Australians have been riding goat boats for decades.
@richie_waverider2 сағат бұрын
It's almost non-existent in the US East Coast but hopefully building.👍🏼
@ourwilliam2405Күн бұрын
Great video 😂waffled , I get waffled a lot 😂
@rogerarnold78 күн бұрын
Great video! 3 Macski's and I can't get used to the belt and foot straps. Just don't like them at all. Leg straps always feel much more natural and comfortable. Enjoyed the discussion about the length and width of the board. Always trying to find the optimum size for my abilities.
@richie_waverider8 күн бұрын
Good comment Roger. I try to be comfortable as possible as well. I'm not trying to go pro lol! I enjoy the leg straps as well, on my Phoenix model. I would actually like a longer Dolphin model added to my quiver for a wave catching machine. A little less work and more of a cruiser, hang in the pocket, light turns and increased wave count. I need to sell some stuff to make that happen. :)
@rogerarnold77 күн бұрын
@@richie_waverider Richie, I have a 9’2” Dolphin I’d sell you if it wasn’t so difficult to get it back from Thailand to the US. It’s been a lot of fun but the lack of rocker in the front and back made it too hard to turn in bigger waves. It is great for paddling though. I had it out in some 10 foot waves in the Maldives and it was great for being able to avoid getting hit by huge incoming sets where shorter boards would not have had the paddling speed to get past the incoming swell. But at the same time it was hard to maneuver on bigger waves. I was only trying to ride the smaller 4 to 6 foot waves. It would be great to see you do an interview with Ian or another board shaper that goes over the various pros and cons of long, medium and short boards along with width and other board design features. For example I have an 8’2” x 26 Macski TRex which is super fun to ride and very maneuverable. However if there is a lot of wind and chop it isn’t much fun and becomes very hard to paddle and balance. On the flip side of that in those same conditions the heavy, long and wide Ackless can handle a lot of wind and rough seas on days when most surfers don’t even go out.
@ourwilliam240510 күн бұрын
Great video, thanks for sharing
@anthearaymond644912 күн бұрын
Has anyone had experience with using Dagger Torrent or Fluid Do It Now to get beginners oriented? They are made for whitewater but only thing we have available at the moment
@Tomfromguernsey12 күн бұрын
Thanks for uploading these!
@bradbradshaw799513 күн бұрын
I love this film !!!
@richie_waverider12 күн бұрын
It's a one and only! I watched this 100 times at least during COVID when I found the DVD on Amazon. Great Surf Kayaking!
@bradbradshaw799512 күн бұрын
@@richie_waverider I paid a lot to have it shipped from The States....For the last 3 years I've been playing it in the evenings when we're away on surf kayaking trips in our campervan.
@kayaksurf.waveski16 күн бұрын
👏👏👏 very good Richie!
@stevecrowder757319 күн бұрын
Nice explanation and video
@richie_waverider19 күн бұрын
@@stevecrowder7573 thanks Steve! Maybe it will get some more people interested. I never even heard of a waveski until about 3 years ago.
@cedricleon287119 күн бұрын
Hi Richie. What do you think about inflatable waveski?
@richie_waverider19 күн бұрын
@@cedricleon2871 Cédric Leon I would love one for travel and portability. It serves its purpose and looks fun as hell! Also light and easy for those who can’t lift or transport anything else. Very beginner friendly.
@kross195719 күн бұрын
Really good job.
@kross195719 күн бұрын
Great that you pointed out the increased fragility. I don't know anyone with a waveski who has not damaged it surfing. You need to be prepared for that. But it is not too difficult to repair it yourself if you are handy.
@richie_waverider19 күн бұрын
@@kross1957 thanks for watching. Yes, I have a few friends that just don’t like the fiberglass aspect and prefer their SOT kayak for its all around durability, as they beat the hell out of them lol! They charge crazy surf in them and are very happy with it. 🤙🏼
@scrutton6619 күн бұрын
Nice video Richie!
@michaelparks809419 күн бұрын
Nice presentation. Thanks for the effort!
@ourwilliam240519 күн бұрын
Fantastic video Richie. Always love watching your vids
@richie_waverider19 күн бұрын
Thanks for tuning in always. Much appreciated!
