2007 Texas Moto Surf - first timer's guide?

[ATS_Aaron]

A couple friends and I are planning on going to this years TX Motor Surf. I've never ridden in the surf, neither have they. We are fairly new to stand-ups (but we do have SUPERJETS). What stuff should we plan on bringing?

Toy hauler RV or tents?
Spare skis? (I have an extra bone stock SJ)
Motorcross Helmet?
Beach Cart (don't have, but might could borrow)?
wife's Suzuki Z250 4wheeler (no hitch on it right now)?
50cc pit bikes?

Anything else I should know?

Thanks,

Aaron

[michael950]

Bring what you need.

RVs are welcome on the beach, much better than tents.
ATVs are welcome, except on dunes.
50s are welcome, except on dunes.
There will be plenty of beach carts, I am sure if you return it in the condition you get it someone will be more than willing to share.
If you have a spare ski, be willing to pimp it out to those without.
ALWAYS protect the noggin.


If you have a crowd (more than 2), bring a canopy and chairs. There is always room under someones canopy, but if you have more than 2, tis best to bring your own for your gear.

Sunscreen, hopefully.

[The Penguin]

ATV's ARE NOT allowed on the beach.

Golf carts, Mules, Rhino's or other utility type vehicles ARE alowed.

[michael950]

oops. Guess we had some rule breakers last time.

[hangtime]

Bring your nuts incase there is surf to ride .:biggthumpup:

[Prem1x]

Bring extra spark plugs, WD-40 and jumper cables in case you sink your ski.

Put some di-electric grease in your spark plug caps and zip-tie them on real good.

[63chevyll]

Spare skis are for sure,
A large jug of water and something to flush your ski out.
Battery Pack
Tools



My 1st trip was in october,

Just you typical camping stuff.

and maybe something to fill your tires up with, in case you have to air down

[michael950]

I guess tow straps, but I am not sure anyone has been stuck in the sand. :knock on wood:

[QuickMick]

oops. Guess we had some rule breakers last time.

Thats what RULES are for... to break.

[hangtime]

You only need tow straps if there is big surf otherwise it doesn't matter.
So you don't need them :biggthumpup:

[michael950]

Tow straps for autos.

[The Penguin]

I've got tow ropes for the cars. Nobody needs to worry about that.

[michael950]

now you know.

[QuickMick]

Are you welcome here???? Click Here to see if you are. (http://www.fes-net.com/_lob/LOL/sounds/judy1wel.wav)

THIS IS SAFE AND WORK FRENDLY!!!

[subseawellhead]

sunscreen and an awning are nice. comfortable lawnchairs you can crawl or be dragged into because you are out of shape from not riding all winter.

[skinnyman]

50cc pit bike:sneaky:

[Moondance]

50cc pit bike:sneaky:and fire with ramp :cool2:

[The Penguin]

sunscreen and an awning are nice. comfortable lawnchairs you can crawl or be dragged into because you are too drunk to stand up.
I fixed that up for you :biggrin:

[subseawellhead]

You are the Guru of Hoodoo. Lets Ride

[QuickMick]

and fire with ramp :cool2:


I dont need no stinking ramp.


http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c391/QuickMick/mickjumpfire.jpg

See

[Moondance]

I dont need no stinking ramp.


See
but for a backflip......................:cool2:

we all know you rule on the quad; you'll have to teach me the fire jump secret:biggrin:

[Peter123]

you'll have to teach me the fire jump secret:biggrin:

The most important part is having a video camera recording it so that when you're lying in the burn unit, you can go to break.com and watch yourself running around on fire like the 2,458 other guys combining alcohol and bonfires.

Don't get me wrong, I support this behavior because I just can't help but laugh when watching drunks flailing around on the ground as their buddies eventually stop out the flames. :Banane01:

[skinnyman]

We dont need no booze to jump FIRE:firedevil:

[Peter123]

We dont need no booze to jump FIRE:firedevil:

No!!! Without the booze, you drastically cut the odds of failing to make it out of the fire in time.

Where is the humor in a sucessful fire jump?

[Moondance]

The most important part is having a video camera recording it so that when you're lying in the burn unit, you can go to break.com and watch yourself running around on fire like the 2,458 other guys combining alcohol and bonfires.

