Hey OSP,
Sunday was an absolute ZOO at Shorties....surprised, not at all. Cars parked all up and down 101 for all major beach pull out spots.
Needles was working in the AM but I had my 11 yr old and didnt want to deal with the rip.
Shorties was small and great for my kids, which was the primary objective. Longboards had the best rides, shortboarders were grovelling- just like me.
Still, saltwater always beats out 100 degrees in the valley.
Chatted with a guy who had a Hammer Longboard from like 97....always nice to see some Hammers in the water. That was the first shaper I ever sold, way back in the Manzanita Surf & Sail days!