This was extremely fun

Nice sign, although not really indicative of the waves on Haida Gwaii right now. Waves have been flatter than hammered shit. This snapshot was from 3 weeks ago in Tofino. Some great waves that day and got to surf with the pros for a sesh which was a great learning experience for me. These guys are just on another level with the quick snaps, and amazing arials. None the less, had some fun of my own on a new 6'1 Al Merrick which turned out to be a great purchase. Turned out to be a little too little of a board one of the days that was clearly marked as extreme as I popped my leash on my very first ride/wipeout, after too many duck dives to count and discovered quickly why I was the only one outside at cox bay. Thinking of the poor sap that got swept out by the current last fall in 10ft+, I really didn't want to be 'that guy'. I had just finished reading Pete Devries article on know before you go and how to operate within your level and knowledge of the area. That being said, after a short and scary assesment of the situation, I ended up swimming back to shore and all was well, only a few 100 feet down from where I started. It does really pay to know the areas, the tide, currents, etc, etc, etc.... so lesson be learned, be EXTREME, within your own level, and why the fuck don't they have leashes with more velcro!!! Gotta talk to FCS....