Don't get me wrong, I support this behavior because I just can't help but laugh when watching drunks flailing around on the ground as their buddies eventually stop out the flames. :Banane01: were you at last years ride? if not, don't judge something you've not seen in person; if you were, then you would know that there were no injuries; like Skinnyman said, they don't need booze for the fire jump

[The Penguin]

don't jump on Pete - he WAS my neighbor in Houston, so he got first hand accounts of last year's festivities from me.

he's a natural smartass too - lord knows we don't have enough of them already around here :rolleyes:

[Moondance]

don't jump on Pete - he WAS my neighbor in Houston, so he got first hand accounts of last year's festivities from me.

he's a natural smartass too - lord knows we don't have enough of them already around here :rolleyes:not jumping on anyone...just don't like being accused of being unsafe by someone who doesn't know me..'nuff said

[The Penguin]

you weren't jumping any fires that I recall.

...and I thought it was only Penguins that got pissy! :biggrin:

[skinnyman]

No!!! Without the booze, you drastically cut the odds of failing to make it out of the fire in time.

Where is the humor in a sucessful fire jump?

Its the unsucessful fire jump(or any other stunt) thats funny:biggrin:
I havent seen anyone crash in Fire in long time,but watching Quick Mick hit the dunes was freaking great.I still dont know about a blind land in the dunes.I mean I cant believe you were destroying natual habitat you murdering eco pig you:skull2:

Ill have a extra ski How many mows on a lease.(If i fix it after Penguin tore it up in Daytona)

[Peter123]

I was just trying to be funny. No harm meant.

[skinnyman]

I was just trying to be funny. No harm meant.

No harm takin I was laughing
I really do have a ski you can ride Just come to the ride and RIDE:Banane01:

[The Penguin]

hey! what did I break?

you told me that solenoid was weak.

[63chevyll]

Sooo.

Is The Sand Real Soft? Could A Large Moterhome Park Down There With Much Troubles?

[63chevyll]

Oh Yeah,

Is Everyone Camping On The Beach?

[The Penguin]

motorhomes have not really had a problem in the past. The sand is usually packed enough in March that they have no problems. Most will probably be renting houses - with a few RVs on the beach (and one probably in my yard :biggrin: )

[63chevyll]

Not To Sound Like A Panzie, But Expected Water Temp?

Everything Here Is Frozen

[skinnyman]

I would say mid/upper sixties
Our crew stay on the beach

[63chevyll]

Sweet,

Last March I Rode In A Local Pond And The Water Was 33.5 Deg.
It Was One Cold Mutha....

Out Lake Temps Dont Start Getting Warm Untill End Of May, Or Even Mid June.
Maybe Longer This Year Cuz All The Damn Snow......


the duct tape is to keep the snowboard beenie on my mellon tight.
the wind was COOOOOOOOOLD

[The Penguin]

I think last year the water temp was about 70-72.

[QuickMick]

No!!! Without the booze, you drastically cut the odds of failing to make it out of the fire in time.

Where is the humor in a sucessful fire jump?

Drinking only gets us to the level of..well .. "I dont give a ********" attidude.
It however does not impare me to put myself in harms way.
That fire was a simple jump.

I think that the only time I was in harms way that weekend was when I was on the back of Penguin's golfcart and he drove through someone's yard and they came out and bitching at us. So blame it on the Penguin.

were you at last years ride? if not, don't judge something you've not seen in person; if you were, then you would know that there were no injuries; like Skinnyman said, they don't need booze for the fire jump

Thisi could not be any more true, I do enough stupid stuff sober.

don't jump on Pete - he WAS my neighbor in Houston, so he got first hand accounts of last year's festivities from me.

he's a natural smartass too - lord knows we don't have enough of them already around here :rolleyes:

Smartass? where?

Its the unsucessful fire jump(or any other stunt) thats funny:biggrin:
I havent seen anyone crash in Fire in long time,but watching Quick Mick hit the dunes was freaking great.I still dont know about a blind land in the dunes.I mean I cant believe you were destroying natual habitat you murdering eco pig you:skull2:

As you can see I had that jump well undercontrol. Untill I hit that the dune.

They dont call me EvilMickKienievel for nothing.:bs2: Actually no one calls me that.

I saw no animals in the area, well I mean living in the dune.

Skinneyman, bring that extra SJ, I can break it.

