DavidJohn said...

World champs get away with it..

DJ

But is that right? Noway is he a kook but, just showing a lack of respect.
He is just like that on his home turf I hear.

Hey I am Mick and I have right away,sorry just wrong!

Good for you. Yeah, it can make you feel bad but if no-one says anything then people just keep ignoring the rules and it all goes to hell. Too many people are scared of confronting dickheads in the surf, not sure why. It's always funny when it happens when you're not involved. It never feels good when you are. But it usually resolves situations one way or another.

I hope someone said something to Mick that day. I doubt it. Damning evidence on that video.

Here's a few interesting comments from the surfers in that pic.

"Towner was towed into a solid one during last week's swell at Teahupoo and looked up to see local Tahitian and former World Tour competitor Vetea "Poto" David dropping in on a stand-up paddleboard. "Every time I go out on my stand-up paddle, every time I see a ski, I just let them know: 'Be careful. I'm gonna drop in on you,'" explains Poto. "Some waves you can't get on your stomach or paddling, so we have the priority compared to them (tow-ins) -- 'cause they can go so deep."

and

This is what Laurie Towner had to say..

"I was definitely scared when I saw it coming down the face 'cause it's such a big piece of foam," Towner recalled. "Then I realized who was riding it and figured we both could make it! Once the wave spat everything disappeared but the foamball gave me speed so I took the low line -- 'cause I figured if I didn't, I'd run straight into him. That's when I came out of the barrel, our rails briefly touched, we pulled out and shook hands -- it was a fun ride!"

It's great to see the surfers and SUP surfers getting along.. .. Anyone know what Naish board that is that he's on?

More here (with a great photo sequence) .. http://www.surfline.com/surf-news/laurie-towner-and-vetea-david-get-double-barreled_54449/

DJ

Legion said...

DavidJohn said...

"Every time I go out on my stand-up paddle, every time I see a ski, I just let them know: 'Be careful. I'm gonna drop in on you,'" explains Poto. "Some waves you can't get on your stomach or paddling, so we have the priority compared to them (tow-ins) -- 'cause they can go so deep."

Interesting theory. I guess no-one's going to argue with the big local.

Big bloke rules, no will argue with him. Regardless of who it is, its still not right!!

You behave big fella because at my fingertips I have at least five clips of you towing, and that was with your jetski

hilly said...

doggie said...

Legion said...

DavidJohn said...

"Every time I go out on my stand-up paddle, every time I see a ski, I just let them know: 'Be careful. I'm gonna drop in on you,'" explains Poto. "Some waves you can't get on your stomach or paddling, so we have the priority compared to them (tow-ins) -- 'cause they can go so deep."

Interesting theory. I guess no-one's going to argue with the big local.

Big bloke rules, no will argue with him. Regardless of who it is, its still not right!!

**** skis they are way below supg on the the pecking order