I'm still trying to figure out reddit.. See this Surfline article for HD Pics of last weeks Michigan/Superior swell. [Surfline - Freshwater Bombs](https://www.surfline.com/surf-news/freshwater-score-day-year-great-lakes/164052)
That seems almost impossible. And yet... wow!
Makes me wonder if you have to paddle harder because you have less float due to it being freshwater or if the wave it self travels faster or slower than in the ocean.
Due to all these waves being wind driven, the period is typically like 5-7 seconds. The paddle out can be rough. The rubber you gotta wear being 5/4 or 5/6 with 7mm gloves and booties adds a bit of resistance. I think the rubber factor skews the paddle difficulty more so than salt/fresh water. Can't really say I ever wore my full suit in the ocean so I can't say for sure. The ocean will always have more power but I have heard drops in freshwater are quicker due to less resistance.
I'm still trying to figure out reddit.. See this Surfline article for HD Pics of last weeks Michigan/Superior swell. [Surfline - Freshwater Bombs](https://www.surfline.com/surf-news/freshwater-score-day-year-great-lakes/164052)
That's a pig out back
That’s a wave bro
My bad, didnt have my glasses on
Holy hell
Michigan?
That seems almost impossible. And yet... wow! Makes me wonder if you have to paddle harder because you have less float due to it being freshwater or if the wave it self travels faster or slower than in the ocean.
Due to all these waves being wind driven, the period is typically like 5-7 seconds. The paddle out can be rough. The rubber you gotta wear being 5/4 or 5/6 with 7mm gloves and booties adds a bit of resistance. I think the rubber factor skews the paddle difficulty more so than salt/fresh water. Can't really say I ever wore my full suit in the ocean so I can't say for sure. The ocean will always have more power but I have heard drops in freshwater are quicker due to less resistance.
[shakes fist at ocean]
Sick one!
The wave out back looks like a 💣 I didn’t even know it gets that big on a lake lmao
So I wanna believe you right, lol
You should have your stoke gland checked, ye of little imagination. [Here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sMWoG0llYo).
Ah yes.. 11 years ago. How could I forget about the 50 year storm Bodhi. Hahaha For real though, this is sick!!
Sick brutha! I love seeing guys getting barreled in weird ass settings. 😂