Well, GoPro had some (operator) issues (ie. forgot to charge the bloody thing...) but...

First paddle of the 9'5 Speeed this morning at Currumbin.

Having come down from the 190L Naish Mana to the 160L Speeed, and having been advised re. thin rails making for a bit of tippiness, I was assuming there'd be a bit of a learning curve and was prepared to be wet a lot.

Absolutely no issues...I hopped straight on expecting a wobble, and it was just rock-solid. May assist that I've lost a few kg's also, but still...

Worked out my flatwater paddling for a bit, finding the gaps between the deck pads make a great 'reference' point for my heels to feel and be consistent in my feet position. Dialled in some pivot turns - tail definitely does sink a little at low speed when stepping back but remained stable.

I'd say it may have a very slight yaw when heading in a straight line compared to the 10' Mana but barely noticeable.

Headed out into the 2-3 foot waves and did notice a little more tippiness at first when going out, but as soon as I turned & started paddling for a wave I didn't notice any.

One thing that I pretty much knew would happen (but didn't allow for because I was over-excited) was that as soon as the Speeed picked up the wave, it took off like a rocket. Cut to me falling A over T off the back 3-4 times...it picked up momentum so quickly I just wasn't used to it from the Mana (which was fine but nowhere near this quick). Amazing...

So I finally managed to stay upright, caught a few 'no turner' small ripples just to get a feel for it. I have to admit I hooted myself on these waves, full of stoke for A) the new board, and B) being back in the waves after a little while out.

Figuring I had the straight line dialled, made attempt to turn, not remembering the mantra of the Speeed re. getting weight back near the tail. Struggled to turn much at all from the middle of the board for a couple of waves, then remembered to get back on the tail.

Put the foot back, transferred weight to the heel side (surfing rights as a goofy) and the board promptly spun on a dime and threw itself up the wave (all 2 feet of it...) and subsequently threw me, not realising how quickly it would turn, face-first into the deck! Took another couple of waves to start to work it out, and it'll take many more surfs to really work out how to move on the board, but holy s**t I am STOKED with this board. To me, it 100% lives up to all the hype there's been about it.

Been a while since I've had this much stoke...

Good choice 808,

Had my 9.2 Speeed out in Noosa this morning.

Same as you I found it was quick to get dialled in.

One thing I've found with mine is that turning on the wave can be achieved even just by weighting my back foot as opposed to stepping right to the back every time. Not big turns admittedly but really effective at manoeuvring the board whilst on the learning curve.

Cool Mini too, my missus is quite jealous of that. She has hit me up for a Countryman next year as her surf chariot.

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TaoJones said..
Good choice 808,

Had my 9.2 Speeed out in Noosa this morning.

Same as you I found it was quick to get dialled in.

One thing I've found with mine is that turning on the wave can be achieved even just by weighting my back foot as opposed to stepping right to the back every time. Not big turns admittedly but really effective at manoeuvring the board whilst on the learning curve.

Cool Mini too, my missus is quite jealous of that. She has hit me up for a Countryman next year as her surf chariot.

Yeah we share a car between us, and this my better half's choice - great fun little car. Not the most practical of cars but it does the job! Improvise/Adapt/Overcome etc.

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808-Obsession said..
Well, GoPro had some (operator) issues (ie. forgot to charge the bloody thing...) but...

First paddle of the 9'5 Speeed this morning at Currumbin.

Having come down from the 190L Naish Mana to the 160L Speeed, and having been advised re. thin rails making for a bit of tippiness, I was assuming there'd be a bit of a learning curve and was prepared to be wet a lot.

Absolutely no issues...I hopped straight on expecting a wobble, and it was just rock-solid. May assist that I've lost a few kg's also, but still...

Worked out my flatwater paddling for a bit, finding the gaps between the deck pads make a great 'reference' point for my heels to feel and be consistent in my feet position. Dialled in some pivot turns - tail definitely does sink a little at low speed when stepping back but remained stable.

I'd say it may have a very slight yaw when heading in a straight line compared to the 10' Mana but barely noticeable.

Headed out into the 2-3 foot waves and did notice a little more tippiness at first when going out, but as soon as I turned & started paddling for a wave I didn't notice any.

One thing that I pretty much knew would happen (but didn't allow for because I was over-excited) was that as soon as the Speeed picked up the wave, it took off like a rocket. Cut to me falling A over T off the back 3-4 times...it picked up momentum so quickly I just wasn't used to it from the Mana (which was fine but nowhere near this quick). Amazing...

So I finally managed to stay upright, caught a few 'no turner' small ripples just to get a feel for it. I have to admit I hooted myself on these waves, full of stoke for A) the new board, and B) being back in the waves after a little while out.

Figuring I had the straight line dialled, made attempt to turn, not remembering the mantra of the Speeed re. getting weight back near the tail. Struggled to turn much at all from the middle of the board for a couple of waves, then remembered to get back on the tail.

Put the foot back, transferred weight to the heel side (surfing rights as a goofy) and the board promptly spun on a dime and threw itself up the wave (all 2 feet of it...) and subsequently threw me, not realising how quickly it would turn, face-first into the deck! Took another couple of waves to start to work it out, and it'll take many more surfs to really work out how to move on the board, but holy s**t I am STOKED with this board. To me, it 100% lives up to all the hype there's been about it.

Been a while since I've had this much stoke...

