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Egg chrispthekiwi said..AndyrooMac said..chrispthekiwi said..
New stick
Damn!!! rotated the pic so its not on its side...
Looks unreal and love that tint, what dims?
Dims are 7'6" 21 3/4" 2 7/8" now all I really want to complete the quiver is a (Christenson?) fish - anyone know how to size em?
who am I kidding the quiver is never complete...
Yeah...I'm in. Is that the EGG?
Been having fun on my C Bucket and would like to add afew more mids to the quiver. What center fin u running?
Select to expand quotechrispthekiwi said..AndyrooMac said..chrispthekiwi said..
New stick
Damn!!! rotated the pic so its not on its side...
Looks unreal and love that tint, what dims?
Dims are 7'6" 21 3/4" 2 7/8" now all I really want to complete the quiver is a (Christenson?) fish - anyone know how to size em?
who am I kidding the quiver is never complete...
What are your dims regarding the fish ?
I reckon 6' - 6'2" would be dims similar to what your running with the egg... Otherwise, talk to the boys at Onboard in Byron, they were super helpful.
Rings very true... But we're already converts sooooooooo 
www.theinertia.com/surf/5-reasons-to-surf-a-real-mid-length-board/
If you're reading this article, chances are probably fifty-fifty that you own a Wavestorm. There are some good reasons to have one in your quiver: a board to teach people on, to pull into beachbreak closeouts, or to just go out and have fun. But, if you're the type of person that finds yourself riding your Wavestorm often, you should drop that thing and get a real mid-length.
For over a decade I only rode shortboards. Then, when teaching my wife to longboard, I grudgingly fell in love with larger craft. Soon, I got interested in the in-between board sizes for days when the surf was a little too small for shortboarding and a little too big for longboarding.
My gateway drug was a 7'6", with a serious rolled V, sharp/thin rails in the back and low entry rocker. My first session on it was in peaky, chest-high beachbreak near Ventura, Calif. and I instantly synced with it. I was able to position myself exactly where I wanted to be to take off thanks to the extra paddling power; the single fin held high and tight in the pocket for crouching head dips; it accelerated out of sections with a senseless amount of speed; and I was stupefied that I could lay it deep on rail out on the shoulder. I was smitten.
I'm not being even remotely hyperbolic when I say that riding mid-length boards changed my surfing completely. I surf as much as I ever have, and that's in large part to having mid-lengths in my quiver. You should too: here are five reasons to take the mid-length glide.
Get Pitted
The most surprising thing about my first mid-length was how well it rode in the barrel. It was a positioning machine that let me backdoor sections and make others that I never would have been able to otherwise. You're not going to be air dropping then side-slipping into the tube like you can with your standard thruster but with a little finesse, a good mid-length will raise your tube count.
Paddle Power
The mid-length gives you the glide you need on small days and the paddling speed you need on the big ones. I've surfed mid-lengths well into the double overhead range and with the right shape they act like a good step up, putting you in position for choice waves while other people on smaller equipment are floundering. Again, it takes good positioning but with that much foam under chest, you're in control of the engine.
Actual Performance
Like any type of board, there are many different types of mid-lengths that you could get into. I dig the single fin variety but I've dabbled with bonzers and two-plus-ones. These shapes can be highly refined and dialed into whatever types of waves you like to ride. Whether you're hunting the tube or really want to lay it on rail or even nose riding, there's a mid-length that will do that for you - just don't expect to be boosting airs.
Support the Surf Industry
Buying a board from Costco supports a giant box store that can't seem to construct buildings big enough to handle the throngs of people that frequent them. Buying a board from an established shaper supports someone dedicated to our industry and our passion. Not to mention that you get a honed piece of equipment made by hand that will make a Wavestorm feel like you were riding a kitchen sponge. I like mid-length specialists such as Christenson, Takayama or Chocolate Fish.
