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Ten minutes at Atlantic Beach

cheezycheese - 19-9-2012 at 03:58 PM

My first GoPro video (warning it sucks). I was at NY's Atlantic Beach on Friday. I met up with forum member ABKAYAK. Unfortunately by the time I got there high tide was in FULL effect. I had about four feet of beach to ride. But it was warm and the water was too so I made the best of it.


I didnt tighten my camera mount enough so eventually all you see is my front wheel(humor me please). And I edited it on a Sony PS3. (Who Knew?)

Todd - 19-9-2012 at 04:01 PM

Cheese first video... proud of ya man! I'm off now to view the rest on the laptop. :smilegrin:

buggydanny - 19-9-2012 at 04:10 PM

Looking good Cheezy, you are in complete control at all times.

I am curious about Atlantic beach. How wide at low tide? What direction does it face? How long?

The sound track is really not what I would have expected from the man who suggested smack my #@%$#! up for Todd's video.

See you next month.

cheezycheese - 19-9-2012 at 04:12 PM

I had fun once I got going. The soft stuff was a little too soft and the hard was almost non-existent. Barely any room to turn around. But I had fun.... Aparantely so much that I didn't notice I was covered in mud... :tumble:

cheezycheese - 19-9-2012 at 04:16 PM

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Originally posted by buggydanny
Looking good Cheezy, you are in complete control at all times.

I am curious about Atlantic beach. How wide at low tide? What direction does it face? How long?

The sound track is really not what I would have expected from the man who suggested smack my #@%$#! up for Todd's video.

See you next month.


At low tide there is enough room for passing but not much. The beach has got to be several miles as it comprises Atlantic/Long/Lido beaches. South wind is dead onshore. I had a south wind but it was tapering off. Maybe 12-15mph. I chose a generic tune that wouldn't get blocked by YouTube.

bobalooie57 - 19-9-2012 at 04:18 PM

Way to go cheezy! You certainly made the most of the conditions, being that the hardpack was mostly underwater! Keep em comin!

Bladerunner - 19-9-2012 at 04:49 PM

I notice East Coasters often hold ther hands opposite each other on the bar ?

I find myself holding the underside when riding one handed occasionaly but am wondering if there is an adavantage to this style???

rocfighter - 19-9-2012 at 04:59 PM

WOW now that was one CHEEZY ass video. Wicked good man I'm glad you had a good time. See you real soon.

Todd - 19-9-2012 at 05:04 PM

Dude you got soked... still a badass first vid my brother from another mother!

cheezycheese - 19-9-2012 at 05:33 PM

I'm glad I have friends... You guys are too kind !!

abkayak - 19-9-2012 at 05:54 PM

we ran a little shy of hardpack, but wind was steady and nice an eve as one could have... he came off that buggy covered in some of long islands finest.. only wish i had a camera for that moment.

shehatesmyhobbies - 19-9-2012 at 07:34 PM

Great stuff bro! Love that you took a bath at the same time! Actually dig the tunes as well!

Ken, I must admit, when controlling the bar one handed I tend to keep it palm up rather than palm down. For me, it is easier to use my thumb to help push the bar end down to get the kite going down. Now when under good power, I ride with both hands palm down just so I am ready for anything that may get me! A little more uncomfortable, but better grip overall!

Can't wait to get on the sand fellas!

Bladerunner - 20-9-2012 at 06:33 AM

Cool.

I think I am always turning or setting up for one around here so must remain on top of the bar. I noticed I was doing it at SOBB and was questioning myself. It came naturally so ???

jantie - 8-10-2012 at 04:12 AM

nice vid on a sweet location.

what i still don't understand why people fly with a bar instead of handels.
i've tried it but i missed about 50% of control and steering compared with handels..

it's probably just me..:D:D

skimtwashington - 8-10-2012 at 06:04 AM

don't forget everyone to watch 'Happy B'day Gramma' after this video ends....:smilegrin:

cheezycheese - 8-10-2012 at 06:31 AM

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Originally posted by jantie
nice vid on a sweet location.

what i still don't understand why people fly with a bar instead of handels.
i've tried it but i missed about 50% of control and steering compared with handels..

it's probably just me..:D:D


Jantie, I enjoy using both. But can only use one at a time.... :roll:

cheezycheese - 8-10-2012 at 06:33 AM

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Originally posted by skimtwashington
don't forget everyone to watch 'Happy B'day Gramma' after this video ends....:smilegrin:


Haha funny... Took me a minute to realize you were talkin about us... :tumble:

jantie - 8-10-2012 at 04:59 PM

@ cheezy

okay.. :thumbup: