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Honi soi qui mal y pense - 6 years ago

where was this on Lake Superior? out by Minnesota?

The House Outdoor Gear - 6 years ago

Yep, Stoney Point by Duluth, MN.

BIGBOY99991111 - 6 years ago

something about lakes scare the shit out of me

The House Outdoor Gear - 6 years ago

Lake Monsters.

keyman keys - 6 years ago

Yeah man , I have always wanted to open a surf shop on Lake Superior . Live in the back and sell a few boards , gear and t-shirts . I've got 4 yrs until I retire then watch out man .

The House Outdoor Gear - 6 years ago

Heck yes!

ksero1000 - 6 years ago

Oh wow! Check out Lake Superior! I only seen Erie because it’s just 3 hours away. Sad how it’s so filthy...and doesn’t have to be. The caps look so clean! That looks like a blast omg!!!! Is there lots of beach glass too?

pantera29palms - 7 years ago

brilliant

Spencer Rieman - 7 years ago

How do you do this its always so cold but I do like all the old rusty stuff you find in the bay's

Maggie Noun - 7 years ago

How do I get involved in the north shore surf community? Moved her to work at Wolf Ridge in Finland and looking for a way in!

The House Outdoor Gear - 7 years ago

Show up.

Hal Heywood - 7 years ago

I'm not sure if I commented on this one or not but those are some good waves still totally blown away that you guys surf the Great Lakes . .classic

g mail - 7 years ago

Hi, I'd like to know more about the surf scene on the great lakes. I'm writing from South Africa. Can I get an email for someone who knows intimately the dynamics of surf conditions year round as well as the size and type of surf community there? I'm working on a revolutionary surf project that could potentially be a welcome addition at the Lakes, especially considering the kind of swell the video shows, but I've never been to the States let alone to the Lakes. Regards, Ashton

The House Outdoor Gear - 7 years ago

DM us your email. We'll pass it along to the appropriate people.

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ნიკოლოზ ოთარაშვილი - 7 years ago

Damn that looks fun. better than the waves I'm used to getting on the Black Sea. I'm back and forth between New York so I get much better waves than back home. This looks like fun here.

Big Bruh - 7 years ago

that first shot looks like lowers

MarieSueMax - 7 years ago

never have to go far for adventure. if you. know how to use what you have

The House Outdoor Gear - 7 years ago

True that!

BLACK05GO1 - 7 years ago

Air Temp 20 degrees. You guys are hard core. I live in Florida and I've turned into such a wimp. If it's 60 degrees outside (water temperature around 70 degrees) I think it's too cold to surf.
That's why I hate California, because I always freeze my ass off every time I go there. That's wearing my 3"" fullsuit. I just hate cold water.

dc rob - 7 years ago

BLACK05GO1 being cold and wet is just part of life in this region of the country. especially if you grew up playing outdoor sports.

Harry Rohr - 7 years ago

What's the song? I love it.

The House Outdoor Gear - 7 years ago

It's an original - no name.

Crypto Simon - 7 years ago

wouldn´t even notice it´s a lake

Brent Taylor - 7 years ago

Damn nice waves for a lake.

ok ok - 7 years ago

how often are there waves?

Robert Allen - 7 years ago

..ask the Fitz guys..

The House Outdoor Gear - 7 years ago

Best in winter!

Fred H. - 7 years ago

even the great Lakes get better surf than the east coast. FML dude.

The House Outdoor Gear - 7 years ago

Come visit!

Evan Charles - 7 years ago

are there any live cams for the zoo or stoney point?

The House Outdoor Gear - 7 years ago

Maybe.

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ThePancakeman25 - 7 years ago

When u were a wetsuit are u still kind of cold or does it just eliminate the cold altogether? Is this in Minnesota btw?

The House Outdoor Gear - 7 years ago

A wetsuit doens't eliminate the cold, but helps to regulate your bodies temperature in cold water. Yes, this vid was taken in MN!

LordDeathspit - 7 years ago

I'm from Michigan and I've seen some nice waves over the years its too bad we can't get these suckers to kick during summer. Not that you guys care I'm not a tough guy like you fellas are. lol

pauljs75 - 7 years ago

You could wait for a good thunderstorm in the summer. The waves will be there. But the lightning and high wind probably discourages such outside activity. Rip currents are something altogether too.

freaklebindeed - 8 years ago

NO SHARKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The House Outdoor Gear - 7 years ago

Yep. Google Northern Muskellunge and Tiger Musky...

Raevenswood - 8 years ago

damn! some pretty quality and stylish surfing considering you guys only get swell like that a few times a year. Well done!

The House Outdoor Gear - 7 years ago

Thanks!

phillyslasher - 8 years ago

I think I'd like to have a dry suit or like one of those survival suits on before getting in THAT water, that looks a little too cold for me ;)

Ed Smith - 8 years ago

Thumbs up. They get this only a couple times a year? Amazing they've learned to surf at all.

The House Outdoor Gear - 8 years ago

Yep, usually the best swells roll in durning winter.

Danny Canes - 8 years ago

Nice, I always wondered about swells out there. Pretty fast yeah!!

