A-frames, also known as Candys, is a clean and near-perfect left that typically splits into two sections. There is sometimes a short right at the take-off but this is significantly shorter than the more popular left. The outside section is more consistent with a long shoulder. Under ideal conditions, A-frames picks up speed, bowls out, and barrels. As one of many world class waves in the Northern Mentawais, A-frames doesn’t pose the danger of an exposed reef but be warned – if you’re caught inside, you’re due for a long paddle back to the peak.
Wave type:Reef break.
Wave difficulty: Intermediate upwards.
What way does the wave break: Left and right.
Sea bottom: Live coral.
Booties: Personal preference.
Surfboard type:Shortboard to minigun.
Crowd factor:Expect crowds when conditions are ideal.
Hazards:Long paddle if you’re washed inside.
Best swell direction: South.
Best wind direction: North.
What tide does it work best on: All tides.
Best tide movement for surfing: All tides.
How consistent is the surf:
Consistent (especially on the outside).
Best time of year for waves:
March – October.
What is the vibe like in the lineup:
Mellow.
What other names does A-frames go by?
Candys or Kandies. Candys Left or Kandies Left. John Candys or John Kandies.
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The favoured left at A-frames is a super consistent, high-performance wave that can also produce perfect barrels when the tide is low and the swell is up from the south. The left usually consists of two sections – the outside which is the most consistent and the inside bowl. In ideal conditions the two sections connect.