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Custom Board...No.2

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Created by jh2703 > 9 months ago, 26 Aug 2012
jh2703
NSW, 1222 posts
26 Aug 2012 6:57PM
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Firstly, Thanks to all those who put forward their designs for my new board. I could not settle on one that was submitted but it did spark some ideas in my head and I came up with something of my own. The board is now under construction and should be ready in about 4-5 weeks.

Here's my design concept that I've come up with...






The board is 102L, Length 229cm, Width 62cm and is going to be fitted out to run as a Single/Twin/Thruster/Quad...Nothing like a bit of versatility It will have an FCS plug just behind the rear footstrap to be used as a GoPro mount, Not real sure if it will work but no harm if it doesn't. I'll upload some pics during the construction phase to show the build progress, Can't wait for summer

Thanks again to all those that had a go at the custom graphics, I really appreciated the effort you went to. I'll keep the prize for something else in the future.

Cheers Jase

seanhogan
QLD, 3424 posts
26 Aug 2012 7:10PM
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maybe you could also put a go pro insert on the nose like they do on sups (comes factory on some cabrinhas)

DavMen
NSW, 1498 posts
26 Aug 2012 7:15PM
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Nice - looks like a "James Bond" 60's inspired theme.

dan berry
WA, 2562 posts
26 Aug 2012 5:34PM
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Please tell me they aren't 5 us boxes!!??!

Sailhack
VIC, 5000 posts
26 Aug 2012 8:01PM
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Pfft - I like my designs better!

Seriously though, a nice looking board there jh - hope she rides as good as she looks.

albers
NSW, 1737 posts
26 Aug 2012 8:43PM
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Graphics reminds me of the BIC boards released in 1992!

Mark _australia
WA, 22247 posts
26 Aug 2012 7:08PM
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That is really close to the design I submitted. What was the prize again...?

stehsegler
WA, 3456 posts
26 Aug 2012 8:13PM
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I'd put a centre board in. Just to keep your options open.

Windxtasy
WA, 4014 posts
26 Aug 2012 9:12PM
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That is really cool. I like it!

Zachery
597 posts
27 Aug 2012 11:42AM
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as Sean suggested i would put the plug at the nose as i have seen some good footage from that angle but would think it might be too close to you from just behind the rear strap, your call tho!

tobyhodgso
WA, 300 posts
27 Aug 2012 1:48PM
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everything old is new again...
Bic Adgaio 1993

seanhogan
QLD, 3424 posts
27 Aug 2012 5:28PM
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nice find !! made me think of the Point 7 sado too...

Mark _australia
WA, 22247 posts
27 Aug 2012 5:22PM
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tobyhodgso said...

everything old is new again...
Bic Adgaio 1993


Nowhere near enough fin boxes.

jh2703
NSW, 1222 posts
27 Aug 2012 10:02PM
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seanhogan said...

maybe you could also put a go pro insert on the nose


Thought about it but I think it puts the GoPro in a rather dodgy position, I have a habit of smacking the nose of my boards...

jh2703
NSW, 1222 posts
27 Aug 2012 10:03PM
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dan berry said...

Please tell me they aren't 5 us boxes!!??!


Yes they are, 3 normal and 2 mini.

jh2703
NSW, 1222 posts
27 Aug 2012 10:06PM
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Zachery said...

it might be too close to you from just behind the rear strap, your call tho!


Already done a test and you are able to get the rider fully within the frame, It's not an angle I'll use a lot but it will be used.

jh2703
NSW, 1222 posts
27 Aug 2012 10:08PM
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tobyhodgso said...

everything old is new again...


I had not even started windsurfing in 1993...

jh2703
NSW, 1222 posts
27 Aug 2012 10:17PM
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Thanks to all that have given positive feedback, I like what I've come up with and can't wait to get it on the water. The reason behind the design is a one board and 3 sail quiver, I plan to travel a bit over the next year and I want to keep my kit to a minimum.

Zachery
597 posts
28 Aug 2012 7:08AM
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If it looks used when you get it, it is because i took it for a test run heheheh!
Just kidding, i like the idea of multiple boxes for different conditions and can see that it will work in a larger board, especially as a single travelling board.

stehsegler
WA, 3456 posts
28 Aug 2012 12:29PM
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jh2703 said...

seanhogan said...

maybe you could also put a go pro insert on the nose


Thought about it but I think it puts the GoPro in a rather dodgy position, I have a habit of smacking the nose of my boards...


Plus don't forget the additional weight.

stehsegler
WA, 3456 posts
28 Aug 2012 12:30PM
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jh2703 said...
I plan to travel a bit over the next year and I want to keep my kit to a minimum.


you should start kiting... much less kit to travel with... also much less fun once you get on a wave.

dan berry
WA, 2562 posts
28 Aug 2012 5:43PM
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stehsegler said...

jh2703 said...

seanhogan said...

maybe you could also put a go pro insert on the nose


Thought about it but I think it puts the GoPro in a rather dodgy position, I have a habit of smacking the nose of my boards...


Plus don't forget the additional weight.


Haha don't worry about the weight of an fcs plug, he has 5 x us boxes!!

dan berry
WA, 2562 posts
28 Aug 2012 5:44PM
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stehsegler said...

jh2703 said...
I plan to travel a bit over the next year and I want to keep my kit to a minimum.


you should start kiting... much less kit to travel with... also much less fun once you get on a wave.



That's just a stupid comment shludger[}:)]

jh2703
NSW, 1222 posts
28 Aug 2012 9:20PM
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stehsegler said...


you should start kiting...


Maybe you should, You'd fit in nicely...

jh2703
NSW, 1222 posts
28 Aug 2012 9:26PM
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dan berry said...


Haha don't worry about the weight of an fcs plug, he has 5 x us boxes!!


There's going to be 100kgs of supreme athlete standing on the back of this board, I don't think 5 US boxes are going to make a pinch of p00s difference in the weight.

stehsegler
WA, 3456 posts
28 Aug 2012 7:57PM
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jh2703 said...

stehsegler said...


you should start kiting...


Maybe you should, You'd fit in nicely...


Probably would stick out like a sore thumb. I don't wear short over my wetsuit you know.

FormulaNova
WA, 14439 posts
28 Aug 2012 8:19PM
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jh2703 said...

dan berry said...


Haha don't worry about the weight of an fcs plug, he has 5 x us boxes!!


There's going to be 100kgs of supreme athlete standing on the back of this board, I don't think 5 US boxes are going to make a pinch of p00s difference in the weight.


How's it going to sail with the both of you on it?

(sorry can't help it!)

OESaustralia
SA, 278 posts
28 Aug 2012 10:39PM
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This boards will weigh in @ 6Kg to 6.2 Kg bare of footstraps and fins with these cut down/ sanded US boxes



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