the easiest way to take your old wax off your board is to leave it in the sun for 5 minutes. too little will make it hard to scrape off, too long will turn it into a mess. 5 minutes is perfect for a clean easy removal. 
i’ve been experimenting with this wax deck from Surfco. the owner David has been researching and developing this technology for the past 10 years. now he perfected it and has a patent on it. i’ve known David for 30 years and his innovation and quality control made me want to try this out. i have it on one board so this is my 2nd. 
imagine you will never need wax again. it works in cold water as well as warm water. it won’t melt and it will protect your deck. and if you’re wondering about rash or sore nipples, you don’t have to worry anymore. i love it! 
patented and made in the USA. i’ll get some more for my bathtub too! 
did you see the full moon last night? omg, it was so beautiful! 
Dr. Ryu-san is a very smart man that sets his dreams. he told me that it’s his dream to foil someday. he wants to fly like a bird. so yeah, he will foil someday and you can count on that! 
thank you Dr. Ryu-san and his beautiful family for the Japanese foods! miso butterfish is my favorite! this is my dinner for the week! 
and thank you for the tsukemono! perfect for my raw egg and rice. 
the colorful foods of Japan still amazes me. i can’t live without the Japanese in my life…
Wax Mat and Miso Butterfish
April 20, 2019 Hawaii Surf Report
Enjoy every moment of your life…
Good morning 6am.
North shore chest high and clean.
Ala Moana waist high and clean.
Diamond Head chest high and bumpy.
Trade winds at 20mph.
Sunny and warm day.
Going surfing and surfing.
Have a wonderful day!
Future Style Master
this morning, i’ve been teaching Dr. Ryu-san how to turn. he’s figured it out and is turning super fine.
super low tide this morning so no room for mistakes. one fall equals one hit on the reef. then taking back a Hawaiian reef tattoo back to Japan. haha…
it’s been beautiful, and it’s been super fun!
Nao-san surfing this afternoon. perfect style and perfect rides. i’ve been teaching her how to enjoy the moment. just like this!
i like riding along the side and yelling. look forward, turn, bend your knees, smile! haha…
while we were out this afternoon, a couple of kids came out. this girl was ripping on a very nice longboard. i asked her how she got it. she said somebody gave her Kelia Moniz’s old board. that’s what i thought because that board looked so familiar.
then this 9 year old kid paddles out to the lineup. i was watching him closely and thought how he reminded me of Seth when he was that age. super calm, super comfortable, and super confident. i pointed my camera at him when he took off on this beautiful wave.
then he puts both hands behind his back and gives me the “style master” pose. it was hilarious! this kid belongs in the water, and maybe a future WCT surfer too? we shall see…
