Anyone notice a price hike on new boards on the Album site lately?
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Hmm. Maybe one of his fourteen kids is going off to BYU in the Fall?
Good feedback on TMRP, thanks! What's your thoughts on sizing (ie 3" longer than the TMST and a bit more volume)?
MIne are 5´5 ST and 5´7 RP. Slightly less volume in the RP version.
As @oeste858 said, the RP is a good wave board, and you can use it as your step-up. I also never missed a Quad or a Trifin on those conditions with the board.
IMO all shapers should be Mormon. Much better turn around times than the Christian shapers. Also, they're never trying to sneak their religious symbols onto my boards.
The latest Plasmic iteration with the bump seems like good improvement.
These bump swallow look sic too!:
6'1" Plasmic (Swallow)
A variation of the Plasmic Asher has tested and enjoyed over the past year. Caters more to Asher's style of surfing with a slightly different sensation from the swallow tail that allows for more drawn out turns. Sized slightly longer than the standard Plasmic. The Plasmic was created with the...
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These bump swallow look sic too!:
6'1" Plasmic (Swallow)
A variation of the Plasmic Asher has tested and enjoyed over the past year. Caters more to Asher's style of surfing with a slightly different sensation from the swallow tail that allows for more drawn out turns. Sized slightly longer than the standard Plasmic. The Plasmic was created with the...
I’m back to the Son of Cobra fins.
Rode these at a point this morning and was getting pissed off. Put the SOCs in and it was night and day.
liking the Rasta keels in the moonie. feels like a natural fit for fatter reef waves. very smooth drawn out roundys.
tbh I find the boar awkward AF paddling around the lineup. weird beak foil and nose rocker flip for the length or something. can’t put my finger on it. no issues paddling in and while up and riding.
tbh I find the boar awkward AF paddling around the lineup. weird beak foil and nose rocker flip for the length or something. can’t put my finger on it. no issues paddling in and while up and riding.
How does the paddling compare between the RP and SW? I'm just trying to decide on if to go a bit narrower and thinner with RP to keep the volume down for easier duck diving...
oeste can correct me here but his st is 20 wide? and his 6'1" RT is 19.75
to me the RT paddled just as well even better.
definitely two boards working well together
to me the RT paddled just as well even better.
definitely two boards working well together
My boards were all about 28 - 28,5 Liters, aside from my Tomo Hydronaut, which is about 30,8 Liters. When I talked to Matt, he suggested 30,3 Liters for my SW Twinsman and 29,4 for my RP Twinsman. I´m very happy with the volumes.
Paddling is very similar. Both are very good paddlers. I use normally the RP for bigger waves, no issue with paddling.
Fin suggestion for this boar? I tried my go to Rasta keels that I love in my 5/7" Lightbender and they are too much fin for this whip...thoughts?
Classic Twin — DRAB
Classic Twin - Fast, loose, and extremely lightweight. Carefully positioned fibers ensure desired flex and stiffness where needed. Suitable for any twinny- or add a trailer fin for a little more hold. Set of 2 Single Tab Compatible Materials : Carbon fiber Foil : Flat Foil Flex : Medium
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Haven't ridden that model but I really like the Shapers PT in a few different albums (TMST, LB, Townsend) but looks like its sold out. This new Futurds one might be a good alternative. Says it has "More flex than the NVS Upright and Shapers x Album Twin." Which sounds alright to me.
https://albumsurf.com/collections/fins/products/album-x-futures-twin
I've liked this Shapers AR in plasmic and superchunk (stubby twin): https://albumsurf.com/collections/fins/products/shapers-x-album-all-rounder-twin
SonofCobra also good in plasmic. Has a bit more cant so might be worth a try
https://albumsurf.com/collections/fins/products/album-x-futures-twin
I've liked this Shapers AR in plasmic and superchunk (stubby twin): https://albumsurf.com/collections/fins/products/shapers-x-album-all-rounder-twin
SonofCobra also good in plasmic. Has a bit more cant so might be worth a try
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I 2nd the shapers AR twins for the plasmic. It actually says they were designed for the plasmic in the description. Get them while they're hot. Album site seems to be the one place to get them at normal prices.
30.4 would be better.
I started off with Elmores in my Twinbender, which are a good option, but after throwing in the AP 5.59s I haven’t looked back.
Asher Pacey 5.59" Twin Fin // Limited Edition
In limited edition colors selections. The AP5.59” Twin Fin sets are inspired by Asher Pacey’s stylish and progressive Twin Fin surfing. The AP Twin Fins redefine the traditional approach to flat and lateral twin fin surfing, bridging the gap between Twin Fins and Thrusters. The AP Twin Fins are...
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Never pulls out of a barrel or a pussy. Fair play.