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Written by timbird79

Sunday April 29 2007 01:24:03 AM

Surf spot: El Gringo, Chile

Session's Rate:

Wind direction: No wind

Nb waves ridden: 10

Length of the surf session: 1 hours

Surfboard ridden: 4Play - Ryan Hardy 41

Weather and water temp: Hot and cold

Waves height: 1.5m-2m /5ft-6ft

Waves Quality:
- Ordinary
- Powerful

Waves Shape:
- Bowl

Description:

The tide was too high this morning but i've been surfing it for the past 5 days. It was only small (and when i say small some of the sets were 2-3m) and breaking real close to the rocks so when you didn't make the takeoff (which is often) you get washed straight over the reef and onto the rocks. The barrels can be tough to ride but when you get a good one it's worth it.

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Created: Sunday April 29 2007 01:28:50 AM

Modified: Sunday April 29 2007 01:28:50 AM

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April 29, 2007, Pisco23 said:

A friend of mine from peru used to wear gloves when he surfer El Gringo... so he could hold the rocks as he got washed over them when (if) he missed the take off.... smilies/shocked.gif

May 02, 2007, Davej said:

GÂ´day mate I arrived in Arica today... Where do you recommend is a good surfer friendly place to stay

June 06, 2007, Alan Pepper said:

El gringo is a tough wave, its really shallow, thick & hollow and can take you from heaven to hell in half a second. best size is no more than 6 to 7 foot faces, both sides work perfect, try it on mid low tide to low tide, wearing a helmet and booties are a safe choice, be careful when duck diving. never trust the channel, make your entry by the open bay, cheers. Alan

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