Please report back on the boards once you get them. I'm particularly interested in the durability side of things.
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What Boards You Got On Order?
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Will do bud. I have somewhat low expectations as far as durability based on my limited experience with SA built boars.
My Ignite model lasted 2 months until the deck was so sunken in that my front foot rocked on the stringer.
Ignite – Graham Smith Surfboards
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Sold my Hookit after one use, I could press down with my thumb without any effort to put a pressure ding in it http://grahamsmithboards.com/surfboards/hookit/
I could have been unlucky of course, and I didn't specify a glassing schedule, so maybe all I get was 4 x 4?
hah, great. i should have asked on here before I ordered.My Ignite model lasted 2 months until the deck was so sunken in that my front foot rocked on the stringer.
Ignite – Graham Smith Surfboards
Sold my Hookit after one use, I could press down with my thumb without any effort to put a pressure ding in it http://grahamsmithboards.com/surfboards/hookit/
I could have been unlucky of course, and I didn't specify a glassing schedule, so maybe all I get was 4 x 4?
i had similar experience with my Spyder board I picked up over there. good shape and craftsmanship but the materials were just not as good as US and AUS. my buddies spyder was magic board status though and he's had a couple shipped over since then.
Haha, there's a few sefferican's like me floating about...although I prefer the monicker, "Bru crew"
Are you conflating Spyder with Spider Murphy? Spider's certainly one of Seff Efrica's hall of fame shapers.
My G-stars still looking fresh in this pic
For some reason, I thought you got the PE construction.
How do you like the feel of the FF?
I like it. Doesn't feel like it chatters terribly or anything. I'm generally a fan of EPS for smaller, weaker waves but this one feels like it handles a little size too.
The Loot is now out of commission with a cracked fin box after I nailed a fat bull kelp head a few days ago.
I've been pretty impressed with FF.
I feel like it handles a wide variety of conditions well. I've had mine for a couple years now and it's in constant rotation. Only a rail crack so far.
I'll definitely get another one.
just arrived in shop.
6’7 x 21 1/4 x 2 9/16
why are the fin boxes set so far back? puts trailing edge behind the crack
Custom 5’10”x19.125 CI 2.Pro in PU on the way, together with a 5’11x19.125 Pyzel Highline in DA construction. Both 29.9 L.
It’s been a while since I ordered my last PU board and much more since I got my last CI. I’m curious to compare its performance against my reliable Sharpeyes and Pyzel.
I72, FT, Ghost are at the top of my podium.
Looking ahead for next winter.
It’s been a while since I ordered my last PU board and much more since I got my last CI. I’m curious to compare its performance against my reliable Sharpeyes and Pyzel.
I72, FT, Ghost are at the top of my podium.
Looking ahead for next winter.
Yes. This one was more than a bit stiff. Fast down the line but hard to put on rail. I traded it when getting a MOTE.
I have another made in Bali that is great. 6’8 x 21 x 2 9/16. Foiled down rails and tail with a touch more rocker
Hard to go wrong with that.
I was thinking about a new 7-6 to 8-0 step up for this fall/winter. Was looking at the G-money II but considering others as well. A bigger Blackbird would be the safe choice.
Beautiful board. Have you tried waxing more towards the rails bro? It feels so weird to me when I ride a board without wax under my toes and heels... It can really fak you up in steep sections.
No. I keep my feet pretty close to the centre. Never had an issue and dont waste wax.
I ordered and have received this chanelled twin pin from Scotty James on the Gold Coast. SJC surfboards. Have been riding it in Indo on some decent sized waves and so far it has been perfect. Fast and solid under foot but can turn well off the back foot. Like my MOTE Fiji on acid!
6’8 x 20.5 x 2.5
6’8 x 20.5 x 2.5
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