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surfkatcher
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Baja Surf 2wd beach access??
Hola! I'm headed on my first trip down into Baja to hunt for surf and camp for 25 days in October. I unfortunately only have access to a 2wd toyota
pickup. How much will this limit surf prospects from TJ to Cabo?
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gibson
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hint
the single most common fault for people (gringo stupido mostly) getting stuck in sand, is being unaware the value of low tire pressure. (in conjuction
with trying to accelerate when the hint of getting stuck begins! WRONG MOVE!!)
So, you should concentrate on being able to reflate your tires anywhere after deflation, and consequently getting unstuck.
You can go anywhere with 2WD. You simply need to be able to reflate the tires wherever necessary.
enjoy
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bajalou
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And in some cases 6-8 lbs is not too low.
No Bad Days
\"Never argue with an idiot. People watching may not be able to tell the difference\"
\"The trouble with doing nothing is - how do I know when I\'m done?\"
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And in the San Felipe area - check out Valle Chico area |
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jerry
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SOME CARPET STRIPS WILL ALLSO HELP YOU GET UNSTUCK
jerry and judi
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Mango
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Yep, the above posters are correct. Just get yourself a good portable air compressor that either plugs into your cigarette lighter or attaches to
your car battery. Keep it out of the sand, so it does not jam up.
(Do a search here for "Air compressor" I know there are a couple of good treads on makes/models/cost, etc..)
When in sand keep your speed up.. it's all about momentum. When you decide to stop.. pick your spot. Hard packed and be at the top of a "hill"
facing down.. and you will be able to get going again.
All sorts of tricks to get free; but, low tire pressure will keep you from getting stuck or help you get free.
Also bring a shovel, tow strap, and some carpet/wood,etc to put under your tires to get rolling again..
I'd do some research on how to get unstuck. But you can go more places in 2wd if you know what you are doing, than someone with 4wd that does not
know what they are doing.
Have a good trip and may you ride the perfect wave. Buen onda.
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bajalou
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Always start moving pointing straight ahead and continue straight till you have some momentum up. Trying to turn while starting will almost guarantee
you spinning and probably stuck.
No Bad Days
\"Never argue with an idiot. People watching may not be able to tell the difference\"
\"The trouble with doing nothing is - how do I know when I\'m done?\"
Nomad Baja Interactive map
And in the San Felipe area - check out Valle Chico area |
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El Jefe
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Four wheel drive on a Baja surf trip is convenient if you want to park your truck "just over there" instead of "right here" 100 feet away. If you stay
on the dirt roads and hard spots you will be just fine. 99.9% of the distance you travel will be two wheel drive and only that last few feet needs
extra caution. You may not get to park your truck in the b-tchinest camp spot, but a little walk will get you there.
We tow guys in rental cars out all the time along la costa where we live. Their usual mistake is to pull off the "road" into a little sandy arroyo
right near the beach. All they have to do is park on the side of the road, but they want to get the car "just a little closer."
No b-tchin\' in the Baja.
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Gadget
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| Quote: | Originally posted by surfkatcher
Hola! I'm headed on my first trip down into Baja to hunt for surf and camp for 25 days in October. I unfortunately only have access to a 2wd toyota
pickup. How much will this limit surf prospects from TJ to Cabo? |
When are you leaving?
We're heading south tomorrow AM. Want to hook up and carravan?
"Mankind will not be judged by their faults, but by the direction of their lives." Leo Giovinetti
See you in Baja
http://www.LocosMocos.com
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woody with a view
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have fun gadget.....when you return we expect great fotos and incongruous labels for all the spots you guys surf.....get some for the rest of us!!!!!
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surfkatcher
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Wow!! 'Muchisimas gracias' for all of the advice and road wisdom.
I've never surfed Mexico so I really had no clue what to expect in terms of beach access. I have had my share of experiences getting stuck in sand so
driving in it won't be completely new. I will plan accordingly--which in my world means keep your Karma right, hope for the best, and plan for the
worst.
As for caravaning wow that would be WONDERFUL!! Thanks for the offer Gadget. I will likely get to the TJ border around 10/4 or 10/5. I'm flexible.
If I could connect with anyone heading south around that time in October, or meet up somewhere if you have a firm itinerary I would be completely
stoked. -- My point of departure is Philadelphia (not my hometown) on 9/29. I could bring some cheese steaks & soft pretzels!!
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SiReNiTa
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hey i cn recommend los choros...um...you might have walk like 2 or 3 minutes down the hill to the beach but my bf has a toyota pasea...small car and
he got there no problem for the surf contest...if you want to check out the pictures go to www.myspace.com/teamjurjos
it's the new and still being worked on myspace for the surf team in asuncion...more pics and profiles of all the team are coming soon...check it
out...i manage it so you can email m e if u have any doubts...haha it's also my 18th bday on october 25th so if ur there ur invited to my
party...super duper beach bash...awsome...anyway...check it out...and if not have a great trip and get some killer waves!
Live life as well as you can,
don\'t regret the things that once made you smile,
learn from your mistakes,
and thank God for every second he gives you upon this earth.
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surfkatcher
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thanks for the recommendation...i may check it out on my way south. thanks also for the invitation, by the 25th i will be furher north.
wishing you and your peeps a wonderful 18th Bday beach bash.
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SiReNiTa
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actually i have been to alejandros and the directions are pretty good...i mean...the paved road only goes a little way but there is a little sign i
mean,,,that is part of the adventure!!! getting lost...done it tons of times lol...they have a pretty good break...the guy is really nice and the have
OK palapas...he charges a little but...it's not much...i dunno...but hey DK you mean well!!! no one can be right all the time??!!! luv ya!!
Live life as well as you can,
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David K
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The paved road goes ALL the way from Mex. 1 to the harbor at Santa Rosalillita (was there last July before going to your mom's place)... The road
north to Alejandro's and beyond is dirt.
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woody with a view
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sirenita
happy birthday.
please let this discussion play out! you are in the middle, since development will be good for your town/people. we aren't talking about asuncion. we
are talking about a place where they QUIT selling property already.
hope your bash is a good one!
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SiReNiTa
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and can you tell me who is talking about land selling??? if this sounds like me promoting something that will benefit me or anyone close to me let me
clarify right now IT IS NOT...if that was not what you ment the i apologize for not uderstanding you message.
Live life as well as you can,
don\'t regret the things that once made you smile,
learn from your mistakes,
and thank God for every second he gives you upon this earth.
Visit me at
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woody with a view
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sorry, wasn't implying regarding your posts other than:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
BTW, my wife and i were trying going to come by last march (we were having too much fun and it got dark faster than we'd hoped) for suggestions for
dinner. we're gonna pass by mid-late feb, maybe then!
[Edited on 9-26-2007 by woody in ob]
[Edited on 9-27-2007 by woody in ob]
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SiReNiTa
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no offense taken...ok as that's over can we get back to giving advice???? and thankyou for the hirthday wishes!!!
Live life as well as you can,
don\'t regret the things that once made you smile,
learn from your mistakes,
and thank God for every second he gives you upon this earth.
Visit me at
Http://BajaScents.Scentsy.com.mx
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ME
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Woody, you da man... I missed the post but I can only imagine... our super hero at work again.
Here is some advise, Dont trust the old man at alejandros around your women!
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woody with a view
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you bet! someone's gotta play the "other" bad guy!
my woman ain't going nowhere...he can get all the visuals he wants  
prayforsurf.........
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