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After much research, failed attempts for change of status quo, and self-reflection; I have decided to refrain from knowingly promoting river surfing due to river surfing’s unwittingly and knowingly negligent use of unsafe gear (in particular the use of quick release leashes and improperly designed personal floatation devices for river surfing). Quick Release Leashes Are
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Chatfield decreased to 80cfs at 11:30am Saturday, August 19, 2023. Sixx was surfed Friday at low flow but the Chatty drop to 80cfs will essentially take the surf out of Sixx, Chiclets, and Beavers and 16th to a point. Though the desperate surfers might hit Beavers anyway (it was surfed early Saturday) or Dave’s Wave
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Dynamics of low head dams are part of the National Dam Safety Awareness Day. In truth, we surf recreational low head dams; but, most low head dams are NOT safe to recreate in (aka to surf on). Matter of fact, some river waves at one flow can be safe to surf, but at higher flow,
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Look for continuing good strong surf at RRP all day. Sixx Wave will likely widen up on the sides a bit this afternoon as the flow drops down toward 410cfs. Both Sixx and Benni’s waves may need to be slightly shaped/tuned later today. LBK
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International Surfing Day is held annually on the third Saturday of June, as a worldwide celebration of surfing as a sport and as a lifestyle. The day is observed with surf contests, barbecues, film screenings, and other surf-related activities. Surfers also use the day to give back to the environment by organizing trash clean-ups,etc. Drop
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Pause for a moment to honor those who died in military service for our country. And those who have perished after their service as well.. Sixx pole cam link: https://www.senserasystems.com/public/embed/3M7824646H83 Click in the left hamburger (three lines) to scroll back for pics. Also can click on the umbrella for current weather details at Sixx. This
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Sixx???? Big Benni’s still on. Keep an eye on Sixx pole cam link: https://www.senserasystems.com/public/embed/3M7824646H83 (Pic from yesterday at Benni’s of 14 time World Champion skimboarder Bill Bryan.. courtesy of https://www.instagram.com/p/CsxW09jMclu/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== )
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Just over the edge of Sixx coming in. Maybe a waveshaper attempt in the makes… Big Benni’s will still be firing all day. Surf session with ET and the Cali boys happening mid day. Get it…. LBK
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Oh…. Now he tells us, as I watched the spigot being turned down Miracle this AM.
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Chatty down to 800cfs early Fri. Congrats to those who surfed Miracle yesterday. Big Benni’s, be there today!!!!
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TIME TO CONSIDER MIRACLE WAVE! Need a longboard (longer the better) or a very high volume board. Here is the 411 for Miracle Wave- EndlessWaves link (Jake Voss’ page): http://endlesswaves.net/waves/miracle-wave/ Riverbreak link (check that wave): https://riverbreak.com/spots/miracle-wave/ SUP for the (Rasta Ben’s page): http://www.supforthesoul.com/2016/05/01/river-surf-miracle-wave/ SnoFlo (LBK/Snofo colaboration page): https://snoflo.org/river-surfing/colorado/ef58-miracle-wave Go get it before it is gone….
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