new psh 8/6 wide ripper !!!!!

after testing a few different sub 9/0 sups
i settled on the 8/6 wide ripper from paddle surf hawaii
and after surfing it for the last 2 weeks it gets better with every surf .
ive ridden it in double over head waves and 1 ft dribble !
i was surprised how stable and how easy it catches waves
it turns verticle with ease and loves the critical part of the wave
the rocker and nose lift work well blane chambers really knows his sh#t

what blew me out , was how well it went in solid juice, fast , loose & controled
then in tiny stuff it caught waves and turned unreal !
i would recomend this board as a great all round board in lots of different conditions
one very stoked supper !!!!
later bournda

I've gotta agree with you bournda
I got my 8'6"WR about 3 weeks ago and it's been getting better with every surf
I love this board!!!

Hi Bournda,

is that you in your avatar riding an LSD? if so what size is it and how does it compare to the new PSH?

Serg

hey div , husq and worl sup
to answer your questions on the 8/6
its extremly stable outback and in side chop
my weight n height 80 kg 5ft 9
fin set up 6inch centre
sides futures medium ry craike black tips but will try the psh quad set up when they arrive in oz in july
yes thats me in the photo on a 9/2 lsd compared to the 8/6 wide ripper chalk n cheese. i was riding the 9/6 wide ripper. the 8/6 is another couple of steps up again in every area !
i highly recomend this board for any one that wants to take there sup riding to another level with out compremising stability ,ease of catching waves and performance .
and like i said in my first rap it also eats up juicy and tiny waves its a no lose !!!
hope this helps you out guys
when i rode it last saturday at 5 to 6 ft waves mates on surfboards told me if it wasnt for the paddle in my hand theythought i was surfing a shortboard .
cheers bournda

IMO once this happens and people almost can't tell you're on SUP this is good SUP riding. The ultimate compliment. Also once you can't even tell they're using the paddle at all even when you are you are ripping.

Had my first surf today on the 8'6 Ripper and from first impressions agree with Ali and Bournda a really impressive board.
Have more volume with this board compared to the previous one which is what I was after just to make it a bit easier for balancing in the more common choppy conditions I've been in of late,still feels great on the wave and with more time sounds like will be even better.


Stewy from SHQ ordered these new Gerry Lopez SUP fins in for himself but Paul sold them to me before Stewy got to them,thet went well today,thanks mate.
Keen to try quad set up soon too.

How does that grip pattern go? I'll hopefully pick my 8'6 WR this Thursday & am still deciding how to do the grip, anything you would change?