@aosurfgear19 күн бұрын
What a great episode Richie! The way you put things in order and clarify possible doubts is admirable. It’s clearly a huge work and requires a lot of research to produce such a good podcast, thank you so much for that 👏👏👏👏🙏🤩
@richie_waverider19 күн бұрын
Thank You Alessandro for your support! I couldn't do it without you. Love my Aò! Products 🤙🏽
@losthorizonfishing10719 күн бұрын
New subscriber here. Great video! I’ve been watching a number of your videos lately. I live in Southern California and I’m just a five minute walk to the beach. For the most part, nobody rides wave skis here, but just the other day, I ran into a guy at my local break (Huntington Beach) who was riding a Macski. I believe it was the Destroyer Model and I think he said that it was actually carbon fiber over foam construction, so it was super lightweight. It was a very small and mushy 1 to 3 foot day, where most surfers were on their longboards. I was surprised how easily he was able to paddle into waves! He had that “short board” performance on waves that would be really difficult to catch and ride for surfers on short boards. I was really impressed. I’ve surfed on and off throughout my life and I still paddle out, but at age 71, my pop-up is definitely far from optimal. I own an 18’ foot South African made fiberglass fishing kayak that I launch off the beach and paddle through the surf on my wave to go fishing. I love paddling and when I’m not fishing, I try to do at least two to three paddling sessions during the week in the harbor, about 20 miles or so per week. After watching your videos and running into that random guy on the Macski, I’m thinking a Waveski might be in my future! Thanks for the great content (Dan… Lost Horizon Fishing).
@richie_waverider19 күн бұрын
Hi Dan, It's great you got to see a Destroyer in the surf. That's a high performance model for sure. I do find with a double bladed paddle, I catch 4x or more the amount of waves the surfers do even in mushy waves. With your paddling and surfing skills you'd be a waveski ripper immediately. Maybe you'll find a used one like I did and give it a shot! Thanks for tuning in.🤙🏽
@ourwilliam2405Ай бұрын
Great video, mate. Looks like you had a whole load of fun.
@PaulWhitelock2 ай бұрын
I love Pauls videos. I'm a surf kayaker but Pauls videos are really the only video tutorial resource I have found that can help. Different craft but still a lot of it crosses over. Anyone know of other similar tutorials?
@StartWaveskiSurfing2 ай бұрын
Nice! Perfect stability and good hold and maneuverability. Which fin size did you use?
@richie_waverider2 ай бұрын
I like the 4 inch. I put the 3 inch in and I was sliding out too much. In smaller weaker surf maybe the 3 inch will be fun but the 4 inch has worked for me in all sizes. 👍🏼
@dennisbarry60142 ай бұрын
i think this is the most clear, simple demonstration of the roll i have seen-thanks very much, i think it will help me. ps: how do you like that new plastic Macski? Thanks, Dennis
@richie_waverider2 ай бұрын
@@dennisbarry6014 thank you! My hip snap still needs work. Needs to be aggressive and powerful. I just took the plastic Macski Phoenix out in the worst choppy windy conditions and it was great! 20 mph onshore winds again today so that’s my choice. I’ll be giving a full review very soon.
@Acb97343 ай бұрын
So fun!! Way to go
@ourwilliam24053 ай бұрын
Looks great
@pauljohnson77703 ай бұрын
I started with a perception then bought an infinity Clark foam board had a blast till I was 71. Also grew up surfing and was an avid kayaker so the waveski was a natural. Have fun out there
@richie_waverider3 ай бұрын
Good to hear. We surf kayak with a 72 year old we call The Big Kahuna. My next video is on Waveskis so hopefully that will informative for the SOT paddlers and maybe a few will make the transition.
@billcasey88213 ай бұрын
Pretty good for their 1st time. Looks like they had a blast on the Phoenix!
@tuanle553 ай бұрын
Nice video! I have to try this one day!
@richie_waverider3 ай бұрын
Absolutely. We'll shoot a video. 👍🏼
@StartWaveskiSurfing3 ай бұрын
Awesome! Well done all!
