Luckily, Typhoon Tala did not hit us directly. Although we had to put up with a bit of rain on and off for a few days, we got to enjoy the massive swell brought on by typhoon # 12.

Surfmats are an easy, fun, cheap, and safer way to ride waves. Yasu has a Krypt MT5 and I have the Tracker Roundtail from 4th Gear Flyer. I love my flyer! Big smiles spread my face wide as I rip towards the coast. These mats can also ride side-by-side as there  is no danger in hurting someome with these cushy air-filled mats. On a beautiful day I also like to paddle out past the break, watch the waves getting pulled to the coast line,  and grab a tan along the way. 

Here is a video of the legend surfer/knee boarder/ surfmatter, George Greenough,  on a day out:

I have a tremendous amount of respect for surfers. I have tried many times to learn to stand on a board, and in the meantime spent hours paddling without moving, getting hit by my board, pummeled by waves,  dragged by tides, and chickening out when I finally did get close.

I haven't given up on surfing entirely but I have added to my collection of beach toys, and quiver of sticks. A handplane is a mini board that anyone can ride. Basically, it's a better way to bodysurf. Even when conditions are far from perfect for surfers, handplanes still shred.

A good friend if mine has a good friend who helps Loaded Longboards get promoted in Japan. Lucky for me, my friend was so impressed by these beautiful bamboo boards he decided to buy a Loaded Dervish for me! Thanks, Boss!

I can't do anything real impressive but love carving and a bit of not-too-steep down hill. It's also a realy fun way to get to Re-Mix for some homemade ice-cream. This is what these boards are really meant for though: