Hi all

If you are free this weekend then head down to St Kilda this coming Saturday (Saturday 14th at 10.00am) and check out the Naish 2011 range and be the first to the see the new Rip Curl SUP's.









We look forward to seeing everyone!

Cheers

Phil/Mick/Rea

Lacey, I'm pretty sure I spotted a Ripcurl board or two at Fannings Rip Curl shop in Cooly on the weekend.

It'll be great to see the new NAISH range... can't wait. See you guys there!

DJ
Might be a good chance to bring out your 16m Kite... or maybe on Sunday?!

PTWoody said...

laceys lane said...

o boy, the rip curls are gonna sell like hotcakes.

I wonder if they will? Unless they have a great price point advantage over boards like PSH, there doesn't seem to be anything particularly distinguishing in the shape. So do you think the brand alone will translate from people familiar and comfortable with their longboards?

They just might.. Have you seen the crowds that they get down at Torquey in Summer.. .. and RipCurl seems like 'the' brand to have.

I might pop in and see Sparrow next week and check out their boards.. I'll take some pictures and get some more info.

DJ

PTWoody said...

laceys lane said...

o boy, the rip curls are gonna sell like hotcakes.

I wonder if they will? Unless they have a great price point advantage over boards like PSH, there doesn't seem to be anything particularly distinguishing in the shape. So do you think the brand alone will translate from people familiar and comfortable with their longboards?

Have checked them out in the cooly store and they are NOT cheap. They appear to be top of the range prices. The big beasty is the old 11.6 southpoint kalama I do believe. Havent seen the smaller ones in the flesh though.

Hi guys,
Here are some of the dimensions and info re: the Rip Curl Sups-

The ones pictured in the original post are 10'6, 29 1/2 wide and 4 1/2 thick, single fin with 2 smaller stabiliser fins. They come with built in carry handles, deck grip and carbon fibre paddles. 'The smaller length makes them easier to turn and throw around like a normal board', say RC. RRP's being $1695.

Rip Curl also have some bigger boards available in 11'6, dimensions are:
11’6 x 28 7/8 x 4 1/2, available in blue grey only (pictured above). Single fin with smaller stabiliser fin set up. These also come with paddles, deck grip and built in handles. Cost price on these models (with paddles) is also $1695.

We will have a few on Saturday's demo day for people to look at!

Cheers,
Mick

paul.j said...

Pretty sure the Rip curl Sup in the shop at cooly is RRP $2495, well that's what the price tag said when i was in there last.

My missus works there, I'll ask her the prices.

They take them for lunchy paddles across the road. A whole contingent of beginners living the dream 60 minutes at a time.....

laceys lane said...

billboard said...

PTWoody said...

laceys lane said...

o boy, the rip curls are gonna sell like hotcakes.

I wonder if they will? Unless they have a great price point advantage over boards like PSH, there doesn't seem to be anything particularly distinguishing in the shape. So do you think the brand alone will translate from people familiar and comfortable with their longboards?

Have checked them out in the cooly store and they are NOT cheap. They appear to be top of the range prices. The big beasty is the old 11.6 southpoint kalama I do believe. Havent seen the smaller ones in the flesh though.

there you go danny's stock class bop prefered board- the kalama. i was thinking the blue board with the full deck grip would paddle well
cheers

ps bb, is it the same or close too you think?

It is the same board - and thats from the head horses mouth.

Now this is getting ridiculous! Guess next year it will be the Red Bull Range followed closely by the McDonalds Quiver with Fries. Gotta name, order a container load and some clown will buy one!

Surprised that its taken this long for one of the big 3 to launch into it. I wonder how long it will be before we see a Hurley with the Nike Swooooooosh on it gracing the boardstores.

I got to ride a new 9'8 Rusty (Boardworks) recently while in Hawaii. A really sweet board. Very stable while paddling yet loose in the waves. For me it also had a longboard feel as it felt very stable in noserides. I'd definitely buy one.

Ted the Kiwi said...

Surprised that its taken this long for one of the big 3 to launch into it. I wonder how long it will be before we see a Hurley with the Nike Swooooooosh on it gracing the boardstores.

I'm surprised it's taken so long for people to notice. They have had them for a couple of years. The Bamboo laminate is new though.

Rip Curl actually has a surfboard program and afterall started as a surfboard company. They make a strong stand to work with shapers that work with their team ie DHD and Mick and Steph, Al Merrick and Taylor Knox. It is natural that they would include SUP boards to the range. I believe Claw actually rides SUP a lot of the time. Surfboards are not decorations in their stores, they sell quite a few.

Nothing against Bong and Quik but as far as actual commitment to surfing and products to support it Rip Curl has the pedigree. Billabong has them now that they've bought them (Excel, Dakine etc) but Rip Curl has had it all along. My disclaimer is that my missus works for them but all the more lucky for me that I get to wear the best wetsuits in the world cheap.