I don't know how you guys ride those longboards.
I started on a shortboard in the early eighties and to this day don't know how to make anything over 7'6" turn. (Actually, back in high school I bought a vintage '60's Harbour to take to SanO. All I had to do with that thing was point it toward the beach and paddle once or twice.)
That being said, all of my old surfing buddies are going to longboards now, so if they can figure it out, maybe I can too.
You're going to have a blast, and thanks for reminding me that I have to cancel my trip to SanO Sept 11th-13th because of a
wedding. Would have been a fun trip: German Auto Fest Sat-Sun, SanO through Wednesday. Maybe next year.
Jim