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Just moved to North Bay from Kailua, Oahu. Looking for spots

Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2013 11:21 pm
by alohakite808
I just moved to the North Bay, and I'm jonesing to get in the water. Looking for advice where to go. Any help will be appreciated. Aloha

Just moved to North Bay from Kailua, Oahu. Looking for spots

Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 12:48 am
by sc-surfer
alohakite808 wrote:I just moved to the North Bay,
I'm sorry. :-)

But seriously, welcome. The north bay crew will be able to hook you up!



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Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 7:52 am
by WindMuch
Where in the North Bay? There's a crew headed for Dillon this afternoon. I'll PM ya...


Kirk out

Re: Just moved to North Bay from Kailua, Oahu. Looking for s

Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 9:17 am
by le noun
hope you brought a wetsuit. :mrgreen:

Re: Just moved to North Bay from Kailua, Oahu. Looking for s

Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 9:39 am
by NCKite_Ryder
sc-surfer wrote:
alohakite808 wrote:I just moved to the North Bay,
I'm sorry. :-)
North Bay isn't so bad... ^^^ check out Dillon, Stinson, and Ocean beach. As the season progresses the east bay (Marina Bay, Racetrack, Berkeley, etc) will start to fire constantly 5 days a week. Depending on where you are in the North Bay there are a few local spots that fire on SW days... and of course Crissy. Have fun getting adjusted to the water quality. :mrgreen:

Re: Just moved to North Bay from Kailua, Oahu. Looking for s

Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 10:31 am
by alohakite808
Thanks for the replies! And yes, I am gonna have to get used to the cold water! :o
I'm living in Vallejo, I know, I know, why Vallejo?? Going to school here for a few years, then it's back to Oahu. I haven't bought a wetsuit yet, seems like the water is in the 50s year around....thinking of a 4/3 but wasn't sure if I could get away with a 3/2. I've only ever had a wetsuit for diving, any suggestions on brands or thicknesses

Re: Just moved to North Bay from Kailua, Oahu. Looking for s

Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 10:52 am
by Aloha
I would go with the 4/3 mate ... 3/2 for you is probably going to feel really cold

Wetsuit brands typically range in fit success depending on body type because of different waist : chest ratios, shoulder cuts & varying fit through legs / seat... size for size between brands. The best idea would be to get out to some shops and give a couple different makes a go

I am also hoping Chris gets on this thread as he can give you the scoop on Benicia which could be a good spot for you locally

Welcome to the Bay XZSD

Re: Just moved to North Bay from Kailua, Oahu. Looking for s

Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 11:03 am
by alohakite808
Aloha wrote:I would go with the 4/3 mate ... 3/2 for you is probably going to feel really cold

Wetsuit brands typically range in fit success depending on body type because of different waist : chest ratios, shoulder cuts & varying fit through legs / seat... size for size between brands. The best idea would be to get out to some shops and give a couple different makes a go

I am also hoping Chris gets on this thread as he can give you the scoop on Benicia which could be a good spot for you locally

Welcome to the Bay XZSD
Thanks so much for the info! I'm stoked to get in the water soon! Missing the warm but gotta get used to the cold

Just moved to North Bay from Kailua, Oahu. Looking for spots

Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 11:41 am
by sc-surfer
NCKite_Ryder wrote:
sc-surfer wrote:
alohakite808 wrote:I just moved to the North Bay,
I'm sorry. :-)
North Bay isn't so bad... ^^^ check out Dillon, Stinson, and Ocean beach. As the season progresses the east bay (Marina Bay, Racetrack, Berkeley, etc) will start to fire constantly 5 days a week. Depending on where you are in the North Bay there are a few local spots that fire on SW days... and of course Crissy. Have fun getting adjusted to the water quality. :mrgreen:

Not baggin on the north bay at all! It's just not Hawaii!!

Re: Just moved to North Bay from Kailua, Oahu. Looking for s

Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 3:53 pm
by alohakite808
that's an understatement