E Wilkie - 8 years ago

bitchen vid short.........dig it big time Dana,.......what a fine tune Mike.

Thomas Wilkinson - 8 years ago

Turn the music off

streetsurfer420 - 6 years ago

I feel bad for you if you didn't like the music.

Robert Allen - 7 years ago

..music sucked..

Paddy le Blanc - 8 years ago

Fresh water barrels! Cool

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harry Ballzer - 8 years ago

The surf conditions are not as good as California or Hawaii, but there are no sharks.

The House Outdoor Gear - 8 years ago

True that. The local Tiger Muskie has a nasty bite though.

Belgard - 8 years ago

No sharks there.

TinkerTime18 - 7 years ago

You should see how big sharks can get

Brent Clifford - 8 years ago

Aloha from Maui. Some nice waves there. Looks super fucking cold though! Stoked for you guys. I had no idea the Great Lakes produced waves like that.

The House Outdoor Gear - 8 years ago

+Brent Clifford Thanks! It's been a blast this year!

Noah Lagaly - 8 years ago

This is incredible

Nick Lopez - 8 years ago

You should dredge some of the lake and take the sand to a good spot and make a small sand bar it might make a GOOD peak

arkansaswookie - 8 years ago

Cheers from the Oregon coast.
Much respect to the Lake Superior cold water crew.

The House Outdoor Gear - 8 years ago

+arkansaswookie Word up. Indian Head is one of our favorite spots when he hit Oregon. Thanks for watching!

gocinjo69 - 8 years ago

Hello good people. I am from Croatia and i have question. Can you swim in lake at summer? or water is too cold? btw i love great lakes :) and i have never been in USA or Canada -.-

The House Outdoor Gear - 8 years ago

+gocinjo69 The water is pretty cold but you can definitely swim in it during the summer. Come and visit, you'll love it.

Cristo D - 8 years ago

good surfing..probably better than the avg southern California surfers. lol

boofaloo aloo - 8 years ago

so like all u need too take is musuli bars and your set for the day ,,

StraPSnOut PiDdLeGout - 8 years ago

Barrels on a lake? Never thought I'd see that

The House Outdoor Gear - 8 years ago

+Baht Wasft Yep! MN/WI have a pretty tight surf community.

fnog9 - 8 years ago

im surprised the waves get that big without much wind.

fnog9 - 8 years ago

looks frickin cold.

The House Outdoor Gear - 8 years ago

+fnog9 It's frigid.

Jeremy Swan - 9 years ago

Great soundtrack! Way to keep it real, Minnesota. Nice surfing too, and up on the REAL North Shore! We've got some nice waves hitting the east coast this weekend too: http://www.theonion.com/article/national-weather-service-dont-go-surfing-unless-yo-51452

Keira Gray - 9 years ago

cool vid i liked the song ;)

The House Outdoor Gear - 9 years ago

+Keira Gray Thanks for watching!

IHazDiamondz - 9 years ago

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeer!

Soumya Chatterjee - 9 years ago

I wish to go there someday !
Btw its an amazing song, what is the song name?

Soumya Chatterjee - 9 years ago

Thanks

The House Outdoor Gear - 9 years ago

+Soumya Chatterjee you can download if here for free - http://yogimike.com/audio/ song - "Never Will"

Elle Jannotta - 9 years ago

This is called Stoney Point on lake superior? How often do these swells happen??

Aspie Otaku - 9 years ago

Looks just like the Ocean only a lake!

Crypto Simon - 7 years ago

yeah right

loki475 - 9 years ago

They woulda been dominating those waves if they had one of my boards. I don't even surf in the storms anymore. I wait for that 1 or 2 hour window when it all dies. Catchin rollers right down the line.

MilkDilk - 9 years ago

good on you guys.

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Brian Andrus - 9 years ago

Where exactly is this location, I live in Michigan and this is something I really want to do! Also how many good surf spots are there on the Lakes! How do you track when the waves will be good? And how dangerous is it out there? Any info would help!!! :)

Paul Sutherland - 9 years ago

Ride fresh coast! !!!

Ride frosty! !

jacobs akcat - 9 years ago

i need to go there...Cold water surfing is all about adventure and love...true passion guys...great video

chewing wires - 10 years ago

Sorry to get emotional but this is my feel-good video. This perfectly captures the ingenuity of the midwest; they aren't blessed with the ideal surfing conditions of the coastal states, and yet they make the best of what is available. These guys look like they're having the time of their lives!

mwells2683 - 9 years ago

Well said!

Jackle61 - 9 years ago

Exactly, if you are a surfer it's not always about the size of the wave, or where you are, but more about the fact that Hey, you're surfing. Then you can tell your warm weather buddy's about the time you were surfing and hit a chunk of ice. :)

Mike Nichols - 10 years ago

#FreshGreatLakes

The House Outdoor Gear - 10 years ago

Thanks Ben and i assure you that we are having the time of our lives.

mwells2683 - 10 years ago

Lake Superior is gorgeous. So wild and calm all at the same time. I think the fact that you have to time to the swell and locations so fine makes the surfing payoff all the more special.

