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Some New Eye Candy - Carabine 8'0 'Kong' Model.

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Created by surfanimal > 9 months ago, 12 Nov 2013
surfanimal
NSW, 1643 posts
12 Nov 2013 3:09PM
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8'0 x 23 x 3 1/4.

My latest edition.

Shaped by Terry 'Snake' Bishop, glassed by Mick Carabine and showing plenty of patience with me was shop owner Shane Hornby.

Worked on a 7'6 and 9'0 Model previously, this one with more foam, 6 x 6 x 6 oz glassing and the new FCS fin system in place.

...thought I'd share the finished product.

IMO; a thing of sheer beauty !



































chrispy
WA, 9675 posts
12 Nov 2013 12:33PM
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Nice....what is this board replacing? What Fins are ya going to run with?

Nice again

thePup
13831 posts
12 Nov 2013 12:43PM
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Geez so cleanskin ..... some nice stuff here .... is it a pro finish or just that the drool has permeated my eyeballs chris brother

surfanimal
NSW, 1643 posts
12 Nov 2013 4:38PM
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Decided on keeping the gloss finish away from her and with the blank canvas white look, no tail pad and minimalistic logos, the pro finish completes it...different to all the tints and patterns around !

I'm going to kick it off with standard moulded M7's and take it from there. There is an XL M7 set now which could be good in bigger waves but I like the flex of the old moulded M7 to start.

It replaced a 14' SUP....yesterday's news those big clumsy things.

62mac
WA, 24860 posts
12 Nov 2013 2:57PM
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Looks like a fun board mate

MickPC
8266 posts
12 Nov 2013 3:05PM
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That thing should damn near paddle itself lol...nice board mate

jasdeking
QLD, 1820 posts
12 Nov 2013 5:55PM
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love the cleanskin have thought that would be my next move ... tints do your head in choosing em

smh
NSW, 7269 posts
12 Nov 2013 7:01PM
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jasdeking said..

love the cleanskin have thought that would be my next move ... tints do your head in choosing em


True but clear volane with a deck or tail patch and laps look nice . Especially with a big solid stringer

smh
NSW, 7269 posts
12 Nov 2013 7:02PM
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Nice board by the way. Micks probably the best glasser in the Gong.

thePup
13831 posts
12 Nov 2013 4:06PM
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Cop a dryball at that old Hobie up in the rack

wavelength
1195 posts
12 Nov 2013 4:48PM
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Nice one Surfanimal. (Must be a good glasser if that "snap guarantee" in pic 4 reads like i think it does.)

Simondo
VIC, 8020 posts
12 Nov 2013 9:44PM
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jasdeking said..

love the cleanskin have thought that would be my next move ... tints do your head in choosing em


Try keeping the tints simple... Pick your favorite colour... Blue Tints maybe!



If in doubt, keep the tints simple... Single colour tints, but 2 tones at the laps, etc... No pin lines...

Simondo
VIC, 8020 posts
12 Nov 2013 9:47PM
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Here's some super clean tints... scroll through... You don't need me to tell you which ones are the super clean ones!

theswallowtailsociety.blogspot.com/2009_03_01_archive.html

SP
10979 posts
12 Nov 2013 7:28PM
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Another great looking board mate....

smh
NSW, 7269 posts
12 Nov 2013 11:09PM
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SP said..

Another great looking board mate....



You'll be able to buy it in 2 weeks SP

Cuttlefish
QLD, 1332 posts
13 Nov 2013 5:56AM
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Very nice!
What bottom contours?
My 8'2" MC islander is very similar planshape with a more pulled in nose and a deep single.
We're on the same page!

Ted the Kiwi
NSW, 14256 posts
13 Nov 2013 9:01AM
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Looks like a nice stick SA - is this yr new board for the island

chrispy
WA, 9675 posts
13 Nov 2013 10:35AM
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Ted the Kiwi said...
Looks like a nice stick SA - is this yr new board for the island


Hahahahahaha

62mac
WA, 24860 posts
13 Nov 2013 10:44AM
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missing a bat mask logo

smh
NSW, 7269 posts
13 Nov 2013 1:47PM
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chrispy said..

Ted the Kiwi said...
Looks like a nice stick SA - is this yr new board for the island


Hahahahahaha


Not the "island" we're thinking of surely.

SP
10979 posts
13 Nov 2013 10:51AM
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62mac said...
missing a bat mask logo


Extra $1000 just for the logo ....

chrispy
WA, 9675 posts
13 Nov 2013 10:58AM
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SP said...
62mac said...
missing a bat mask logo


Extra $1000 just for the logo ....


Hahaha



Smh It would be good to see....hey im still suprised a 666 has been at Sandon. How life changes.

surfanimal
NSW, 1643 posts
13 Nov 2013 2:32PM
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I'd think this one will fit right in at The Island.

....my over 9'0's have in the past without any problem.











chrispy
WA, 9675 posts
13 Nov 2013 11:34AM
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supanimal said...

I'd think this one will fit right in at The Island.

....my over 9'0's have in the past without any problem.














Pffft that is so fat and crumbly......what island is that...the island I surfed would never behave like that the second pic took a bit to upload...but your not on it

surfanimal
NSW, 1643 posts
13 Nov 2013 4:17PM
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Yeah, I only surf it on the soft days.

Any shots of the glory days mate ?

....and don't go claiming the real Crispy as you.








62mac
WA, 24860 posts
13 Nov 2013 1:23PM
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The board lacks bat wings imho

surfanimal
NSW, 1643 posts
13 Nov 2013 4:36PM
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smh
NSW, 7269 posts
13 Nov 2013 7:10PM
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chrispy said..

SP said...
62mac said...
missing a bat mask logo


Extra $1000 just for the logo ....


Hahaha



Smh It would be good to see....hey im still suprised a 666 has been at Sandon. How life changes.


I don't really ever go up there Chrispy but if its true then times have changed. Maybe on theres been some 666 action on the small days.

chrispy
WA, 9675 posts
14 Nov 2013 3:45AM
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supanimal said...

Yeah, I only surf it on the soft days.

Any shots of the glory days mate ?

....and don't go claiming the real Crispy as you.











Hahaha

No,it was not really a wave I liked that much
I prefered surfing the point tbh.
Plus there was just as many but empty death traps down the coast to enjoy



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