we had a training paddle(working on a lot of things after the coffs race, doing that race was a real quick way to find out what is required and try to improve- it was my first race) today up the canals at tally ck and for some fun went to the ck mouth for some waves and runners. i currently have the orange and the green dc 17'. i started on the greenie. a really agile lively board that surfs well. has more volume and a bit more nose rocker. then i swapped on the the orange. this board has a displacement nose straight into concave and chimes all the way through. while not as lively and it does suck down, it catches anything and runs for ages, a lot longer than the greenie.it has a flatter nose rocker. i'm far from an expert, just wondering if anyone local( that is where the doctor race is being held) might be able to give some tips and which might be the better board for the doctor race. any tips welcomed
cheers

hilly said...

The Freo doctor usually blows most afternoons over here. So the prevailing conditions would be small swell with a strong wind. Short small chop would be the most accurate description.

Which board works best with 20 knots plus with no swell? That's what you bring; sounds like the orangie.

thx's, it's kinda what i was thinking,it's still a tough decision

NewcastleSUP said...

what ever you decide lacy make sure you send your paddle with your board! you know what domestic airlines and check-in luggage are like!let dc know too

yeah, thxs for the tip. spent a lot of time sorting out a paddle, would hate to lose it

NewcastleSUP said...

what ever you decide lacy make sure you send your paddle with your board! you know what domestic airlines and check-in luggage are like!let dc know too

hi simon, what board were you on for the sc race at coffs, it scooted along very nicely
cheers

Yeh, I was thinking the same.....it is open ocean and there should definitely be some swells to catch.
Only problem is like Shep said, wind direction. Just come in from another great run up the coast and the wind for this is perfect at the moment, southerlies at your back. nice to be able to change sides paddling every 3-4 strokes.
What worries me about the Rotto run is having to paddle one side only to make it to Scarborough
Still, gonna give it a go and see.