Sean MacDonald - 10 years ago

how are the waves on the U P

The House Outdoor Gear - 9 years ago

+Sean MacDonald That's just what we want people to think. ;-)

Jackle61 - 9 years ago

+Sean MacDonald Come on over, in the summer it's a blast. Just have to be prepared.

Sean MacDonald - 9 years ago

doesn't sound like fun

Jackle61 - 9 years ago

+Sean MacDonald I was talking about summer temps,,,, in the winter Superior is frozen, or the pack ice gets blown in. Ice to the face, not pleasant. If you fall through it you get ground up between the ice chunks.

Sean MacDonald - 9 years ago

Live in rhode island so im used to near freezing water temps (last winter it was like 34 for most of the time

The House Outdoor Gear - 9 years ago

A full suit is almost always a must in lake superior. Look like the UP got some good waves on Tuesday. Bummed I was stuck in the office.

Jackle61 - 9 years ago

Have to wait for winds out of the north and you'll get a good ride. However, wind out of the north is cold wind. Full suit a must, especially when the water will most likely be in the 40's- 50's.

The House Outdoor Gear - 10 years ago

Ever time I have made the trip to the UP I have gotten skunked but I'm sure they get some great days.

delimanxt91 - 10 years ago

So fucken cool man

The House Outdoor Gear - 10 years ago

Thanks

Scott Arseneault - 10 years ago

Great video! Just found this video after getting surf and camping gear ready to head out tomorrow morning for what has the potential to be a great day of sweet Lake Huron waves; i don't expect anything like the surf in the videos but like they say the surf is where you make it!
Thanks for posting

Mike Elling - 10 years ago

To kdc43 - I live like 15 miles from where this was shot. The waves get bigger than that on Lake Superior. I don't know anything about your math or how you came up with 5000km number, but it's clearly wrong. No joke man - these waves exist.

George Mackey - 10 years ago

search up surfing frankfort MI, not as good as stoney point but probably one of the best surfing spots in lake Michigan

jahshta - 10 years ago

Is that Stoney point at the end where chicken joe is from?

The House Outdoor Gear - 10 years ago

haha, I think Chick Joe was from Lake Michigan (Sheboygan WI. Pretty sure I saw him out in the line up at Stoney back in '06.

Fishtankking05 - 10 years ago

3:04 HUGE LIP FOR A LAKE!!!!

lavapix - 10 years ago

I guess kdc43 has little knowledge of the great lakes. 30-40 waves can occur. Even larger in the open waters of Lake Superior. Ever here of the Edmund Fitzgerald? I grew up in MI and now live in HI. Those looked like fun waves for a Firewire 5-10 Potatonator.

lavapix - 7 years ago

Feet....Of course not at shore where they can be surfed but, out in the open waters of the lake.

surfbum482 - 7 years ago

lavapix are u talking millimeters or centimeters?

islandlifestylephoto - 10 years ago

Ah reminds me of the MI surfing!!! Now that I'm in Hawai'i now tho i don't need wetsuits:) keep surfing broth as and be safe and have fun! Aloha

islandlifestylephoto - 10 years ago

Brah, waves can happen like that in Lake Superior. Ive seen great Lakes surfing before. And now live in Hawai'i with the best surf in the world. It can happen, no need for negativity, just been in awe and enjoy the beauty

psynapsurfa technoshaman - 10 years ago

Do you get hollow enough waves for tube rides.

The House Outdoor Gear - 10 years ago

In 10 years of surfing on the great lakes I have only seen a handful of successful tube rides.

psynapsurfa technoshaman - 10 years ago

because it is fresh water, is the water less bouyant? do fresh water waves feel different to saltwater waves? are they slower? I am very impressed with this... i have often wondered about these lakes, and about the mediterranean.

loki475 - 10 years ago

+psynapsurfa technoshaman I'll be catching a few metre high waves later today, I'll catch one for ya lol. But man you are reading my mind, last few times i went out I removed my fins because YES Derek Hynd is AMAZING. Finless really requires the right board shape though, meaning flat flat flat, and I am working on a finless design of my own. Right now I ride my fish with side-bite fins, theyre just enough to keep me from spinning out. I find wide and with little rocker is best, and length is relative to the wave heights your riding. AND I tell people all the time about artificial reefs, theyre making some for the wetlands around here to better support native fish species. My dream is to dredged a huge sandbar on my beach, out past the shallow bars. It would last maybe one season, but itd be totally worth it.

psynapsurfa technoshaman - 10 years ago

Loki , with regards to board design, extra length is th efirst obvious choice, however, that is not the only thing to consider. Extra width and thickness will help with the buoyancy, but also , I am thinking you will still want the boards to be quite fast, as you need to be able to accelerate and make the most of the slower waves. So shorter wider boards , of a very contemporary design, maybe like the Potatonator or the McCoy Zap, might be a good idea. Quads might be the go too, as they are fast across the wave and loose.
The boards CHeyne horan rode in the early to mid 80's might be worth a look too. they were very fast and shorter, wider and thicker. Thye looked goofy, but when you ride them they are quite good. excellent in fuller waves. They were singles that tore apart waves like tris.
I surf all types of boards, my fave being single fins shaped in the late 60s tracker, through to the mid 70's souls surfer, but i love twins tris quads, mals, and even boogie boards.
have you thought of trying a finless set up?
maybe the alaia, or the boards shaped by Deryk Hynd. {google deryk hind finless} They may be well suited to the lake waves.
Any way, thanks again for the reply. Stay warm and have fun!

psynapsurfa technoshaman - 10 years ago

Thank you for the answer Loki.

