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Created by 62mac > 9 months ago, 8 Nov 2012
62mac
WA, 24860 posts
8 Nov 2012 6:51AM
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I know there's a few in here searching for it,I know some of us have sold those very boards only to find the next best thing is not what we were searching for.

Sense off loading my fav' UFO to Kadi I have struggled with board selection,sure the redline is good in small stuff the splice is a great all rounder and the last two UFO's have been average at best compared to Kadi's,so my search continues with a UFO,EVO2 mixup,can't wait for this one.

Ted the Kiwi
NSW, 14256 posts
8 Nov 2012 10:16AM
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Congrats on another new board purchase So what spray / tint combo did u go for as thats very important! Fingers crossed this one works out for ya

BigSpazz
NSW, 946 posts
8 Nov 2012 10:24AM
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Ted the Kiwi said...
Congrats on another new board purchase So what spray / tint combo did u go for as thats very important! Fingers crossed this one works out for ya


yup i need to know what im looking for when i go tonight

Ted the Kiwi
NSW, 14256 posts
8 Nov 2012 10:27AM
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BigSpazz said...
Ted the Kiwi said...
Congrats on another new board purchase So what spray / tint combo did u go for as thats very important! Fingers crossed this one works out for ya


yup i need to know what im looking for when i go tonight


Will you be at local hangout on Sat arvo? I shall be there from about 2pm.....cold beers in the Fridge

62mac
WA, 24860 posts
8 Nov 2012 8:09AM
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Won't be started at this stage Bigspazz,lime green rails with some black zepra type pattern over the green similar to this.



swalkington
WA, 401 posts
8 Nov 2012 9:04AM
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I like this thread title.
hey guys Sam here - bit light on in the work dept at the moment so actually have time to post a bit,...
got a question for all you long board experts. I am a predominantly shortboard surfer but I surf a mal on small days or when the waves suit. At the moment I ride a 9 foot firewire longboard which I have never been overly impressed with but it does the job.
I am now looking at getting a Mctavish fireball custom shaped at the byron factory.
What size and dimensions would you guys recommend? I am 93kg 6 foot 2 inches tall and 35years old. I will be using the board mainly in small beachbreaks here at secret harbour but also at some longboard pointbreak waves in Mandurah (avalon etc).
Really I just like to cruise on a mal. I leave carving to when I surf a shorty.

62mac
WA, 24860 posts
8 Nov 2012 9:28AM
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At your age, weight and a shortboarder I'd go for an EVO2, 9.1 - 9.6 x 22 3/4 x 2 7/8 or even 3.

boofy
NSW, 2110 posts
8 Nov 2012 12:31PM
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swalkington said...
I like this thread title.
hey guys Sam here - bit light on in the work dept at the moment so actually have time to post a bit,...
got a question for all you long board experts. I am a predominantly shortboard surfer but I surf a mal on small days or when the waves suit. At the moment I ride a 9 foot firewire longboard which I have never been overly impressed with but it does the job.
I am now looking at getting a Mctavish fireball custom shaped at the byron factory.
What size and dimensions would you guys recommend? I am 93kg 6 foot 2 inches tall and 35years old. I will be using the board mainly in small beachbreaks here at secret harbour but also at some longboard pointbreak waves in Mandurah (avalon etc).
Really I just like to cruise on a mal. I leave carving to when I surf a shorty.


Swalkington you are the same size as me I would go 9,6x23x3 if you are after a cruisy mal

swalkington
WA, 401 posts
8 Nov 2012 11:05AM
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thanks guys.
I will post some glory pics once I get the board.
McT is the EVO 2 ok for nose riding?

asea
NSW, 5510 posts
8 Nov 2012 2:09PM
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Ted the Kiwi said...
Congrats on another new board purchase So what spray / tint combo did u go for as thats very important! Fingers crossed this one works out for ya


Mac consult with Asea re colours as i am getting choosy when getting you're rejects

62mac
WA, 24860 posts
8 Nov 2012 11:11AM
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Haha funny mate,would you like flames or lime green rails

asea
NSW, 5510 posts
8 Nov 2012 2:13PM
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62mac said...
Haha funny mate,would you like flames or lime green rails


lime green for me

towball
4627 posts
8 Nov 2012 12:02PM
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swalkington said...
thanks guys.
I will post some glory pics once I get the board.
McT is the EVO 2 ok for nose riding?


I find the evo2 nose rides really well .Mine is 904x23x3 I'm 95kg -99 depending how full me bladder is It's way ahead of the old fireball

asea
NSW, 5510 posts
8 Nov 2012 3:24PM
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go the f/ball evo2 more performance than the f/ball and a great allrounder.Thats what i would own if i had 1 board only .

doggie
WA, 15849 posts
8 Nov 2012 12:26PM
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asea said...
go the f/ball evo2 more performance than the f/ball and a great allrounder.Thats what i would own if i had 1 board only .


