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No, but I've worn them a lot in the rain and wet conditions and they do pretty well at keeping water out.

@ExploringElements gotcha thanks for the response. These look nice. I'll look into them

@@DirtydogMech I wear them much more than I thought I would. Only thing I did was add a good insole, because the one that comes with them have no arch support and little cushion.

Pretty flawless! It's still my daily, and big trip machine. Oil change every 5k miles with full synthetic and feed it premium fuel and it just keeps going without issue.

Millions, but not sure exactly. Just reach out to CityWave through their website. They have them all over the globe. The real expense is operating costs though, especially electricity for the pumps and water heaters.

@@ExploringElements thank you appreciate it. I’ll do that.

Currently $40 per 45min session, on included in the waterpark price for some sessions in the summer.

I don't remember specifics, but a LOT! The reason it is at this location, and the biggest in the world, is because of the insanely inexpensive power from the local dams.

Thanks for the kind words. Not sure exactly what you mean, but; you can get in on either side of the pool/wave, and stand which ever way you'd like on the board. You just use the wall as support and then find your balance on the board, then let go and surf it up. Or, you can just jump onto the board and surf, but that is above my current skill level.

@@ExploringElements Thx for the quick reply, really appreciate it:) What i mean is the scene in your video @2:46. Not quite shure how to balance the board while im still outside of the water. Im also a regular surfer and so far only got into a standing wave from the other side (facing the water) where i can easily sit on the wall with the board under my feet while its already in the water. But i guess ill just have to try and it will work out :D

@@elgonzo16 yep, you pretty much set the board on the water and hold it down with your feet as you put your weight on the wall, standing vs sitting. Best of luck! Soooo fun.

54”x75”. All details can be found here: www.exploringelements.com/vehicles/eexp/

@@ExploringElements thanks so much! I am building my own camper and this camper has been a big inspiration, thanks for the detailed write up.

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You didn't see the guy at 4:30 ?

Water is moving very fast, so it's pretty hard to hit the hard structure that makes the wave itself. For sure you can and do hit the bottom behind the wave as the current washes you up onto the shallower ground.

@@ExploringElements thanks. Appreciate the response!

What lol? He went to the place and made the video. He's making the vibe, there would've been no vibe to kill if he didn't.

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Great question, without a great answer. The key to this kind of wave is that nearly any mid-length to short board will work. It all depends on your skills and style. They offer some soft boards, and soon some composite short boards, to use while there. I'd suggest trying a few and watching others that ride there. I was on a wake surf style super short and thin board, which was fun but not as fast as the beach break style short board the wave engineer was riding in this video. My suggestion is that there is a TON to learn on any style board on this amazing wave, so just go and enjoy and find your style before buying anything.

@@ExploringElements Sounds good! Thank you!!

@@chrispeterson6630 Oh boy dont listen to what he says please. All that is just sizzle with no steak. Heres an answer for you: Find out what your average board volume is, there are calculators available online. Once you figure that out you can make your board any length, width, thickness as long as it falls within those volume parameters. To take it one step further, go look up big shapers and see what their small wave shortboards are shaped like. Most of them have flatter rocker, single to no concave, twin/quad setup, fatter nose, etc. Also the boards they have at the wave pool are crap; foam rails with soft, small twin fins, really poor response meant more for durability.

@@s13shaka I will do my research Thanks for the advice!!

Yes a kayak would work on the wave. The issue is the hole and shallowness behind it. The bigger issue, and why they won't allow kayaks, is that the paddle and the kayak would mess up the foam on the edges and bottom of the wave.

Sadly the hitch is just bolted onto this aftermarket bumper with two bolts. I wouldn't trust it for anything but a bike rack. It is something I still need to fix, left over issue from the previous owner.

Phil at @down2mob bought this rig from me, as I was the original builder. Phil sold it a few months back and I understand it is now on the east coast I believe.

@@ExploringElements yep

The 3" lift is the main increase in ground clearance. This bumper for sure improves the departure angle quite a bit over stock, and is much higher right behind the rear wheels, which is important when going over rocks and obstacles.

For sure narrows the rearview camera view, but the camera is still useful for trailering and parallel parking.