Realizing that my 6 year old is a bit ahead of himself, I am wanting to get him a starter surfboard for Baja.
He is about 4' tall and it will be a few years before he gets and "real" rides.
He will more likely ride the board into shore and walk on it a few times.
Any suggestions for something bulletproof but fairly light ??
There is nothing available here and I don;t want to spend a fortune.
I know some of you CA boys have taught your kids to surf.
I will be in SD for a few days and could pick something up there.
Thanks for any advice.
.Sunman - 11-26-2007 at 05:47 PM
Costco used to sell some little foamies, might be out of season now but worth a look.BajaWarrior - 11-26-2007 at 05:55 PM
When are you heading through San Diego Diver?
We have a bunch of beater short boards down at our beach house that aren't being used. Glad to bring a couple back up when we go there and come back
next weekend (Dec. 7th-9th). We live in Mission Bay, one block off of Fwy. 5 at Sea World Drive. I could even leave them out front in my absence.
These boards are 5'6" and 6'0". Perfect for a little guy learning.
Let me know, I even have kids wetsuits.
[Edited on 11-27-2007 by BajaWarrior]Diver - 11-26-2007 at 06:43 PM
Don't want a styrofoam board.
He is already surfing his boogie standing up.
Thanks Warrier - but are you sure ?
And what happened to the kids ?
We will be in SD the 15th - 17th of Dec.
I'm thinking of a new one for the Christmas impact but might take you up on it if we can't find a source soon.
.BajaWarrior - 11-26-2007 at 06:56 PM
The kids got big! You'll see...
Honestly, we have all these boards, all sizes. My brother donates them to me lately, the kids (big now) used to just paddle them around in the wind
driven small swells, plus we ride them being towed behind one of the jetski's, now thats fun! Again, I have plenty, and they need to get wet. I'd like
to see them go to a child that wants to learn surfing.
New boards are pretty expensive, these are free. These are not damaged boards either, but in good shape. Maybe you could buy a ding repair kit to
patch the usual spots, tail and nose minor dings.
Did you need a spring suit for him? I have one that will fit him, if not a couple. He can try them on here for a good fit.
Maybe you could haul some other old wetsuits for me down to Shari that we are not using any longer also.
We'll be home that weekend of the 15th to the 17th. So lets set it up.shari - 11-26-2007 at 07:17 PM
Oh Warrior...that would be fantastic...we have lots of visitors who don't bring boards or suits and it would be cool to have em to lend...muchas
gracias amigo. Diver, bring as many as you can!Diver - 11-26-2007 at 07:49 PM
Okey dokey - Diver will haul !!
Have your U2 call my U2. BajaWarrior - 11-26-2007 at 07:59 PM
Not a problem Shari, happy to help. Will look around for other loot too...
Diver, got it.
BWshari - 11-26-2007 at 08:02 PM
Oh goody, I LOVE care packages! Hope to see you guys again sometime too.vivaloha - 11-26-2007 at 09:19 PM
Sorry to jump in on your thread but i must say YEAH!! to you guys
and spreading the joy of surfing / paddling / aquatics and baja love
to the KIDS...WAY to GO...Sweet stuff...BajaWarrior - 11-29-2007 at 09:32 PM
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Originally posted by shari
Oh goody, I LOVE care packages! Hope to see you guys again sometime too.
Also, I realize that we have about 25 pair of reef/beach walker shoes that are mostly for kids up to size 8, and some sandals as well.
I'll make sure Diver gets them to you, I'm sure someone can use them there.
BWBajaGeoff - 11-30-2007 at 04:07 PM
I have a 6'4" that I would be happy to donate. It has been well used by yours truly and has been collecting dust for the last few years. It would be
ideal for a slightly I don't think I will ever use it again, and would love to see it go to a good cause! I could also ask around and see if any
friends of mine have some old boards and accessories to throw in.
Let me know how much room you have for gear Diver!BajaWarrior - 12-1-2007 at 08:28 AM
Hey Geoff,
Diver will be coming to my house around the 14th/15th of Dec to pick up the loot. I live in the Mission Bay area just off of Sea World Dr. and I-5 if
you want to drop that stick off here?
