Anyone wishing to demo Penetrator 448 in Sydney from the 17th to the 21st of Nov. call Tully on 0403514575. Tully will be in Sydney with a new 14' downwinder and will take those interested out for a run...........Stuey

Where is Tully going to be based in Sydney? I am north of Sydney and am trying to figure out if I can make it in one day.

Steve

SF said...

Where is Tully going to be based in Sydney? I am north of Sydney and am trying to figure out if I can make it in one day.

Steve

Steve, Tull is driving the van down and has a bunch of other surfing sups with him as well. Give him a call he's a good fella, he may meet you on the way through....cheers, Stuey

stuey c said...

Anyone wishing to demo Penetrator 448 in Sydney from the 17th to the 21st of Nov. call Tully on 0403514575. Tully will be in Sydney with a new 14' downwinder and will take those interested out for a run...........Stuey

Lets hook up and get both boards (14' & 16') out on the water.

Andrew.A

Thanks Andrew,
I am keen to have a paddle on a penetrator to get an idea about the width and how tippy they are. I am 90kg. I am doing regular downwinders here in wind about 12 to 22 knot sea breezes on a 11'6 naish and normally don't fall cos these boards are abot 29 inches wide. Are you taking a 9'3" PSH ripper? See you at the mambo.
Regards,
Scott

Thats good news. I assumed because of the displacement hull that they were difficult to ride. Glad to hear, thanks.

DJ,
Blows out your theory.

DavidJohn said...

Scotty Mac said...

Thats good news. I assumed because of the displacement hull that they were difficult to ride. Glad to hear, thanks.

DJ,
Blows out your theory.

Maybe.. ..I'll believe it when I see it (paddle it)..

I can't help but think it will be like standing on a log (when stopped)..

BTW... What was my threory??

DJ

Simple solution D.J. Ask Andrew for a paddle of his 16' at the Mambo, I'm sure he'll oblige. Like I've always maintained, the Penetrator when in the bolt upright position IS a touch more tippy than a flat bottom but the further over it goes the more it resists as the volume in the upper rails starts to take effect, right when you need it. This opposed to the flat bottom design which is at it's most stable when in the upright position with stability dropping off dramatically the further you tip it over, just what you don't want. Think about it............

I'm sure you're right Stuey..and Scotty I can't wait to try the Pene myself..

I keep thinking about the first time I tried to paddle a racing surf ski and couldn't even sit on the thing in calm water because it was so tippy and I was so wobbly..

Now I'm thinking I might need two flat water boards.. A glide or Vortice..and a full on speed machine like the Penetrator or F18.

Jeez I hope I win the lottery soon..

DJ

Scotty Mac said...

If you got a penetrator, why would you need a glide? It would be like if you own a porsche and a mazda. When are drive the mazda?

I like to paddle around the marina's talking to the guys on their boats and it gets tight and twist weaving through the boats.

I like to paddle the river and it also gets tight and twisty at times and I'm not sure I could maneuver such a long board though some of the tight stuff.

I like to paddle along the cliffs with the waves splashing up against the rocks and it gets a bit washing-machine like and I'm after as much stability as I can get (30")

I want to paddle with friends without our boards seeming like chalk and cheese..(It would be like riding a motorcycle made for the Bonneville salt flats along side a normal street bike).

Am I crapping on?.. ..I know all this type of paddling could be done on my standard 11'6" Naish but I am also after a little extra glide when doing down winders.

I guess to be honest I think the Naish Glide will look cool..I guess we'll soon see.. (in about 14 more sleeps)..

DJ

Scotty Mac said...

Fair enough DJ. Maybe it could replace your 11'6" anyways.

That's my plan... My 11'4" and a 12' Glide.....and maybe a Pene one day for racing and serious down winders if I could afford one..

DJ