that's freaking wild.
i wonder if they can still get blanks out to other shapers over the 5-10 length. i am inching closer to a Stamps order...
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i wonder if they can still get blanks out to other shapers over the 5-10 length. i am inching closer to a Stamps order...
Same? I had one turn today that I was surprised whipped so well cause I knew I was a bit in front of the fins. Makes sense that maybe the quad is a lil more forgiving than the twin as far as getting your foot all the way back.
With the quad and a bit more length (it’s HH on me), I’ve had this out in a couple HH days when I probably wouldn’t grab the Plasmic. Vesper rocker seems fairly versatile.
I thought the quad + the Plasmic channel might be too much grip/ tracky, but as usual, Matt’s found the sweet spot of placing the fin boxes so it’s loose and responsive- but never slides out.
pretty restrained jizz ropes. Just a couple splashes and drips. Maybe it was his second or third one that day.
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Yeah that's what I emailed Matt about. Something around 5'8. I think it over for a bit. I was originally looking for something for sloped wave faces with some push (ie HB at high tide, Bolsa, Oside Harbor) but based on some responses this may not be a good fit.
That vesper dia you have looks nice! I The bom dia is my current favorite in the quiver
Weird for a board to break diagonally like that. That rail ding looks nasty. They could have at least attempted a colour match on the repairs. Did you get it cheap?Same? I had one turn today that I was surprised whipped so well cause I knew I was a bit in front of the fins. Makes sense that maybe the quad is a lil more forgiving than the twin as far as getting your foot all the way back.
With the quad and a bit more length (it’s HH on me), I’ve had this out in a couple HH days when I probably wouldn’t grab the Plasmic. Vesper rocker seems fairly versatile.
I thought the quad + the Plasmic channel might be too much grip/ tracky, but as usual, Matt’s found the sweet spot of placing the fin boxes so it’s loose and responsive- but never slides out.
pretty restrained jizz ropes. Just a couple splashes and drips. Maybe it was his second or third one that day.
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21 1/2 x 2.88 Custom dimensions, I fluctuate around the 225 mark, this thing is thick, like a boat paddles like one too, but feels way more nimble than you would think.
Sadly, some donkey bailed his enormous plank directly in front of me as I was flying down the line a couple of days ago, with nowhere to go, surprisingly I didn't think I had a ding until I pulled it out of my car today, cracked tail.
I just yolo’d a massive order from Varial last month. Kinda feel like a douche taking the last blanks over 5’10.
Why don't you wax the rails too?Same? I had one turn today that I was surprised whipped so well cause I knew I was a bit in front of the fins. Makes sense that maybe the quad is a lil more forgiving than the twin as far as getting your foot all the way back.
With the quad and a bit more length (it’s HH on me), I’ve had this out in a couple HH days when I probably wouldn’t grab the Plasmic. Vesper rocker seems fairly versatile.
I thought the quad + the Plasmic channel might be too much grip/ tracky, but as usual, Matt’s found the sweet spot of placing the fin boxes so it’s loose and responsive- but never slides out.
pretty restrained jizz ropes. Just a couple splashes and drips. Maybe it was his second or third one that day.
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Those are Matt's signature "I already banged your Mom" jizz ropesSame? I had one turn today that I was surprised whipped so well cause I knew I was a bit in front of the fins. Makes sense that maybe the quad is a lil more forgiving than the twin as far as getting your foot all the way back.
With the quad and a bit more length (it’s HH on me), I’ve had this out in a couple HH days when I probably wouldn’t grab the Plasmic. Vesper rocker seems fairly versatile.
I thought the quad + the Plasmic channel might be too much grip/ tracky, but as usual, Matt’s found the sweet spot of placing the fin boxes so it’s loose and responsive- but never slides out.
pretty restrained jizz ropes. Just a couple splashes and drips. Maybe it was his second or third one that day.
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But seriously that looks fun as fook
Flat deck + beak nose. There’s a very defined space where your feet can go IMO
Wax on rail too much drag for shred fish
perhaps he meant so your hands don't slip. I used to never slip getting up and made fun of friends who waxed their rails.
Now I wax my rails
Now I wax my rails
Sucks, you may have to kick that donkey.21 1/2 x 2.88 Custom dimensions, I fluctuate around the 225 mark, this thing is thick, like a boat paddles like one too, but feels way more nimble than you would think.
Sadly, some donkey bailed his enormous plank directly in front of me as I was flying down the line a couple of days ago, with nowhere to go, surprisingly I didn't think I had a ding until I pulled it out of my car today, cracked tail.
I too am goon sized so appreciate the dim info.
LOL. Can’t say I’ve had that issue, yet. I must be doing it wrong. Will go check Yury’s archive ASAP for proper hand placement/technique on pop-upsperhaps he meant so your hands don't slip. I used to never slip getting up and made fun of friends who waxed their rails.
Now I wax my rails
My pop ups are smooth and quick. It's everything after the pop up that needs fixing.
Should just borrow Reforiest’s soloshot to analyze the flaws in your technique. I’m sure you’d get every set wave after you set up the tripod and paddled out. “Hey guys. Haole to you too!”
7mm Mitts are the worst...every winter I end up waxing my rails because of how slippery they are when wet...like your moms.