Apparently the old thread is too old to be re-opened.
I decided a while back that I needed a mid length with heaps of volume for this long long wave I surf in Indo. Spent a long time trying to figure out what would work and seeing what the boys that dominate that wave ride. I also got some inspiration from those speedy lines the older boys used to take at J-Bay. Length and paddle power and a speed machine is desired. Pics should becoming in a few days - it's getting polished tomorrow. Starting to get excited. Its got glassed in side bites through the channels and has been glassed super heavy so it will cope with the beatings it will be getting. 6 on the bottom and 2 * 4's on top plus 2 lots of 4 criss-crossed over the deck as well. Should be an absolute speed demon once she is up and flying. Never had a board like this before. Should be interesting.
It's a 7'3" widow maker. Its super seeding my 6'10" Outer Islands Coral Reefer for the bigger days. So maybe it's not a true mid length
I where your heads at big fella but you should of bit the bullet and gone the 7'6 or 7'9...when you get to that size you can sit out the back and play king of the point
Yeah I thought about going longer but this has heaps of volume and I still wanted something I can play on. Let's see how she turns out. These days I am getting a bit soft on the bigger days so this will probably be big enough. And a good excuse to dodge those really big days
More board = more confidence cause you get in early....until it goes tits up and then your on your own
Because the fin placement is right in the edge of the channels. So plugs would not work. This board will be living at my place in indo so will not be getting transported as a general rule so should be a drama I hope
SP - 7'3*21*3. Heaps of volume to get me home safely ! These style of boards do not have a lot of rocker. Old style shape. It would have loved those waves from last week that's for sure. I would have loved the paddle power as well. This is the biggest volume board I have owned by a long way bar longboards.
I hear what you are saying re volume Tux. This machine has a truckload. I was super excited when I picked it up. Heaps of volume all the way to the rail almost. I think it will be enough for now. If not can get another one
Would be a nice board for your spots Drip from what I have surfed in the past. It's got heaps of weight so should deal with the chop nicely. Hate getting bounced.
Look forward to the pics Drip. It's clear when a 9'6" is a mid length for you that we live in different worlds
And on your board, have you ever had a board with that old school shape, volume and rocker? That's a flavour I have been pursuing for about five years. Love that fun set up too.
I've thought about channels for them - I have three channel boards and love them - but was a bit nervous about making a semi-gun even faster. It should hold onto anything though. We need a ride report ASAP.