i'm seeing quite a few people interested surfing these boards.

a couple of things to note

well, yeah they are a big board- don't forget that

no board that size is going to turn with the nose in the water

yes you can do cutbacks etc, but it takes some practise and skill- thats half the fun of it.

be realistic about what surf you are go to take it out in- certainly not behind the rock at the alley

a strong 4 to 5 ft alley was too much, but i've been in the same size when it was fat -fun

yes they get waves early and will ride them out for a long time, but a true surfing sup,say a 10 to 12 ft will out surf a 12'6 dw any day.

i'm really enjoy surfing them. we also surf bigger board too if conditions are right, but be warned if you snap or crease any dw board in the surf and take it back to the seller- they are going to have trouble not laughing at you right in front of your face
cheers

those nose ploughs look a bit nasty dj

Have a look on Woogie's blog (19th April) He's doing a big off the top on his 12'6!
(corebanqld.blogspot.com)

Had a 12'6" Starboard Freerace for a while. Had to paddle in to a wave from near the back and made sure the nose was nowhere near the water. As soon as it touched down I was gone. Trying now to surf my 14' Glide on small runners. I think it is better standing way back as those hard rails catch pretty easily. At least the nose is less of a problem. I think it will be fun if I get the hang of it.

laceys lane said...

just got back from the alley. the banks there are awful- don't bother

anyway i was lucky enough that one stood up alright. got one wide of the rock down to just short of the towers. it just walled up all the way and i'm just about pumping the 12'6 shortboard style

oh yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah- still buzzing

but it was just a freak wave- the rest of waves out there are just rubbish- really ordinary stuff.
cheers

should never have opened our mouths on the 12,6 surf thing , now ill never have that wide bank to myself again

laceys lane said...

just got back from the alley. the banks there are awful- don't bother

anyway i was lucky enough that one stood up alright. got one wide of the rock down to just short of the towers. it just walled up all the way and i'm just about pumping the 12'6 shortboard style

oh yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah- still buzzing

but it was just a freak wave- the rest of waves out there are just rubbish- really ordinary stuff.
cheers

Lucky you !! The best I get to take my 12'6 out in is 2-3 foot and soft! Check out this link to Danny Sheard surfing the 12'6 Race in some good stuff.

www.hobiesup.com.au/2011/05/surfing-the-hobie-126-elite-race/
You do need to know what you are doing (not that I do) but they are FUN