@ourwilliam24053 ай бұрын
Nice video, Thanks for sharing.
@gregpolites39914 ай бұрын
Came across you video collection this week and love it. I've been surfing for decades south of Atlantic City and with knee/back injuries converted to surf kayaking. Its a little challenging in the winter to find the right equipment to wear. It looks like you have a dry suit. What are your recommendations for winter surf wear? Plus glove and feet? Cheers, greg
@richie_waverider4 ай бұрын
Thanks Greg. I get down to Monmouth/ Belmar and I think I'll be there in the next month. I can go further down as I know a few guys as well. I only use a 5/4 Wetsuit with hood. The warm ones! 8mm Solite boots. 3mm Gloves on my Waveski. Are you skirted in? Sit Inside? For that I only have a Dry Top over 3mil Neoprene BUT If I owned a dry suit I WOULD wear it. That's my next purchase. I will be hosting a short Waveski Session this SAturday at Gilgo Beach here in NY. Next Saturday is something in NJ and I'm not sure I can make it but maybe you can. PLease stay in touch and take down my info from my profile. Email me if you liie and I'll give you my cell. [email protected] kccny.org/events/surf-kayak-beach-day-park-and-play/
@billcasey88214 ай бұрын
Awesome!
@richie_waverider4 ай бұрын
Episode 5: Waveskis! It's in the works.
@scrutton664 ай бұрын
Nice job. I made a similar assumption about IC boats being better for smaller waves. Someone pointed out to me that Alejo Pacheco would disagree. He kills it in an IC boat surfing large waves.
@richie_waverider4 ай бұрын
Yes! IC Boats are great on monster waves! Alejo, Dessie, Hobson ride some monsters! Hopefully the beginners will see the notes in the video description.
@RossKushner4 ай бұрын
No fins=easier launch when you knuckle walk those into the water.
@richie_waverider4 ай бұрын
Great point! Especially in that steep NJ & NY high tide slope.
@ericnathanson81674 ай бұрын
Hey Richie, great video over all. Just a heads up "eskimo" is a slur against inuit peoples and we don't call rolls "eskimo rolls" anymore.
@richie_waverider4 ай бұрын
Thanks for that comment. I'm always up for being educated. What’s the general term these days? Kayak Roll? Roll? I'll use that moving forward. I'm all about being inclusive and welcoming. And thanks for watching!
@timyone4 ай бұрын
Oops we do in Australia
@equinoxeparabellum67764 ай бұрын
Brilliant 👏 thanks for posting. I'm knew to this type of boat. I ditched the hip harness and replaced it with 2 knee straps. Much better control.
@richie_waverider4 ай бұрын
Excellent! Good to hear. I'll be doing a Waveski video as my next one. We'll talk about that for sure.
@tomjudge78795 ай бұрын
I'm interested in the Ackless Psylock but very little info available online. Can you share any info?
@richie_waverider5 ай бұрын
Hi Tom, Doug Petock, the owner is pretty responsive thru his website. he travels so it might be a week. I will be riding one in May, maybe sooner, in New Jersey and I'll do a proper review and hopefully shoot some video of me and Doug. 5 Fin options! Doug rides no fins, but he's like 300 lbs. I would do a twin fin set up. I know there is a used one in Massachusetts I think. Let me know if I can help out in anyway.
I'd make an offer on that but I'm in Melbourne FL. Thank you anyway
@tomjudge78795 ай бұрын
Also, would the minicell footblock mod you showed on the Strike work on the Kaos to alleviate the footwell pain issue (I've seen that mentioned in other reviews as well)?
@robertcain34266 ай бұрын
I noticed that your feet and footstraps are very wide apart. You will get better performance if you get your feet as close together as possible. The same applies to the seating position; the higher you can sit, the better performance you can extract; the more leverage you apply. Though, of course, to use a horse riding analogy, a beginner cannot start out riding a racehorse. Consequently, a beginner and even an intermediate will feel less stable with feet together and a higher seat position. Stability, however, opposes manouverability. And which is why beginners start out on something which is stable and progress to something as unstable as possible. Cheers
@richie_waverider6 ай бұрын
Great points and you summed it up why I'm not sitting on a seat riser yet. All things I'll talk about in my next video. Also, 26 inches wide is my comfortable tippy point, which is too wide for the pros but more stable for me. I'm not ready to go narrower, sit higher or even use a shorter ski yet. I haven't taken it out in 3 months as I've been using the Surf Kayak. Shame on me LOL! Thanks for this. I'm going to reference this. I've got to get started on the next video which should have probably been #2-Choosing a Waveski and Surf Kayak. Cheers!
