I think the endless barrels of Rifles are beginning to slowly get the better of me. Of course, scoring great waves isn't exactly out of the norm in this part of the world. However, you do need to acclimatize and modify your approach to riding a wave of such quality, like Setting your rail and keeping your line in the tube for long periods or high lining the long walls when needed to attain the speed to make the sections. It's not like wick wacking your way to shore at Bondi, that's for sure!
I was under the impression that there was only one surf camp up here on Kandui Island and I use the term 'camp' loosely. There are in fact two. There is the original 'Kandui Resort' and now, there is also 'Kandui Villas' where we are lucky enough to be staying this trip.
The founder of the original Kandui Resort saw the need to create something a little more special. A place where the traveling surfer could bring his partner, wife and/or family if wished, so he took his knowledge and experience from building Kandui Resort and created something better. If you would like to see and read more about why Kandui Villas is one of the worlds most luxurious surf resorts, click HERE and take a look.
Well, I've just finished my morning coffee and it's time to take a quick plunge into Western Sumatra's only Infinity pool, before I wax my 5'11' quad for another crazy session at the worlds best right hander.
I have a whole five days left in paradise and all I'm really praying for is that my body holds up enough for me to make it through the hectic pace that has so far been (gladley) forced upon it over this last few days. It's definitely been a while since I've surfed two long sessions a day in such perfect waves, without a break. All this old bloke can say is, thank god for anti inflammatories!
Billy
Recent Comments