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Longer Midlengths

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Created by McHenry > 9 months ago, 5 Jun 2016
McHenry
SA, 1739 posts
5 Jun 2016 4:32PM
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Been frothing on these 2 boards as of late. Both 8.6 so the LB purists will hopefully whinge less as they are close to an LB.







Cuttlefish
QLD, 1332 posts
5 Jun 2016 5:30PM
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Look for a DVS all rounder while you're at it...they come up used sometimes and they are fantastic.
My 7'6" Woosley vquad is a seriously good midlength...could easily be stretched out another foot for more paddle power.
http://www.woosleysurfboards.com/orders.html#v-quad
And there's some really sweet FUYU's
www.fuyusurfboards.com/portfolio/fuyu-fin-t-shirt-2/

Tux
VIC, 3829 posts
6 Jun 2016 8:20AM
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That Blue one is siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiick!!

Surf69
WA, 883 posts
6 Jun 2016 7:27AM
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Agreed, that Jye Byrnes template looks awesome.

McHenry
SA, 1739 posts
6 Jun 2016 10:18AM
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Yes the Vouch is definitely more of a full planshape.

Both great looking boards. Always love seeing new boards in that sort of length.

CrustyD
SA, 32 posts
6 Jun 2016 2:09PM
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Did you followup on that mal at middleton McHenry????

bearbusa
QLD, 295 posts
6 Jun 2016 4:45PM
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Ronnie Goddard V8 8ft-6

He made for me 8 months ago



, been working away for the last 6 months so am keen to get back on this now that im back on the goldie a bit more, such a sweet ride and the best Mid i have ever ridden , makes me look better on the water than i actually can surf these days, getting older .

leashless
158 posts
6 Jun 2016 4:42PM
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8 x 22 X 2 7/8

Macaha
QLD, 21900 posts
6 Jun 2016 6:55PM
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bearbusa said..





Ronnie Goddard V8 8ft-6

He made for me 8 months ago



, been working away for the last 6 months so am keen to get back on this now that im back on the goldie a bit more, such a sweet ride and the best Mid i have ever ridden , makes me look better on the water than i actually can surf these days, getting older .


What are the other dimentions Bearbusa?

chrispy
WA, 9675 posts
6 Jun 2016 5:09PM
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nice weapons

bearbusa
QLD, 295 posts
6 Jun 2016 7:21PM
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Macaha,

Yes sweet board ( 8' x 22 7/8" x 2 7/8"....6 + 6 + 6 green tint laminate...white pinline

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haven't been out much since i got it but more free time coming up hope to catch up with all you guys on the Goldie in the next few months
Been mainly surfing of Straddie south as i jet ski from where i live, sold ski now and will be heading to other breaks over the next few years as home permanently in a few months

Macaha
QLD, 21900 posts
6 Jun 2016 7:52PM
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Not enough volume for me Ron makes a great board,weapons as Chrispy said.
It would be good to meet you Bearbusa as always.

McHenry
SA, 1739 posts
6 Jun 2016 7:53PM
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bearbusa said...
Macaha,

Yes sweet board ( 8' x 22 7/8" x 2 7/8"....6 + 6 + 6 green tint laminate...white pinline

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haven't been out much since i got it but more free time coming up hope to catch up with all you guys on the Goldie in the next few months
Been mainly surfing of Straddie south as i jet ski from where i live, sold ski now and will be heading to other breaks over the next few years as home permanently in a few months







Is it an 8' or 8'6.

Very nice board

Surf69
WA, 883 posts
6 Jun 2016 7:28PM
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ohhhh i bet that Quads FUN Leashless.

Be interesting to see how his Duo's go in the Mid range.

McHenry
SA, 1739 posts
7 Jun 2016 7:18AM
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Surf69 said..
ohhhh i bet that Quads FUN Leashless.

Be interesting to see how his Duo's go in the Mid range.


I believe you have a nice Black Apache longer midlength you should show off Surf 69 ??

leashless
158 posts
7 Jun 2016 6:43AM
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Yeah it's a super smooth board. More of a cruiser, should of gone with a single fin setup or 2+1. But it is still a cracker of a board. Really glidey... But once you get back over the fins you can turn it pretty quickly etc...

I don't ride it all that much now - I am on a fish trip... I should get it back out once this ridiculous swell eases.