@robertcain34266 ай бұрын
@@richie_waverider I'm glad that you got some inspiration for your next video. I have a bit of an interest in waveskis as I designed and manufactured waveskis in Australia in the 70's, 80's and 90's. Cheers
@paddlepaddlepaddle81476 ай бұрын
How does the Banshee stack up against the Vamp IC? I’ve got a Mojo and find it sluggish and clumsy…need to get rid of it.
@richie_waverider6 ай бұрын
I was told by Peter at Mega that the Banshee has less tail rocker than the Vamp and even the Mojo, and yes faster. 61cm wide. Beveled rails and a flat planning hull. I do have at least 4 people who choose the Banshee over the Vamp. Former owners and one who currently owns a Vamp and wants to surf my Banshee over his all the time. They all state it's faster. I'm no expert but I hope that helps.
@paddlepaddlepaddle81476 ай бұрын
@@richie_waverider Much appreciated mate, this is a massive help! I did opt for the Banshee originally but was offered the Mojo also, should have gone with my gut instinct and got the Banshee. Cheers!
@richie_waverider6 ай бұрын
@@paddlepaddlepaddle8147 I messaged Norman from this video and was convinced The Banshee was for me and the types of waves I surf. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4SlkIlopbKdfJIsi=KskIFEzgZAsTZw01
@ourwilliam24056 ай бұрын
Great video thanks 🙏
@SoManyDogs7 ай бұрын
I started paddle surfing on an Ocean Kayak Frenzy. It was the best SOT at the time because even though it was wide…it was short, so it could turn hard at the bottom. It go to the point where I was turning it so hard at the bottom, I was losing the rail and would slide sideways. Then somebody let me try a Wakeski and it was over. I worked my way up to custom designed/Specified Wavema ster Customs with full carbon fiber Styx paddles. Until I became a California refugee in the mid 00’s and fled the state. I do miss it.
@richie_waverider4 ай бұрын
Not sure where you are now, but if you are on the East Coast, USA ever please drop us a line. Also my next video (Episode 5) will be on Waveskis!
@estufados7 ай бұрын
Good video! I'm looking for a sit on top kayak but in my country, Spain, the kayaks you recommend are not available, it's a shame, because I'm in love with the Cobra Strike. I have a KS Waveski and I was looking for a kayak for calmer days. The available kayaks that I have found are the following: pyranha surf jet, watersport scooter x, tootega pulse 85 and rotomod mojito. What would you recommend me? Thank you!
@richie_waverider7 ай бұрын
Hola! Yes that's a shame not available. The Pyrahna Surf Jet is popular here and have more room in the cockpit. Without a real surf fin they all are hard to turn but great for smaller weak days. I have glued a plastic fin to the bottom of a kayak once and it helped! :) Our friend Bill now uses a Longboard Macski Waveski instead of his Cobra Strike which gives alot of float and can really paddle fast and ride very small waves. I do believe MacSki USA ships his "Phoenix" globally but I'm sure it's expensive. Let me know what you find.
@ScheveningenSurf18 күн бұрын
If you are in Spain: check out RPF kayaks, I surf the Master a lot, and have a Mega surf on top. Both are carbon, so very different from the KS, the Master is for bigger waves and straight down the line, the Mega is nice and nimble like with more volume like the KS. Got some videos surfing them on my channel.
@scrutton667 ай бұрын
Nice video Richie!
@richie_waverider7 ай бұрын
Thanks Paul! I'll see you guys in NC I hope. Bill and I are driving down.
@scrutton667 ай бұрын
@@richie_waverider I have some tight timing this year.. probably try to make Saturday.
