The OREO is a necessity in any wave condition, It stops nosedives, for sure; puts pressure on the back of your board and locks you in.

Fat or flatter conditions are tougher to get into, in general, but I still OREO.

Unfortunately, I don’t have an answer for the second question regarding volume and paddling.

Jerry Hansen Oh that’s so awesome!!! Thank you for letting us know about your progression!! OMBE iattracts so many great people! 🙏

I just sent you a Facebook friend request

That’s exciting!! 😀

I will. I’ll send you my cell number.

Roxy Susanne Gunther OMG, definitely!!!

That’s awesome!!! 👏 I love the surf culture there in CA!!

I just booked my dates! Aug 29-Sept 2. I’m so excited!!! 👏👏👏

I’m looking at travel dates for end of August to Encinitas as we speak, just a quick long weekend. I’m taking my daughter with me.

Jerry Hansen I agree with Graham, without visuals it’s really hard. The anxiety is definitely real!! How is your OREO when you go backside? Without this crucial step you and your board will experience a spectacular nosedive.

I find the OREO (or Cobra) eliminates that anxiety for me because I now know how to control the outcome, especially in these steep waves. I ride mostly longboards.