DavidJohn said...

Mark's third version of his new SIC Standamaran S-16 looks pretty cool.

More pictures from Evan's site here.. www.standuppaddlesurf.net/2010/04/03/s-i-c-s-16-sup-standamaran-version-3/

I'm looking forward to seeing a vid of it catching bumps.. It's still not my cup-a-tea but it's growing on me..

DJ

G'day DJ
I'll be having a beer with Mark Raaphorts in the near future yep I'll be hassling him for a go on that S-16.
see ya in da ocean
DW

laceys lane said...

it interesting that the two hulls seem to be splayed wider apart at the front, that looks like it different from the earlier vid and them now have steering in place
cheers

That splayed apart bit is probably an optical illusion.....called vanishing point?

Would the gap in the middle be a serious problem for riders used to centralising the back foot when turning? YoU would have to adjust to that very quickly!
The deck gap would greatly reduce wave interference/drag.
DJ......I'll make one up....what colour do you want Knoby Rash yellow?

DJ......I'll make one up....what colour do you want Knoby Rash yellow?

Thanks Dean.. I know you could make something equally as good as Mark's.. If only I had the money I'd take you up on that for sure..

DJ

Overall width of the old version was 28", this is probably the same so no issue with paddling width. Pretty sure Mark has a fair idea what he is doing, after years of producing outrigger canoes and cutting edge SUP boards. Think I remember reading that there were something like 28 iterations of the F14 made before that went to a mold, and because they constantly produce both planing and displacement custom boards for the best riders in the world it is an incredible opportunity to learn as you go. The shape of this thing looks simple but I can imagine the rocker is very critical to get it to track, ride swells and not broach, knock one up in the shed and expect it to be as good, sorry to be cynical.....

Well said Jonathan C
I cant' comment I know Mark Raaphorst is truly a Master Craftsman when It comes to SUP racing designee he has a very good eye for detail. Just like my good friend Sam Egan can shape a short board. A few years back Sam Egan shaped boards for 35 of the top 44 WCT surfers know that is telling you something! I said to Sam once hope you live for 200 years so I can always have good boards. Sam Egan gave big complements on Marks shaping technique when I showed him my F-16
( all surfboard shapers are good at shaping a curtain water craft ).
My top 5 shapers in there pacific feild
Sam Egan - surfboard shaper
Mark Raaphorst - racing SUP
Woody Jack - surfing SUP
Adrian Birse - 18ft Paddleboards
& the bloke from Newcastle that shapes the - 10'6 Kracka Lifeguard board
see ya in da ocean
hope to see you at the salt water festival
DW