Select to expand quoteRazzonater said..
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Greetings gents picked up this bad boy yesterday.
it may not be a purists board but by all accounts this go like a rocket .... Have not ridden yet, normally I'm buying short boards these longboard things are hefty on the old wallet.
it all started with a 94 of gumtree a SEL I bought it thinking yeah I'll ride it now and than, I can now get up on the nose (no style yet) and I have ridden it probably as much as my shortie over last 2 months.
so I dropped the hammer and went out and got myself something that I can turn yet still get longboard glide on.
fin set up is controversial I got a thruster set and some rear quads to try out but I think I'm going to buy 8 or 9 inch for the middle box with flyers like a 2+1
this is the hihp model and apparently it is the newer construction stronger???! ( no idea it's all jargon)
i looked at at a few and this is the one at first glance that caught my eye, I reckon it could go in a barrel and I like the pulled in tail.
other than that no specific reason I chose tolhurst or this model.
there was a 94 bear their as well that got a close run but it was more a nose rider like what I already have
Love those Tolhurst shapes. That looks like a beauty. Nice pick up.
(They sure work for Harley Ingleby 
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Select to expand quoteCheaterFive said..SP said..chrispy said..CheaterFive said..
Gulp .... that looks super wow 
That is awesome.. More photos please
Gives a whole new meaning to sex on the beach that board, absolutely gorgeous
That thing happened today that was effecting my board choice. I only had one heady duty 6'6 double board bag. Today I picked up a triple heavy duty board bag, length 7 foot. So I can now go 6'8 or a bit longer no worries
Bloke also had an old but in good condition apart from a bit of yellowing 6'8 PU Yahoo by about 19 & 2.5...In no hurry what so ever for a gun thoug, just need it by about May.
Select to expand quoteMickPC said..
That thing happened today that was effecting my board choice. I only had one heady duty 6'6 double board bag. Today I picked up a triple heavy duty board bag, length 7 foot. So I can now go 6'8 or a bit longer no worries
Bloke also had an old but in good condition apart from a bit of yellowing 6'8 PU Yahoo by about 19 & 2.5...In no hurry what so ever for a gun thoug, just need it by about May.
6'8"? Gun? Lol.
Boy needs to get out more.
LOL...I've had a 6'11, 7 & 7'2 before also but this was what I was talking about compromising between volume & length. Finding that sweet spot of not having too much volume to escape situations via duckdiving, but having some ability to not be free falling on the take off all the time
I find shorter boards to be easier to recover from late take offs on bigger waves, I think 6'8 by about 19 is about my sweetspot...I'm not planning on surfing mavericks mate lol...just want something longer for when its over double head. Other boards on a future trip the new boards accompanying will probably be 6'2 & 6'4.
Select to expand quotethedrip said..
Saw this in the local. Beautiful board. 9 footer.
It scares me to think of needing this as Kirra.
I like that stringer
Select to expand quotechrispy said..
^what's this one Mac?
6.8 gun mate PC Mick will love this haha
nah just a flat rocker evo
Select to expand quoteMacaha said..
No way hand shaped boards by Bob at Mctavish
Must have lungs like cement.
Select to expand quotechrispthekiwi said..
I just got a new stick .
Very nice mate thats 2 in a couple of weeks if I recall well done.
Select to expand quotechrispthekiwi said..
I just got a new stick .
Great looking board mate.
Is it an NR3?
Select to expand quoteSP said..chrispthekiwi said..
I just got a new stick .
Great looking board mate.
Is it an NR3?
Scorpion II - Looks like it'll be a fun board, Wish it had the option to run it as a quad too but I'll mostly run it as a single fin I think.
Select to expand quotechrispthekiwi said..SP said..chrispthekiwi said..
I just got a new stick .
Great looking board mate.
Is it an NR3?
Scorpion II - Looks like it'll be a fun board, Wish it had the option to run it as a quad too but I'll mostly run it as a single fin I think.
Nice, I thought it looked more like this one with those model logos on the nose.
www.surfboardsbydonaldtakayama.com/surfboards/mid-length/nr3/
i wouldn't be to worried about the 2+1 fin setup. It gives you plenty of options anyway.
Personally i don't like that size boards as a quad. i prefer a 2+1. Little sides bites and a flexy center fin.
Great board anyway, The egg shape is about the most versatile surfboard there is.
Not technically a 'longboard', but I received a photo today of my 7ft chambered board taking shape. I'm excited...
Select to expand quoteWarnsey said..
Not technically a 'longboard', but I received a photo today of my 7ft chambered board taking shape. I'm excited...
Absolutely beautiful,wall hanger worthy.
