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Dead.
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It paddles well. The only thing I don't like about mine is that the way that foam is distributed makes it feel like it gets caught more by the wave when duck diving. Not a board I take out that much at my local (OBSF), but I have a set of boards I specifically like for there (more foam, longer rail, etc)
dls and beach chit guy calling stab out on their bsLOL
It's total complete utter BS.
Plenty of other guys are getting paid too, it's a fact.
I have a hard time believing STAB doesn't know this (actually I'm sure they're aware). But like their editor said recently - STAB isn't there to tell you the real story, they're there to sell advertising and maintain affable relationships with the industry and the WSL.
STAB is in the unique position they have a ton of leeway to be able to write whatever they want (to an extent)
I'll unsubscribe from TSJ if I ever catch a whiff of WSL content.STAB is in the unique position they have a ton of leeway to be able to write whatever they want (to an extent)
It's not Y2K anymore. No SURFER, SURFING, Transworld, etc. They are the only surf publication.
They claim they don't want to **** off the WSL because the WSL will remove their ability to publish licensed content.
To that I say to what alternate outlet would the WSL grant that permission? TheInertia? BeachGrit!?
If the WSL wants content exposure in a "legit" publication they have one choice: STAB. Probably safe to say they need STAB more than STAB needs them.
Same goes for STAB's advertorial content.
Which begs the question - is the WSL bankrolling STAB in some way?
Its a fact? How do you know?LOL
It's total complete utter BS.
Plenty of other guys are getting paid too, it's a fact.
I have a hard time believing STAB doesn't know this (actually I'm sure they're aware). But like their editor said recently - STAB isn't there to tell you the real story, they're there to sell advertising and maintain affable relationships with the industry and the WSL.
Yes, 100% fact. Because I know people in the industry that have been involved in the contracts, also know a few shapers who have pointed out guys who jumped ship from one shaper to another because the new shaper pays.
Best thing to ever happen to him
