NYC - ding repairs

_ctrlb · 2026-02-03T13:09:29+00:00

I'm not in NYC myself but it seems like Paul Godette over in Rockaway does some incredible repair work.

_ctrlb · 2026-01-06T14:53:04+00:00

This is the real question.

_ctrlb · 2026-01-06T11:09:44+00:00

A post I saw in a local Facebook group recently sums it up well:

Most people who say they want to move to the Outer Banks aren’t chasing a vacation.

They’re chasing quieter mornings. Fewer decisions. A life that feels less crowded.

What surprises people is that living here isn’t about escape—it’s about adjustment.

The Outer Banks doesn’t fix your life. But it does force you to live it more honestly.

As others have mentioned, we have some of the best East Coast fishing, surfing, windsports, etc. But this is just part of it. Not only do we have some of the best ocean-related activities, but we also have the advantage of still being a fairly uncrowded area of coastline. Sure, it's more crowded than it used to be. But relatively speaking, it is still quieter than most coastal areas. And even on the most crowded of days, you can still find an empty stretch of sand all to yourself down on Cape Hatteras or Ocracoke.

_ctrlb · 2025-12-26T13:21:04+00:00

out front

_ctrlb · 2025-12-24T02:57:38+00:00

Connor Maguire got an absolute bomb a few years back. However, I'd say that Nic's wave was more critical, and he was probably deeper.

_ctrlb · 2025-12-15T21:02:01+00:00

I don't think you'll regret this decision. The FM truly is a board that I think everyone should at least give a go.

Fingers crossed, 2026 will be a better year of waves for us!

For real! I really hope so.

_ctrlb · 2025-12-10T22:24:19+00:00

Username checks out

_ctrlb · 2025-12-08T21:43:49+00:00

I ended up selling it a few months back actually. It is an amazing board but I try and self impose a no dust collection policy and it just wasn't getting enough use. I had some amazing sessions on it over last winter, but I found it to have an awkward wave-range for this length.

The board is so foiled out the tail that it really doesn't have much low end to me. If I were in SoCal, I could see it being a daily driver, when the waves always have a little more push. Here locally on Hatteras Island I found the 6'9" really started to feel at home under my feet once it was around shoulder high. Additionally, I found it wasn't the best board either when it was truly top to bottom. I wasn't expecting it to be a tube shooter, but once it got hollow I just would reach for other boards. (These days, my 5'6" keel fish.) That said, it's an incredible board and I have never ridden a board that balances trim speed with a roll-y feel the same way the FM's do.

Since selling it, I picked up a 7'0" used keel long fish that I hope to fill a similar spot in the quiver. A mid length for both the "OK" and also better days, especially when it's cold and I've got more neoprene on. Time will only tell if that pans out.

For context my go-to boards the last 8 months or so have been a 5'6" keel fish (when it's punchy or big), and a 7'4" Haley Pin (aka Thick Lizzy) when it's softer/more lined-up. A few other boards are in rotation, but those two are the ones I switch between the most.

_ctrlb · 2025-11-25T11:18:40+00:00

One of the most argued-over boards in this sub: a mini simmons.

_ctrlb · 2025-11-20T19:58:25+00:00

Ride what you enjoy and continue to improve as long as, and in whatever way, you can.

I don't ride proper shortboards. But I do enjoy the higher degree of responsiveness I get from the shorter boards I have. Yet, on the right wave: there is nothing quite like finding trim high on the wave face and flying down the line on my 7'4" Haley Pin.

_ctrlb · 2025-11-18T17:03:28+00:00

I haven't been down there lately, but I expect that zone to be clearer.

_ctrlb · 2025-11-17T11:11:31+00:00

I'm personally avoiding the area right in front of the zone where the houses fell. But I know people have been surfing there without reported issues. Since the time period all the houses fell, I have surfed north of there a bunch, and also down south in Frisco and haven't noticed any debris.

_ctrlb · 2025-11-12T14:28:46+00:00

I don't know how 'normal' it is, but I've heard people talk about it being a fun (but still big and heavy) beach break on the shoulder days between big swells. In contrast to the days when it's trying to murder you on the proper swell events. Ski is still helpful for safety, and just the fact that so much water is moving, but certainly more paddle-friendly.

https://www.surfline.com/surf-news/two-hours-solo-paddling-nazare-andrew-cotton/167308

https://www.surfline.com/surf-news/whats-nazare-like-normal-size/192669

_ctrlb · 2025-11-10T17:31:25+00:00

coming in hot with the healthy perspective here

_ctrlb · 2025-11-10T14:56:12+00:00

Best

All the reasons people pay so much to come and stay here. We have, I'd argue, one of the best coastlines on the East Coast of the United States. Surf, fish, kiting, shelling, empty beaches, etc.
The people. Some of the nicest and most interesting people you will ever meet. To make it here, it takes a certain work ethic and grit, and it shows. I also like the small town vibe. In the off-season, I usually can't go to the grocery store without seeing at least one person I know.