I have often thought that in lakes, especially if they are not Tidal, or have very small ranges in varying depth over the bank, and considering the breaks would usually only have one swell direction that works consistently, that i would be possible to construct an artificial reef that worked perfectly for the position. I grew up on a tidal salt water lake, and would dream about the waves that could be had, on the many points.
I think an artificial reef and a wave machine could be possible in the right lake, and it could be perfection too.

keep up the stoke Loki.. Catch a few for me.

loki475 - 10 years ago

I'm experimenting with board designs for the lakes and from my calculations the buoyancy difference is so small its probably not noticeable. But a bigger board will help you catch our smaller waves. And with small periods, on choppy days I've actually hopped from one way onto another.

psynapsurfa technoshaman - 10 years ago

@ The House, Thankyou for the swift reply.
I find this so intriguing.

The House Outdoor Gear - 10 years ago

I would not say the waves are slower but the period smaller. Normally around 5-7 sec on a good day. The water is less buoyant so it help to have a little bigger board with a little more volume. We also have to wear 5/4 or 6/5 wet suits with booties and groves so that feel very different...

Keri G - 11 years ago

lol do you know how big lake superior is? I live in Thunder Bay, which sits right beside it. I am pretty sure that Lake Superior is the largest of the great lakes and is also the largest fresh water lake in the world - by surface area. it gets pretty rough out there!

The House Outdoor Gear - 11 years ago

Cheers!

Ryan Bandy - 11 years ago

You've obviously never been to Superior then

The House Outdoor Gear - 11 years ago

The legend lives on from the Chippewa on down of the big lake they called "Gitche Gumee."

kdc43 - 11 years ago

Big ocean waves on a mere fresh water land locked lake. Big lake but not THAT big.This has to be joke and I'm not falling for that. A strong wind needs 5000 kilometers of open water to generate ocean-sized waves like in the vid here. And no lake in the world is that big. Therefore this is a joke of some kind. Well, I suppose a Cat 5 hurricane on the lake will make those waves ,but at 5 C water temp is to cold to form any hurricane.

The House Outdoor Gear - 11 years ago

When do you think that we had the best waves?

Reilly Monroe - 11 years ago

Decent. Not as good as other years though.

The House Outdoor Gear - 11 years ago

I wish we had some swell.... Have you gotten any on Erie this summer?

Reilly Monroe - 11 years ago

Damn, wish the swells were this big on Erie!

The House Outdoor Gear - 11 years ago

Its Mostly Stoney Point and boulders but there are 1 or two shots of park point and Lester.

The House Outdoor Gear - 11 years ago

Are you on Lake Ontario?

Blanton Unger - 11 years ago

Great video and thanks for the follow up months afterward. Would love to share some of those waves with you guys but I am stuck on the small lake.

Usman Majeed - 11 years ago

Better late than never I suppose haha, thanks.

The House Outdoor Gear - 11 years ago

I have reloaded the music. Just visit Yogimike dot com and look for the song "never will."

The House Outdoor Gear - 11 years ago

The Link is now fixed.

The House Outdoor Gear - 11 years ago

sorry it took so long but the new link is now up.

The House Outdoor Gear - 11 years ago

I have fixed the link. You can now get the song on yogimike (dot) com

The House Outdoor Gear - 11 years ago

The Stoney Point

The House Outdoor Gear - 11 years ago

You can. just visit Yogimike (dot) com and click on the Audio, From there find the song 03 "Never Will" from the Album "Almost Naked". Right Click on the song and save as and its yours...

Ian Search - 11 years ago

i wish i could get a hold of this song

The House Outdoor Gear - 11 years ago

I have a couple I like to use. In the Fall and early winter I use a old Xcel drylock 5/4. In the Winter and Spring I use a 6//5/4 O'neill psycho 2. If we get surf in the summer (happens once or twice) I use a O'neill 4/3.

Marco Aurélio Barreto Pereira Leite - 11 years ago

Hi from Rio Brazil! I surf since 1979 and I never heard about surfing in lakes! Nice waves. congratulations. I have a question what king of wetsuits u use?

a2mfkhomeboy - 11 years ago

Some pretty good surfing for such limited water time. Impressive, I'm not sure I even love surfing THAT much...

David McGuire - 11 years ago

Ive surfed around Santa Cruz my whole life, but Ive always wanted to surf the great lakes. These are some of the best lake waves Ive seen.

