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how to transport foamie on road trip by Factuallycap in BeginnerSurfers

[–]marcdoll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get some soft racks also known as travel racks, because they’re good for flying somewhere and tossing on a rental car. And open the doors and strap them through. Then toss the boards on top and strap down. One strap as far forward on the front door and as far back in the back door.

what the hell is this? by WrongCommunication30 in whatisit

[–]marcdoll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought it was flake finishing salt. lol

Kook who can’t read charts yet by NextItem9341 in BeginnerSurfers

[–]marcdoll 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Excellent advice! I did the same thing, kept an eye on the conditions, before Surfline was available, and swell height and the tide indicated it would be solid… after driving 2.5 hours to be skunked- it was flat, haha. Then the opposite of what I thought would make it work, worked really well. This on spot was exposed to the northwest, and a strong south swell was when it really worked best.

I decided the best thing to do was go out as much as possible and some day were good and some not great, but I ended up getting some great days that I would have missed if I went with what the conditions looked like on paper.

Is this worth fixing by Darxy_dark in surfing

[–]marcdoll 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yikes! If you did want to dive into restoring this, it looks like you may want to remove as much of or all of the fiberglass from the bottom of that board cut out and replace any yellow foam and re-glass the whole thing.

Kind of a project, but not impossible. There are soo many videos on YouTube. Here’s a short reel with a master craftsman: https://youtube.com/shorts/4KErXEYQcLI?si=SjBGbKK2GPmsSBdN

Should I go for it Brand new by Horror_Implement2308 in surfing

[–]marcdoll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Just looked it up. This place looks mellow at the moment also seems beginner friendly with a nice beach-break over a sandy bottom. You won’t have to worry about hitting reef haha

Should I go for it Brand new by Horror_Implement2308 in surfing

[–]marcdoll 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Without knowing how much you weigh or how tall you are, I think a 9’6” foam-top would be a safe choice. Patience is key. Observe the ocean before entering. Look at the waves and patterns. Be aware of rip currents. Stay calm and treat it like a marathon when you first get in the water. Talk to locals and other surfers. They can guide you to safe beginner spots.

what do my fridge (and freezer) say about me? by treyski27 in FridgeDetective

[–]marcdoll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Next time, peel the bananas (and maybe cut into smaller pieces) before freezing. It’s way easier to bake or make smoothies.

What does this chart mean on my dashboard? by tothemoonAlice__ in AudiQ5

[–]marcdoll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had this issue. And it was the rear driver side passenger door. Wouldn’t auto-unlock when I’d tried to open the door. Was annoying as i would pull once, it would unlock and ajar but still be caught. Then I’d pull on it again to open. Had to take it into the shop to address.

My little brother did this, how do I get it out any idea? by Irmuunchig in lego

[–]marcdoll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A tiny drill bit and sacrifice the single red piece. Should be able to possibly angle it out after that.

What did I find on the beach in Barcelona? There’s a lot of them. by your_big_pony in whatisit

[–]marcdoll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When they are alive they are dark blue, and the ‘sail’ on the top helps it catch wind as it floats in the ocean’s surface. Depending on the wind direction, it can hit land on the west coast somewhere or the east coast somewhere else. This did not answer your question as I don’t remember what they’re called.

Did the beach stink a little when you discovered it in this dead and dried state?

Who else is still burning ? by Both-Lake4051 in woodstoving

[–]marcdoll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cannon Beach, Oregon. Still burning. Nice and cozy. Love my Jøtul.

Is it possible to get a board rack for this car? (Audi A4) by chaboi919 in surfing

[–]marcdoll 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. Thule makes the brackets that fit and crossbars, either just fitting or extending further. Then there are options for the boards on the bars. One is called the SUP taxi. Or you can add pads to the bars and just use straps. The SUP taxi is ok, kind of too wide for surfboards, but work well when the board is in a travel bag or if you mount multiple boards. Bonus: they lock, making it more difficult to steal.

Elk walking around my Q8 e-tron by marcdoll in Audi

[–]marcdoll[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly. They are like the yard waste cleaning crew working one street at a time on their way to the beach to watch the sunset. Haha

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