Surf a Wider Variety of Conditions
Who doesn't want to surf more? The mid-length is the most versatile board in my quiver by a G-Land mile. I can almost always find a wave for it and when I get it out there, it sings. As I get older, I'm unfortunately getting more picky about the waves I ride and mid-lengths fights that urge by being too damn adaptable. And more adaptable means more fun.
Do yourself and favor and try one. It'll change your surfing forever.
Select to expand quoteAndyrooMac said..
Rings very true... But we're already converts sooooooooo
www.theinertia.com/surf/5-reasons-to-surf-a-real-mid-length-board/
If you're reading this article, chances are probably fifty-fifty that you own a Wavestorm. There are some good reasons to have one in your quiver: a board to teach people on, to pull into beachbreak closeouts, or to just go out and have fun. But, if you're the type of person that finds yourself riding your Wavestorm often, you should drop that thing and get a real mid-length.
For over a decade I only rode shortboards. Then, when teaching my wife to longboard, I grudgingly fell in love with larger craft. Soon, I got interested in the in-between board sizes for days when the surf was a little too small for shortboarding and a little too big for longboarding.
My gateway drug was a 7'6", with a serious rolled V, sharp/thin rails in the back and low entry rocker. My first session on it was in peaky, chest-high beachbreak near Ventura, Calif. and I instantly synced with it. I was able to position myself exactly where I wanted to be to take off thanks to the extra paddling power; the single fin held high and tight in the pocket for crouching head dips; it accelerated out of sections with a senseless amount of speed; and I was stupefied that I could lay it deep on rail out on the shoulder. I was smitten.
I'm not being even remotely hyperbolic when I say that riding mid-length boards changed my surfing completely. I surf as much as I ever have, and that's in large part to having mid-lengths in my quiver. You should too: here are five reasons to take the mid-length glide.
Get Pitted
The most surprising thing about my first mid-length was how well it rode in the barrel. It was a positioning machine that let me backdoor sections and make others that I never would have been able to otherwise. You're not going to be air dropping then side-slipping into the tube like you can with your standard thruster but with a little finesse, a good mid-length will raise your tube count.
Paddle Power
The mid-length gives you the glide you need on small days and the paddling speed you need on the big ones. I've surfed mid-lengths well into the double overhead range and with the right shape they act like a good step up, putting you in position for choice waves while other people on smaller equipment are floundering. Again, it takes good positioning but with that much foam under chest, you're in control of the engine.
Actual Performance
Like any type of board, there are many different types of mid-lengths that you could get into. I dig the single fin variety but I've dabbled with bonzers and two-plus-ones. These shapes can be highly refined and dialed into whatever types of waves you like to ride. Whether you're hunting the tube or really want to lay it on rail or even nose riding, there's a mid-length that will do that for you - just don't expect to be boosting airs.
Support the Surf Industry
Buying a board from Costco supports a giant box store that can't seem to construct buildings big enough to handle the throngs of people that frequent them. Buying a board from an established shaper supports someone dedicated to our industry and our passion. Not to mention that you get a honed piece of equipment made by hand that will make a Wavestorm feel like you were riding a kitchen sponge. I like mid-length specialists such as Christenson, Takayama or Chocolate Fish.
Surf a Wider Variety of Conditions
Who doesn't want to surf more? The mid-length is the most versatile board in my quiver by a G-Land mile. I can almost always find a wave for it and when I get it out there, it sings. As I get older, I'm unfortunately getting more picky about the waves I ride and mid-lengths fights that urge by being too damn adaptable. And more adaptable means more fun.
Do yourself and favor and try one. It'll change your surfing forever.
Spot on, have a pretty sweet 8'2 Hull on its way from a local shaper - cant wait to swoop into a few winter peaks with all of the above benefits.
Select to expand quoteSouwester said..AndyrooMac said..
Rings very true... But we're already converts sooooooooo
www.theinertia.com/surf/5-reasons-to-surf-a-real-mid-length-board/
If you're reading this article, chances are probably fifty-fifty that you own a Wavestorm. There are some good reasons to have one in your quiver: a board to teach people on, to pull into beachbreak closeouts, or to just go out and have fun. But, if you're the type of person that finds yourself riding your Wavestorm often, you should drop that thing and get a real mid-length.
