milk was a bad choice

The best thing to use is 2 layers of Gaff Tap. It stays on well and its quite spongy I use it on my 10'6WAA, you cant even tell its there if you match the colors like PetMc did.

Phill

rollo90 said...

I saw a lot of PSH boards when I was in Hawaii, and lots of them had proper rail tape on them.
Can we get that here?

sam

It would also be my guess that a lot of input into the McT sups would have come from Ray Gleave who has been riding McT sups since he first picked up a paddle. And Ray is one of the most amazingly gifted surfers ever to grace the waves.
As for price - I would predict that McT sups will be around the $1799 mark as are most of the gsi boards. the southpoint sups now that they are not being imported by gsi are going to be much cheaper and most surftech sups I believe are just under 2grand. I have the utmost faith in the McT shapes but will take some convincing that the gsi construction is up to par - at least in comparison to surftech.

boarder paul said...

Im sure you favourite ... boards chip like everthing else.

It has nothing to do with construction but the rider learning.

IMHO

interesting comment from someone who apparently is yet to ride a sup (& before I get crucified, check out loco4olas's questions earlier in this thread & BP's responses). In my humble opinion (IMHO??, or is that "honest" ), if you're using your paddle a lot for bottom turns, cutbacks etc in fast powerful waves, you're bound to hit your rail occasionally, & often you won't even notice it. Some guys claim they never hit their rails. I've been supping for almost 2 years, my occupation allows me to get out there pretty frequently, I don't hit my rails often but I'd never say never
Check out this thread: www.standupzone.com/forum/index.php?topic=2293.0

Re rail tape: I've found a paint shop in Perth who can get in some 3M auto stone-chip tape. I'll let you know if it works. Some surfers reckon that rail tape affects their sup's performance, see here: www.standupzone.com/forum/index.php?topic=4753.0

What sort of weight do you call 'sweet'? I've been told the 9'6" weighs 10kgs, what do you reckon to that?.

Jack mack, I'm a big fan of the GSI board. Ive got or had 3 prone boards. 1 nsp , 1 southpoint Kym thompson ,1 southpoint Downing. All of them go great, way better boards than the rider will ever be. And 3 boards set me back 1500 bucks! ALL PRAISE THE COBRA FACTORY.

boarder paul said...

Your far to fat mate, You will sink it right to the bottom of the pit

10kg what..... My god is that with or with out fins

...........says the experienced stand up paddler..

Anyone watch Australian Story tonight - Bob McTavish played a leading role in it talking about his mate who took on Micro$oft and won? A very interesting tale I thought.

McTavish really impresses me and always comes across as very likable Aussie icon.

Nice
Jason

SLX is a combination of a high density EPS core that is glassed with 2 or 3 layers of fiberglass and laminated with Epoxy risen. It is pretty simple and the key is the combination to give the board true flex. We only use SLX in surfboards currently the Webber, McTavish and now 2 models in the Walden Range. We don't think it is strong enough for the battering most SUPs get.

The X-1 Technology is a lot more robust. The wood layer is top and bottom, it has layers of fiberglass as well that is all laminated together with Epoxy resin. The core is a lower density foam than the SLX as the Wood layers give the board strength. This allows for a light weight board whilst the wood gives the strength. The combination works really well together. The board is cured using a vacuum bagging process.

There seems to be a misunderstanding of what Epoxy is. It is only a resin that is used in the lamination of the various materials used in the construction of the board. There are hundred of variations of Epoxy resins the main characteristic is that it has a very high strength to weight ratio. ie you don't have to use a lot to get the desired strength in the lamination.

Lets hope X1 does not atand for x-peramental -1

BP what am i missing here???? or what are you missing??? look 3 posts up mate:

"SLX is a combination of a high density EPS core that is glassed with 2 or 3 layers of fiberglass and laminated with Epoxy risen. It is pretty simple and the key is the combination to give the board true flex. We only use SLX in surfboards currently the Webber, McTavish and now 2 models in the Walden Range. We don't think it is strong enough for the battering most SUPs get.

The X-1 Technology is a lot more robust. The wood layer is top and bottom, it has layers of fiberglass as well that is all laminated together with Epoxy resin. The core is a lower density foam than the SLX as the Wood layers give the board strength. This allows for a light weight board whilst the wood gives the strength. The combination works really well together. The board is cured using a vacuum bagging process.

There seems to be a misunderstanding of what Epoxy is. It is only a resin that is used in the lamination of the various materials used in the construction of the board. There are hundred of variations of Epoxy resins the main characteristic is that it has a very high strength to weight ratio. ie you don't have to use a lot to get the desired strength in the lamination."

Serg

boarder paul said...

It does not realy say a lot does it, more of a sales pitch

what do want them to do, draw you a picture........and does it really make a difference to your decison? i get the feeling you are just board.

Serg

MacTavish sups land in NZ, You guys are waiting till dec i think

That is true, But PSH is a pop out and IMHO the best boards out there