Surfing Tacoma Quivers

I put my 9-3' in the bed and gently strap it down over the tailgate. I have a 6 ft bed though, if you have a short bed I'd look into a roof rack

In the short term, some pool noodles on the roof and some long straps through the windows and cab will get you a short drive to the beach

As far as newbie advice goes.. stay out of the way of locals and more experienced surfers, watch the lineup from the beach and make sure you are confident you can keep yourself and others out of danger before you paddle out. Remember, just because you see other people surfing a spot doesn't mean that spot is a good fit for you. Stick to beach breaks and spots where there are beginners and instruction classes going on

Good luck and have fun

 

yeah we have a short bed, so guess it means roof rack.

Thanks for the advice, I’m a scuba instructor so pretty used to reading the ocean (albeit for a very different use case lol). Just need to learn to adjust for surfing.

BTW any SoCal area people willing to help out a newb, cases of beer and/or lunches if you wouldn’t mind showing me the surfing etiquette for the area.

 

Sounds like you're already comfortable in the water then.. watch some youtube videos about surf etiquette. Take the fin out of the board (if possible) and practice popping up in the living room.

 

My Avasin quiver when they were new(ish). Usually ride Sharp Eyes. Specifically the Holy Toledo model.
(It’s really hard to find pictures of boards in the back of the truck so I had to screen shot from edits haha)

 

Sounds good, appreciate the advice!

 

Just like clockwork, as soon as the snow starts to wrap up in the mountains the weather gets nice at the coast. Heading down tomorrow morning before work, should be some nice offshore and shoulder high surf

 

Picked up my new 9’ board today
Shaped by Hanky
Nose a little more rounded
Had it out in some 2-3’ waves
Really digging it

 

Just wanted to pass this link along for anyone with alum extrusion style roof racks that they might use to strap boards to...

$18 Yotache High Density Adhesive Foam Seal Tape 2 Rolls 2" W X 1/4" T, (New Adhesive Craft) Weather Strip Insulation for RV, Air Conditioning Window, Garage Door, Total 13 Ft Length

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VJYY5GM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8

Some adhesive backed foam padding that I have used the last 6 months and has held up great. no issues at, provides enough protection for boards when strapping down for those who don't use board bags like myself.

This snap in option, actually worked well too,

$5 80/20., 2828, 10 Series, Black TPV Tread Strip, 3 Foot Sections

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0792FKPCV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8 it was just slightly less forgiving/soft than the adhesive back foam strip.

 

Nice idea. I just use pads myself. But this would definitely work!

 

Sad day. Having a groveler made by Chilli surfboards. Need to pick up another long board while I’m waiting for that

 

Nooooooo

 

haha my sentiments exactly!

Just went to Chilli Surfboards and put a deposit down on a 6’10” x 22 7/8” x 3” Miami Spice

12 weeks

 

I was surfing next to a guy with a 6’6” version of that last week. He LOVED it. Crazy thick

 

yes!! Tons of volume. I’m excited for it!!

 

I have a 51L 6’4” groveler and the volume in little waves is unreal. You’re gonna love it

 

can’t wait man!! I like that board right there!

 

I've snapped every surfboard I have ever had.. Where were you surfing?

 

Jeez!! Haha

I was at like 26th street Manhattan

 

jeebus; wouldn't it have been cheaper just to buy a rack?

 

Have you seen how expensive racks are these days?? Much easier to “fold up” the board in the back of the truck