This year Im leaving the Quad at home. The police in CB are just to uptight about quads.
I will either be bringing the Zuma or renting a Golf cart of my own to drive through the neighbours yard. Besides the Blender will fit on the back of the golf cart.

Mick

[Moondance]

Besides the Blender will fit on the back of the golf cart.

Mick
I'll gladly be the blender operator, er I mean bar maid:biggthumpup:

[sjkawgirl]

motorhomes have not really had a problem in the past. The sand is usually packed enough in March that they have no problems. Most will probably be renting houses - with a few RVs on the beach (and one probably in my yard :biggrin: )

Actually it is easier to get out of the sand than it is to get out of the yard after everyone has been flushing.

[thomasblack]

Hey, I would like to come meet all of you, been reading this stuff for years I think.The problem is, i aint got the stand up kind. Are ya'll gonna make fun of me, if I show up on a junky blaster?

[RMBC Freeride]

Blasters are definitely welcome with the stand-ups... its the bigger boats that we laugh at!

[Peter123]

Blasters are definitely welcome with the stand-ups... its the bigger boats that we laugh at!

Like mine. :biggrin: A big ole three seater that's 10 years old. :banghead: But I know which areas to stay clear, and I'll be more than happy to provide tows.

However, I'm working on getting a square nose in approximately 2 weeks. :arms: At which point, I'll need to learn how to ride it.

[RMBC Freeride]

well if you dont find one by March, I will have one for sale that I can deliver to you then... ?

[The Penguin]

whatcha got Neil?

[63chevyll]

peter123 as long as your on the water man.

so RMBC you and Glory are for sure going?
are you guys getting a room? or tenting in?

[timbo512]

Blasters are definitely welcome with the stand-ups... its the bigger boats that we laugh at!


No one laughed at me when I had to run out for tows and never gassed up the whole day. :cool2:

And if they did laugh I think Mick, Penguin and All Stock would back their sitdown brother. The only time it sucked was when the tide started rolling out and getting it back on the trailer. Its not the funnest experience. I did get a larger river anchor that should work better for anchoring in the sand.

I just wish Jenn would bring the Octane since I can't ride AllStock's SJ for crap. LOL! Hopefully AS will have the thing put together soon and quit hiding from the threads sulking. Since I can at least get up and cruise in a straight line, I'm sure no one will mind if I borrow again and make an A of myself.

[RMBC Freeride]

whatcha got Neil?
I seriously hope you're joking... right? I got a blue squarenose that is missing a white hood (which should arrive via fed-ex today).

peter123 as long as your on the water man.

so RMBC you and Glory are for sure going?
are you guys getting a room? or tenting in?

We always find a house to crash in, either one of Penguins (hint, hint) or nearby. It is really cheap to go in on a house to rent.

[63chevyll]

hmmmmmm,

the house would sleep 4 ot 5?

[The Penguin]

Neil - I'm asking for Peter123. He wants a SJ bad and I got to keep an eye open for him - and I sure trust your work more than some random seller. I don't have the tracking number with me - but the white hood should be there today.

I'm working on getting the neighbor's house again.

63Chevyll - houses are real cheap. Be a hero...rent a house and then find people to share it with you. Houses around mine sleep anywhere from 4 to 12 people.

[thomasblack]

Cool, I'm there. :Banane01:

[63chevyll]

before i go callin around,
roughly, what do house go for.
i need nothing fancy, juts a bed?

i might stay on the beach with the others

[RMBC Freeride]

Neil - I'm asking for Peter123. He wants a SJ bad and I got to keep an eye open for him - and I sure trust your work more than some random seller. I don't have the tracking number with me - but the white hood should be there today.

I'm working on getting the neighbor's house again.

63Chevyll - houses are real cheap. Be a hero...rent a house and then find people to share it with you. Houses around mine sleep anywhere from 4 to 12 people.

Gotcha, lets take it to PM's or email... I'll give you the details there so we don't hijack this thread anymore.

Just need space for Glory and me, depending on what 63chevll does... see below ???

before i go callin around,
roughly, what do house go for.
i need nothing fancy, juts a bed?

i might stay on the beach with the others

How many of your buds want to go? Or are you taking the family? We gonna have a huge CO crew on this one!!
Get Penguins address first so you can find a house next door, right down the street or across the street, etc. His place is home base and it would suck to be far away. Give me a shout before you book anything.

