We have been out a couple of times since 4/1 this year, but mainly just to test the new tower, see how the lake is doing, that kind of thing. Yesterday was opening day for us. We usually hit the lake right after lunch til dark on Tuesdays and Fridays until the lake gets too cold or too low.
Beautiful day yesterday. About 80-85 around 2, but cooled down pretty early, still not FULL summer yet. Water was about 70. Chilly, but no need for a suit.
First we had to install the surf racks (DBOT5) from the old tower to the new. They just barely fit on the 3" tubing on the switchblade, if you completely remove the inserts.
This is RJ, I think I could send this image to Hyperlite, something about it to me, just cool.
Ash always goes right to the bow in the sun.
RJ, was first out.
Needs another time out to get completely back to speed, but looked good.
Ok, the star of the day was the new 2008 Green Loogey from Inland. We had a Yellow Loogey last year, was great, but it pearled all the time, especially when turning into the wake. The new loogey has a better design, and the pearling problem seems to be GONE! RJ was able to do tail slides a lot easier, and even started to attempt air. If he got any, it was BARELY. But this was his first time on the thing except for a quick cold water test. I think he will be getting air this summer.
Great picture of lake oroville behind us. We are in the North Fork a few miles south of the 70 bridge. Straight back and to the right is the dam, and to the left back there is Bidwell Marina.
Whitney checks out the loogey. After riding, she decided she liked it better than the Cybershapes we have. Took a bit to get used to the loogey.
These last 2 are my Favorite pictures of the day. They just explain to me why I love being out there with my family, and why the cost of all this stuff is worth it. Whitney was having a great time, like all of us.
You can see all the pics HERE.
Beautiful day yesterday. About 80-85 around 2, but cooled down pretty early, still not FULL summer yet. Water was about 70. Chilly, but no need for a suit.
First we had to install the surf racks (DBOT5) from the old tower to the new. They just barely fit on the 3" tubing on the switchblade, if you completely remove the inserts.
This is RJ, I think I could send this image to Hyperlite, something about it to me, just cool.
Ash always goes right to the bow in the sun.
RJ, was first out.
Needs another time out to get completely back to speed, but looked good.
Ok, the star of the day was the new 2008 Green Loogey from Inland. We had a Yellow Loogey last year, was great, but it pearled all the time, especially when turning into the wake. The new loogey has a better design, and the pearling problem seems to be GONE! RJ was able to do tail slides a lot easier, and even started to attempt air. If he got any, it was BARELY. But this was his first time on the thing except for a quick cold water test. I think he will be getting air this summer.
Great picture of lake oroville behind us. We are in the North Fork a few miles south of the 70 bridge. Straight back and to the right is the dam, and to the left back there is Bidwell Marina.
Whitney checks out the loogey. After riding, she decided she liked it better than the Cybershapes we have. Took a bit to get used to the loogey.
These last 2 are my Favorite pictures of the day. They just explain to me why I love being out there with my family, and why the cost of all this stuff is worth it. Whitney was having a great time, like all of us.
You can see all the pics HERE.
Folsom is going to be low but I am not sure if it will be as low as this year.
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