Friday November28日 2025年

Briggs and Riley vs. Rimowa: Who wins?

I was happy when my brother, sister, and Tony decided to come on this trip.  I like people to see Japan the way I see it.  Staying away from the tourists, exploring deep Japan, and of course, going with the flow.  Everything can change at the last minute so that’s why we were booking everything on a day to day basis.  

Searching for cool little shops like this.  

And eating delicious charsiu ramen like this.  

Riding a rollercoaster isn’t for me.  I never did and never will.  But, I like to watch people do crazy things like this.  I felt sick watching this drop.  

Yes, Tony and Tammy are going upside down!

I picked up my suitcase from Rimowa.  They fixed my wheel which cost $60, and took 3 days.  So after dealing with the 2 biggest luggage companies, Briggs and Riley wins!  They both have a lifetime warranty but Briggs and Riley has a real lifetime warranty.  It covers anything and everything.  Rimowa doesn’t.  And what makes things better is Briggs and Riley is much cheaper than Rimowa.  It’s a win win situation!

November 26, 2025 Hawaii Surf Report

No rain, no rainbows.  Shin-san with the bright one!

Good morning 4:10am.
North shore 4-6′ and coming up FAST!
Ala Moana knee high.
Diamond Head waist high.
Light winds so perfect morning conditions.
Sun, haze, and warm.
Going to the sea.
Have a wonderful day!

The Ocean Balance

There is a garage I know of that has been turned into a gym.  I went to check it out this morning and it was so good!  Brand new, air conditioner, lots of weights, and best of all, nobody!  And best best of all, FREE!  I wasn’t planning to work out but I ended up working out in my slippers.  From tomorrow, I’m going to incorporate working out 3x a week into my routine.  

Surfed the other day, foiled yesterday, and decided to free dive today.  I feel like it’s the perfect balance for me.  

I didn’t feel like hunting so I just cleaned the boat, took some deep dives, and just meditated on the bottom of the ocean.

The water was so clean and it was so peaceful.  Now my body, mind, and soul is at a 100%.  Probably back to surfing tomorrow, then foiling, then free diving.  The conditions for everything should be epic.