How's it goin 808!
Mate - what a classic - ya got yrself a Speeed - rapt for ya man!
And dude - how good is the stoke-o-meter !!! Ha!!! Pure gold mate - hootin yrself in to waves - that's bloody great stuff man.
We look forward to more updates from the Currumbin sessions!

I had an absolute corker of a session yesterday on the Style up here in Darwin. I bloody love this board - seriously gets better every surf. Small, clean and two foot waves and had an absolute blast!!

Righto then - here's cheers to ya 808 - ya've scored yrself a cracker new stick man - good on ya!!!
Stay rad!!!!

Nice choice ... Enjoy mate ...speeeed.

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808-Obsession said..
Well, GoPro had some (operator) issues (ie. forgot to charge the bloody thing...) but...

First paddle of the 9'5 Speeed this morning at Currumbin.

Having come down from the 190L Naish Mana to the 160L Speeed, and having been advised re. thin rails making for a bit of tippiness, I was assuming there'd be a bit of a learning curve and was prepared to be wet a lot.

Absolutely no issues...I hopped straight on expecting a wobble, and it was just rock-solid. May assist that I've lost a few kg's also, but still...

Worked out my flatwater paddling for a bit, finding the gaps between the deck pads make a great 'reference' point for my heels to feel and be consistent in my feet position. Dialled in some pivot turns - tail definitely does sink a little at low speed when stepping back but remained stable.

I'd say it may have a very slight yaw when heading in a straight line compared to the 10' Mana but barely noticeable.

Headed out into the 2-3 foot waves and did notice a little more tippiness at first when going out, but as soon as I turned & started paddling for a wave I didn't notice any.

One thing that I pretty much knew would happen (but didn't allow for because I was over-excited) was that as soon as the Speeed picked up the wave, it took off like a rocket. Cut to me falling A over T off the back 3-4 times...it picked up momentum so quickly I just wasn't used to it from the Mana (which was fine but nowhere near this quick). Amazing...

So I finally managed to stay upright, caught a few 'no turner' small ripples just to get a feel for it. I have to admit I hooted myself on these waves, full of stoke for A) the new board, and B) being back in the waves after a little while out.

Figuring I had the straight line dialled, made attempt to turn, not remembering the mantra of the Speeed re. getting weight back near the tail. Struggled to turn much at all from the middle of the board for a couple of waves, then remembered to get back on the tail.

Put the foot back, transferred weight to the heel side (surfing rights as a goofy) and the board promptly spun on a dime and threw itself up the wave (all 2 feet of it...) and subsequently threw me, not realising how quickly it would turn, face-first into the deck! Took another couple of waves to start to work it out, and it'll take many more surfs to really work out how to move on the board, but holy s**t I am STOKED with this board. To me, it 100% lives up to all the hype there's been about it.

Been a while since I've had this much stoke...

ha ha, I smiled while reading this.... very stoked for you!

Also... you don't need to be on the tail to unlock the Speeed,
just get a foot over the sidebite... the bump-down and channels will kick in!

Welcome to the fan club

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supthecreek said..

808-Obsession said..
Well, GoPro had some (operator) issues (ie. forgot to charge the bloody thing...) but...

First paddle of the 9'5 Speeed this morning at Currumbin.

Having come down from the 190L Naish Mana to the 160L Speeed, and having been advised re. thin rails making for a bit of tippiness, I was assuming there'd be a bit of a learning curve and was prepared to be wet a lot.

Absolutely no issues...I hopped straight on expecting a wobble, and it was just rock-solid. May assist that I've lost a few kg's also, but still...

Worked out my flatwater paddling for a bit, finding the gaps between the deck pads make a great 'reference' point for my heels to feel and be consistent in my feet position. Dialled in some pivot turns - tail definitely does sink a little at low speed when stepping back but remained stable.

I'd say it may have a very slight yaw when heading in a straight line compared to the 10' Mana but barely noticeable.

Headed out into the 2-3 foot waves and did notice a little more tippiness at first when going out, but as soon as I turned & started paddling for a wave I didn't notice any.

One thing that I pretty much knew would happen (but didn't allow for because I was over-excited) was that as soon as the Speeed picked up the wave, it took off like a rocket. Cut to me falling A over T off the back 3-4 times...it picked up momentum so quickly I just wasn't used to it from the Mana (which was fine but nowhere near this quick). Amazing...

So I finally managed to stay upright, caught a few 'no turner' small ripples just to get a feel for it. I have to admit I hooted myself on these waves, full of stoke for A) the new board, and B) being back in the waves after a little while out.

Figuring I had the straight line dialled, made attempt to turn, not remembering the mantra of the Speeed re. getting weight back near the tail. Struggled to turn much at all from the middle of the board for a couple of waves, then remembered to get back on the tail.

Put the foot back, transferred weight to the heel side (surfing rights as a goofy) and the board promptly spun on a dime and threw itself up the wave (all 2 feet of it...) and subsequently threw me, not realising how quickly it would turn, face-first into the deck! Took another couple of waves to start to work it out, and it'll take many more surfs to really work out how to move on the board, but holy s**t I am STOKED with this board. To me, it 100% lives up to all the hype there's been about it.

Been a while since I've had this much stoke...

ha ha, I smiled while reading this.... very stoked for you!

Also... you don't need to be on the tail to unlock the Speeed,
just get a foot over the sidebite... the bump-down and channels will kick in!

Welcome to the fan club