Yeah, I’d probably go for a carbon build if I had to replace and didn’t have any temptation from the latest hotness for something new.
I find it hides foam well to the point of future proofing with extra float won’t hurt you too mucb.
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I find it hides foam well to the point of future proofing with extra float won’t hurt you too mucb.
Already gone!whos going to yolo This board?
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5'6 x 21.5" x 2.68" The Lightbender...but its chunky! The Lightbender is Asher’s next evolution of fish craft with a sleeker outline and foil. It's got modern elements in a classic and traditionally pleasing platform. A fish that can explore the limits of speed and tube-riding and can be taken...albumsurf.com
Some fatso gonna be stonked.
How about a used Townsend for hobbits?
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5'7 Townsend Pin (Used)
5'7 x 18" x 2.38" Originally a one-off hand shape for Michael Townsend to see what would happen if we took a mid length and made it a twin fin and then added some asymmetric magic to it. The first one was a hit and has since spawned hundreds of customs and a new cult following that finds it hard...
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Dang that was fast. That 5’4 varial twinsman will be gone before i can even drive over there .If not Im yoloing that shiz
No, I quite like the DA builds. I have 3 now, the 5-10 SMTH Mini Demon, 6-0 Twinsman and 6-3 Inferno72. I don't think they ride drastically different from other stringerless EPS builds so if you like that feel, you will like them, if you are die hard PU guy and find EPS boards too light and lively, you might want to steer clear. I have had some very good sessions on all 3 boards and moments where they really do feel like they have a bit of extra spark but it also feels like I need to be on my game to make the most of it.
I did sort of hop on the DA bandwagon right as winter was winding down so when the waves start pumping again I could see myself transitioning back to my PU boards. I have one 646 Varial board on order and I'm curious how that will feel compared to a PU in bumpy surf.
I would say, if I was to go back and reorder the Twinsman I'd probably go an inch or two shorter and a little thinner. Or maybe I should just grab the 5-10 that's in the lineup of freshie Dark Arts on Album's site....
Three Dark Arts (5'6", 5'10" and 6'2") Twinsmans up now on the Album site. May the YOLO power be with you!
For smaller humans, there's a 5'3 on the Dark Arts site and you'll save $100 ($239.50 if you're a first time buyer and use the 10% off promo) compared to Album.
For smaller humans, there's a 5'3 on the Dark Arts site and you'll save $100 ($239.50 if you're a first time buyer and use the 10% off promo) compared to Album.
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Word on the street is that there's a No Salad twin model in proto stages with haydenshapes.
Smart move for him I think.
I'd be furious if it's not called that.
That would be very surprising if it’s true. Very few of the riders get credited with design influence on models and for an aging surfer that can’t stomp an an air* at Waco, it seems far fetched. I like Noel and I think he surfs extremely well, but I don’t see how his involvement would go over well with the rest of the team if royalties are involved.
*not that I feel that’s a prerequisite for good surfing, but the majority of surfers getting some sort of financial incentive on boards < 6’ can do them fairly consistently.
I was lobbing one up for Frosty to T off on. Not sure he smashes the F5 button in this thread as he does in the Tomo thread though
paging Frosty... come in Frosty @ReForest
I would love that 6’2” DA version, but my son is
digging mountain bike riding, so I think we‘ll be spending a few grand on those quickly here.
digging mountain bike riding, so I think we‘ll be spending a few grand on those quickly here.
Haha, you're in a world of financial hurt if you're not careful
I used to own a MTB shop on the side, just so that I can buy stuff at trade prices.... and it still nearly made me bankrupt.
Dude, this is the YOLO era. One learns to work through that challenge and makes it happen!
Do they still have the bike swap at Sd velo drome? Should be one late october or so if they do. I use to sell mtb stuff there In Spring and fall and you could get some good deals
Your son should buy his own damn bike.
+1 bikes are modular and easy to upgrade. Will teach them how to shop for used parts and appreciate the upgrades while doing it.
bike shop retail is another good experience and gives perspective of the power of the employee discount/pro-deal. anyone paying full retail on bike gear is a fool (or filthy rich). Pro deals, bro deals and used market are for the normies.
buy yourself a YOLO and show it off in front of him. Remind him if he doesn’t fug up in life he too will have grown man YOLOs in his future.
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