Surfing Tacoma Quivers

Got my first fin from finatic in the mail. I didn't even think about it and went with a fcs 9" fin. Stupidly I don't have an fcs fin box. So sending it back and double checking my que. Fin looks nice tho. The packaging comes with a self addressed return envelope. Easy as dropping it in a box and waiting for the next one.

 

Is this safe enough of a strap down job?

 

Im sure it wont go anywhere, but the center of the board should be between the two spots where it is tied down (orange straps in this case)... you dont want the whole back of the board hanging off rack.. that looks like it could snap if you hit a good bump.

 

Checking in. Waves have been shit on the east coast. Maybe some waves this coming weekend. Yew

 

sickest setup....

 

That spot is a cove and this past fall we were super lucky it turned on and was offering up 300yd lefts, just dredging right off the beach. 10yr kinda thing I think. Haven’t seen it like that ever.

 

thats amazing... those are the days that make it all worth it! i live for days like that.

 

Not sure if this link will work but I burn this tourist pretty bad.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/20hk7mzuy9dw3r5/IMG_0574.MP4?dl=0

Anyway... this is that spot

And then I get snowballed in the end

 

Same swell same spot. Creepy hands

 

Thanks for the feedback I am new to the whole world of boards and roof racks. Lucky for me its a short ride to the water. I will be sure to try and center it up a little more also I was thinking about getting some of that soft 'nerf' type material to put in the front and back bars to absorb some of the bumps on the road.

 

That will do. No need for the nose strap if strapped down

 

Everyone needs it

 

That works fine - as others have said I would center the board more, and if you don't have them grab some rack pads --

https://www.dakine.com/en-us/sport/surf/accessories/rack-pad/ --

The other advantage of shifting the board forward is you might be able to see it out of the top of your windshield... I always liked to have an eye on the board to make sure its not shifting around or anything.

 

You guys ever go to mex? I live in sd and have been surfing doen there for 20 years. I know all the spots...if it works out n looks good Im always game to surf baja

 

I would just throw them in the bed of the truck diagonally. This is why I got a LB. but I’ve never seen a board on the roof of a truck. It’s ok if it sticks out a foot or two out the back.

 

Little surf check this PM. Waves were minimal but got to use my tred traction boards driving through the dunes. We didn’t air down and the defender got hung up on a climb.

 

We were supposed to go this weekend, I got last minute scheduled for work sat so had to back out. Not sure if the rest of the guys went. Seems like you know mexico well would be fun to get down there. Feel shitty for having to back out of last trip

 

Im going tomorrow for a few weeks and lucky to also work in Baja. Cross the Border 30+ times a year

 

I want to try going deeper into mexico or driving to cabo at some point

 

Go!!!
Ill be in La Ventana to kite and then the East Cape....