Wave Foiling Pov (Video)

This what fun looks like from my POV.

Sweet. How often do you hit reef at kanaha? I was able to stand up in some areas

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thedoor said..
Sweet. How often do you hit reef at kanaha? I was able to stand up in some areas

Thanks I am glad you liked it. I think it's a more realistic POV despite the "shrinking wave" issue. I figure the camera is 6'4"+2'+1' = 9ft above the water and I am not near the foot of the wave most of the time. Unless I am swimming.

This last trip of 7/8 weeks I hit the reef once during the last week. Only because it was a big day and I lost track of were I was.

I have learnt not to get too greedy and kick out before the last couple turns over the shallow spots on the reef; if the tide is below 1.5ft
When I started riding over the reef I would hit it once a week. I have a 945 that has more bondo than carbon
During my spring visit when the tides don't always line up with the 11 am start time, there are days when you have to launch and foil straight to the outside, through the channel, or go down to Ka'a where there is no real reef.
Like most things experience and local knowledge really helps and the locals are more than willing to help identify the shallow spots.

Oh there are several spots in Kihei or the harbour when there is no reef and a sandy bottom. But no reef means you don't get that famous north swell break.

Yes Sir, I believe you mean Kihei
Lots of folks (windsurfers, wingers, downwind sup) go out at the north end of Kihei at the Jetty or Church or Ohukia road park (there is a reef there) Also at the south end of Kihei at Kewakapou. Some pros have hit LaPerouse, at the south end of the island, on a big south swell and Kona wind but I am not worthy.

Kihei is the tourist area with mostly side off wind and no reef. The wind is a gustier but the water is smooth at the north and and nice rollers at the south end but it really only happens when the wind is more northerly and can shut off.