Nick R - 11 years ago

really dig that guys style at the 55 second mark. So chill.

nick lopez - 11 years ago

I live in Texas and I surf moved from Cali cuz my dads job and I surf every day to day was small it was 2 foot

David - 11 years ago

so does everywhere else even texas yes i said it

David - 11 years ago

just like there aint no surf in texas but i do it alot, and surfed bigger waves in texas than the time i lived in florida visited cali and mexico not to mention all the central and south american countries.

David - 11 years ago

and that still wont prevent it that just slighly slows the process

David - 11 years ago

technically the only way to prevent hypothermia is either a dry suit or not getting wet at those tempatures it will come shit in 92 degree water you can get hypothermia in 24hrs i imagine there sessions are very short

David - 11 years ago

50 knot winds will do it ina day ive sailed on every ocean and can tell you it doesnt take long for 6ft plus waves to form with the right wind

David - 11 years ago

reminds me of surfside beach during a good winter swell

Smoochy - 12 years ago

Those are some pretty waves. Well done.

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The House Outdoor Gear - 12 years ago

Hard to say it break quite a bit in the winter. Although it only gets good a few times a year.

mick schluter - 12 years ago

How many times a year does it break at this spot?

rsktransport - 12 years ago

I think thats so cool that these guys can get the chance to surf real waves in a lake.Awesome. No unfriendlys either.(sharks) This is like a decent day in texas.

Chelsea Joy - 12 years ago

This is amazing! I just discovered my love for surfing this past year, but thought I had to leave the tundra in order to surf, and then I found this out . . I am beyond stoked.. So cool... i Gotta try it :)

The House Outdoor Gear - 12 years ago

That's Stony Point the morning after a big swell.

Devin Tanner - 12 years ago

Jesus!where is that right @2:28 !?

Decorus Creta - 12 years ago

Any good links on info for mi surfing? I'm from port huron and really wanna try it!!

MrDazp1 - 12 years ago

amazing

The House Outdoor Gear - 12 years ago

I will talk to the artist and see if he get it up online.

Blanton Unger - 12 years ago

Any other links to download or buy the song? The original link is bad and I can't find another version.

The House Outdoor Gear - 12 years ago

It really depends on where you surfing. If your near town its pretty rude, but not further up the shore. On more then one occasion, at stoney point I have just take a sip rather then go back to the car to get my water bottle. But there are some potential hazard from the 1440 barrels that were dumped in Lake Superior between Knife River and Duluth (near stoney). So next season i going to make a point to go back to my car to get fresh water, regardless of how good the lake water tastes.

SonicrabChicago - 12 years ago

Up north where the wilmette harbor is. theres a natural shape that you can see on a map which allows the beach to get massive northern swells

The House Outdoor Gear - 12 years ago

Really, where in Chicago?

SonicrabChicago - 12 years ago

Down in Chicago we get days like this 2 days out of the week in the winter and like 2 days a month in the summer

SonicrabChicago - 12 years ago

I ride a 6'5 shortboard and i live in chicago. Theres days when the waves can get overhead in the great lakes, so its not a bad idea to have a shortboard and a longboard

The House Outdoor Gear - 12 years ago

There will be some days when you could ride your 5 10. But you still might want to pick up a longboard.

The House Outdoor Gear - 12 years ago

Its different every year, but it happens about 10-15 times every winter season.

Dave Schell - 12 years ago

can not wait for NMU!!!

The House Outdoor Gear - 12 years ago

Yeah, contact Randy in the sports and health center at UMD. He will put you on the right path

Sam - 12 years ago

Incoming freshmen at UMD next year! Would love to get involved in this, any tips on how I can get started?

Usman Majeed - 12 years ago

Any update on that link?

The House Outdoor Gear - 12 years ago

Yep! We do have a few crazy ladies up here Minnesnowda.

The House Outdoor Gear - 12 years ago

Thanks!

oceanbeach415 - 12 years ago

that would be the coldest weather i have ever been in?!? aloha you guys are crazy.....

Staci Marie - 12 years ago

so freakin' epic!! any girls out there yet!?? cuz it is ON.

The House Outdoor Gear - 12 years ago

a few shot of each... Stoney, Boulders, and i think there was a few shots form Lester river l. Stoney is about 25min north of Duluth. If your a beginner i would recommend surfing at Park Point until you get a handle on it. If you have any question feel free to give us a call. Just as for Dana. Cheers

The House Outdoor Gear - 12 years ago

The Bluegills are fine and normally stick to the warmer water.... Its those its those damn killer trouts with the freaking laser-beams that we have to look our for... Oh, and we can't forget about those giant bald eagles.... yikes!

James Norton - 12 years ago

Be sure to look out for the killer bluegill sunfish.

meaganfoxsleftboob - 12 years ago

can i ask how often a swell like this comes around there?

loeschaw1 - 12 years ago

Not a bad reverse spin for a lake wave! (3:20)

The House Outdoor Gear - 12 years ago

Most of the guys wear a 6/5/4 or a 5/4, with 7mm booties and 5-7mm gloves.

tranurse - 12 years ago

there aren't sharks, but that water is freezing cold.