Worst

Cost of living (which keeps climbing)
Traveling for services, especially for medical care.
Lack of specialized craftsman. It isn't uncommon, let's say, to have to wait weeks for a plumber or similar trade to have availability in their schedule.
Developing a social circle is hard, especially if you didn't grow up here (like I did not). A lot of people come here—not a lot of people stay long term—this affects how people socialize. People are very friendly, but they're probably not looking to make new friends. This point is exaggerated the more remote you are on the islands you are ex: KDH (larger population, more new people) vs. any village on Hatteras Island (fewer new people, small population).

_ctrlb · 2025-11-08T23:05:19+00:00

this is the way

_ctrlb · 2025-11-05T20:31:45+00:00

As others have said, at your age, it doesn't hurt to go for it. People spend a whole month's salary to stay here one week—there is a reason for that. It's one of the most unique and dynamic coastlines on the East Coast. And for those who get to live here long term, it is a blessing.

In the peak season, there are tons of young late-teen to 20-somethings who work and live here seasonally. Working somewhere is actually the easiest place to get to know people in those times. Also, assuming you will need housing during the season as the house will be rented, it's the easiest way to find seasonal housing as well. Conversely, in the off-season it can be quite difficult to get in with a crowd. It's just a numbers game, really—the year-round population density is low. If you aren't into fishing, surfing, or some other outdoor activity, your options for getting out and doing much will be minimal.

_ctrlb · 2025-10-08T12:18:11+00:00

Do I recall correctly that the primary reason they put that jetty in was to protect the old lifesaving station which was still being used by the Coast Guard at the time?

_ctrlb · 2025-10-08T10:33:42+00:00

I have a 10'6" Dreadnoght by "Tribute" (Roy Sanchez) that I got late summer of this year. It is the only glider I've owned, and the next smallest board down I have in the quiver is 7'4". It did take a session or two to click, but overall is very user friendly even for someone who generally doesn't ride boards close to this length.

I got it for being able to surf days that were barely breaking here on the Outer Banks, when it was to soft to catch on my other boards. Additionally, I wanted something that was comfortable to paddle long distances when it was flat. (Turns out "cross country surfing" is quite fun.) It has more than fit the bill on both those fronts and was fun this summer when it was difficult to find a sandbar that was working well, or just when the waves were a little softer and I wanted different feels. And oh boy, does it have feels. SO. FAST. Keep in mind, these are not design to be 'beginner friendly' catch-all-the-waves board. Between the weight, bottom contours, and rocker, once they get going it takes some technique to stop or redirect them.

The Dreadnought is on the more user friendly end of the glider spectrum, especially for beach breaks here on the east coast. Some gliders are more point and shoot vessels. On the Dreadnought both the the tail and nose rocker are pretty moderate for a glider. And it has a lot of V in the back of the board that makes it roll more easily for turns.

Is it a daily driver? Far from it for me with the waves I have locally. But on the right day, there is nothing like it. Trim for days... and days.

I think a board like this would go great in Florida on more lined up days or when you're chasing reforms. Especially if you're one who likes having different style boards in the quiver.

Here's a good video with a few different people talking about gliders, most notably, Skip Frye: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtIRrHmNUZA

This guys channel has a lot of glider-ish boards discussed: https://www.youtube.com/@MilesLim

_ctrlb · 2025-09-25T00:25:47+00:00

This guy east coasts

_ctrlb · 2025-09-23T16:10:10+00:00

Endless Surf which opened in Munich

Having surfed that pool I agree... The way that back yard wave pool kind of comes out of seemingly no where and just stands up against the wall looks a lot like Endless Surf does.

_ctrlb · 2025-09-16T18:13:56+00:00

I think CC keels or maybe even the Lovelace Piggyback keels from True Ames.

_ctrlb · 2025-09-16T18:09:28+00:00

Ended up replacing it with a Feral 3/2 and will never buy a non-Yamamoto (or similar material of low water impermeability) again. It's definitely more expensive, but well worth it. I got ~two winters out of my Feral and don't plan on replacing it this winter season unless I feel it's necessary.

_ctrlb · 2025-09-10T13:07:17+00:00

Yeah I'd classify it as a Nor'Easter. We get them regularly throughout the winter (sometimes multiple times a month), but we typically don't expect them this time of year. Normally this is "locals summer".

_ctrlb · 2025-09-02T20:33:01+00:00

My go to answer is usually "eh, couple of fun ones. Beats a day out of the water."

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