OK i dont mean to sound like the parent telling everyone what to do but ive talked to a couple of people and weve agreed to meet at City Beach (the carpark above to groine) at 2.00pm.. Then sort cars and head off to Freo from there..
All are welcome so hopeing for a good turnout..
Belly
Thanks for the paddle today guys I had heaps of fun..
Hopefully not to long till the next one 
and maybe even e few more crew to join us..
Was good to meet you too greg hope you continue to join us on the paddles..
Belly
Looks like you blokes got some good light conditions. I went windsurfing and thought about coming with you but on my windsurfer. There was a bit of swell left over from the morning so I went wavesailing instead.
What are you blokes gonna do in winter downwinders?
and maybe even e few more crew to join us..
and maybe even e few more crew to join us..
Any Ideas? Hopefully i will be to stuffed from getting killa waves to care .........bring on some swell..
and maybe even e few more crew to join us..
? Maybe it is worth it going to 16/17 in length. 
. as he lent me the board (which is his own) and was really helpful. (Disc: I am in no way assocaited with Scarborourgh Longboards or Naish or Starboard or Jimmy Lewis for all those people who care about that crap)
Next down winder, I'd be keen to compare the jl 12'6" to the starboard 12'6" cruiser.
IMO.. none of these flat water boards or do it all wave boards are worth doing down-winders on unless you have no other choice or you're just after a bit of fun.
That fun can soon become frustration as you continually try to get the board to plane and it's not happening and others on DW boards leave you in their wake.
I hope Starboard/JL/Surftech and even PSH bring something out to match the Naish 14 and C4 Vortice because without going custom there's not much out there right now.
DJ
Ive been looking at the C4 Vortice looks awsome id love to compare it to the naish 14..
If only we had more options in terms of demo here in perth..
Maybe i should start importing haha since i have no job in a week 
Belly
haha since i have no job in a week
You guys should really look into the new DC14 and DC 16/17 boards that Dale is pushing out at the moment. The new DC12'6" also looks like a great option.
One of the great benifits of going for a locally made boards is that they are constantly evolving. All of the R&D that we do over here goes straight through to you guys. You don't have to wait for all of the new models to come out from overseas.
There are other great locally made options, too, so talk to these guys and get them to send some boards over there. Or, better still, come over here and test them yourselves. The Gold and Sunshine Coasts are really where most of the local R&D is happening at the moment.
You recon anyone has done the doctor on a 9,4 ?
You recon anyone has done the doctor on a 9,4 ?
The 65km part would be an adventure. Not sure if the rest would be much fun, unless you do a dogs leg out to sea each morning and then turn as the wind picks up.
Once you've handled the 65km part you will be ready for the doctor any day of the week! Let me know if any of you are keen so we can start planning it properly.
Im really keen for the 65kn run but again my only problem is my biggest board is a 12.6
If only i had loads of money
Do you think its possible on a 12.6? It would be about a 5 hour run on that board im thinking..I recon i could do it but it would be a hell of a slog..
Belly
S##t i just realised i said 5 hours i think i would be dreaming to finish it that quick would probobly be closer to 7 or 8 hours on a 12.6 to do 65 for some reason i was thinking 45..
Man im itching to see if i could do that far on a 12.6 now.. MMM sounds fun.....challangeing but fun...
With a good downwind i recon still possible.. Mega jelly legs by the end
Belly
When I did the big 50km downwinder last year it took about 6 hrs. That was on a 12' Glide. Having a 14' would have made a huge difference I reckon. I cant imagine paddling 65km on a 12' board. Pack lunch, and maybe dinner as well...
Forget about the 12'6"! 14' mininmum with a rudder is what is needed.
When Dale and I did our 70km paddle it took 8hrs. Our pace was comfortable but we did have good downwind conditions on the day. We were both on DC16's. My DC16 is for sale as I am getting a new DC made for our 100km paddle. Not sure about the length yet.