For over a decade I only rode shortboards. Then, when teaching my wife to longboard, I grudgingly fell in love with larger craft. Soon, I got interested in the in-between board sizes for days when the surf was a little too small for shortboarding and a little too big for longboarding.
My gateway drug was a 7'6", with a serious rolled V, sharp/thin rails in the back and low entry rocker. My first session on it was in peaky, chest-high beachbreak near Ventura, Calif. and I instantly synced with it. I was able to position myself exactly where I wanted to be to take off thanks to the extra paddling power; the single fin held high and tight in the pocket for crouching head dips; it accelerated out of sections with a senseless amount of speed; and I was stupefied that I could lay it deep on rail out on the shoulder. I was smitten.
I'm not being even remotely hyperbolic when I say that riding mid-length boards changed my surfing completely. I surf as much as I ever have, and that's in large part to having mid-lengths in my quiver. You should too: here are five reasons to take the mid-length glide.
Get Pitted
The most surprising thing about my first mid-length was how well it rode in the barrel. It was a positioning machine that let me backdoor sections and make others that I never would have been able to otherwise. You're not going to be air dropping then side-slipping into the tube like you can with your standard thruster but with a little finesse, a good mid-length will raise your tube count.
Paddle Power
The mid-length gives you the glide you need on small days and the paddling speed you need on the big ones. I've surfed mid-lengths well into the double overhead range and with the right shape they act like a good step up, putting you in position for choice waves while other people on smaller equipment are floundering. Again, it takes good positioning but with that much foam under chest, you're in control of the engine.
Actual Performance
Like any type of board, there are many different types of mid-lengths that you could get into. I dig the single fin variety but I've dabbled with bonzers and two-plus-ones. These shapes can be highly refined and dialed into whatever types of waves you like to ride. Whether you're hunting the tube or really want to lay it on rail or even nose riding, there's a mid-length that will do that for you - just don't expect to be boosting airs.
Support the Surf Industry
Buying a board from Costco supports a giant box store that can't seem to construct buildings big enough to handle the throngs of people that frequent them. Buying a board from an established shaper supports someone dedicated to our industry and our passion. Not to mention that you get a honed piece of equipment made by hand that will make a Wavestorm feel like you were riding a kitchen sponge. I like mid-length specialists such as Christenson, Takayama or Chocolate Fish.
Surf a Wider Variety of Conditions
Who doesn't want to surf more? The mid-length is the most versatile board in my quiver by a G-Land mile. I can almost always find a wave for it and when I get it out there, it sings. As I get older, I'm unfortunately getting more picky about the waves I ride and mid-lengths fights that urge by being too damn adaptable. And more adaptable means more fun.
Do yourself and favor and try one. It'll change your surfing forever.
Spot on, have a pretty sweet 8'2 Hull on its way from a local shaper - cant wait to swoop into a few winter peaks with all of the above benefits.
NICE!!! More details please??? and pics on arrival
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You re killing me Andy, my ongoing dilema for my 6'10 ish "performance" midlength is:
mote massive twin
Russ Short 3 fin bonzer
CC nautilus quad
thomas or Vouch twin fish
i know I know just buy Them all..... but I can only buy one at this point ..... I am torn ...... and need to sell a board on gummie first!
Definitely take a listen to the pod then dude... They sound pretty siiiiiiick and David Lee has exposure to A LOT of boards so he knows his stuff... But I reckon you'd be stoked with anything from that list.
Probably more depends on what else you have in the quiver though.
I reckon 7'ish Bonzer maybe is my hole, that was what I needed yesterday, something a bit shorter than the 7'7" for a bit better duck diving and steeper drops.
I had a couple of mote's and they're good quality. I love the outline of the massive & the way Torren Martyn surfs them is dreamy.
I dont totally dismiss david scales comments but would take more notice if the review was from someone like Devon Howard or if he interviewed Simon jones. I think this is his light bulb moment, coming to terms with there is life beyond a pointy nosed shortboard.
