I have temporarily got over my moment of desperation that prompted my earlier blip - and I promised myself that I'd replace it with something more cheery (but thanks for the supportive comments left).

Finally, I get a half decent blip of my son. He's not happy with it but then he wasn't happy with ANY of the waves he got (is that common amongst you surfers). I thought it was OK though - and this is on a board he made himself!!!