Select to expand quoteSurf69 said..
Aloha
Just a couple of pics of the full fun Quiver and the latest addition to McTavish Involvement.
'10In the Pic are the 10' log ( Surfboardf Warehouse ) 9'5" McT Involvement, 7'10" Black Appache "Shewolf", 7'10" AQlan Oke Single Fin, 6'10" LuKe Studer Widowmaker and a 6'0" Twin Keel Fish. I ride and love all of them but most excited about having just christened the McT Involvement.
So after getting back from Indo i was finally aainted with the Board in waiting the McT Involvement. Got Christened in shoulder height fasirly full beachy that ran along for about 60m...pretty ideal longboard wave.
Well...what can i say. This thing had blown me away, its everything i was hoping it would be and more. Paddles well and manages my Nearly 100kg easily, Manages a late take offs well but havent had it in Cylinders yet. The pinched trails hold their line and fine trim with ease but still allow to manouver up[ and down the face if trying to line something else up ahead. It preferred Pivot turns rather that rail cutty'
s in these waves but look forward to trying it out some more in other waves to see where it goes comfortably.
I was expecting it to be a technical ride, but its not, its easy ,groovy and awesome and i love it. Gets some speed up to and most suprisingly to me was i was able to get nose time no worries so i am happier than a swine in the proverbial !!
Thats an impressive quiver must be hard to pick one for the mornings paddle.
I've been eyeing the shewolf for a while.
Whats it need to be for choosing the shewolf over the others.
mike
ASelect to expand quotedowls said..Surf69 said..
Aloha
Just a couple of pics of the full fun Quiver and the latest addition to McTavish Involvement.
'10In the Pic are the 10' log ( Surfboardf Warehouse ) 9'5" McT Involvement, 7'10" Black Appache "Shewolf", 7'10" AQlan Oke Single Fin, 6'10" LuKe Studer Widowmaker and a 6'0" Twin Keel Fish. I ride and love all of them but most excited about having just christened the McT Involvement.
So after getting back from Indo i was finally aainted with the Board in waiting the McT Involvement. Got Christened in shoulder height fasirly full beachy that ran along for about 60m...pretty ideal longboard wave.
Well...what can i say. This thing had blown me away, its everything i was hoping it would be and more. Paddles well and manages my Nearly 100kg easily, Manages a late take offs well but havent had it in Cylinders yet. The pinched trails hold their line and fine trim with ease but still allow to manouver up[ and down the face if trying to line something else up ahead. It preferred Pivot turns rather that rail cutty'
s in these waves but look forward to trying it out some more in other waves to see where it goes comfortably.
I was expecting it to be a technical ride, but its not, its easy ,groovy and awesome and i love it. Gets some speed up to and most suprisingly to me was i was able to get nose time no worries so i am happier than a swine in the proverbial !!
Thats an impressive quiver must be hard to pick one for the mornings paddle.
I've been eyeing the shewolf for a while.
Whats it need to be for choosing the shewolf over the others.
mike
Aloha Dowls
In summary I took three boards to Indo for nearly 4 weeks. Surfed everything from well over double head height to waist high fullness. The " Shewolf" was the only board that came out of the cover. If I was only able to have one board, the Shewolf would be it. It's incredibly more versatile than I envisaged it would be and has given me some mind blowing memories for a life time just from this last trip. Most surprising was its ability in the big stuff.
I couldn't recommend it enough.
As to choosing a board for the day. I never take less than two to the beach and if I know what the conditions are like it's pretty easy to pick two. If unsure I take more :) it's nice to have a choice. Usually will have my Shortboard as a constant also.
Surf.
Yes TedSelect to expand quoteTed the Kiwi said..
Yes indeed - nice quiver. So is the 7'10" Black Appache "Shewolf" the board you were throwing round in Bali? Seems you just love single fins - ever played on a quad?
Yes Ted the Shewolf is the 7'10" I was using in Bali. I fact the only board I used in Bali this year. I love my singles however all my conventional performance boards I ride mostly as quads. My Jim Banks only gets ridden as a quad and I have a JS kingpin which I only ride as a quad. Never ridden a longboard quad though.
Select to expand quoteTux said...
Indo Ted's new Indovader
Oh that looks delicious !! Can not believe everyone got to see it before me 
Seriously can not wait to get my hands on this puppy. Been wanting one of your shapes for a long time now and am super excited to be getting one. Not sure where its first surf will be but I am hoping for my fav right hand reef to be working when I get back to Indo next weekend. Stoked. Thanks so much Tux - you are da man.
