Never heard of them but that's saying nothing because I've never really known other surfers outside of the guys I know around here.

They look nice on the web page

http://www.beckhamsurfboards.com/Surfboards_Nose_Rider.html

At 110kg it would probably be better if you had a bit of experience behind you for a board of that size. The 23" width is probably fine but you may have been better with a 3" thick board rather than the 2 7/8".

All that aside, just because you have the board it doesn't mean you're obliged to use straight away. You can still go out and have a lesson or 2 on a really buoyant soft top and even rent one a few times.

If you start out on a really good board and don't do too well, you're going to get pissed off real quick.

Trust me, even on a fat arsed soft top, once you finally get up on even a half way decent wave with just a hint of a clean wall to work on, you'll be hooked for life and do everything you can to get that new board to work.

Yeah, a pic would be nice.

You may as well start your gallery now.

I'd love to know how those twin fin Mullets on his web page would go as a 9'6", I don't ever recall seeing twin fin mals that big.

Sounds and looks like a great board on the site - where you riding it? Only takes one good wave to get hooked.

If you start to get frusterated with it get a lesson - most places will do a private with your board to help get you started. (flame suit on)

If you do that level of exercise I doubt the fitness thing will be a problem, your 110 kg sounds to be mostly muscle. My 110 kg is mostly meat pies

The thing that stopped me going in the water for a long time was my knees, in particular the left one. Years ago I buggered it helping my daughter move house.

Last November I decided to have it looked at and the solution was a really simple op to remove some torn meniscus cartilage.

If you play hockey a bit, is there any chance you may have been whacked a few too many times and just need some meniscus trimmed off?

So, I hastily snapped off some shots of my 9' 2" Nigel Beckham and here they are.
There are a few dings but nothing to be concerned about I think.
Can someone explain the potential fin setup?
What will adding extra fins do?
Rememebr please, I am a rank newbie so a looking for stability initially.
Cheers
Fredo

Hi guy's

Firstly, a lot of shapers use a pin line ( black line which obct is referring to ) to highlight the concave. I think the board is made for more left and speed

Secondly,on the fin set up,I'd drop a 8 inch centre and a couple of small fcs outers in the front plugs, this will give you move stability INHO

Hey Fred if your on the goldie and need any help in the water or what ever,pm me only to happy to help you get ripping asap [}:)] Oh and I will tell the best place to learn.

I didn't tell you this but DON'T start on the straight beach breaks, I guarantee you will learn a thousand times faster if up start on a nice point wave. Just start catching the white wash then catch the reforms and your way or just go for it and catch the wave before it breaks, just keep in mind when learning,avoid crowds until you get your P's

mac

Phredo said...

Thanks very much Mac.
I'll grab a set of FCS today so I'm set for the week end.
PM sent.
Fredo

No worries Champ

Hey all
Have been reading all the comments on the yellow board. I designed that board on info and advice from an aircraft engineer, with hydro dynamics and aero dynamics being similar. It is a concave inside the pinline that narrows into the tail increasing pressure and asisting in creating more speed and lift , when riding on the tail.

I am mad on surfboard design and am not afraid to get out on a tangent to prove a point. Making surfboards for me is not just a job, it is a passion and design is something I am always working on.

Am just about to launch a new nose rider that is way out there, but I am confident there will be some real merit in there somewhere.

Check our website in about a week - www.beckhamsurfboards.com

Any comments and ideas are always welcome

Yours in surfing
Nigel Beckham

Now that there's a pro on board, does this mean I'm no longer allowed to make my ill-informed, inexperienced, halfarsed comments anymore

beckhamsurf said...

Hey all
Have been reading all the comments on the yellow board. I designed that board on info and advice from an aircraft engineer, with hydro dynamics and aero dynamics being similar. It is a concave inside the pinline that narrows into the tail increasing pressure and asisting in creating more speed and lift , when riding on the tail.

I am mad on surfboard design and am not afraid to get out on a tangent to prove a point. Making surfboards for me is not just a job, it is a passion and design is something I am always working on.

Am just about to launch a new nose rider that is way out there, but I am confident there will be some real merit in there somewhere.

Check our website in about a week - www.beckhamsurfboards.com

Any comments and ideas are always welcome

Yours in surfing
Nigel Beckham

Hey Nigel
sweet looking board, luv tha fin options, the beautiful channels and the back third
are ya still doing them ?

MIKO

beckhamsurf said...

Hey all
Have been reading all the comments on the yellow board. I designed that board on info and advice from an aircraft engineer, with hydro dynamics and aero dynamics being similar. It is a concave inside the pinline that narrows into the tail increasing pressure and asisting in creating more speed and lift , when riding on the tail.

I am mad on surfboard design and am not afraid to get out on a tangent to prove a point. Making surfboards for me is not just a job, it is a passion and design is something I am always working on.

Am just about to launch a new nose rider that is way out there, but I am confident there will be some real merit in there somewhere.

Check our website in about a week - www.beckhamsurfboards.com

Any comments and ideas are always welcome

Yours in surfing
Nigel Beckham

Thanks very much Nigel.
I thought this was something out of the ordinary and its good to know what its all about.
Now I just have to try and ride it or I'll have to talk to you about something more suitable!

I'll keep you all posted.

Fredo