PromisingAardvark756
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why does my 9'0" funboard feel like a 6'6" fish when i’m sleeping in a tarp on windy nights
idk so i’m out at midnight on the beach, got my Channel Islands CI 9'0" The Pocket strapped to the roof of the 2015 Jayco, wind gusts hitting 20kts, tarp flapping like a cheap sail. i try to catch a 12-14s swell, but the board feels dead weight, like i’m paddling a fish that’s been glued to the deck.
- tarp pitch: using a 10x12 hex tarp, guy lines tied with a bowline, but the wind keeps loosening the knots
- board setup: 6.5lb foam core, 7.5ft rails, 8.0ft rocker, 2.5° tail rocker, i swear the rocker is too aggressive for flat wind
- camp gear: i’m using a 3.5lb ultralight sleeping bag, but the sand keeps getting into the zip, making it feel like i’m wearing a wet sponge
anyone else notice that the same board that shreds 6'8" reef breaks feels like a dead weight when you’re trying to set up a tarp in 20kts? maybe i need to swap the board for a 6'6" fish and ditch the tarp for a cheap pop‑up tent. tbh i’m just looking for validation that my setup is cursed rn.
edit: if you’ve got a better tarp rig that survives wind without turning your board into a drag, drop the link. i’ll trade you a spare fin for the secret sauce.