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byronmaui

448 posts

byronmaui

448 posts

14 May 2009 2:32pm

I know this was directed at Blane but the guns will be used this weekend at the Olukai Maliko race. We do not expect to place high but once were done we will pack the boards up and head to the southshore to surf after...lol..

Casso Noah was trying your new trick tonight but could not complete it.

Aloha

Byron

Brooko

1672 posts

Brooko

1672 posts

14 May 2009 2:32pm

Session said...

Im with you Brooko ....that boards just Siiick !!

Rich

You will be getting it for me Rich

Just gotta sell a few calves in a few months and im on

How the foot mate?

Brooko

1672 posts

Brooko

1672 posts

14 May 2009 2:36pm

lacey said...

B Chambers said...

More of Austin. The guy throws down hard on this big board. Sooo fun

bane, its just good surfing to anyone. faded bottom turn.then set up for what ever off the top. in this case an awesome hack/cuttie. the rebounds no too shabby either. surfers should never underestimate a good bottom turn in my opinion.
keep the photos coming - inspiring
cheers

And how good is it laying one down for the big guys

Blane is that a handle I think I can see in that board also?? even more the reason I will want one

laceys lane

QLD

19804 posts

laceys lane

QLD, 19804 posts

14 May 2009 4:38pm

B Chambers said...

I will choose the 12' Gun/Ripper 8 out of 10 surfs. Crap conditions or glass conditions. Its just so versatile.

I will add, you have to be ok with swooping. That's what this board does. It swoops, glides and connects sections no matter how big the waves or small. Paddles like a dream. Its comforting to know no matter how big it gets, this board gives you the best shot at making the wave. My dream surf would be this board at a perfect, smooth, smoking right hander, light winds, 25'+ faces, with mile long rides... Ahwoooooo!!!

swoopings one term, looks like the boys are carving to me, anyway my kinda turns. who does wont to do those sorts turns in the photos

Brooko

1672 posts

Brooko

1672 posts

14 May 2009 2:41pm

We used to call one of the locals at Margarets "swooper" friggen great surfer, but really used to swoop and glide on a wave like big eagle

B Chambers

114 posts

B Chambers

114 posts

14 May 2009 2:53pm

JonathanC said...

Hey Blane, anyone using the 12' for down-winders like the Maliko Gulch run? I realise it wouldn't be as fast as the full on down wind boards but I'm betting its way more fun riding the swells.
Got a feeling you'd better ship some 12' Guns boards to OZ ASAP!

For me the board is to short for a true, downwind board. I did do an insane downwind with solid surf and it was really fun dodging sets, riding from spot to spot and getting mowed down from sneaker sets! Open ocean downwind will leave you longing for a real downwind 16+ footer.

Session

VIC

445 posts

Session

VIC, 445 posts

14 May 2009 4:53pm

Hi Brooko ,

Mate stoked your gettin barrelled down there , were expecting 6-8 foot this weekend at Torquay !!!

Sold my 9'6 to Phil and have ordered a new 9'6 ripper....

Foot is all good now thanks , but not sure how many of these 12's are left in Aus in this shippment . Im aiming for the next drop of boards for my 12'0 .Let me know and i can chase one up for you .

Can't wait for Casso's report ....so jealous !

Thanks heaps for the Pic's Blane , Austin rules !!

Rich

MickV

VIC

188 posts

MickV

VIC, 188 posts

14 May 2009 5:28pm

Brooko, that looks like a stick-on handle on Austin's board.

Mick

Casso

NSW

3785 posts

Casso

NSW, 3785 posts

14 May 2009 5:49pm

byronmaui said...

Casso Noah was trying your new trick tonight but could not complete it.

YES! - I can do something Noah can't do!

I'll swap him the capability of doing a "Casso" for one of those helicopter 3's that he can do (and that I can't).

Brooko

1672 posts

Brooko

1672 posts

14 May 2009 5:35pm

Casso said...

byronmaui said...

Casso Noah was trying your new trick tonight but could not complete it.

YES! - I can do something Noah can't do!

I'll swap him the capability of doing a "Casso" for one of those helicopter 3's that he can do (and that I can't).

One for the big guys right there casso

put on 30 kg and you will be able to spin that big 12 footer like Austin

loco4olas

NSW

1525 posts

loco4olas

NSW, 1525 posts

14 May 2009 9:04pm

Casso said...

How good is this wave - don't get many like that coming through Warriewood Point!

I thought the same thing-gotta' say I'd be on my short board in that (at least part of the time.....

AA

NSW

2167 posts

NSW, 2167 posts

14 May 2009 9:11pm

MickV said...

Brooko, that looks like a stick-on handle on Austin's board.

Mick

Yeah thats a stick on Mick - due to land in 2 weeks.

A bit of feedback on them here-
www.standupzone.com/forum/index.php?topic=3853.0

Most of the new wide and AA, PSH boards come with moulded handles.

If you are ever in Hawaii you can catch Austin at the PSH shop keeping both the front and back end happening. 'Howzit Bro' Yonehiro was pretty much starting out when I first met him 2 years ago - looks like he's smashing it now!!

AA

Brooko

1672 posts

Brooko

1672 posts

14 May 2009 8:19pm

loco4olas said...

Casso said...

How good is this wave - don't get many like that coming through Warriewood Point!