Full un-biased review will take place sometime soon once some testing has taken place ! Now I just need to get it from Melb somehow in the next week. Can feel a business meeting or two needed down that way
Select to expand quoteSurf69 said..
LuKe Studer Widowmaker and a 6'0"
That board looks nice, very similar outline to the 2 shortboards I surf the most as quads. Would be very interesting with that fin set up 
Select to expand quoteTux said..
Indo Ted's new Indovader
How good is that, well done Tux...Kev you gotta get Rose to take some pics of you riding this board mate
Select to expand quoteTed the Kiwi said..Tux said...
Indo Ted's new Indovader
Oh that looks delicious !! Can not believe everyone got to see it before me
Seriously can not wait to get my hands on this puppy. Been wanting one of your shapes for a long time now and am super excited to be getting one. Not sure where its first surf will be but I am hoping for my fav right hand reef to be working when I get back to Indo next weekend. Stoked. Thanks so much Tux - you are da man.
Full un-biased review will take place sometime soon once some testing has taken place ! Now I just need to get it from Melb somehow in the next week. Can feel a business meeting or two needed down that way
Wow that looks awesome
Select to expand quoteSurf69 said..Macaha said..
That's an epic Epic quiver!
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Select to expand quoteSurf69 said..
Aloha
Just a couple of pics of the full fun Quiver and the latest addition to McTavish Involvement.
'10In the Pic are the 10' log ( Surfboardf Warehouse ) 9'5" McT Involvement, 7'10" Black Appache "Shewolf", 7'10" AQlan Oke Single Fin, 6'10" LuKe Studer Widowmaker and a 6'0" Twin Keel Fish. I ride and love all of them but most excited about having just christened the McT Involvement.
So after getting back from Indo i was finally aainted with the Board in waiting the McT Involvement. Got Christened in shoulder height fasirly full beachy that ran along for about 60m...pretty ideal longboard wave.
Well...what can i say. This thing had blown me away, its everything i was hoping it would be and more. Paddles well and manages my Nearly 100kg easily, Manages a late take offs well but havent had it in Cylinders yet. The pinched trails hold their line and fine trim with ease but still allow to manouver up[ and down the face if trying to line something else up ahead. It preferred Pivot turns rather that rail cutty'
s in these waves but look forward to trying it out some more in other waves to see where it goes comfortably.
I was expecting it to be a technical ride, but its not, its easy ,groovy and awesome and i love it. Gets some speed up to and most suprisingly to me was i was able to get nose time no worries so i am happier than a swine in the proverbial !!
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No mine..not pimpin .. not nothin
Just lived the look of this one at a local shaper (Greg Frost - SFD) in town
Select to expand quoteclimber said...
No mine..not pimpin .. not nothin
Just lived the look of this one at a local shaper (Greg Frost - SFD) in town
He has been knocking some really nice ones out.
The bonzer the other day was nice..
Select to expand quoteMacaha said..
I like it climber,is it a big boys shortboard looks wide.
Yep...big boys shorty of such...it is around 702 in length...forgot the width (duh)... I have a similar profile in a 6.6 x 21.5 and it flipping rocks!
Yep SP.....Frosty has been shaping some awesome stuff of late.... I have to remind myself NOT to take my wallet when I go visit
The Bonza was a pure work of art
Got the new beast today via the courier with Tux. Just opened her up and my first thoughts went along the lines of "what the farrrrrk have I ordered" In person they really are a truly weird design. All in a good way though. I love the look of it. Tux has kept heaps of meat through the middle of it. I think its going to go insane. Very tempted to get it wet asap but another part of me wants to wait until I get back to base and launch her into some good quality waves right off the bat. We shall see. If some nice waves come my way the next week I will not be disappointed I guess.
Been doing heaps of research re fin set ups. Tux rides his as a quad. Most of the blokes riding them as thrusters use a fairly upright fin. I have been riding my Nano (thanks to LL) with a set of AM2s - lots of rake - which gives you heaps of hold - which gives you heaps of confidence when its critical. Will be interesting to see how they go in this new weapon. And boy does it look like a weapon !! Looks like it will be super fast from A - B - which is definitely my preference whilst running for cover
Thanks Tux - this new board is insane !!! If anyone is after a new stick I would suggest you give him a crack. Great service and super product. Ride report to follow once she gets wet.
Select to expand quoteTed the Kiwi said..
Got the new beast today via the courier with Tux. Just opened her up and my first thoughts went along the lines of "what the farrrrrk have I ordered" In person they really are a truly weird design. All in a good way though. I love the look of it. Tux has kept heaps of meat through the middle of it. I think its going to go insane. Very tempted to get it wet asap but another part of me wants to wait until I get back to base and launch her into some good quality waves right off the bat. We shall see. If some nice waves come my way the next week I will not be disappointed I guess.
