In today’s episode of Spit!, David and Scott survey Occy’s forthcoming wave pool “Surf Lakes”, analyze the OK Fiji Pro, Dane Reynold’s return to competition, and in the tradition that Scott set forth, David establishes his “Core Surf Values”. They also offer Must-See Moments, Dukes and Kooks, and much more. Enjoy!
RECORD SETTING PADDLE-OUT
OCCY’S SURF LAKES
Occy is the Surf Industry Advisor for “Surf Lakes”.
From the prospectus, “Surf Lakes works by generating concentric waves from a central wave generator that radiate outwards. Each wave breaks on a variety of submerged reefs and shorelines. Each reef captures the energy of the swell at different points and shapes the resulting wave, thus a creating a variety of sizes and shapes of waves. The number of surf breaks generated by each single wave is only limited by the size of the pool and number of surf breaks. In the model below, each wave generates 8 surfing waves and 4 learner style waves. This allows up to 12 surfers to surf on each wave that is produced.“
“The wave generator is oscillated to create a ‘set’ of waves much like the ocean, with the breaking waves resembling a “peak” wave seen at quality beach breaks like Duranbah Beach in Queensland, or quality reef breaks like Pipeline in Hawaii. The waves break both left and right, from a central peak or ‘a-frame’.”
“Each set produces 5 to 7 waves and is repeated every few minutes. Therefore, capable of producing up to 2,400 rideable waves each hour. This does not include the ‘learner’ style waves that are produced at each corner of the lake. These waves would be utilised by surf schools, which further add to the revenue generating potential of the Surf Lake.”
FIJI PRO
Congrats to Matt Wilkinson for defeating Conner O’Leary in the final.
KEPA ACERO’S NEAR FATAL WIPEOUT
“The only thing that separates us from death is time.” Kepa Acero
OLATU FACTORY FIRE
Link to full article on Surfline.com
MUST-SEE MOMENT
David’s Pick: Corey Wilson’s landscape/seascape/lineup shot of an unidentified surfer in South Africa.
South Africa ?? A post shared by COREY WILSON (@corey_wilson) on
Scott’s Pick: Kirby Brown at “The Right”
The Right from Mike Riley on Vimeo.
KOOKS
David’s Pick: Stab for ripping off Scott’s idea for a reimagined tour.
Scott’s Pick: JJF, Kelly, Owen, Jordy, and Gabe who dropped the ball in Fiji.
DUKES
David’s Pick: Joel Parkinson for being a classy sportsman by giving priority to both Jeremy Flores and Stu Kennedy. Go to the 20 minute mark (10 minutes into the heat) of Round 5, Heat 4 to see the exchange and hear Ronnie Blakey’s explanation.
Scott’s Pick: Conner O’Leary for making a final in his rookie year on tour.