anyone ridden a Chilli Fire Chief

[rgruber]

Fun looking little round nose, round tail twin. Saw a guy on one locally ripping. Just wondering if anyone had ridden and had feedback

 

[spjones123]

Let’s hope they are life changing because I just ordered one. They have a twin plus trailer set up- said that’s what most people there are riding. Will let you know in 6 to 8 weeks!

 

[Fillmo]

So how did it go?

 

[spjones123]

unfortunately got nothing for you. after about 4 months i asked them if they could give me an eta or my money back. i mainly was just annoyed and blowing off steam. i didn't expect a refund. but their customer service was A++. they apologized a ton and refunded the next day. i'm still bummed i never got to try it. looks like a blast. maybe when wait times go back to normal i'll try again.

 

[sdsrfr]

I found it kinda funny their IG has tons of pics of pastel colored boars but I havent seen a single video of one being surfed. Same goes for their fish.

 

[emmohl80]

unfortunately got nothing for you. after about 4 months i asked them if they could give me an eta or my money back. i mainly was just annoyed and blowing off steam. i didn't expect a refund. but their customer service was A++. they apologized a ton and refunded the next day. i'm still bummed i never got to try it. looks like a blast. maybe when wait times go back to normal i'll try again.

Last custom I got from them took about 4-5 months. This was precovid. Ordered through a local shop right around the time the Chilli USA thing started. Color was off and was a different build then I ordered. The board went pretty good but wasn't most durable I've had by any means. They hooked up a discount but kinda turned me off of ordering another from them.

 

[Fillmo]

Bummer. Looks like a really fun board for the east coast. Especially now that a black dart build is available.

 

[griffinsurfboard]

I see no reason it would take longer than 5-6 weeks if Drew builds it

 

[MrSteve]

With sufficient staffing, how long should a board take? Is it just that shapers with 2+ months wait (precovid) dont want to hire the additional help? Would they hire more help if there was enough skilled labor? I never understood this about the industry.

 

[waxurDyl]

This one is mine, just arrived yesterday. I’ll grab it within the next few days
Also...my 6’6 Mid Strength came in few days ago. Carbon fiber deck, resin tinted Black Dart from Drew, will give it a go Sunday AM

Detailed pics here: http://instagr.am/p/COg0dZHnyQs/

 

[sdsrfr]

@waxurDyl strikes again!

 

[waxurDyl]

Picked it up today, feels great! Flat-ish rocker will go fast and make sections for reconnects. And HP shortboard rails, not strictly a full time grovel board. Give it a go tomorrow if I don’t pick up any OT at work

 

[sdsrfr]

@waxurDyl wjere do the fin trailing edge shaper dots fall relative to the end of the tail?

 

[need 4 speed]

and edge of rail
cant
toe

 

[surfMOMster]

If it doesn't work out for you, dibs on sloppy seconds!

Did you pick it up at their new location? They're like a short two minute bike ride away.

 

[Fillmo]

Super nice. Curious to see how she goes.

 

[casa_mugrienta]

unfortunately got nothing for you. after about 4 months i asked them if they could give me an eta or my money back. i mainly was just annoyed and blowing off steam. i didn't expect a refund. but their customer service was A++. they apologized a ton and refunded the next day. i'm still bummed i never got to try it. looks like a blast. maybe when wait times go back to normal i'll try again.

How long was the quoted wait time?

 

[griffinsurfboard]

@waxurDyl wjere do the fin trailing edge shaper dots fall relative to the end of the tail?

Eventually my placements will be thought of as Standard and not extreme - Woo Hoo ! ;-)

After 35+ years

 

[rowjimmytour]

Picked it up today, feels great! Flat-ish rocker will go fast and make sections for reconnects. And HP shortboard rails, not strictly a full time grovel board. Give it a go tomorrow if I don’t pick up any OT at workView attachment 109324View attachment 109325View attachment 109326View attachment 109327View attachment 109328

Nice Froshman year of high school I had a magic Morning Star same color I let Dave Puu do what ever he wanted including color. I wish I still had that board many magic daze

 

[waxurDyl]

@waxurDyl wjere do the fin trailing edge shaper dots fall relative to the end of the tail?

6 7/8 from tail black