Been doing heaps of research re fin set ups. Tux rides his as a quad. Most of the blokes riding them as thrusters use a fairly upright fin. I have been riding my Nano (thanks to LL) with a set of AM2s - lots of rake - which gives you heaps of hold - which gives you heaps of confidence when its critical. Will be interesting to see how they go in this new weapon. And boy does it look like a weapon !! Looks like it will be super fast from A - B - which is definitely my preference whilst running for cover
Thanks Tux - this new board is insane !!! If anyone is after a new stick I would suggest you give him a crack. Great service and super product. Ride report to follow once she gets wet.
photos ted or you can do some lessons with tb
Select to expand quoteTed the Kiwi said..
Got the new beast today via the courier with Tux. Just opened her up and my first thoughts went along the lines of "what the farrrrrk have I ordered" In person they really are a truly weird design. All in a good way though. I love the look of it. Tux has kept heaps of meat through the middle of it. I think its going to go insane. Very tempted to get it wet asap but another part of me wants to wait until I get back to base and launch her into some good quality waves right off the bat. We shall see. If some nice waves come my way the next week I will not be disappointed I guess.
Been doing heaps of research re fin set ups. Tux rides his as a quad. Most of the blokes riding them as thrusters use a fairly upright fin. I have been riding my Nano (thanks to LL) with a set of AM2s - lots of rake - which gives you heaps of hold - which gives you heaps of confidence when its critical. Will be interesting to see how they go in this new weapon. And boy does it look like a weapon !! Looks like it will be super fast from A - B - which is definitely my preference whilst running for cover
Thanks Tux - this new board is insane !!! If anyone is after a new stick I would suggest you give him a crack. Great service and super product. Ride report to follow once she gets wet.
Awwww you say the nicest things!!
Hope it goes like a rocket!
The "Disco Mullet" before it went off to the glassers this morning....5'8 x 21 x 3 full nose concave into flat into a vee bottom...keels or controller quads recommended.....should go fast in the slop and still let you slide five over the front...basically a tuned up mini simmons
Select to expand quoteMacaha said..
Thumbs Up Tux,nice little work on the rear stringer 
Cheers bro went through a fair bit of tape...lol
Select to expand quotechrispy said...
I got asked a few questions about boards and pictures.....nek minit I was talked into organising a board to be auctioned at the V8 super car charity lunch. Board will be signed by all the drivers.
Super effort for making me look good Mr Steve del Rosso... This is his accelerator model
Wow $4,400 is a great result. Well done to all !!!
Select to expand quoteTux said..
The "Disco Mullet" before it went off to the glassers this morning....5'8 x 21 x 3 full nose concave into flat into a vee bottom...keels or controller quads recommended.....should go fast in the slop and still let you slide five over the front...basically a tuned up mini simmons
Nice work Tux..
That looks like a lot of fun.
Select to expand quoteMacaha said..
Surely somebody has a new board to show,anybody?
LACEY 
I think it's your turn Mac. Everyone is waiting for you to order another. There must be something you want.
Select to expand quotesmh said..Macaha said..
Surely somebody has a new board to show,anybody?
LACEY
I think it's your turn Mac. Everyone is waiting for you to order another. There must be something you want.
its happened.
a bad case of crash and burn.
its bad, real bad.
mans no longer got any idea which board to take surfing for the conditions.
just a shell of his former self
TSelect to expand quoteSP said..Tux said..
The "Disco Mullet" before it went off to the glassers this morning....5'8 x 21 x 3 full nose concave into flat into a vee bottom...keels or controller quads recommended.....should go fast in the slop and still let you slide five over the front...basically a tuned up mini simmons
Nice work Tux..
That looks like a lot of fun.
thats tidy! Very nice
Select to expand quoteSurf69 said..
I definately need to know more about the Oke.
It has his original Early plain black ink outline on rice paper Oke Tree decal. i believe added some colour '70-71?
I know he started officially in 68 and the Board has the number 820. Maurice Cole suggested years ago it could be late 69/70 but that would suggest they were moving a few boards at the time at about 2.5 per day. Perhaps a little too refined for late 69?
Love to know. It rides well as mentioned, surfed on of my most memorable waves on it.
Below is the reply re: the Oke from Rory at Oke Surfboards. Cool to have the info from his Clan.
Hey Damo,
Nice looking board you've got there! If that's a shaped by Alan under the tree, it dates it before his death in '75. That version of the tree was the first one so probably around '72 - '74.
Glad to her it's still getting wet!
Cheers,
Rory
