Just looking for comments from people who have used a 2 piece Sup. I am looking for something I can surf if possible but as I have transport issues issues I need something I can take on the bus with me and for it to be easy to assemble/disassemble.
I've been using a 2-piece 10' performance long board for a year now. Same tech Sunova using (Carbon Compact). Board is still holding well
and I haven't been gentle... Definitely a viable option. Very easy to put together.
I have seen some shortboards out of the same tech, easy fit on a bus. mine, no so much.
Hi STC
What's your opinion about a big and heavy board like the point break you're enjoying muchly.
As a two part board would it become too heavy or have any other potentially detrimental effects on it's performance.
Picking up what I think you're putting down is that big sups , >10', in 2 piece means that the user is still dealing with 2 big pieces. In the point break case its 2x 6'x32" boards weighing in at a potential 12kg, not sure of the thickness but it'd be up there, so thats a fair swag to lug around on planes, trains and automobiles.
I could see it being less of an influence weight and performance wise on sub 9' boards but am only guessing of course. Imagine it,d make for more user friendly luggage too.
BTW really reassuring to hear your positive feedback on the 2 part system not affecting a sups performance, cos its something I'm considering, keep it coming.
Had my 2 piece out for it's maiden voyage--seemed fine in flat water and tiny waves so so far so good. Easy to put together and take apart. Was a bit of a mission getting it on & off the bus while juggling a fixed length paddle so will need to get a travel paddle...any suggestions?
Sorry, I missed this thread.
The two halves of the two piece 14' are very easy to manhandle - easier than expected.
I got two covers made - I think it would be very awkward packed in one.
Fitted easily in a Kombi Van.
A bit more snug in a Toyota Prado.
But 3,820 km later, via a train that wasn't going to let me take a 14' board.
I remember the days where all good windsurfing masts were in one piece and we scoffed at the 2 piece masts...
fast forward some years, and all the masts were 2 pieces ... you even were able to mix and match pieces with different length and flex to vary the mast behavior... Some brands were even pushing foot bases so long that they had basically a mix-n-match 3 piece system.
So maybe we will see "chimerae" boards where you could swap a round tail for a fish one for weaker waves, or having longer or shorter noses, and even a noseriding one?
... like the kid games where you mix animal halves :-)
Yes I remember the days of one piece masts going through airports was to increase your skills. If you're walking through corridors, doors or forward looping over steep small waves over shallow reef.
That 2 piece system looks really good but would it really work with different nose and tails? There is definitely potential to cover a huge range with less board bulk?? as long as that rocker connection isn't too much compromise?
Thanks Nozza. The pulling apart is what worries me. Need to always have a vehicle with racks ....just in case . I have a 12 foot venom but want expand my options as mentioned above and even try an allround race 14 footer that can catch bumps. Weight is important as I need to lift onto racks