuriybilous9560 Ай бұрын

Hey I’m in same boat but 3 years behind you. What parameters you describe front foil for down wind For Great Lakes for your weight? I found myself in spending lots of cash to find right gear . Ended up on FD its help a lot but 3 year experience i think help better! 😅 thanks!

@greatlakeswaterman Ай бұрын

For me right now I try and match the foil to the conditions. Biggest size I use is Lift 180HAX (1161cmsq), for small days. Then down to Florence 110 (710cmsq), big days 30 knots with lots of fetch. “Daily drivers would be Lift 150 HAx (970sqcm). Using the Florence 130 (860sqcm) more and more. It has taken me a lot to figure it all out. I usually choose the right foil, maybe 90 percent time. It’s knowing the spot the run and conditions. A lot of looking at the water and thinking and riding. Winging is a great way to learn the feels of a foil. When I started I was using LiFt 200HA. (1290sqcm)

@yuriybilous9560 Ай бұрын

@ thanks for sharing!! That’s i learned too …. I will need lots of foils(( . Will starting use wing to learn read waves. If you would have just one board, what kind you would choose if you take look back ?thanks!

@greatlakeswaterman Ай бұрын

A downwindboard. Approx. 30-40L above your body weight in kilos. U can wing with it. SUP surf in shore break, and downwind. Wing in very light wind.

@yuriybilous9560 Ай бұрын

@@greatlakeswaterman thanks !🤝

@JonasHiller-u9h Ай бұрын

Totally agree… the beginning is tough but just so rewarding and always different even if you doing the same runs over and over again… also agree on the adventure part which is a big part of sup downwind foiling in my opinion... keep it up 👍🏻

@greatlakeswaterman Ай бұрын

Thanks. So many different runs and styles. Ocean to “hood river” style. Definitely have to adapt. Fun to see if you can pull it off.

@supericeman2222 Ай бұрын

Another nice video Mike. Sharing the stoke. I have never done it but i can feel the sense of solitude from your vids. Maybe when I grow up ill try it. I will say that kitefoiling has now eclipsed TTing for me now. Love it!!!

@greatlakeswaterman Ай бұрын

Thanks bro! It’s a magical feeling flying above the water in any discipline. We are lucky to have this in our lives.

@Fart-b2s Ай бұрын

Amazing video!!

@greatlakeswaterman Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@adlbh Ай бұрын

Definitely not the best spot for a beginner but looks amazing foil surfing under the Blue water bridge. Great video! 🤙🏄

@greatlakeswaterman Ай бұрын

For DW under the bridge is a good spot to learn. Because there’s a back Eddie of current. Check this out if u want more info. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWexdWdtiMdgq7csi=m2NOgoamliSQRKVM

@jeromesurffoil7033 Ай бұрын

Awesome perspective! I haven't started my learning journey yet; I'm just prone and wing foiling at the moment. I'm doing some recon and hopefully making DW attempts soon.

@greatlakeswaterman Ай бұрын

A journey it is for sure. But so worth it! It’s ultimate for me.

@bmrbca3658 Ай бұрын

Have you tried a foil assist? Would be interested to hear your thoughts on foil assist vs parawing vs paddleup.

@greatlakeswaterman Ай бұрын

Been playing with the parawing. Stayed tuned I’ll share my 2 cents… Foil drive I haven’t tried yet.

@bborjd Ай бұрын

Michael, new hip is in place and pain free. Can't wait for another season on the water. Thanks for this video. JR

@greatlakeswaterman Ай бұрын

Ah excellent news, glad ur back together…Water is healing. C u out there

@Fart-b2s 2 ай бұрын

Great video. So cool. I didn’t know that someone could surf a freighter wave. awesome .

@greatlakeswaterman Ай бұрын

It was a fun little mission. Good way to spend an afternoon

@yuribilous8310 2 ай бұрын

What brand of boat this is ? I was thinking to buy something like this .. was not sure if it’s worth it, can you paddle in chop ?👍

@greatlakeswaterman 2 ай бұрын

It’s a friends boat. Not to sure what brand it is. Ya can handle some chop. Had decent free board for a rowing boat.

@aaronconcarne 2 ай бұрын

hey! curious how you arranged shuttles at this spot?

@greatlakeswaterman 2 ай бұрын

Black urchin shuttle service. Great guy. Great service. www.blackurchinlv.com/

@yuribilous8310 2 ай бұрын

Looks great!

@yuribilous8310 2 ай бұрын

Hi What foil usually works best ?

@greatlakeswaterman 2 ай бұрын

I usually use the 150HAX. Or 120HA

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