I find more knowledge and experience through talking to crusty old salts in person or in forums like this.
I do miss walking into a shop full of pointy nosed, white 5'10' thrusters and being greeted by an overly eager grom telling me what my literage should be though
@onefin Note the winning shaper... Very interesting
Full Disclosure: This Video does not contain Midlength Surfboards, Just a beautiful chic doing beautiful surfing
Not sure but looks a Displacement Hull to me... Nice surfing either way
Click link for vid:
www.instagram.com/p/Bw7Ars-nJKf/?igshid=4phji7c0zaya
Yeah I saw that Andy.... and I will be down Byron way this weekend..... I will have to drop by onboard to fondle some lovelies.
i think the surprise packet was the Al Knost bonzer
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Not sure but looks a Displacement Hull to me... Nice surfing either way
Click link for vid:
www.instagram.com/p/Bw7Ars-nJKf/?igshid=4phji7c0zaya
White Owl Stubbie.
michaelkew.com/dispatches/2012/03/santa-barbara-stubbie-redux.html
The full video is on Vimeo somewhere too...
Select to expand quotesaltyheaven said..AndyrooMac said..
Not sure but looks a Displacement Hull to me... Nice surfing either way
Click link for vid:
www.instagram.com/p/Bw7Ars-nJKf/?igshid=4phji7c0zaya
White Owl Stubbie.
michaelkew.com/dispatches/2012/03/santa-barbara-stubbie-redux.html
The full video is on Vimeo somewhere too...
I wonder if they know that MC was making them in Byron the whole time. 
Ha! Yeah, you'd hope so.
Nice link too SP.
Interesting watching MC's son on the 'modernised' version - and no criticism or slight, felt or intended - that inevitably 'modernising' results in the board ending up being more of a tail rider. Which, no argument, has it's benefits but also means that some essential essence is lost, as well as the board ending up being a whole lot more like most other boards, and being visibly ridden as such.
I was feeling something similar while watching Steph's Acid Test the other day too, that the boards were being judged as to 'rippability' from a HPSB perspective. Bound to happen to some degree no doubt. It's just serves to reinforce that that is the ultimate goal of surfing. Which is cool if that's your thing, it just isn't everyone's thing and I reckon the culture could use a bit more broadening, especially from something that present's itself as 'alternative'. The sub 6' Twinny isn't alternative anymore, it's decidedly mainstream.
It's been awesome to watch the broadening of board types available and being ridden since the hyper conservative '6'1 thruster or get out of the water' era. I was left at the end of the SG Acid Test feeling like the pull to conformism was as strong as ever, just that the performance twinny has been accepted into the zeitgeist. I'm clearly over reacting, but maybe there's an element of truth in there too.
Ha ha..."A guy came into my shop and saw the cutback picture and said...".
That was me. At the time I was heading down to Byron every Sth swell during the winters and I'd stay at MC's place and sleep in his son's cubbyhouse or in my van in his yard.
That's his boy riding the Stubbie in the latter part of the clip.
MC is a legend and a typical crusty old shaper in the same mould as Dick Van and Geoff McCoy.
Select to expand quoteAndyrooMac said..Souwester said..AndyrooMac said..
Rings very true... But we're already converts sooooooooo
www.theinertia.com/surf/5-reasons-to-surf-a-real-mid-length-board/
If you're reading this article, chances are probably fifty-fifty that you own a Wavestorm. There are some good reasons to have one in your quiver: a board to teach people on, to pull into beachbreak closeouts, or to just go out and have fun. But, if you're the type of person that finds yourself riding your Wavestorm often, you should drop that thing and get a real mid-length.
For over a decade I only rode shortboards. Then, when teaching my wife to longboard, I grudgingly fell in love with larger craft. Soon, I got interested in the in-between board sizes for days when the surf was a little too small for shortboarding and a little too big for longboarding.