[skinnyman]

before i go callin around,
roughly, what do house go for.
i need nothing fancy, juts a bed?

i might stay on the beach with the others

I will have one open bed in the toy box if you need it let me know.

[QuickMick]

I'll gladly be the blender operator, er I mean bar maid:biggthumpup:

Not a problem, that gives me more time to drink and sit, stand, or fall down.

[Moondance]

Not a problem, that gives me more time to drink and sit, stand, or fall down.no body falls or stumbles in Texas:biggrin:

[QuickMick]

no body falls or stumbles in Texas:biggrin:

Hmm im not sure if you mean while drinking or riding the ski. But I guess you have never seen me fall off my BLASTER 2.

YEA I RIDE A COUCH FOR THE HATERS!:booty:

once again I plan on giving Penguins ski a good beating.:hail:

Also if you plan on learning to ride a standup in the surf. :laugh2: Stay on the beach.

[The Penguin]

keep dreamin' bud!

[63chevyll]

RMBC,
So far its just me. no fam. I cant get any of these flower boys to come with. we busted azz last night and might have one guy talked into it, but well see......Just you and Glory, or family too?

Skinny,
Thanks for the offer. If its just me i dont mind sleeping in the truck. But if nobody claims it ill be all over it.

[subseawellhead]

If someone wants to split a house in Penguins neighborhood give me a PM and I can arrange and deposit, etc. Me, wifey and maybe my son. I would rather sleep/fall on the beach but you know how the girls are.

[ATS_Aaron]

Looks like Scott and I got a house a little further north (off Redfish Dr.)

Aaron

[Peter123]

Well, the SJ that I was supposed to go pick up on the 10th was sold out from beneath me! :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: The guy wasn't even advertising it, but he mentioned to his neighbor that he was selling it and his neighbor bought it. :bs2:

So if you anyone has a running SJ in the $800 to $1000 range that is a reasonable drive from Houston, please let me know.

[Jeremy S.]

Most important thing to remember: Safety First!

[QuickMick]

Most important thing to remember: Safety First!


You mean wear your Condoms or wear your helmet??

[Peter123]

You mean wear your Condoms or wear your helmet??

In some cases, both.

[Peter123]

Alright, it looks like I now have my ski. SJ 701.

[63chevyll]

so is a KX500 allowed?

all this yes/No talk has me confused!!!!

[The Penguin]

what is a kx500?

[63chevyll]

Dirt bike,

dunes?

[skinnyman]

so is a KX500 allowed?

all this yes/No talk has me confused!!!!

Only if you want a bada$$ ticket

They dont seem to give us a bunch crap about pit bikes but then again we hide them pretty good.Ride in the am and late pm when the beach empties out

[The Penguin]

I've never seen the cops say anything about pit bikes - but riding anything in the dunes will earn you big ticket if you get caught.

So probably best to leave that toy at home

[63chevyll]

sounds good,

thanks,

oh yeah....fireworks??

[The Penguin]

most certainly!

just keep them hidden coming through Houston and Galveston (and crossing the ferry if ya'll come that way)

[tursiops93]

Anyone riding a couch can just hook up with this big couch rider here. I can take being laughed at since I am still on the water having a Bada$$ time. Not to mention I never even rode a watercraft at all untill last summer when I bought it...CAN"T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!

PS....you guys have already made me want to buy a SJ anyways and I haven't even tried riding one yet...:Banane01:

[timbo512]

Anyone riding a couch can just hook up with this big couch rider here. I can take being laughed at since I am still on the water having a Bada$$ time. Not to mention I never even rode a watercraft at all untill last summer when I bought it...CAN"T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!

PS....you guys have already made me want to buy a SJ anyways and I haven't even tried riding one yet...:Banane01:


You won't be the only sit-down/Blaster types. Theres a few of us that are TX crew regs. Mick, Me, Nelson. No worries.