JacobMatan - 12 years ago

that is crazy surfing in a lake!!! surfing in fresh water!! I can't get over it, I live in western australia we have had 5 fatal shark attacks in the last 10 months I am thinking of moving to lake superior

Doughy1994 - 12 years ago

So much respect for those who brave the cold there!

Ryan - 12 years ago

wow, I never knew the great lakes could get big like that!! how often d you get a swell like so?

The House Outdoor Gear - 12 years ago

It'll be in within the next few weeks, thanks for checking back!

USM Majeed - 12 years ago

Any word on that link?

loeschaw1 - 12 years ago

I check out wave reports and go when I can...I'll try and upload some videos. Anyone else bodyboard from Milwaukee up to Sheboygan?

The House Outdoor Gear - 12 years ago

I think people from MN would support the U.P becoming their own Superior state! That is if they gave us Isle Royale...

joeskis - 12 years ago

Did you know Michigan and Minnesota actually share a border? And when is the U.P. going to become their own state and change their name to Superior? That would be an awesome name for a state and it would be appropriate for that chunk of land.

joeskis - 12 years ago

why, it's not like they snowplow slopes like snowboarders do.

The House Outdoor Gear - 12 years ago

I will let you know when I get a new link up.

Usman Majeed - 12 years ago

Hey man thanks for the fast reply! I'll check again for the MP3, thanks

The House Outdoor Gear - 12 years ago

It's ust north of Duluth, Mn and south of Two Harbors. I will try get the mp3 uploaded soon.

Usman Majeed - 12 years ago

Where is this exactly on Lake Superior? ALSO, can you upload the MP3 again please!?

12wsatye - 12 years ago

its depth. its sandbars. and the killer fronts!!!!

Ronlowsea - 12 years ago

look at the kook on the paddle board droping in woah...

BlueWaveDragon - 12 years ago

Man those waves are bigger than in Cocoa Beach!

terry donnelly - 12 years ago

really cool, and you don't have to rince your suit :)

clarkewi - 12 years ago

Love it.

The House Outdoor Gear - 12 years ago

hahaha, Perhaps if we had a few more Great Lakes body boarders.

The House Outdoor Gear - 12 years ago

It does not happen that often but when it does... oh brother! The legend lives on from the Chippewa on down Of the big lake they call Gitche Gumee The lake, it is said, never gives up her dead When the skies of November turn gloomy.

M3gatroll - 12 years ago

How does a 300 mile wide lake spawn bigger waves than the entire pacific ocean? Those waves are seriously larger that most days in CA

The House Outdoor Gear - 12 years ago

We could always use another sponger! Eeks gets a little lonely out there some times....

Ronlowsea - 12 years ago

i would love to join yall since i have no idea where to go and when im from the east coast and moved to ohio my board is just sitting and need some action send me some information please

The House Outdoor Gear - 12 years ago

Let me know when your headed out to the GL. I would be happy to hook you up with Eeks the sponger. He's got a couple of gnarly waves that he likes to ride, That us surfer wont even go near...

The House Outdoor Gear - 12 years ago

Cheers

Dane Austin - 12 years ago

sweet vid!!! holla from warm sydney australia , much respect

rogase68 - 12 years ago

You guys must dream of palm trees, at least Rip Curl now makes heated wetsuits which would help heaps

whatawonderfulful - 12 years ago

this is rad. you guys are shredding. fuck, cold.

neromatic - 12 years ago

Beyond down

The House Outdoor Gear - 12 years ago

Are you going to join us on Lake Superior?

neromatic - 12 years ago

just ordered a victoria skimboard, beyond pumped to get out.

460leylmatt - 12 years ago

those are some nice clean waves!

The House Outdoor Gear - 12 years ago

A lot of us do, some of do a lot of Wakesurfing and paddleboarding in the summer.

rock333 - 12 years ago

just 5-10 days a year? damn... do you guys travel to the coast(s) a lot?

Austin S - 12 years ago

good thing about this no damn sharks lol.

maxshuty - 12 years ago

Man everytime I'm on superior it's so calm. I never would've imagined waves like this out there

ajarroyave - 12 years ago

YALIDDLLYY HEEAA HREA HREA HREE HREAEN

ajarroyave - 12 years ago

hylrEAAHH HYRLREAHH HYONGHHH HYLREAAAAHHHH

The House Outdoor Gear - 12 years ago

@crabchronic This season has been pretty slow but on average we get about 5-10 good days and 20-30 windblown sloppy days every year.

The House Outdoor Gear - 12 years ago

@gbird555 We have a few Bic Surfboards and a ton of great Stand Up Paddleboards!

Grant Bird - 12 years ago

wow do u guys sell surfboards now? i never thought that this day would come:)

thedereklee9 - 12 years ago

hahah the WCT should do a contest here thatd be awesome

dean hayward - 12 years ago

stoked for you people, keep the spirit alive... how many days a year do you get swell??? kia ora from aotearoa/new zealand

Wisconny Johnny - 12 years ago

Great Video. Awesome song. nice swell

mwells2683 - 12 years ago

Thanks Board!