@aosurfgear7 ай бұрын
Thanks Richie for sharing great infos and tips with all the paddling community! This video touches some real points and I'm curious to read comments and feedbacks from other paddlers too 🤩👏👏👏
@richie_waverider4 ай бұрын
It's a real journey and a learning experience. It's great we have Aò! to help us though it.
@richie_waverider7 ай бұрын
Hi everyone, here's some comments from the SurfKayak World Facebook Group about paddle length. Jac T: 182 for my surf kayak, and found it much better than my old 198 bur took some getting used to. Ross K: I use a 191cm in a 25.6" wide SOT. I'm about 5'7". I could probably use a shorter paddle just as well. I have also used longer paddles (200cm), and they worked fine. Honestly, I believe people overthink paddle choice. Sean M: A shorter paddle is less likely to get hit by the pitching lip of a wave. But there are downsides to having a short paddle: Less effective forward stroke for the paddle out, less leverage when rolling. IMO, a beginner surf kayaker would be well advised to go a bit longer for these reasons. I also prefer a paddle blade that has a lot of float (foam core) to it to help with getting the blade to the surface when setting up for a roll. The older I get the more help I need! I almost always do an extended paddle roll or even a pawlata roll these days, especially if the water I'm rolling up in is super aerated. Peter B: I prefer a slightly longer paddle as it gives me more leverage to throw the boat around and a larger blade for more power (though you need to be a bigger person to handle a bigger blade).Also Easier for rolling. And to add a note from Sean’s note, I don’t like a floaty paddle, I prefer a normal one. It all depends on your ability, style and preference. Best try other people’s paddles first with different lengths, size blade, feather, cranked and with or without foam core, weight and flex of paddle as they all make a difference! Nicole L: 194cm because that was the shortest reasonably priced paddle I could find -- 2 pc fibreglass with plastic blades, can take a beating on the rocks here and costs half of what a proper waveski paddle costs. NRS 'Ripple' paddle. Jose B: 198 surf kayak ..Im 192 cm Sam B: Just switched from 200 to 188 in a long surf boat. Quicker acceleration to catch waves and feels much less cumbersome on the wave. Extended paddle roll (pawlata) for me, which still works fine with the shorter paddle. Paul S: • I have tried 180-197cm. Shorter definitely feels better esp on a wave. I am running 197cm at moment as I need to practice my roll. Longer gives leverage ease on rolling. Tim B: 194cm, I’m 172cm in height. I used to use a 184cm but then I got into white water kayaking and the longer paddle needed to clear the deck of a creek boat just felt better on a waveski as well so I’ve stuck with that length. I also prefer less feather on my blades to make rolling both left and right side easier. A 0degree feather is actually very nice for WW but 45 is a bit easier to catch waves in offshore conditions on the Waveski. Alessandro B: 190cm surfkayak, 185cm waveski Tom W: • 190cm at 6’1” tall
@holistichawaiian44527 ай бұрын
Woah cool wave surfing. You really carving em up. Looks really fun. I might have to try that sometime. 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
@richie_waverider7 ай бұрын
Thank You! If I ever visit Oahu I'll look you guys up. 🤙🏽
@richie_waverider7 ай бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6SxfaCthL-tgZY A "Longboard" Waveski like my buddy Bill has would be very fun for some Hawaiian Swell.
@holistichawaiian44527 ай бұрын
@@richie_waverider yessah! 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
@kenclements10338 ай бұрын
well done Richie, join us in Cape Town if you ever come to South Africa? - see our @ Big Bay Waveski Club.
@richie_waverider8 ай бұрын
Thanks Ken. Trying to get as much time in the water as possible. I am trying to map out each year with a surf vacation so yes maybe South Africa for sure!
@richie_waverider7 ай бұрын
It looks like TJ from Florida, USA is going to Worlds Competition at Nahoon Reef this year. He's a very passionate fellow surfer here on the east coast, USA.
