Dropping in, or taking off on a wave that someone is already riding or paddling into is a cardinal sin in surfing.A wave setup such as Snappers can often lead to the pack pushing eachother deeper and deeper to the point where waves are even wasted as the guy on the inside actually has no hope of making it.
A bit of courtesy and common sense does not go astray and often the "taking turns" method works quite well as it does at a crowded skatepark. People already riding the wave need to give a shout out to the guy paddling on the shoulder to let them know they are all good for the wave and likewise if you dont think you're going to make it then perhaps call someone else into the wave.
Common sense and honesty. Are you really going to make that wave???,,, Are you being a piggy?..
and maybe that naieve guy/girl doesnt actually know they are in the wrong and needs some friendly advice.
We are a nice bunch of folk here in Nelson
and through communication we can all get along at the dinner table.
I consider myself a reasonably well traveled surfer and my first impression of Nelson surfers was that you were the friendliest bunch I'd come across.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately after a few more sessions I realised this niceness and the lack of law enforcement in the water could be your downfall.
As more and more people get away with blatant dropins, younger (and older) guys who are new to the sport will think this is just the norm and the tradition that is the Nelson Party Wave will continue or someone will get seriously hurt.
Have a look before you go and have a word if necessary
Heres my honest opinion.The days where drop ins become prevailent are normally those slow 2 wave dying swell days under head high. As soon as it becomes more challenging the cream rises to the top and the good, the bad and the ugly all get graded out.
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