So when last discussed, the Aviso people were taking their sweet time doing a photodocumentary on the repair of my board. They've had it since the mid part of January. (
For a recap of the entire fateful event, click here)
3 weeks ago, the aviso people call to apologize that it's taking them so long to get things coordinated with the photog and the repairs completed, and offer to send out a dem0 - an identical board, except for color. who am I to argue, so i immediately agree.
Fast forward to noon today - the first real chance I've had to give her a spin - so I wax her up, pop a leash on her, and head out to a spot on the western end of the east part of town. 2 guys out....and there's WAVES. Onshore/sideshore, sure...but plenty of makeable well shaped WAVES.
First takeoff's a disaster - mostly because I was overanxious, as usual - but the second - holy mother of all that's good - the board just skims the surface and flies....it's like nothing I've ever ridden before. Two more quick waves in succession, easily the three best waves I've ridden this year - if it's possible for a board to max out whatever ability I have, it's this one.
I've got the dem0 until further notice, so anyone who wants to give her a spin, let me know. In the meantime, I'm trying to arrange an Aviso Dem0 Day with the Aviso Rep and a bunch of shapes in Long Beach and Belmar - hope it works out!
