Why would they offer anything for something already done 20 years ago in Asian factories ?
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SITD Taj Burrow
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Yeah, I get that. While I enjoyed Noa Deane's EAST because I like his surfing, he is difficult to listen to.
I prefer the SITD format where Stab is using someone who's very in tune with their (and others) equipment. I like Taj's surfing, but I think it's telling that he didn't guess one out of the 13 shapers correctly and that keeping tabs on what's happening with HPSB design is apparently not one of his chief concerns nowadays. I will give him that some of the entries are not well known, but compared to past SITD test riders, it was surprising (although I did think it was funny when he guessed "Vampirate?") he couldn't even pick out a Mayhem.
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Yep. Dane, Jordy and Mick almost uniformly predicted the shaper of every board based on a quick once over. Plus, they had a nice chemistry together, which brought out their friendly competitiveness.
Honestly, it would be fun to see Pyzel, Biolas, DHD, JS, Britt and some others as the riders. Maybe an El Salvador point. Nothing crazy. They're old.
You start to introduce shapers like Tomo and Burch, that takes it to an entirely different level because they have CT ability
Honestly, it would be fun to see Pyzel, Biolas, DHD, JS, Britt and some others as the riders. Maybe an El Salvador point. Nothing crazy. They're old.
You start to introduce shapers like Tomo and Burch, that takes it to an entirely different level because they have CT ability
I agree.....you could tell that Mick, Dane, and Jordy really pay attention to minute details of surfboards. Can't remember the Julian episode. But those are the types of people you want for this thing. Kelly would be the same way. I get the impression that Bobby and Mason wouldn't be as eloquent when explaining board design Maybe I'm wrong.
A (good) shaper would offer even more valuable and detailed info. As much as I'd like to see Burch or Tomo do one of these, I don't see any upside for the shaper. Obviously they couldn't ride (or choose) their own board so they'd be promoting someone else's board.
A (good) shaper would offer even more valuable and detailed info. As much as I'd like to see Burch or Tomo do one of these, I don't see any upside for the shaper. Obviously they couldn't ride (or choose) their own board so they'd be promoting someone else's board.
I see a lot of votes for Bobby, but I must admit that I don't really think he's particularly articulate, or is that just my misconception ?
Epic idea actually!"America's Next Top FW Model"
As funny as that sounds, it would be fun to watch. Get a bunch of small time shapers from around the world and document each one of them creating a design to submit. Then have someone like Kelly ride their boards and provide feedback and then pick a winner and manufacture a limited number of boards in that model... i bet the boards would sell and if produced correctly would be a great show. Great marketing for the board too to see it go through all those stages.
As @ehiunno said, I hate how much I like this.
You really need to pitch that to the horseman of the apocalypse, Erik Logan, Kelly Slater, Mark Price...and I can't think of a fourth
deforestEpic idea actually!
As @ehiunno said, I hate how much I like this.
You really need to pitch that to the horseman of the apocalypse, Erik Logan, Kelly Slater, Mark Price...and I can't think of a fourth
the new crop of aussie surfers dont seem to be very articulate or care about boards too much. I think an Occy/Curren SITD would be pretty cool, gudauskas bros would be cool too
Adriano would be good as he rides lots of different shapers boards and would likely easily guess who shapes them
Adriano would be good as he rides lots of different shapers boards and would likely easily guess who shapes them
Noa Deane just doesn't brag about his knowledge. His dad, Wayne Deane, was a shaper, and Noa knows a sh!tload about design. I really enjoyed his take, and fcuk he rips.
Dane on a Burch at a Mexian point was the pinnacle of Stab in the Dark on Acid, or whatever it was called. It melted my eyes.
Not so interested in seeing Taj ride boards made for Kelly. Seems like sloppy seconds...
Not so interested in seeing Taj ride boards made for Kelly. Seems like sloppy seconds...
Shane Dorian would be cool too. He rips and his feedback would be cool.
I like the idea of Curren or Occy. Old school guys with personality are always entertaining.
Occy is the worst match.
he's clueless about board design, has a unique body type that means his surfing style does not translate to mere mortals and is thick as two short planks and inarticulate.
Curren not much better.
he's clueless about board design, has a unique body type that means his surfing style does not translate to mere mortals and is thick as two short planks and inarticulate.
Curren not much better.