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| Mentawai
Waves |
The
Mentawais are one of the greatest surf spots in the world,
and Siloinak Resort is situated right in
the middle of the highest breaks density in the Ments!
We have 12 first class waves situated 10 to 20 minutes speed-boat
ride around Siloinak Resort. Such a choice guaranty good
surf whatever the swell and wind, as the reefs face almost
every direction.
And that's not all! We have another 18 "secret"
waves, much lesser known but often deserted!
Some of the better known waves near Siloinak Resort:
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4-Bobs, |
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Hideaway,
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A-Frames, |
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Nokandui, |
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Bankvaults,
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Rifles, |
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Beng-Beng, |
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Nipussi, |
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Burgerworld,
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Pitstop. |
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E-Bay, |
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What they say about our waves:
here
are some comments from our guests or the internet.
"
The waves aren't the dramatic, over-powered explosions
of winter Hawaii, or the almost supernatural, curving
menace of southwest Tahiti. They're silky, perfectly formed
and balanced. They swing among the islands in a refracted
dance around deepwater reefs and tidal channels, and bend
into quick, delicate shapes. The water is 28ºC. It's
probably the best surf in the world.
" The Mentawai islands Archipelago
offers waves among "the planet's most perfectly shaped
waves ever" and is "one of the most consistent
surf destinations in the entire world". "More
than a dozen worldclass reefbreaks exist making it one
the most surf infested regions in the world".
On a total of about 60 waves for the entire Archipelago,
30 situated 10 to 20 minutes speed-boat ride from Siloinak
Resort.
4
Bobs
A right, fun, short and mellow wave for all surfers. Pretty
mellow drop with the opportunity for one whack at the
lip and then it mushes out into deep water. It can get
a bit shallow at low tide so you need to watch yourself
but all in all, it's one of the most rippable alternative's
in the Mentawai's.
A Frame
A Frame is one of the most consistent lefts in the Mentawai
Islands. The peaks at the top can be a bit shifty and
require a fair amount of paddling around to find the right
area while the inside section is more dependable and offers
up a better wall to work with.
Bankvaults
A thick, tricky, shifty right with a fast and intense
tube for experienced surfers only, near Nipussi. Think
heavy steel doors, secret unlocking combinations and burly
guards with smack-down attitude. Usually larger than most
spots in the area. Watch out for clean-up sets.
Beng-Beng
A very consistent world class wave, an extremely rippable
left. This spot is loads of fun and probably one of the
easiest waves to surf in the Mentawai's. It's the deepest
and safest wave in the area and also pick up a bit more
swell than other locales. 5 more breaks in the area, including
E-Bay and Pitstops. Nestled inside a small bay with one
of the most scenic views imaginable all around you.
Burgerworld
The last possibility when the Ments are flat (it does
happen, in spite of what says the legend! But, true, it's
rare). A right hander with long rippable walls and many
cutback sections. For intermediate surfers. Beautiful
jungle.
E-Bay
A holow, fast, powerful left. A world class wave for experienced
surfers. Watch out for the two rocks on the inside. Great
barrels, and turns into a surfing paradise at 6 feet offshore.
There is a heavy warble that hits as you are taking off.
Make the drop and don't get thrown by that first warble
and chances are you'll get a mean aqua blue barrel. The
scenery alone will blow you away. Besides its aesthetic
beauty, double overhead E-bay is a beast and forces to
be reckon with.
Hideaways
One of the best waves in the Mentawai's when it's working,
which doesn't happen everyday… This very hollow
left-hand comes out of deep water, then unloads on a shallow
section of reef before barreling towards the channel.
Can get very shallow at low tides.
Kandui
Left (Nokandui)
A long barrelling left, Incredibly fast and powerful.
If you have watched the OP Billabong Pro 2001 video or
any of the Taylor Steele flicks you have seen this place.
Pretty epic, but really tough when it's bigger. An upgraded
version of G-land. Advanced to Expert surfers only. One
of the very rare crowded waves in the area.
Kandui
Right (Rifles)
This right is considered by some to be the best waves
in the Mentawai Islands, and sometimes the world, when
ideal conditions prevail. This is a temperamental right-hander's,
insanely hollow once it’s a few feet overhead, with
multiple, violent barrel sections. Up to four to six hundred
yard walls. You have to go as fast as you can go almost
the whole way through the wave. You can take off anywhere
down the line and still get the best wave imaginable.
For Advanced to Expert surfers.
Nipussi
A shorter right that breaks down the point from Bank Vaults.
Like Burgerworld, Nipussi always has waves. It's the most
consistent spot around here. Easy and yet powerfull..
Beautiful location.
Pitstop
A playful high performance right, near E-Bay. Starts breaking
over reef, with a tricky take-off, breaks over sand until
a superb beach. One of the most photogenic waves in the
world. Chances to meet film crew or professional photographer
at work here.
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