I saw a bloke with a shorter duo having fun a few months ago. Had a chat to him and he wasn't overly keen on it. Said it needs a bit of push in the wave and a clean point to really work. I like the look of them and am intrigued by the design however if I got one I would feel like a tool as my surfing wouldn't warrant something so out there. Hahaha. I don't need anymore people watching me surf...

DaveBasher
SA, 196 posts
7 Jun 2016 9:02AM
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Miller V-skate 8' 22 3/4" 3 1/4". Blown up short board shape. Goes ok in smaller stuff but really shines in shoulder high and up. Doesn't have the tail width (14 1/4") of the McCoy nuggets I usually ride (17" & 19" for 8' 2" nugget and 7' 6" potbelly respectively) so needs more size. Turns a nice head high face into a skate park. Feel like Jordy Smith carving (although I'm sure it doesn't look that way from the beach!!!!) Takes a while to adjust stance as McCoys demand a heavy rear foot style of surfing whereas this has multiple turning sweet spots- more drawn out from further up the board or step back to tail for a quicker slashier turn. The narrower tail means you tip the board over on a rail more to turn, unlike the McCoys that sit up and skim on the wide bums.

Surf69
WA, 883 posts
7 Jun 2016 7:44AM
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That's interesting and great feedback Leashless. I was a bit intrigued by the Duo,made sense to an extent but was still baffled by it, then Watching NPJ and Chippa Wilson surf it i could see the potential , but they could both ride a plank with a nail in it.

And here's the Shewolf McHenry, without a doubt one of the most versatile and Epic boards i've ever had. Performs in 2' to well over head Padang Padang.Love it.
7'10" x 22" x 2 7/8"

Chucked the 9'5" McT Involvement in also because its Awesome :)


DaveBasher
SA, 196 posts
7 Jun 2016 9:18AM
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......and 7'6" 22" 3 1/4" McCoy potbelly nugget. Catches waves like a mal with its big bum and flat rocker. A skipping stone, it tends to surf horizontally (like a big fish) and needs little input to generate speed. Hard to surf rail to rail with a 19" tail but not designed to. Unusually for a McCoy it tolerates some forward trimming due to wider nose and flatter rocker. Compare to the Miller in previous post and you'll get an inkling as to why both boards require different styles and different waves! All good fun.

surfbroker
NSW, 1488 posts
7 Jun 2016 6:59PM
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Most of you guys have seen this one before but being on topic I thought I'd put it out there..and a plug for RG

Great board..8' x 22" x 2 3/4"

thePup
13831 posts
7 Jun 2016 5:18PM
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Most of you guys have seen this one before but being on topic I thought I'd put it out there..and a plug for RG

Great board..8' x 22" x 2 3/4"


mmmmmmmmmmmmm a shameless unfettered blatant sublimely executed GODDARD pimp

Ted the Kiwi
NSW, 14256 posts
7 Jun 2016 7:55PM
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This mid length looks like it works pretty good !





Cobra
9106 posts
7 Jun 2016 6:03PM
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some very nice Mini Mals you blokes have.

chrispy
WA, 9675 posts
7 Jun 2016 6:08PM
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Cobra said..
some very nice Mini Mals you blokes have.


not as nice as your poop out though

Cobra
9106 posts
7 Jun 2016 7:57PM
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chrispy said..

Cobra said..
some very nice Mini Mals you blokes have.



not as nice as your poop out though


mate i wouldn't get a mini mal custom shaped, you're cooked bro

Ted the Kiwi
NSW, 14256 posts
7 Jun 2016 10:27PM
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Oh Cobra that was a joy to read

Cobra
9106 posts
7 Jun 2016 9:08PM
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Ted the Kiwi said..
Oh Cobra that was a joy to read




hey wheres your Tas thread mate,,,come on more pics Ted

Ted the Kiwi
NSW, 14256 posts
7 Jun 2016 11:27PM
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I am in the flood zone this evening. Will send you an update later. Here is the calm before the storm - the West Tamar bridge in Launceston - let's hope the South Esk does not deliver a huge deluge as the high tide hits early Tom morning









Surf69
WA, 883 posts
7 Jun 2016 11:04PM
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Ohh SHIZA! Take it say Ted!

leashless
158 posts
8 Jun 2016 6:44AM
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I love the look of that SheWolfe by Black Apache. The outline is such a classic.

McHenry
SA, 1739 posts
8 Jun 2016 9:56AM
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leashless said...
I love the look of that SheWolfe by Black Apache. The outline is such a classic.





This one in 8.6 is soo good




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