How many fricken boards have you got asea?!?

asea
NSW, 5510 posts
8 Nov 2012 3:28PM
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Doggie last count 15 no only 1 at this stage

62mac
WA, 24860 posts
8 Nov 2012 12:38PM
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asea said...
Doggie last count 15 no only 1 at this stage


sold 14 in the one week

towball
4627 posts
8 Nov 2012 1:06PM
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doggie said...
asea said...
go the f/ball evo2 more performance than the f/ball and a great allrounder.Thats what i would own if i had 1 board only .


How many fricken boards have you got asea?!?


Thats the eqivelant of two for you cause he has real boards , not that SB crap you ride

sepirott
NSW, 336 posts
8 Nov 2012 7:31PM
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Mac, because of the usual family restraints on the budget, I just change my fins around a lot and get resprays lol. There is one board though I am after second hand and that is a 7S 8ft Super Fish II. I mainly want it so I have a quad and something a bit smaller in the quiver. Although I did buy a second hand windsurfer for $120 bucks today and had a ball on it , I am knackered though, I was just so feed up with the small crap windblown waves we have had this year.....

Daneli
QLD, 1538 posts
8 Nov 2012 6:42PM
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sepirott said...
Mac, because of the usual family restraints on the budget, I just change my fins around a lot and get resprays lol. There is one board though I am after second hand and that is a 7S 8ft Super Fish II. I mainly want it so I have a quad and something a bit smaller in the quiver. Although I did buy a second hand windsurfer for $120 bucks today and had a ball on it , I am knackered though, I was just so feed up with the small crap windblown waves we have had this year.....


Hey, sepirott, I have a mate with an 8ft 7s Superfish for sale. Not sure how much you are willing to pay but his is in good condition. PM me if you are interested.

Cheers

laceys lane
QLD, 19803 posts
8 Nov 2012 6:43PM
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mac lets keep this to 'days of our lives'

i'm looking at the tv guide(lb forum) and now's there's the young and the restless, the bold and beautiful etc as well days of our lives


you know i cant' watch all these 'shows 'at once- to confusing.


lets just stick to 'macs new board' please, for everybody's sanity you tricky devil

62mac
WA, 24860 posts
8 Nov 2012 5:23PM
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Lacey you the feeling that your next board is going to be the one,I've got it

Simondo
VIC, 8020 posts
8 Nov 2012 9:14PM
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EvoII behaves well when trimming. Cruises very nicely, but has real sting off the tail, drives hard off the bottom...

EvoII is more settled up front when cruising, and trimming.

Simondo
VIC, 8020 posts
8 Nov 2012 9:17PM
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PS - I love longboarding! Also love a good tint or spray on a nice longboard!

doggie
WA, 15849 posts
8 Nov 2012 6:18PM
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towball said...
doggie said...
asea said...
go the f/ball evo2 more performance than the f/ball and a great allrounder.Thats what i would own if i had 1 board only .


How many fricken boards have you got asea?!?


Thats the eqivelant of two for you cause he has real boards , not that SB crap you ride


At least I dont sup old man [}:)]

Ted the Kiwi
NSW, 14256 posts
9 Nov 2012 1:02AM
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asea said...
Mac consult with Asea re colours as i am getting choosy when getting you're rejects


Thats very very funny asea - I almost wet my pants reading that!

asea
NSW, 5510 posts
9 Nov 2012 1:23AM
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Ted what are you doing up this time of night

asea
NSW, 5510 posts
9 Nov 2012 1:26AM
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did you wake up pup

Ted the Kiwi
NSW, 14256 posts
9 Nov 2012 6:18AM
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asea said...
Ted what are you doing up this time of night


was working sadly - back doing some after a quick 4hr snooze.

towball
4627 posts
9 Nov 2012 4:21AM
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doggie said...
towball said...
doggie said...
asea said...
go the f/ball evo2 more performance than the f/ball and a great allrounder.Thats what i would own if i had 1 board only .


How many fricken boards have you got asea?!?


Thats the eqivelant of two for you cause he has real boards , not that SB crap you ride


At least I dont sup old man [}:)]


Now I was sure Mac had photo of you on a SUP doggie or was it pipe fins maybe it was his brother Ouuue I feel a sheep coming on , come on doggie show us yrr girl frend again

billboard
QLD, 2816 posts
9 Nov 2012 7:03AM
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Mac - maybe you need to wake up and smell the roses mate - have you ever wondered why you are constantly changing boards ?? Perhaps you just need to ride another brand for a change and see what a differenc that makes. You may find that there are actually other board brands that suit you better.



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