That is so cool that you have an Escape Hybrid. I surf as well and am thinking that the Escape would be great to have for long boards and short boards.
I have a brother whose 'small car' is a Hyundai Santa Fe ( Suburban otherwise) so I am hoping to turn him onto this Escape Hybrid when he needs a new vehicle.
Congrats I will be looking to see how things go for you
I am a new owner as well.
800 miles on a 2005 Red Prius.
46 mpg so far.
Tom
