A couple of pics of my latest board, 7'11 x 27.6 x 4,
sorta tried to copy the Laguna Bay shape, don't think it's that close though. I've got one on order, thought I would try and make one similar dimensions to ride til it got here.
Hey Dale, I weigh in at about 79 - 80kg, I know where your coming from, too small you reckon? It's looking good for a paddle tommorrow mornin so I guess I'll find out, I'm fairly confident it will be ok in good conditions, just take a bit of getting used to less width, I'm hoping the trade off will be better performance.
Hi Cam No I am not saying it is too small. Just wondered if you were a lightweight. Knowing your weight gives us all an idea of what is possible with a board of that dimensions. Also comes down to the riders fitness and skill level. I reckon it is great that people are pushing the boundaries. Hope you get some good waves and the board works a treat
A couple of pics of my latest board, 7'11 x 27.6 x 4,
sorta tried to copy the Laguna Bay shape, don't think it's that close though. I've got one on order, thought I would try and make one similar dimensions to ride til it got here.
Hi Cam Why GREENGreat to catch up with you and Mac at Beachport
hey cam board looks sweet! Will be great on the waves will surf like a shortboard, who cares if it paddles a bit slower still faster than a mal or shortboard , hey where did you buy the handle insert from?
I had a paddle this morning in 3ftish, little bit of side shore chop. I was surprised how easy it was to paddle around on at only 27.6" wide. I probably fell off a dozen times waiting for waves in 3 hrs surfing. Hard to say whether it's width/weight or board in general but felt faster on the wave being narrower, only weighs in at 6.4kg, I didn't think I would notice the weight difference given my other boards at similar size are approx 8.5-9kg, but did feel more lively and easier to control on the wave, might not be solely a weight thing as probably few other variables.
Dan - bought handle inserts from Shapers Australia, only about $8 each TAA - painted it green cos it rhymes with machine, nah no reason
Great to catch up with you and Mac at Beachport
