Am I the only one who thinks this thing looks pretty difficult to surf?

CCKeith

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it looks easy to cruze but istn it supposed to be to riiiip n surf radical? total tracking out of turns my knees are tweaked just watching it
 
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ChaseTMP

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He surfed it pretty well compared to other boards I've seen him ride in his other videos. I think I'd have more appreciation for his surfing in person. I've watched video of days I've been out and thought certain people who I thought were ripping that particular day, on video; their performances looked kind of meh. I don't think Craig is a ripper, but I'm sure if I was out surfing with him I'd give him "nice turn" comment for a couple of the little rebounds he did.
 
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rts265

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Yeah. Those cameras are a real downer. Thought I really shredded a wave only to find out I am a complete kook on my feet. The big guy shreds compared to me.
 

tedshred5

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his reviews are much more relatable. I think he surfs decent. he does do that weird zombie arm thing, though I'm sure I wouldn't look any better if you filmed me surfing. I also pretty much ride the exact same size boards as him
 
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griffinsurfboard

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BTW, I thought at minimum the whole "fins for the board" concept might be a booster for GG, but alas...
What would happen if I went and showed him what I know ? This is what I told you I wanted to do - a twin would be the simplest to do this with . I would love to correct in person some of his theories' and have him feel things he's never going to feel .
My customers know it and feel it .
He could not use it since its so against the industry's norm which he needs to operate in .
 

teeroi

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I tried to get the ball rolling on this - a 5 fin.

I had talked to Noel.

Griff said he thought he should review a twin instead. Didn't seem interested really.

A twin is a bit less exciting IMO - the 5 fin is the GG special.

But if you want to start a GoFundMe I'd gladly contribute.
I have an idea for you guys. Chip in and have GG make a board for Deforest. Hoverboard or whatever GG thinks will help DC progress. DC can solo shot the f*ck out of it, he gets to try something other than a Tomo, custom made for him. You guys can compare DCs surfing to his clips on his Tomos. GG gets paid for a board and will have a clip of his board and fins in action. Win, win , win.

#freedeforest.
 

casa_mugrienta

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I have an idea for you guys. Chip in and have GG make a board for Deforest. Hoverboard or whatever GG thinks will help DC progress. DC can solo shot the f*ck out of it, he gets to try something other than a Tomo, custom made for him. You guys can compare DCs surfing to his clips on his Tomos. GG gets paid for a board and will have a clip of his board and fins in action. Win, win , win.

#freedeforest.

I like this one too.

He and I are pretty much the exact same size, sooo.....:sneaky:
 
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casa_mugrienta

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What would happen if I went and showed him what I know ? This is what I told you I wanted to do - a twin would be the simplest to do this with . I would love to correct in person some of his theories' and have him feel things he's never going to feel .
My customers know it and feel it .
He could not use it since its so against the industry's norm which he needs to operate in .
Like this too.

I know he's open to it.

Let's get something going.
 

sdsurfrat

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I was in Surfride Oside today stocking up on earplugs, wax, sunblock, (I'm such a chitty consumer..) anyway they have a full size run of these CI Fishbeards if any of you guys want some free feel ups.