My gateway drug was a 7'6", with a serious rolled V, sharp/thin rails in the back and low entry rocker. My first session on it was in peaky, chest-high beachbreak near Ventura, Calif. and I instantly synced with it. I was able to position myself exactly where I wanted to be to take off thanks to the extra paddling power; the single fin held high and tight in the pocket for crouching head dips; it accelerated out of sections with a senseless amount of speed; and I was stupefied that I could lay it deep on rail out on the shoulder. I was smitten.
I'm not being even remotely hyperbolic when I say that riding mid-length boards changed my surfing completely. I surf as much as I ever have, and that's in large part to having mid-lengths in my quiver. You should too: here are five reasons to take the mid-length glide.
Get Pitted
The most surprising thing about my first mid-length was how well it rode in the barrel. It was a positioning machine that let me backdoor sections and make others that I never would have been able to otherwise. You're not going to be air dropping then side-slipping into the tube like you can with your standard thruster but with a little finesse, a good mid-length will raise your tube count.
Paddle Power
The mid-length gives you the glide you need on small days and the paddling speed you need on the big ones. I've surfed mid-lengths well into the double overhead range and with the right shape they act like a good step up, putting you in position for choice waves while other people on smaller equipment are floundering. Again, it takes good positioning but with that much foam under chest, you're in control of the engine.
Actual Performance
Like any type of board, there are many different types of mid-lengths that you could get into. I dig the single fin variety but I've dabbled with bonzers and two-plus-ones. These shapes can be highly refined and dialed into whatever types of waves you like to ride. Whether you're hunting the tube or really want to lay it on rail or even nose riding, there's a mid-length that will do that for you - just don't expect to be boosting airs.
Support the Surf Industry
Buying a board from Costco supports a giant box store that can't seem to construct buildings big enough to handle the throngs of people that frequent them. Buying a board from an established shaper supports someone dedicated to our industry and our passion. Not to mention that you get a honed piece of equipment made by hand that will make a Wavestorm feel like you were riding a kitchen sponge. I like mid-length specialists such as Christenson, Takayama or Chocolate Fish.
Surf a Wider Variety of Conditions
Who doesn't want to surf more? The mid-length is the most versatile board in my quiver by a G-Land mile. I can almost always find a wave for it and when I get it out there, it sings. As I get older, I'm unfortunately getting more picky about the waves I ride and mid-lengths fights that urge by being too damn adaptable. And more adaptable means more fun.
Do yourself and favor and try one. It'll change your surfing forever.
Spot on, have a pretty sweet 8'2 Hull on its way from a local shaper - cant wait to swoop into a few winter peaks with all of the above benefits.
NICE!!! More details please??? and pics on arrival
Will 100% put pics up when I get it, its the balance of performance and cruise for the local beaches I surf. Bloke who makes them surfs them right out the back of his shop.
Widepoint in the middle, lowish rocker and all the meat in the right places, Im getting it as 2 + 1 but am really keen on getting a nice single fin for the maiden voyage.
Mann... I'd love to be at Del Mar this weekend for The Boardroom show exhibit...
That 8'4" Vbowls... Daaaamn!
Might try and go next year en-route to Cuba...
Idle day today.... Decided to make a 1/3 Scale model of the 7'4 I have in mind.
The plan shape is definitely Hull influenced, wider in the nose than I would typically do. I'm aiming to bring a little of that luscious forward stance facility, without departing too far from what I know works for me. Intended as a One Board Quiver type thing, not great in dribble, a bit much board when it gets some juice, pretty good for all the middle range - that's the intention anyhow.
Took about twice as long to shape as it would have done in foam.
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Idle day today.... Decided to make a 1/3 Scale model of the 7'4 I have in mind.
The plan shape is definitely Hull influenced, wider in the nose than I would typically do. I'm aiming to bring a little of that luscious forward stance facility, without departing too far from what I know works for me. Intended as a One Board Quiver type thing, not great in dribble, a bit much board when it gets some juice, pretty good for all the middle range - that's the intention anyhow.
