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Nude Chopper 120 twin/quad

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Created by roberto > 9 months ago, 24 Sep 2011
roberto
NSW, 190 posts
24 Sep 2011 6:57PM
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Just arrived yesterday.Not wet yet.
2360 by 665(440 at tail)
Paint job by Jas looks good.
Slightly less tail kick than 99lt.
double concave pic 1200 from tail.
The biggest waveboard I have ever owned, should be interesting!
I will make sure I put the mastbase all the way back reflex, Ben said the same thing. The box is slightly further back in this board though!
Fins, 16.5 FO's(same as 99lt) and 10cm sides







mahi
QLD, 119 posts
24 Sep 2011 9:35PM
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looks good
great to see some large multifin waveboards coming out
Please let us know how it goes - really keen to hear how it compares to your smaller wave boards.

robbo1111
NSW, 638 posts
25 Sep 2011 9:48AM
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hey rob, you Virgin LAMEs are paid too much!

roberto
NSW, 190 posts
25 Sep 2011 12:54PM
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arrhh, you qantas management been giving yourself any 20% payrises latelyNude boards way cheaper than production anyway.

robbo1111 said...

hey rob, you Virgin LAMEs are paid too much!


robbo1111
NSW, 638 posts
25 Sep 2011 1:14PM
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^^^^^ touché!! But unfortunately not true

climber
NSW, 1125 posts
26 Sep 2011 10:54AM
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Heh Roberto
very cool.....looking forward to the report.
Nice to see big a&se wave boards coming out.
climber

aus301
QLD, 2039 posts
26 Sep 2011 4:32PM
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So... you have both your boards in the bedroom, yet say the new one hasn't been wet yet?

YEAH RIGHT!!!

Nice board Rob, has me keen to look at something new this year now.

AJEaster
NSW, 696 posts
27 Sep 2011 12:19PM
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Looks like a nice ride ROB. The polished white finish on the bottom looks the goods. Looking fwd to hearing how she goes

roberto
NSW, 190 posts
23 Oct 2011 9:40AM
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I have had a few good sails on the 120 now and am really enjoying it.
First time was at Flat top Woolgoolga in an light n/e in about 3-4ft smooth soft waves and a bit smaller the next day.
Nice bottom turns and still turns really well for a board this size. I also found it particularly forgiving on a few late smacks with the board pivoting well as long as nose vert enough.
On Thurs at Wanda, Sydney I sailed 10-20kt N/E in 3-5ft bumpy and somewhat heavier waves with closeout sections(several sails and one mast broken, not mine thankfully).
It was very light at times going out through the break, the extra litres made it amazingly easy getting out, you could just stop, wait, go abit more, stop, wait, punch over waves and out you are!
On the waves, the board is particularly smooth, considering it's size and the bumpy waves, with plenty of drive and good off the top.
As far as planning goes,it jumps onto the plane quickly but not as snappy as the 99lt due to the extra weight and fins, as a quad you can def feel more drag as you are going along(comp to my 99twin) but it points upwind very well(using supplied fins) .
In the bottom turns the quads feel very solid, you can turn hard with confidence and trust that it will not skip out.
I have only used it briefly as a twin at Woolgoolga when the wind dropped.
I am thinking of getting some bigger twin fins(maybe 180's) for the smaller wave days to use the board as a twin to loose the extra drag and maybe plane a bit earlier,and use it as a quad on the bigger wave days when the wind is light.
Fin boxes are the dual allen key boxes, jury still out on these, don't look that solid but have held up ok so far.
I think that James has improved his shapes(even more) in the bit over a year since I got the 99lt after riding this board.
For all those bigger guys, don't hold back on getting a bigger board, the new shapes turn and handle great(note* you may cop some sh1t from the lightweights). As a bonus extra, the kids can learn on it too as my young bloke did up at Woopi.

stehsegler
WA, 3479 posts
23 Oct 2011 3:39PM
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Price?

roberto
NSW, 190 posts
23 Oct 2011 9:03PM
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Less than your JP thrusters
Price will vary on twin or quad, paintjob, straps, fins, freight etc.
Hoops can give one if interested.

stehsegler said...

Price?


Long Reef
SA, 582 posts
26 Oct 2011 12:59PM
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I heard there was going to be a new NSW WA rule stating
"competitors will be limitied to one board not exceeding 15litres of their mid winter body weight and 2 sails, the largest not to exceed 5.6 sqm"

I imagine this means you wont be able to use that new Blade or either of those choppers! Don't worry, there is a get fit program posted elsewhere so that you can return to the real world of competitive sub 80 litre boards!

Who says you have been copping sh@t from the light weights - I'll have a talk to them!
cheers

Long Reef
SA, 582 posts
26 Oct 2011 1:00PM
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Just joking - there is no NSW WA rule. Instead they are going to do SUP class wavesailing division which your 120 litre will qualify for
;)

roberto
NSW, 190 posts
27 Oct 2011 3:21PM
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15lt above body weight would not bother me or other heavy weights for that matter. It would certainly level the playing field. . It would just be bad timing after getting a 120 lt. I would need a 110 lt if that was the case.
95% of my sailing is not at comps anyway so no big deal. It's all about more sailing time.
Big waves and light wind is some of my favorite wavesailing conditions. Smooth waves and full control!

siny
NSW, 287 posts
28 Oct 2011 12:10AM
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You wouldn't get a new board just eat more

stehsegler
WA, 3479 posts
28 Oct 2011 7:39AM
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Tim Williams said...

I heard there was going to be a new NSW WA rule stating
"competitors will be limitied to one board not exceeding 15litres of their mid winter body weight and 2 sails, the largest not to exceed 5.6 sqm"


There will also be a new category along the amateurs and pros for "anorexic vertically challenged sailors".

WindWarrior
NSW, 1019 posts
29 Oct 2011 8:55AM
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stehsegler said...


There will also be a new category along the amateurs and pros for "anorexic vertically challenged sailors".


Mate what are you talking about... there isn't anything new about that category

Roberto, any more pics of the board to come... in action on the water ?

As a 'larger' size sailor I have to say I am pretty excited about all the development in bigger wave boards.
The thought of being able to actually get out and get some waves in light winds has me pumped for the new season

MOre reviews and pics to come please



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