Ahhh...the place that I broke my nose...twice!

[Xplantdad]

When I was younger (okay, much younger...and somewhat more foolish http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif) the Wedge (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wedge_(surfing)) in Newport Beach, Ca. is where I used to hang out...and body surf and boogie board as well.

When the swell height and direction are just right...the wave enegry rebounds off the breakwater and the joins up with the next incoming wave and "Wedges" together (hence the name)...sometimes doubling in height in a second or two.

If that's not enough...the waves break in about 3 1/2 feet of water...usually less than 200 feet from the beach http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

As I look back now...I am darn lucky I didn't break my back...or worse http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif

BTW, this is the beach break where "Marion Michael Morrison" screwed up his athletic career...and went into acting...to become John Wayne. He still loved the area so much...that he lived just over a block away until he passed away.

Enjoy the video! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z240/ez2bgreen/th_WedgeVideo.jpg (http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z240/ez2bgreen/?action=view&current=WedgeVideo.flv)


http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/f3/734111357403_0_BG.JPG

[Dog427435]

Holy crap - Not without a roll cage!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

[Xplantdad]

LOL...here's another video on Youtube...

Guys are getting "worked" by the waves... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgiM-T1xRMM

[Xplantdad]

And this one shows how close to shore the waves actually break!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zv6rqU56aWY

[jeff morocco]

um....yeah....NO THANKS !!!!

[JChlupsa]

Come on Jeff, We should be getting some like this over the weekend. Time to break out the long board and try not to get it broken
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I29z5SQl7eU&NR=1



I know Bruce would much rather ride something like this though

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTDjpHaBphI&NR=1

[jeff morocco]

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um....yeah....NO THANKS !!!!

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X 10 http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

[kwhizz]

That's Insane............ http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[CC Rider]

Looks like fun. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Xplantdad]

Jeff crazy stuff for sure...

Then there's Mavericks (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mavericks_(location)) and Cortes Banks (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cortes_Bank) where the previously largest wave ever ridden (66 feet estimated) was video taped...The wierd part is that Cortes Banks is 100 MILES off of the California coast http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

Anything over 25 feet was a bit much for me http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif
and the pucker factor of a 20 foot wave will make you stop and think

Someone was definitely watching out for me!

['69Novajoe]

Cool stuff Bruce. I just looked at a job not far from there on Monday. I'll have to go check it out if I get it. Hang ten dude!!
Joe http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[Xplantdad]

It's definitley a blast Joe. It's the one thing I miss from Ca. besides family. The ocean is just a great relaxation tool! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[ORIGLS6]

Yeah, I'd be relaxed about half way down a 66 footer! Sure. Uh Huh! Yeah, relaxed. As in 'Passed out'! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif