Can't decide on a step up

[motosurf]

I'm a big fan of Stamps step ups. The most recent one I got is a Warhawk next step. It has extra foam up front but it's not overly wide and different feeling so I don't feel like I have to adjust my surfing much coming off my normal hpsb. The rocker is not extreme but it's enough to keep you out of trouble in hollow surf. The rails are slender given the center thickness and the glassing is solid. It feels a little more suited to west coast waves than many of the Hawaiian step ups I've ridden. By that I mean it works a little better in bigger surf that isn't top-to-bottom reef waves. It's still a step up though and doesn't really come alive until the waves are overhead and/or steep and juicy.

Like the look of the flare up.

 

[mundus]

6'6" from a local shaper that works good but it's narrower than I prefer now. Also have a 6'5" old school C Bros thruster that went good when I tried it in waves smaller than I bought it for. Meeting a guy today for a beater 6'6" round tail Fred Rubble that's got plenty of foam. Those boards don't get used that much around here..

Had a Fred Rubble as a DD, worked well in anything the EC could throw at it.

 

[jtourito]

Haven't ridden an eps board I really like...

CFT is bullet proof and once you get used to its really nice even on windy daze up north just go heavy CFT for step up

 

[Aruka]

Like the look of the flare up.

I've got one on order.

 

[stringcheese]

every time i make a “which board should i get” post, i end up with at least two boards

 

[waxurDyl]

every time i make a “which board should i get” post, i end up with at least two boards

This isn’t a complaint, is it???

 

[sh3]

What were the dims on yours?

6'1" x 19" x 2-1/2" x 2-7/16" (allegedly 31.5 liters). Six channel round pin with FCS.

Sitting in my garage unwaxed right now, with its sibling, the 5'10" x 19" x 2-1/2" six channel squash tail, also with FCS.

Ruled at Cloudbreak. Great at the J. Great at the Queen. Zero issues with this/these board. Varial works. I'm just holding them now posterity's sake.

Make me an offer I can't refuse.

 

[stringcheese]

This isn’t a complaint, is it???

it is a warning

 

[Aruka]

every time i make a “which board should i get” post, i end up with at least two boards

You're welcome

 

[Duffy LaCoronilla]

6'1" x 19" x 2-1/2" x 2-7/16" (allegedly 31.5 liters). Six channel round pin with FCS.

Sitting in my garage unwaxed right now, with its sibling, the 5'10" x 19" x 2-1/2" six channel squash tail, also with FCS.

Ruled at Cloudbreak. Great at the J. Great at the Queen. Zero issues with this/these board. Varial works. I'm just holding them now posterity's sake.

Make me an offer I can't refuse.
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sh3 during his tacticool phase.

 

[tedshred]

Like the look of the flare up.

I'll post here with a ride report if I ride one of mine tomorrow. That being said first decent NW groundswell at OBSF is usually not great.

 

[freeride76]

CFT is bullet proof and once you get used to its really nice even on windy daze up north just go heavy CFT for step up
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Nice blades but those sheds look creepy AF- full serial killer vibe.

 

[Leonardo]

6'1" x 19" x 2-1/2" x 2-7/16" (allegedly 31.5 liters). Six channel round pin with FCS.

Sitting in my garage unwaxed right now, with its sibling, the 5'10" x 19" x 2-1/2" six channel squash tail, also with FCS.

Ruled at Cloudbreak. Great at the J. Great at the Queen. Zero issues with this/these board. Varial works. I'm just holding them now posterity's sake.

Make me an offer I can't refuse.
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They look amazing. Would you show us some pics of the bottoms/channels? Cheers.

 

[jtourito]

Nice blades but those sheds look creepy AF- full serial killer vibe.

6'1" x 19" x 2-1/2" x 2-7/16" (allegedly 31.5 liters). Six channel round pin with FCS.

Sitting in my garage unwaxed right now, with its sibling, the 5'10" x 19" x 2-1/2" six channel squash tail, also with FCS.

Ruled at Cloudbreak. Great at the J. Great at the Queen. Zero issues with this/these board. Varial works. I'm just holding them now posterity's sake.

Make me an offer I can't refuse.
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@sh3 I wish I still had that 6'7" pintail mbm you traded me for @motosurf CB semi gun

 

[sh3]

1. Decks (6'1" RP & 5'10" squash)



2. Bottoms



3. Channels on the RP Step-Up



4. Channels on the Squash

 

[sh3]

@sh3 I wish I still had that 6'7" pintail mbm you traded me for @motosurf CB semi gun

You should see the 6'0" MBM tube shooter I have now. Still haven't ridden it. Chunga put belly channels on it rather than 4 deep ones. Not sure what to think yet, as I haven't had a belly channel board since the early 90's. But it's beautiful to look at.

 

[Bob Dobbalina]

THo

1. Decks (6'1" RP & 5'10" squash)

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2. Bottoms

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3. Channels on the RP Step-Up

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4. Channels on the Squash

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Me likey.
Gain some weight, order again, then sell.

 

[rgruber]

1. Decks (6'1" RP & 5'10" squash)

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2. Bottoms

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3. Channels on the RP Step-Up

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4. Channels on the Squash

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Those are the best looking CI's I've seen in awhile and props for not having typical crap CI glassing which dings when you breathe on it.

 

[toowalled]

If you are in the 805 i would go with allan gibbons . Guaranteed The board will work in good waves with no having to figure things out when surf is pumping. Had three boards from him that could all handle as much as i could

 

[jtourito]

If you are in the 805 i would go with allan gibbons . Guaranteed The board will work in good waves with no having to figure things out when surf is pumping. Had three boards from him that could all handle as much as i could

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