Before Launching at LJ - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

CurtyL · 07-11-2010, 09:07 PM

This is very simple: rule number one of sand driving: if you feel like you are loosing traction take your foot off the gas for a second and let the vehicle roll, but not to a stop. when you reapply it pretend like you have an egg btwn you and the pedal. ease over the soft spot vs. dig into it. works every time. the last two weeks I have seen douchebags in jacked up 4wds spin the whole top packed suface apart (of the exit lane) because they panic and floor it when their rig settles down a bit. the result is they chew up the sand and make it harder for hemselves and everyone else to get out (by the way - using the incoming lane on the way out seems to be alot firmer since the douchebags ruined the exit lane for now). BTW Oolie, I'm a huge fan of your s back several years to hte SD Fishboards. Dude is alright and knows his sheeite..

m1k3midg3 · 07-11-2010, 09:29 PM

i made an account just so i could be a part of this thread. I have a front wheel drive mini van which makes it a pain in the @$$ to drive through the soft sand that gets kicked up. i think some sheets of ply wood would solve the problem

CurtyL · 07-11-2010, 09:40 PM

either that or guys in F150's who knew how to drive on sand. not bagging on F150 guys here per se.

Whizz Bang · 07-11-2010, 10:14 PM

4WD only would be great, just think how ripped Josh would get dragging all that fish down the street...

Dean Machine · 07-12-2010, 08:10 AM

I seem to recall someone saying "if you think you might get stuck, don't drive on the sand". Pretty simple. Don't blame it on someone else when you are the one getting stuck in the sand. Yeah, guys should not be tearing up the launch, that I agree with but not every one really knows how to drive carefully on sand. There is an alternative. Park and wheel your yak to the beach.

467echo · 07-12-2010, 08:27 AM

My diesel loves to cruise 2 mph while making the sand softer. I have already pulled 3 people out this year. For an extra $5 I'll even pull your bumper off!!

Some tips if you get stuck and I'm not there to resue you...
AIR DOWN!!!!!
TILL THEY ARE NICE AND SQUISHY
TIRES STRAIGHT!!!!
AND KEEP YOUR CIVICS OFF THE BEACH

FARRIER · 07-12-2010, 08:36 AM

I believe everyone has a pretty valid point of view here. Part of the problem is that people think that the launch is a right and not a privilege; and that the sand magically fixes it self day after day. Maybe we could band together and make it a point to educate people. Most of these people probably just don't realize they are being rude and dangerous. Although it is a fine line when when criticizing people. Thick skin is in short supply these days.

dsafety · 07-12-2010, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 467echo

My diesel loves to cruise 2 mph while making the sand softer. I have already pulled 3 people out this year. For an extra $5 I'll even pull your bumper off!!

Some tips if you get stuck and I'm not there to resue you...
AIR DOWN!!!!!
TILL THEY ARE NICE AND SQUISHY
TIRES STRAIGHT!!!!
AND KEEP YOUR CIVICS OFF THE BEACH

So Eric,

Are you able to write off all your fishing gear as a business expense as you troll the launch for customers? The deduction seems reasonable to me?

Bob

Oolie · 07-12-2010, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean Machine

I seem to recall someone saying "if you think you might get stuck, don't drive on the sand". Pretty simple. Don't blame it on someone else when you are the one getting stuck in the sand. Yeah, guys should not be tearing up the launch, that I agree with but not every one really knows how to drive carefully on sand. There is an alternative. Park and wheel your yak to the beach.

QFT

CurtyL · 07-12-2010, 03:59 PM

I love waching anyone flip in the surf. two weekends ago was hilarity par excellence!

07-11-2010, 10:14 PM	#4
Whizz Bang Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 396	Hmm 4WD only would be great, just think how ripped Josh would get dragging all that fish down the street...

07-12-2010, 08:10 AM	#5
Dean Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Clemente Posts: 162	I seem to recall someone saying "if you think you might get stuck, don't drive on the sand". Pretty simple. Don't blame it on someone else when you are the one getting stuck in the sand. Yeah, guys should not be tearing up the launch, that I agree with but not every one really knows how to drive carefully on sand. There is an alternative. Park and wheel your yak to the beach. __________________ "Good luck and tight lines!"

07-12-2010, 08:27 AM	#6
467echo Rookie of the Month Club Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mira Mesa Posts: 483	My diesel loves to cruise 2 mph while making the sand softer. I have already pulled 3 people out this year. For an extra $5 I'll even pull your bumper off!! Some tips if you get stuck and I'm not there to resue you... AIR DOWN!!!!! TILL THEY ARE NICE AND SQUISHY TIRES STRAIGHT!!!! AND KEEP YOUR CIVICS OFF THE BEACH __________________ they are getting bigger....

07-11-2010, 09:07 PM	#1
CurtyL Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: wherever the college girlz r Posts: 127	This is very simple: rule number one of sand driving: if you feel like you are loosing traction take your foot off the gas for a second and let the vehicle roll, but not to a stop. when you reapply it pretend like you have an egg btwn you and the pedal. ease over the soft spot vs. dig into it. works every time. the last two weeks I have seen douchebags in jacked up 4wds spin the whole top packed suface apart (of the exit lane) because they panic and floor it when their rig settles down a bit. the result is they chew up the sand and make it harder for hemselves and everyone else to get out (by the way - using the incoming lane on the way out seems to be alot firmer since the douchebags ruined the exit lane for now). BTW Oolie, I'm a huge fan of your s back several years to hte SD Fishboards. Dude is alright and knows his sheeite..

07-11-2010, 09:29 PM	#2
m1k3midg3 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 108	i made an account just so i could be a part of this thread. I have a front wheel drive mini van which makes it a pain in the @$$ to drive through the soft sand that gets kicked up. i think some sheets of ply wood would solve the problem

07-11-2010, 09:40 PM	#3
CurtyL Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: wherever the college girlz r Posts: 127	either that or guys in F150's who knew how to drive on sand. not bagging on F150 guys here per se.

07-12-2010, 08:36 AM	#7
FARRIER Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cmont [] Posts: 314	I believe everyone has a pretty valid point of view here. Part of the problem is that people think that the launch is a right and not a privilege; and that the sand magically fixes it self day after day. Maybe we could band together and make it a point to educate people. Most of these people probably just don't realize they are being rude and dangerous. Although it is a fine line when when criticizing people. Thick skin is in short supply these days.

07-12-2010, 03:59 PM	#10
CurtyL Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: wherever the college girlz r Posts: 127	I love waching anyone flip in the surf. two weekends ago was hilarity par excellence!