Looking for upgrade, namely in weight, in 14' class.

Been on production SB carbon till now, fast, but fill up like a bucket and sluggish around buoys,

Considering shipping a customs board from OZ as we don't have anyone (that in know of) making custom racing kit here in Enzed.

Any ideas team?

You want an Aussie custom 14' racer? Talk to DC. End of.

^What he said. Shipping might be a challenge?

DEEP ocean customs. talk to simon they have a good transport network.

dc has made some boards for some very big man- luke longley for one, they don't come much bigger. he knows whats needed

DC Deep or JM are all good boards.

I have noting against customs because they have their place .. but .. I don't know why you would bother with a custom board with all the great boards that are available now that have been proven and tested so there is no risk that it won't perform.. So unless you're super light.. or super heavy.. or just want something very different I recommend buying a board from a shop.

DJ

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DavidJohn said...

I have noting against customs because they have their place .. but .. I don't know why you would bother with a custom board with all the great boards that are available now that have been proven and tested so there is no risk that it won't perform.. So unless you're super light.. or super heavy.. or just want something very different I recommend buying a board from a shop.

DJ

It's just nice getting that custom board you feel it's part of you and keeps bread and milk on the table of these guys

I always find it amusing reading peoples opinions on which boards may or may not work. As JM himself said, it's all about choosing a board, getting comfortable and making it work for you.

Good to see some people still willing to support small/local business especially with current economy.

Personally I see mass produced boards as being a greater risk, as the big company's wait an entire year for the new range before they change possible problems in design. And i would like to see some evidence supporting claims about varying Degrees of testing.

Try Bruce Nicholson at BigWorld in Auckland he does some pretty nice custom stuff.

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DavidJohn said...

I have noting against customs because they have their place .. but .. I don't know why you would bother with a custom board with all the great boards that are available now that have been proven and tested so there is no risk that it won't perform.. So unless you're super light.. or super heavy.. or just want something very different I recommend buying a board from a shop.

DJ

I think if naish made customs you be there with a big grin on your face DJ signing up for one ..
I would look at DC or DEEP for race boards have seen and ridden both great boards

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RJK said...

I always find it amusing reading peoples opinions on which boards may or may not work. As JM himself said, it's all about choosing a board, getting comfortable and making it work for you.

Good to see some people still willing to support small/local business especially with current economy.

Personally I see mass produced boards as being a greater risk, as the big company's wait an entire year for the new range before they change possible problems in design. And i would like to see some evidence supporting claims about varying Degrees of testing.

Dont know about all the big brands but i do know Naish and Fanatic do a **** load of testing!! i know because i have helped with both companies and i only see a little bit of what goes on, they dont just test in one spot as well they will have boards spread out around the world getting feed back on them.
Also the joys with someone like Fanatic is Sebastian(the Shaper) uses some of the best computer modeling software stuff available which can cut out massive mistakes that most guys will miss!!
I'm not saying don't buy your custom if thats what you want go for it but if you buy from a big brand then know your board IS tested and will do what it says it will!! Pretty sure there is a place for both on this earth!!

Jacko(NOT ANG)