[QuickMick]

Anyone riding a couch can just hook up with this big couch rider here. I can take being laughed at since I am still on the water having a Bada$$ time. :

There will be no laughing, what ski will you be bringing???
And if you have a helmet, dont be afraid to wear it. Them bars, even padded can hurt ur skull!
Ill be wearing mine to the Rig Race. "Race to gas rig and back" Its about 3 miles out I think.
Mick

[Moondance]

There will be no laughing, what ski will you be bringing???
And if you have a helmet, dont be afraid to wear it. Them bars, even padded can hurt ur skull!
Ill be wearing mine to the Rig Race. "Race to gas rig and back" Its about 3 miles out I think.
Mick:banghead: i wanna ride the Rig Race

[skinnyman]

:banghead: i wanna ride the Rig Race

You can ride the orange ski

As long as I haven't robbed it for parts for my ski:sneaky:

[Moondance]

Thank you....I might take you up on it. But if you need parts, then do whatcha gotta do:biggrin:

[The Penguin]

There will be no laughing, what ski will you be bringing???
And if you have a helmet, dont be afraid to wear it. Them bars, even padded can hurt ur skull!
Ill be wearing mine to the Rig Race. "Race to gas rig and back" Its about 3 miles out I think.
Mick
you do remember meeting Tursiops93 (Alan) at the Somerville ride last year...right?

he's got a Yamaha VX 110 I think. He helped me cook dinner on Saturday...

[tursiops93]

That's me...Yamaha VX110. I did the BBQ at Somerville and wanted a RC Boat after seeing yours...until you told me how much $$$$$$.:friday:

[Peter123]

That's me...Yamaha VX110. I did the BBQ at Somerville and wanted a RC Boat after seeing yours...until you told me how much $$$$$$.:friday:

http://houston.craigslist.org/boa/290630793.html

[Peter123]

PS....you guys have already made me want to buy a SJ anyways and I haven't even tried riding one yet...:Banane01:

Hearing them not only made me buy a SJ without ever riding a standup, but I'm buying from another state without ever seeing it. :sneaky:

However, the seller has an excellent reputation (which rules out Penguin), and we've talked about it a whole lot. So I know I'm getting an excellent ski at a fair price.

Thank God I get it in 9 days. 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 :Banane01:

[timbo512]

Alan!!! Hey man. Sorry, didn't recognize the screen name. Wish You was BBQ'ing again. That stuff was killer! See ya next weekend.

[timbo512]

http://houston.craigslist.org/boa/290630793.html


That thing is a POS compared to Mick's boat. That would be the pace car for Mick. Mick "modifies" all his toys. I doubt he owns anything that is stock... :woot:

[The Penguin]

I'm gonna make Alan help cook the fajitas on Saturday

If I put cilantro in everything he won't eat it. :biggrin:

[tursiops93]

The way you cook...with or without cilantro I won't eat it. Will be bringing my own provisions...hehehehe.:highhorse:

[tursiops93]

Thanks Tim...see ya there!!

[RMBC Freeride]

Hearing them not only made me buy a SJ without ever riding a standup, but I'm buying from another state without ever seeing it. :sneaky:

However, the seller has an excellent reputation (which rules out Penguin), and we've talked about it a whole lot. So I know I'm getting an excellent ski at a fair price.

Thank God I get it in 9 days. 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 :Banane01:

It's almost ready to go braaaap! Weather might even be good enough for me to test it here this weekend...



PS....you guys have already made me want to buy a SJ anyways and I haven't even tried riding one yet...:Banane01:

I can bring one for you too... got a 1997 SJ that needs a new home!

[Peter123]

8 Days... :Banane01: :woot: :arms:

[QuickMick]

you do remember meeting Tursiops93 (Alan) at the Somerville ride last year...right?

he's got a Yamaha VX 110 I think. He helped me cook dinner on Saturday...
Ohh ok cool. I have a Ham from a Hog I killed this past Dec. that I can bring if needed.

That's me...Yamaha VX110. I did the BBQ at Somerville and wanted a RC Boat after seeing yours...until you told me how much $$$$$$.:friday:
Cool I want to ride it!

http://houston.craigslist.org/boa/290630793.html
Thats a pretty good price. No shipping.

That thing is a POS compared to Mick's boat. That would be the pace car for Mick. Mick "modifies" all his toys. I doubt he owns anything that is stock... :woot:

I have a Ms.Vegas that has a .18 thats pretty fast. For a small Nitro.
A few weeks ago I bought a helicoptor.
Dont even think about buying one of them 1/2boat 1/2 plane flyers. They are so hard to controll. I have ripped my rear wing off twice.