Came across this little clip of the boys throwing around some of the new bigger boards which evolved from Blane playing around with ocean racers.



Check out how far they are projecting from the break!

There is a clear message in here for me at least - STEP FURTHER BACK!

Great vid.. Thanks AA..

DJ

Hey AA when are those hy-brid boards coming to OZ?

An observation about an issue that has been bugging me lately. Its all very well getting back - but only if the board and the wave has the speed to carry it. Those boards look to have lots of drive and speed.

Isn't it all about trim? Nothing worse than seeing someone anchored to back of the board and then seeing the board 'speedboat', or even worse, stall at the end of the turn completely - usually followed by frantic paddling to get going again.

Far better IMHO to see a dynamic surfer who moves about on the board and keeps the speed up through the transition to the next turn.

Nice one AA,a day with some glide can be real fun.I had my 11'4 out at Atlas ,not too much talking going on while i was out there,but when i called it quits and caught one all the way to the beach on my last ride,the guy parked next to me,who had been out there said mate, that looks fun!I said yeah horses for courses,its all about having some fun.

tha dogman said...



hahahaha.....only a standup goat boater knows the feeling..........hahahaha

I dont know about that dogman my "prone paddling" 12'6" woodie AKA the skewer has had a few faces of fear scratching to get out of the way.....

Long long boards are fun to ride the speed, glide and the crowd clearing ability...