@stephenharley38629 ай бұрын
Can I ask how much you weigh and how you find the mega edge for leg room and stability they look really tight in the feet area compared to the older style neutron ps great videos 👍👍👍👍
@richie_waverider9 ай бұрын
Unfortunately I never surfed the Nuetron. I’m 5’ 9”. 185-190 lbs. 35” waist. 11 shoe size. Edge has a lot more room than the Matrix and The Boost. I couldn’t fit in the Matrix. The Edge was the next size up and I'm not big enough for the Halo. I really need to get out there and practice in it. It’s got that V bottom in the tail so it’s a little tippy at first, but nothing crazy. I raised my seat a little more than 2 inches to lean out more get more on the edge. I do plan to do a video showing the bottoms as they all have a nice V and beveled bottoms which can add to being tippy but so easy to get on the rail. I also made this when researching them. Surf Kayak Length & Width Specs Mega Matrix 228cm x 62cm 7’ 5” x 2’ .5” Max paddler weight = 90kg (198 LB) Mega Boost 232cm x 63cm 7’ 7” x 2’ .8” Max paddler weight = 90kg (198 LB) Mega Edge 232cm x 65.5cm 7’ 7” x 2’ 1.7” Max paddler weight = 102kg (222 LB) Mega Banshee 272cm x 61cm 8’ 11” x 2’ Max Paddler weight = 115kg (250) Mega Halo 232cm x 65.5cm Max paddler weight = 110kg (240 LB) Proton 233cm, 65.5cm Max paddler weight = 110kg (240 LB) Mega Scarab 235 cm x 68 cm Max paddler weight = 110kg (240 LB) Megatron 244 cm x 68cm Max paddler weight = 120kg (264LB) Hobson Spirit 226cm x 62.7cm Max paddler weight = 92kg (202LB)
@stephenharley38629 ай бұрын
That’s great Richie thank you I’m 5’11 around 200lb size 36 waist same shoe size there is one second hand near me for sale I’ve been thinking of looking at but wasn’t sure I’d fit past the thigh braces but think I’m going to take a look as I’m surfing the valley storm plastic surf kayak at the moment and fancy the upgrade to composite 👍👍👍
@richie_waverider9 ай бұрын
Excellent! If you're ever outside of New York City you can try mine as well. @@stephenharley3862
@stephenharley38628 ай бұрын
Hi Richie just another question on the mega edge does your front pillar have a section cut out at the bottom so your heals touch each other and allow more foot room 🤔🤔🤔🤔
@richie_waverider8 ай бұрын
@@stephenharley3862 the X Tech and higher layups don’t have a center pillar. Just a small section at the very nose so your feet have plenty of room. The Banshee X Tech model is the same as well.
@singmoy9 ай бұрын
Well done! Definitely helpful for expanding interest in surf paddling. The northeast has been losing waveskiers/surf kayakers as folks age out. Need to bring in newer folks to the sport!
@richie_waverider9 ай бұрын
Great comments from our East Coast, USA Surf Kayak & Waveski Facebook Group: Richie Guerrero Waveski Surf Kayaker I really enjoyed your second video. You were able to demonstrate the reasons why the 3 boats surf so differently -- and they really do! -- when I had not quite understood why. Something which might be useful to note, is that the more 'sit inside' type SOT surf kayaks (Kaos and Strike) don't fit you well unless you are thin or have a man's build. I have the problem of being tall, heavier, and female build, so the Kaos was a tight fit for me but do-able. The Strike is very narrow and was really uncomfortable for me. The Perception 5.0 was nice because I could adjust the leg length correctly and I didn't have to squeeze into it and get bruises on my hips. As you might imagine, I upgraded from a Kaos to a waveski eventually... all the SOT kayaks are very heavy and awkward to carry. I had a lot of trouble turning the Kaos easily, because of the problem you noted with fins too far back. I ended up riding it as a twin with 2 larger fins forward and no centre fin. My profile pic on here shows me surfing the Kaos -- it was a lot of fun in rough water but just too heavy for me.
@ourwilliam24059 ай бұрын
Another great informative video, Thanks Ritchie
@Deontjie9 ай бұрын
It is not the rocker in the nose that keep you from nose-diving. A long tail gets lifted by the wave and drills you into the bottom of the ocean.
@richie_waverider9 ай бұрын
Yes that too. The shorter the length behind the seat, the less chance of that happening. Thanks for the comment. 👍🏼