We met you and your Sis at the Book signing, Chuck and Chris.BajaGeoff - 12-3-2007 at 03:20 PM
Sounds good! I will see what else I can collect and drop you a U2U!shari - 12-3-2007 at 03:27 PM
This stuff will be awesome to help out with prizes at the Xmas Surf Contest here in Asuncion...so anything you can spare would be terrific...wax,
leashes...sirena is on the surf team and is trying to help them out with some donations....did you see that awesome surfing santa logo on their new
poster? Diver I think you'd better plan to be here the 21st so we can go to the contest.Bajaboy - 12-3-2007 at 03:43 PM
Diver-
If you can't get it all down on this trip, I'd be happy to take some items down later. My truck is full for this trip but get down to Asuncion often.
Let me know.
ZacDiver - 12-3-2007 at 04:11 PM
OK thanks.
We may look like the Beverly Hillbillies !!
.SiReNiTa - 12-3-2007 at 05:06 PM
cool!! surf boards haha...um yeah so...thanks everybody!!! lol i luv care packages too!! ask baja boy heeheehee!!!tripledigitken - 12-3-2007 at 05:18 PM
I work with a Surfer and asked him about cheap boards.
He said Costco has an 8'+- board that is soft on the top and has a hard plastic bottom for $100. Apparently these are used for the surf school that
is run at La Jolla Shores. He has ridden one and says they work better than they should for $100.
Maybe this would work unless it is just too big.
Kenshari - 12-3-2007 at 05:20 PM
Hey Sirenita, wasn't there a stickerman on this board? I'' pitch in some cash to get team stickers made up...anyone else wanna help out? Maybe someone
else knows where you can get cheap stickers made?DianaT - 12-3-2007 at 07:05 PM
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Originally posted by Diver
OK thanks.
We may look like the Beverly Hillbillies !!
.
Hope we have some bike items to add to that great look.BajaWarrior - 12-9-2007 at 09:38 PM
DIVER:
Brought the loot home tonight. Two boards, and about 12 wetsuits all sizes all types, what your boy cannot use please forward to Shari. But definatley
have a good kid selection of Full suits and spring suits. Also have about 15 pair of beach/reef walkers, mostly kid sizes, some sandals too.
You said this coming weekend to get together?
ChuckDiver - 12-9-2007 at 10:00 PM
I should make Chula Vista late on Friday or mid-day Saturday at latest.
Planning to head south Tuesday AM.
Check your U2 for my cell #.BajaWarrior - 12-10-2007 at 06:08 PM
See ya then...Diver - 12-10-2007 at 06:17 PM
This is soooo nice !!
I just got a call from BajaWarrior confirming our get together this weekend.
Such a nice thing from a nice person, to pass on all this surf gear.
Thanks a million Warrior !!! You're the best !!
.BajaGeoff - 12-11-2007 at 11:27 AM
BajaWarrior,
I can drop the board off at your house tomorrow afternoon. Does that work for you?BajaWarrior - 12-11-2007 at 04:14 PM
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Originally posted by BajaGeoff
BajaWarrior,
I can drop the board off at your house tomorrow afternoon. Does that work for you?
I'm home by 3 and will be home all evening.
I will U2U directions/cell number.
Thanks Diver, your too kind.BajaWarrior - 12-13-2007 at 04:16 PM
Not only did BajaGeoff drop off a nice litte board, he also included 4 full wetsuits and 4 rash guards for Diver kids or whoever can use them in Bahia
Asuncion.
Way to go Nomad!shari - 12-14-2007 at 09:30 AM
I hope one fits ME! gracias Warriorshari - 12-14-2007 at 09:43 AM
Hey, that board might be cool for a sign!
[Edited on 12-14-2007 by shari]BajaWarrior - 12-14-2007 at 05:08 PM
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Originally posted by shari
I hope one fits ME! gracias Warrior
I would say so, see Diver. In addition to those that Geoff dropped off, I've included two or three full suits plus spring suits.
Also, some old school dive suits, beaver tail and all!BajaWarrior - 12-15-2007 at 06:39 PM
DIVER dropped by my house today in Mission Bay, San Diego, picked up all the loot that will make it's way to Bahia Asuncion.
Nice to meet you Diver, and great talking with you.
