This morning i got loads of really great waves. It was clean at about 2-4ft. On my last wave i did the best round house cuttie complete with a rebound off the foam i have ever done on a SUP.

Then it was the set up for the inside tube run. I had to dodge bloody surfer who though it was better to paddle out over the shoulder causing me to have the delay my bottom turn majorly. So i was just able to tuck in under the pitching lip and i got a cracking deep barrel just like i had scored on a few during the session. All of a sudden huey shut the door on my exit annd it slammed shut like a door blowing in the wind. Next was a trip over the shallow reef while the wave beat my about the head. I felt my leggie snap. I swam in and found out the my beloved Naish 9'6" quad was creased through the middle.

Not happy but the surf today was a fitting end to the relationship. hhhhhhhmmmmmmmmm the up side is what do i get to replace it, i'm thinking a 8 or 9footer :D

Any suggestions on good surfing sups around the 9foot mark. I like quads. i can surf ok and weigh 82-85kgs. I mainly surf reef breaks in the SW of WA.

I'm liking the idea of a custom. Is any one shaping them in WA?

IF your only 82 k Demo thE 8'7"

worrier said...

Demo a JL 9'1 quad if ya can.

Seem to be the goods
W

sorry to hear about ur board.

just had a demo on a jl kwad 8'7. Such a good board, ticks all the box's apart from fat lumpy waves.

I think you'll find the construction will hold up better, for poundings.

i'm 95kg , average ability and was dialed in after a couple of minutes sorting my balance. I'd get a 9'1 but i could get away with an 8'7, cos i'm a lazy

it's a squarish swallow

more info here

www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Stand-Up-Paddle/Review/Jimmy-Lewis-KWAD-series/?page=2&SearchTerms=JL%2CKWAD

Get a custom from Dean Snow if he makes them for anyone else. That guy is 56 and absolutely shreds!!! So does his young son. He surfs a 30' by 7'6". Absolutely amazing to watch. The only problem for you is that he lives in Vic.

The 8'9" psh ripper goes off

Greenroom said...

Hey Bender, do you have a blue paddle blade?

nah mate i have a shaka Pu with red lecky tape around the edge.

Why you ask

The guy asks for an idea of a custom shaper and gets slammed with 200 different production board options.

"Hi, can I have a pie? Sure what kind of sausage roll would you like?"

CMC said...

The guy asks for an idea of a custom shaper and gets slammed with 200 different production board options.

"Hi, can I have a pie? Sure what kind of sausage roll would you like?"

You might want to read it a bit better!!! he asks for "Any suggestions on good surfing sups around the 9foot mark. I like quads. i can surf ok and weigh 82-85kgs."

and then ask's "I'm liking the idea of a custom. Is any one shaping them in WA?"

So for me it reads ANY suggestions!!!! i dont think it needs to be turned in to a production v's custom do you? There have been customs guys suggested as well so i'm not seeing this as one sided!! or that's how i see it.

Grab it I wish I was light enough to ride one. 8 7 kwad would be a good pick to.

Thanks Piros i just re read the thread and you recomened the 8'9". It a done deal. I will pick it up this weekend. Can't wait pitty the forecast is for 25knt NE'ers.

Blowup i thought you rode the Starboard pro 9'1 the last time i surfed with you, you loved that board . Construction issues i bet ? Weak as those boards , how is 8'9 surfing, faster?

Neb's is surfing season thats all. It's hard to get excited for windsurfing with easterlies that are really gusty and inconsisitant.

You know you want to Nebbs

Thanks for all the input guys. I ended up getting a PSH wide Ripper 8'9".

It rocks.