The House Outdoor Gear - 12 years ago

@mwells2683 Check the descriptions, there is a link to a place where you can download the song for free. Its called "Never Will" by Mike Westbrock

mwells2683 - 12 years ago

What is this song I love it...God Bless you guys!

The House Outdoor Gear - 12 years ago

@lancetop Don't let the these wave fool you. 80% of the time we are surfing sloppy windblown waves.

Cody Green's Mom's Broken Vibrator - 12 years ago

These waves are better than waves at Myrtle Beach!

airforceaggie - 12 years ago

two types of surfers I have the upmost respect for, big wave surfers and anyone who paddles out in freezing water!!

Kenny Ingram - 12 years ago

Where is this? i wanna go!

ostutzo - 12 years ago

well maybe was being too harsh on you guys... the surf actually looks kind of fun ... it's just the cold that would be a nightmare ! But hey, it's guys like you that show the true resilience of the human spirit... staying stoked, even if it's 22 degree outside with 32 degree water temp!

The House Outdoor Gear - 12 years ago

@OSTUTZO hahah

ostutzo - 12 years ago

correction - misery loves company .. that's it

ostutzo - 12 years ago

you guys up there on these lakes always name your video's "somewhere on lake superior" like it's some amazing secret spot ! I would think with the freezing slop that you're surfing in you would probably WANT a crowd to join in. I really don't want to insult you because I know how hard it can be waiting for good surf but Isn't there an expression like that..."misery love company!"

chris d - 12 years ago

Got to give them props for surfing in freezing temps, right on from Cali.

giant regrigerator - 12 years ago

worst song i have ever heard in my life. awesome video though

Nicolle Holland - 12 years ago

@ECsponger2 r u stupid... spongers are awful

Nicolle Holland - 12 years ago

stupid paddle baoarders and boogie boarders on lakes even make me angry!!!

The House Outdoor Gear - 12 years ago

@nicklendime62 ???? Ice?

The House Outdoor Gear - 12 years ago

@maol04 hahah.

The House Outdoor Gear - 12 years ago

@trentman95 not often enough

Brandon m - 12 years ago

@pentinc but your channel says ur american

deen long - 12 years ago

I know Its got to be so much harder then it looks in that cold of air and water temps...But hey if was there I would be right there with ya all freezing in the surf...Spoiled here in Florida... 50 degrees out is cold for me burrr....

The House Outdoor Gear - 12 years ago

@13valleyboy It is just north of Duluth MN and south of Two Harbors

james bog - 12 years ago

sweet vid...how two stay warm in the lakes BIG BALLS

The House Outdoor Gear - 12 years ago

@trinketbox1 6mm wetsuits, booties, gloves and a lot of physical activity.

The House Outdoor Gear - 12 years ago

@ImTheForest There are some good spots, and there is a pretty big surfing community out in Chicago. The water is warmer on lake Mich but I think the waves are better on lake superior. check out the Superior Surf Cubs Forum and let em know your thinking about moving to the Midwest for School. They guys on there are all great and will be glad to help you out in any way you can. Have you check out U of M or UMD?

ImTheForest - 12 years ago

Im looking to go to college in chicago from hawaii. Is there any good surfing near chicago?

rpbp1992 - 12 years ago

Great! And no sharks!

chols49855 - 12 years ago

could someone post the link to the mike westbrock song.. or give me the email.. thanks so much!!

lambrettist2007 - 12 years ago

@clarkewi Lake Superior gets waves that break ships in half and sometimes, in the right spots, some primo surf.

The House Outdoor Gear - 12 years ago

@schwste Shhh the lineup is getting pack.

The House Outdoor Gear - 12 years ago

@soccer2121045player Not a lot, but this last weekend was good.

The House Outdoor Gear - 12 years ago

@clarkewi Yep its just a hoax......

clarkewi - 12 years ago

That ain't no Lake Superior. This is a hoax.

scadoo82 - 12 years ago

@momofreed I hear that man, I made a long post the other day and I stated I have great respect for GL Surfers, because it's like what we have in the gulf coast Texas except the cold. Our waves, by average are for sure not the best in the world, but always fun and always made the most of by us down here in the south. Places like the lakes, and the gulf, god blessed us with what we have, and we never take it for granted. That's where a deep respect comes from, and the ice breaks you surf :)

eddie313 - 12 years ago

@thehouseboardshop yeah i want the Mike Westbrock song soo bad send me his email please thanks

The House Outdoor Gear - 12 years ago

@eddie313 I could help you with that... The intro is from Old Crow Medicine Show. The second song is from local Musician named Mike Westbrock (but its not the guy that shows up in Google). If you would like could send you his email address.

The House Outdoor Gear - 12 years ago

@MrRob4102 Hello from MN, When you coming up to stoney.

eddie313 - 12 years ago

i cant find a link to this song anywhere

MrRob4102 - 12 years ago

yes! yes! yes! awesome ! hello from chicago!

trent spencer - 12 years ago

how often does lake superior have waves?

The House Outdoor Gear - 12 years ago

@SouthjettyBill We already have a few jaded douche bags, but those guys are everywhere. so we will just keep on having fun and enjoying the wave.