I thought the same thing-gotta' say I'd be on my short board in that (at least part of the time.....

Yep for sure, would be hitting that up on the 8 6" , Im liking the 12 footer for real big open water stuff, some big bombies right out the back , well away from the crowds!!

CT

NSW

9 posts

NSW, 9 posts

14 May 2009 10:57pm

downwind said...

There seem to be some unstated assumptions about athleticism and general balance here, and also, perhaps more importantly, stage in the sport...

It is fair to say that I might grow out of my 12' x 32" aircraft carrier in a few months, but in the meantime, I find it challenging enough heading down the coast side on to a 10 knot chop overlaid on swell.

And there is no way my wife would be having fun on anything less than 11'6". She is not the athletic type and has poor balance. But with the aircraft carrier, she's out there loving it.

So... if I could only pick one for the family to all enjoy right now - it'd be reasonably long and reasonably wide.

That said, I expect soon we will have multiple boards in the family (maybe 10' 6" wide?)

I have two customers who have found that with the right volume from thickness and less length they have achieved stability from 10ft 6in by 30in better than their 12fters. now both are on 9fters and 9ft 6inches. oops

Brooko

1672 posts

Brooko

1672 posts

14 May 2009 9:29pm

CT said...

tha dogman

NSW

2912 posts

tha dogman

NSW, 2912 posts

15 May 2009 12:23am

the tail on the 12' ft'er looks sick love that pin

something like it in the 10ft range could tickle my fancy for 6ft plus juice

cant wait to check out casso's board when i hit sydney for the snowy comp

thats if i make the drive down south

...lol...cant wait to talk some sh@t with some sup crew and "share" a few crowded lineups in the big smoke...lol...

lookout AA i'm staying at your house dude so put a pie in the oven for me

AA

NSW

2167 posts

NSW, 2167 posts

15 May 2009 12:05pm

tha dogman said...

the tail on the 12' ft'er looks sick love that pin

something like it in the 10ft range could tickle my fancy for 6ft plus juice

cant wait to check out casso's board when i hit sydney for the snowy comp

thats if i make the drive down south

...lol...cant wait to talk some sh@t with some sup crew and "share" a few crowded lineups in the big smoke...lol...

lookout AA i'm staying at your house dude so put a pie in the oven for me

Thats it mate, you just invite yourself down -OK!

Ovens lit, beers in the fridge and Rubber duck is on standbye for BX sess!

I can see that weekend getting messy - too many Breezers in town!

AA

Crash Landing

NSW

1173 posts

Crash Landing

NSW, 1173 posts

15 May 2009 1:05pm

Back to topic - I'd pick the Naish 9'6". Awesome

NewcastleSUP

NSW

250 posts

NewcastleSUP

NSW, 250 posts

15 May 2009 7:38pm

Piros said...

If you could only own 1 Sup board which would you pick , it will interesting to see peoples choice.

Mine would be a Gerry Lopez 10-3 still has good glide for long paddles and surfs really well and still a good board for newbies & family.

Starboard 10-5 would run close second.

Post your vote.

Rob

For some, 1 just isn't enough......

Leo.N's new semi-custom quiver

~~http://www.newcastlesup.com.au/images/Leos~~ Quiver.jpg

From the bottom up we have:
8'0 Bat-tail
8'6 Bat-tail
9'0 Bat-tail
9'6 Bat-tail
10'0 Bat-tail
10'6 Bombora Chaser

Scotty Mac

2060 posts

Scotty Mac

SA, 2060 posts

15 May 2009 7:15pm

Thats a quiver. Whos leo? Bet he rides the 8'6" the most.......

mybrosweeper

NSW

1016 posts

mybrosweeper

NSW, 1016 posts

15 May 2009 7:45pm

[b]NewcastleSUP said,

Friggin,how much Kev cash did leo get???? I want the 8'er please!!!!!!!!
Robbo

B Chambers

114 posts

B Chambers

114 posts

17 May 2009 7:58am

Why I choose the 12' Gun. Versatility. However, I do agree with Simon. Thank goodness we don't have to choose!!!

Ikaika at Waimea, 12' Gun on the right, 9-6 Hand Glassed Ripper left top, 9-3 Ripper left bottom

Ahhhh. The joys of having a choice.

kitesurfbali

531 posts

kitesurfbali

WA, 531 posts

17 May 2009 1:28pm

Hello guys,
I do have plenty boards but I always ride my Jimmy Lewis 9,8 lately...
No matter what conditions!!
Bye Jankie

MIKO

QLD

408 posts

MIKO

QLD, 408 posts

17 May 2009 9:18pm

OG SUP said...

Niki Says:

saws 3ft 3 off greenies 10 5 and hands it back see no problem!!!!!!!!!

Phill aka (Darth Vader)

Hey Phil ,
If ytou dont mind me asking ? How many clams did you pay for your kids board ??

62mac

24860 posts

62mac

WA, 24860 posts

17 May 2009 7:23pm

PSH 10.6 wide [}:)]

OG SUP

VIC

3516 posts

OG SUP

VIC, 3516 posts

17 May 2009 10:58pm

Hey Miko,

I sent you a PM on kids boards talk to wind surf snow!

Well I do love the PSH 9'6 wide AA, however for versatility the 10'6 Wide is the one stop shop for my 105kegs, very sweet ride!

Phill

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