Let's talk about tubes. That special moment that all surfers dream of and few get to savour. Time stops, the light disappears and you find yourself immersed in an instant where there is only one possible way out.
It's really hard to describe the feeling of flying through a tube in words. Unfortunately, if you want to know what it feels like, you have no choice but to try again and again until you get it right.
In this post, I want to talk to you about the things you need to keep in mind when piping with softboard boards .
The first thing you need to know is that soft boards generally have more volume than a fiber board. This is crucial when it comes to tackling the tube. To properly engage the rail, you will have to slow down and enter more slowly than with a fiber board.
One of the great advantages of tubing with softboards is that if you fall (something very common when trying to get into the tube), the softboard will be more friendly than a fiberboard. If you do crash, the damage will be much less.
In addition, stability will be your greatest ally when navigating through the cave. The additional volume provides you with perfect balance so you can enjoy those seconds.
Finally, it is vital to keep in mind that soft boards are generally less reactive than fiber boards. Properly anticipating the wave and correctly directing the board towards the wall will be key in this maneuver.
That said, tubes are unique. Don't go crazy if you see that it doesn't work out. In this life, good things sometimes take time to come, but the reward of achieving it will remain engraved in your mind with that unique feeling that you won't be able to explain.