Took about twice as long to shape as it would have done in foam.
Looks beautiful Salty, love the nose rocker
I had a fondle of a 6"8 midlength vish by VOuch today, felt really nice under the arm.
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I had a fondle of a 6"8 midlength vish by VOuch today, felt really nice under the arm.
Buy it!
Select to expand quotesaltyheaven said..
Idle day today.... Decided to make a 1/3 Scale model of the 7'4 I have in mind.
The plan shape is definitely Hull influenced, wider in the nose than I would typically do. I'm aiming to bring a little of that luscious forward stance facility, without departing too far from what I know works for me. Intended as a One Board Quiver type thing, not great in dribble, a bit much board when it gets some juice, pretty good for all the middle range - that's the intention anyhow.
Took about twice as long to shape as it would have done in foam.
Beautiful work dude... better get to work on the blank and get it in the water for testing
Select to expand quoteToobz said..onefin said..
I had a fondle of a 6"8 midlength vish by VOuch today, felt really nice under the arm.
Buy it!
Thank you for your unwavering support, and yes I might. Very tempted
Select to expand quoteonefin said..Toobz said..onefin said..
I had a fondle of a 6"8 midlength vish by VOuch today, felt really nice under the arm.
Buy it!
Thank you for your unwavering support, and yes I might. Very tempted No worries mate, always here to help.
Give us some details, rails, rocker etc.
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Anyone ridden one of these?
Its called a Powerblade... I Know Salty has one on order and keen to try...
Looks like maybe less drive with the narrow base but the blade is designed to flex and turn and drive through and out of turns... Andreini is a big advocate and he knows his stuff...
The Power Blade, another original George Greenough design, was created with the intention of pushing the boundaries of the modern-day single fin surfboard. Through meticulous material selection, endless hours of testing, design revisions, and a uniquely constructed flex pattern, the Power Blade now has the potential of rivaling the performance characteristics of the thruster.
Here, Marc Andreini summarizes the Power Blade's function... "Although the thruster took surfing to a higher performance level (following single fins) with more speed and quicker responsiveness, we lost a lot of flow, trim, deep bottom turning and down the line style that went with single fin style surfing. Now we can take that style, and up the performance to match the speed and virility of the postmodern board without sacrificing the flow.
"The most important design aspect of the Power Blade lies within its ability to flex and 'twist off' at the 'head' of the fin. This attribute provides variable-tow, similar to how a thruster works, which allows the tail of the board to follow the nose and in turn produces drive. In some ways it acts like a fish tail, flexing and twisting back and forth creating propulsion based on direction and angle of attack. The narrow base permits for an extremely minimal amount of water pressure resistance, allowing for a significant amount of response, speed, and maneuverability within a single fin.
The main challenge in successfully producing this design, came through the need to retain a very stiff and extremely strong 'leg' in order to support all the load on the 'head.' Through extensive research and testing we finally landed on an extremely unique lay-up combination of high-density epoxy and fiberglass materials that met the qualifications without suffering fatigue. Our Power Blade fins meet 3 different demanding requirements within a singular fin. stiffness where needed, flex, and the ability to twist.
Find more information from Andreini here regarding performance characteristics of the Power Blade.
Bump
G'day everyone been awhile since I last posted... I have been working on a new model I call the Dopamine, it's 8'0"x 21 1/2"x 2 5/8"has been tested in the waves of Fiji, Mentawaii's and Rote island with great results over the last 8 months and I am very happy with it .... enjoy
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G'day everyone been awhile since I last posted... I have been working on a new model I call the Dopamine, it's 8'0"x 21 1/2"x 2 5/8"has been tested in the waves of Fiji, Mentawaii's and Rote island with great results over the last 8 months and I am very happy with it .... enjoy
Beautiful board dude, love the outline and the triple stringer...
^^^ Looks like the perfect board for solid T land, have you done any around the 7'2 mark, and what would you do for thickness and width at that length?
Nice interview then some real nice Mid action at the end...
Skip to 4:30 if you just want the surfing