SouthjettyBill - 12 years ago

God I want to score The Lakes some day.....the scenery, the lonely coastline....moody winter days......Hey, you guys stay cool...keep the stoke. Don't become jaded douche bags like a majority of the surfing population. Don't end up trolling surf vids on Youtube telling everybody and everywhere that they suck. Always remember what it is all about. Hope this coming winter treats you well.

The House Outdoor Gear - 12 years ago

@scadoo82 We rock mostly 6/5/4 and the 5/4 and 7mm booties and gloves. And any time you up north just look us up we would be glade to share some waves.

scadoo82 - 12 years ago

@scadoo82 I said cold doesn't bother me, I know that is cold as hell, but though from surfing the Texas gulf coast with warm water [55F or so average low] I know id need way thicker gear. Up there it's 8/7 8/8 full booties hoods, gloves I for sure imagine? and still be cold, but I have a better understanding then those who never suited up and took the plunge. Once again guys, I have high respect for the GL Surfers coming from where I am here in Texas, Hope some day to have the GL experience :)

scadoo82 - 12 years ago

I love this video guys. In two ways,I have a real interest in actually coming up to check surfing the lakes out.I hold a real appreciation 4you guys.Surfing is my passion in life.I'm from Texas and surf the gulf.The music really hit home to me.I was diagnosed at 17 with many disorders, the lyrics to this day at age 29 is the exact feeling.The best med is surfing. Ive sat for 2 years with a back injury, so cant surf.Finally in physical therapy Cold doesn't bother me, need thicker armor though :)

Surferrobert1500 - 12 years ago

My northern surfing brothers lol

Steve Tow - 12 years ago

I call that waist to stomach.....

nalusurfa - 13 years ago

I have shrinkage just from watching.

The House Outdoor Gear - 13 years ago

@rocknhdsocal ooooh, yeah sure, I seen her, she is a gentle beast don't cha know. She spends most of her time up in Canada Ah.

The House Outdoor Gear - 13 years ago

@pentinc Thank, The season just started and we are all supper stoked!

pentinc - 13 years ago

What a cool video!!! Those waves looked so fun. You guys are so hard core, I'm happy for you. Aloha from Hawaii, Keep Surfing!!!

The House Outdoor Gear - 13 years ago

@TIJUANA818 Jamie Sterling is a big wave surfer from Hawaii, and I Guess Stoney Point is pretty Famous for the GL surfers or Duluth MN or perhaps the Edmund Fitzgerald, but that ship sank on the other side of the lake.

Ricky Lopez - 13 years ago

@mentalzebra1 --Well that's exactly the problem with the name, "The Great Lakes", they are actually inland seas.

nicholas woolbank - 13 years ago

@thehouseboardshop That's sick mate. Keep up the good work!

The House Outdoor Gear - 13 years ago

@MiddaAgggie We installed a big plate over in Canada its about the size of a two football fields, which makes mini tsunami. we pool our money together becuse it cost about $5000 buck to run and we have Canadian mounties turn it on, it pumps up and down for about an hour and sends us perfect waves ..... I wish we could turn it on and off. It's all wind driven' and thanks to the large fetch we can get some pretty good waves. But a lot of the time its just a windblown mess

nicholas woolbank - 13 years ago

How are the waves generated?

The House Outdoor Gear - 13 years ago

@TIJUANA818 Jamie Sterling was out with redbull that weekend, the locals headed out to boulders which is protected from the wind and Jamie and redbull boys headed out to a little less protected area up near Beaver Bay, MN. Just search (Surfing in the Great Lakes - Red Bull ) to see some more action. And Chicken Joe is the S&$T, lol

Austin sweetman - 13 years ago

@withersss the east coast is shit

The House Outdoor Gear - 13 years ago

@freeballer123 Seen it happen a few time, but nothing like pipeline . Hopefully one day soon we will find the right spot for a little tube action

Corey Young - 13 years ago

do you ever get barreled

The House Outdoor Gear - 13 years ago

@wuvicat12 Yep... Fall through Spring. It the summer its pretty flat.

Mary faith - 13 years ago

you guys surf seasonal?

The House Outdoor Gear - 13 years ago

@mentalzebra1 Sure is and today is the first day of the season, they saying 2-3 feet... should be fun to get back into the water

The House Outdoor Gear - 13 years ago

@3lija4 The West side of Superior is riddled with lefts. Or are you talking about the line up and all the snakes?

3lija4 - 13 years ago

is there no right to the wave?

TheSasquatchNation - 13 years ago

Bitchin'!

The House Outdoor Gear - 13 years ago

@leatherfaced Cool hope to see you out there. Are you all set up? (do you have a board, 5 4 or 6 5 wettie, Booties and gloves?) The season should be starting soon!

leatherfaced - 13 years ago

Planning on riding this Winter....

The House Outdoor Gear - 13 years ago

@TheGreenRoomSpit I believe the song is called "Never Will" by Mike Westbrock, He is a local musician in Minnesota, it is off of his CD "Almost Naked"

The House Outdoor Gear - 13 years ago

@SnowBoard1125 Well... except maybe the great state of Minnesota!