New Used Stick, the Rogue's notes.

Racked 'n ready.
3/2/2024

      Renewed commitment. Big cash outlays have a way of doin' that. My chiropractor (who surfs) told me about a used longboard for sale at the Viking Tree (a local adventure emporium). The manager - a former surf shop owner (who, by the way, has fixed my boards, and surfs) knocked off $100 to further sweeten the deal. My wife, who said I better put it to good use. How could I not? 9ft, 6in, Hawaiian Style Longboard. New used stick. My man who made the deal, cleaned it up, added the fins, and a leash. Now able to take advantage of our sometimes minimal surf. Especially in the heat of Summer. Stoked reason to look forward as the Atlantic warms, and a new surf season (at least my new season) begins.

"The art of longboarding is timeless. You could easily say that longboard surfing is a state of mind. An idealized state of mindfulness. It's the beginning and the end of wave riding."

- Surfer Today

     Tinley Park. Another fine Chicago suburb... with a brewery. Hailstorm. Crash Test Dummy. Like ridin' a longboard for the first time. Life on the water for a rogue kook. At 9.7%, this Belgian Tripel felt like it could quickly numb the pain of any learning curve. Poured a clear amber-gold with a finger and a half  white head. Aromas of Belgian yeast, grassy spice, and white toast.  Like a good Belgian. Smooth taste. Touch of honey, malt, and residual sugar. Little boozy. Hopped to 24 IBUs. The lightly bitter finish was a nice close. Only one in a mix six. Too bad. Rated an A-/B+.