A whole month in Hawaii and I haven't even mentioned surfing yet... I was just saving the best for last. Maui is not known as THE island to visit for surfing, unless maybe you're a pro big wave surfer and plan to tag Peahi, aka Jaws. Rather, Maui is more known for it's hospitality towards wind-oriented sports as well as it's positive atmosphere for anything new and progressive in water sports. Hence, one of the several reasons as to why Cody and Mike Douglas went there to test their skills at 'big wave skiing'. Regardless, I was surfing just about everyday! You can't beat surfing in warm water and the balmly 83 degrees that registers on the thermostat. Some days the waves were really big (perfect for the guy's project and to watch Jaws go down) and some days were really, really small. I didn't seem to care and my body paid the price on the bigger days that I braved paddling out. Yes, I am able to surf overhead waves, but my consistency drops rapidly and my 'taking beatings' rises drastically. I guess it makes it all the sweeter..? Masochistic..? Hmmm...

Labels: Big wave skiing, Cody Townsend, Elyse Saugstad, Mike Douglas

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 Anonymous
I'd report that fiancee of yours to some type of authorities there Elyse for some major abuse :)

# : November 28, 2009 8:12 PM

 

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