In general, the Telo Islands offer a more exclusive and secluded surf experience than the neighboring Mentawai Islands in the south. We travel the entire expanse of the Telo Islands chain to find the best waves everyday and take pride in the fact that on any given day we encounter a huge variety of waves from soft pointbreaks
to lethal barrels - there is usually something for everyone! Most guests pack 2 - 4 boards for their trip to Resort Latitude Zero. The best way to pack is to try and keep your boardbag as light as possible because most airlines, including Singapore Air, limit your boardbag to 50 pounds. The following list includes what you need In the Water. Feel free to add whatever you need! Essentials - In the Water
Helpful Hints
Surf Etiquette
Your trip to the Telo Islands should be the best experience possible. The very nature of the way in which waves break in the Telo's lends itself to an even higher degree of order and cooperation. Follow these rules and everyone will have a better session, especially you. Remember, you're on vacation!
1. Don't think you own the place.
When you arrive at a new spot and there is already a group surfing the worst thing you can do is to send out every surfer on your boat in an all out assault. It's just not cool. A good surf guide will show you how to strike a perfect balance by sending out a few surfers at a time and making the transition as subtle as possible.
2. Take your turn.
The majority of waves in the Telos break like a classic point break. The most discouraging thing in the world is to have some clown paddling past you after every wave. For this rule, think assembly line, take your turn, go in order, and everyone will get their fair share of waves.
3. Hands up if you don't want it.
When it's your turn and you're waiting for the set of the day it always helps to let other people know your intentions. Most people will expect that you're going to be going on the next decent wave that comes through but by no means does that mean you have to go. When a wave is approaching that you are not interested in all you have to do is hold both of your hands up and out of the water to send a clear message to everyone that you're not going. This will eliminate any ambiguity and there will definitely be more waves to go around and a clear line of communication in the water.
4. Let it go.
It sucks to get burned on a small, weak day so you can imagine how much worse it is on a big, scary day. If you see someone paddling for a wave, even if they look like they aren't going to catch it, let it go. Getting stuffed on a double overhead grinder with the reef lurking a few feet below the surface and the possibility of getting stuck inside isnt worth the potential conflict.
5. Pick me up.
When you're ready to get picked up all you have to do is wave your board in the air from the channel. If there is someone injured, everyone in the line-up should wave their boards at the same time.
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The most important thing to remember on any surf vacation is to simply share waves!
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The Telo Islands are one of the last remote surfing outposts in Indonesia. Straddling the Equator and situated just north of the Mentawais the Telo Islands offer an astounding number of surf breaks well suited for all levels of surfing abilities. Resort Latitude Zero is located in the geographic center of the entire chain offering our guests access to nearly two dozen waves all within a convenient 45 minute speedboat ride from the resort. From mellow pointbreaks to ominous barrels the Telo Islands have a perfect wave for everyone! Join the Antidote Travel Network!
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