Had a go on Mac62s board this morrning loved it even though i couldent get my ballance right.
So here is the go
till my master(missus) of the bank lets me use the cash going to get a old sail board glass up the centre and use this in the lake so thats question one any one got one ? How much ?
also as for paddles do you guys get them made buy of the shelf or use some sort of cut down ?
MAC good luck with using the windsurfer i tried one of my mates the other day and it SUCKED big time. As for the paddle just go in to some where like Roar at west burleigh they had paddles from $150 last time i was in there but if you can afford it get carbon it feels so much better. Ian
fatsurf,mate it was great to meet you and your little girl today! Seabreeze helps like minded people meet each other! Mate you did well for your first time in lumpy conditions! The great thing about SUP IMHO is people don't mind others having a go on their boards. I met a guy called Tate a couple of months ago and tryed his 9.6 without any luck,I bumped into him today and he offered me another go,thanks Tate loved it,a little ,well a lot tippy in the chop!But at least I could paddle it unlike my first attemped!As I was packing up another guy aproached asking questions,within 5 mins he is paddling my board! SUP,s its a must have toy! Look out two more SUP'ers coming soon!
MAC good luck with using the windsurfer i tried one of my mates the other day and it SUCKED big time. As for the paddle just go in to some where like Roar at west burleigh they had paddles from $150 last time i was in there but if you can afford it get carbon it feels so much better. Ian
ill try one any way once i have mastered that will be easy to move onto a sup thats the idea any way
Hey fatsurf. I've got a 2008 11'6 Naish in the for sale section which i will let go for under a grand. Im at Nobbys Beach on the Goldie. If your intrested, message me and you can take her for a paddle and see what you think.
There are a few basic paddles out there that will do the job while you are starting up. When you are having a lend of someones check out the pitch on the blade. They can start out pretty straight up and down or out as far as a 16 degree pitch on some. I prefer one about an 8 degree pitch. Try a Kia Kaha paddle, I found it fantastic. Here is a link or two to look at them. I have seen a variance in prices up and down around.
Drewsta's 11'6" would be perfect for you or a 11'6" Southpoint. Save the dollars on the windsurf and put them towards one of these. They handle the surf well as well. Persist with them and the stablity comes and the fun grows.
Gday Fatsurf,welcome to the crew.I havent been here long either,but apart from some drop kick dumping on our chosen sport yesterday,its all been really good,and these guys have made me feel like Iam part of the mob.Work on that Mrs mate to let you get the real SUP board,cause you will skill up really quickly and kick your self for buying an old windsurfer,goodonyamate, Robbo
Gday Fatsurf,welcome to the crew.I havent been here long either,but apart from some drop kick dumping on our chosen sport yesterday, Robbo
Your right,fatsurf would only need a couple of flat water hours and he would be away,he went well for a first timer Robbo,I couldn't believe some of the team took the bait yesterday They soon sorted him out thow
It was a beautiful morning down there this morning forsure!
Drewstar is waiting his arrival of the psh 10'6 wide, should in this wk.
And a congrats to 2 for the Roar ind paddle girls that just finsihed the 5km sprint race at noosa. The training must be working, Alison (12ft naish glide) 1st and beating a heap of guys and Jazz (11'6 naish) in 3rd! Great effort girls. Now back to training on tuesday arvo.
It was a great morning Angie,what your not in Noosa I bumped into a guy who just picked up a PSH 9.6 nice looking board! Must be the coach,will done ladies Have the 10.6 wide changed colour or are they still red all over ? mac
Hey Mac, upgraded to the PSH 10'6 wide, mine is all white. Yeah, i reckon the Naish is a bargain too but only a bit of intrest so far. Jeez...I looked for ages for my first second-handy and paid well over a gorilla.
Mac - mate no worries at all - anytime, and yeh it wasn't the best conditions there today with that tide ripping in but still, least you had more of a feel for it this time.
and to fatsurf...i'd say do what you have to to get some good gear asap, trying to hack around on make shift gear will be frustrating and you'll progress faster and be happier on at least some quality 2nd hand gear if you can't get new.
Do whatever it takes but if your sure sup is for you then sounds like it's time for an early B'day pressie to yourself
you've done well & you'll have a great time on that "thing" I'm strapped for cash as well, so I converted a similar board to a shortie SUP....paddles great on the flat...........hope to get into some surf next tomorrow on the sunny coast....hope the oils all gone .......................Hey....just noticed the center fin on the thruster......I've got one of those!!!!!!...............OPPS.....just gave away my age..................
Hmmm, not sure what the top board is, could be a TC Runner or something, post a pick of the deck.
But the board you got for your daughter is a Bombora tri fin... all Aussie made and designed by an old mate Mark Paul. That was the ducks guts in windsurfing short boards back in the mid 80's. I surprised there are still any around.
I'm sure they will get you on the water, but not sure how easy they will be to ride.
Hmmm, not sure what the top board is, could be a TC Runner or something, post a pick of the deck.
But the board you got for your daughter is a Bombora tri fin... all Aussie made and designed by an old mate Mark Paul. That was the ducks guts in windsurfing short boards back in the mid 80's. I surprised there are still any around.
I'm sure they will get you on the water, but not sure how easy they will be to ride.
Hmmm, not sure what the top board is, could be a TC Runner or something, post a pick of the deck.
But the board you got for your daughter is a Bombora tri fin... all Aussie made and designed by an old mate Mark Paul. That was the ducks guts in windsurfing short boards back in the mid 80's. I surprised there are still any around.
I'm sure they will get you on the water, but not sure how easy they will be to ride.
top ones a bic mate
Gotta be honest, goddam sail boards look crap for sup... sure for a little kid that will be ok, but for an adult windsurfers look soooo opposite to what a good sub should look like. Have not seen a good windsurf board yet thats converted to a decent sub. Do yourself a favour and forget the windsurf stuff and get yourself a decent sub
Hmmm, not sure what the top board is, could be a TC Runner or something, post a pick of the deck.
But the board you got for your daughter is a Bombora tri fin... all Aussie made and designed by an old mate Mark Paul. That was the ducks guts in windsurfing short boards back in the mid 80's. I surprised there are still any around.
I'm sure they will get you on the water, but not sure how easy they will be to ride.
top ones a bic mate
Gotta be honest, goddam sail boards look crap for sup... sure for a little kid that will be ok, but for an adult windsurfers look soooo opposite to what a good sub should look like. Have not seen a good windsurf board yet thats converted to a decent sub. Do yourself a favour and forget the windsurf stuff and get yourself a decent sub
i realise that mate but be a few months till i get one so thought id play with the daughter
bit of fun and probably no good but have some fun trying
hey fatsurf,you really are a man of your word,great finds mate! After meeting you and your daughter last weekend,she will have a great time on your new invention! Its going to be hard work for you my freind but after meeting you,you will be smoken!
You will definitely like your SUP board when you get one but these will bring great memories for you and your daughter. It is all about getting wet and having fun and for $35 bucks you can't beat that. Your daughter will love the time on it. My Daughters on a small day. These days are precious. She is Five. She is three.
will fall and fall again but if can get balance on that monster should be right to go a smaller size when i buy ?
I like your theory. On a lake is the perfect place to do this. Get good with the balance and then start heading out into some choppier water. By the time you get your upgrade your gonna rip
so my lad came down with my daughter and they both did realy well ( mac he likes sup LOL) small board worked for daughter and oldest son on the big board worked well more balance work and they will be fine. and found out that take kids to water in the dark they get back on realy quick LOL [}:)]
As for myself i sink them both lol so back to the drawing board.
