Good to see classic K it's been some time.

So after yesterdays 'I'm giving up winter surfing' thoughts, I lasted little more than 12 hours. Checking the early buoys I new I had to go again and this time I wore all my warmest gear. I broke out the 7ml Xcel clumpy mittens which are so thick I can't even tuck them into my sleeve, I have customised an old 1ml thermal rash vest, chopped off the arms as I found them restricting, also the original hood has gone, and finally I wore 2 hoods, A 0.5ml Xcel scull cap and my usual Snug hood. My slightly too big Xcel 8ml boots have been on for a little while now and my Snug wetsuit is usually top dollar, but I think I've become a bit soft! Or maybe I always was! 

Surf 43/78 Wednesday 8th February 

It was freezing this morning, but with my flask of hot water, a box of flapjacks and more rubber than somebody with a strange rubber fetish would know what to do with, I felt confident of a little bit of warmth. The waves looked very tasty, The Bench was pumping, the Bay was full of lines and my first look at the Ledges showed a set of about 3 waves with the first just breaking in a perfect A frame, head high with long walls. I whooped and the excitement helped take my mind from the cold as I got changed. I started on the Ledges and finished on Yellows, lots of fun clean waves were had by all with the odd longish ride, although some of the lefts were closing down, I tended to sit on the inside trying to stay busy (and warm) rather than waiting for the bigger and better sets. I had one moment where I went for glory, tucking into an impossible to make barrel section, I managed to see a beautiful view for a split second before I punched through the white water, some how still staying on my feet.

It was a very fun and enjoyable session, lots of friendly faces were out and it felt like a while since surfing with locals at K in waves like this. 

Another good pic from guys blog, not sure if this was today or yesterday? But you get the idea.

http://houseofbonzer.blogspot.com/2012/02/ya-missed-this-too.html