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Warnsey said..
I have been thinking about this a little, given that I am thinking of a big board for the quiver.

Do the laws or relativism apply? I am wondering if there is much difference between someone who is 65-75kg riding a 9'1 to 9'6 board opposed to a 90 -100kg rider (i'm guessing a fair few of us!) riding a board around 11ft.

Yes Warnsey, I've thought along these lines as well..
I'm a lightweight at 65kg and my longest board is 9'1"..so does that equal a 95kg person riding a 12'+ board.

Bigger guy = Bigger board..sort of makes sense...one for the Einsteins of the world to address

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surfanimal said..

chrispy said..

glide77 said..

This here sums it up for me ,a super talented rider making surfing look bloody boring because of what the board will not let him do

This is just me, I cannot think of anything worse than going straight . Supanimal and co enjoy it ,and this is what makes the world awesome. Enjoying stuff because you enjoy it

Hmmm; I think you've clearly illustrated your lack of understanding of the concept if you think both myself and others just 'go straight' mate.

Getting the nose and rail around, finding the sweet spot in the pocket and accelerating through sections are sensations you should open yourself up to and it's certainly not 'going straight'.

What boards do you ride Chrispy ? I don't think I've actually seen anything of your boards or actual surfing level on SB.

Maybe the next roadtrip you'll show us what you love about longboarding, what makes you tick and I can share the stoke of and teach you the art of 'going straight'.

1. If you've nothing good to say, say nothing.

2. If you don't like 10 foot plus boards don't read the topic and leave it to those that do.

This from the self centered narcissist. You are joke supanimal

You only ever post in here when it is a video or a pic of yourself, its a bit like your good old days in the 666 room before they laughed you outta there and made you cry

So now you have your backslapping five gang giving you the ultimate ego jerk off you are stoked

My post was nothing but my opinion and it made you cry. Explain what was wrong with it? My points to what surfbroker said were correct...but you still cried ...good

So how about you go and spend the afternoon watching gopro crotch footage of yourself and have a great time

Don't call me out ya hero

Crotch footage....mmmmm

Sorry you feel that way and revert to bullying to make a point.

My input into this forum is about my experiences and thoughts based on what I do, I can't give opinions without having knowledge and back that knowledge with the footage I collect which I'm stoked to share with my mates (the backslapping 5 gang).

Your energy might be best served making friends rather then enemies mate, it's my understanding that you've used fear / bullying tactics to push your point previously and it seems consistent with the above post.

If if you want to add opinion, back it up, your perception that I'm a narcissist is your own Issue as those that know me see my posts for what they are. Not narcissistic but loving my surfing life.

Again, I'm sorry you feel the way you do. Feel free to laugh from up there but be assured there's no crying down here. I'll just go get some more crotch footage for my next post.

....apologies for ruining the entire Seabreeze forum apparently. To those of you that message me to catch up, ask for advice on boards and surfing, please stop; apparently I'm the hunted and not beneficial to the site.

put up as many posts as you can SA ..most of us appreciate it & it certainly makes SB more interesting during this flat spell ..

Surfanimal you're helicopter punching
Start with the jab then go for the KO

myself I'll just stick with the
look over there

Laurie apparently someone is being bullied
can you check to see who.

Anyhow enough walking on eggshells.

this whole big board thing has got me thinking about the old days of the modern MAL
i can remember the stink eye in full swing amongst the line up late 80s
theres gotta be some ol shortboarders here remembering the vibe killers
now it seems it's different, why ?

then on the other hand what's the difference between 666 and oversized longboards
other that some of the 666 ers don't know how they are viewed.

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Cobra said..
Now we have to show proof of what boards we own and surfing level FMD.


if I started showing photos and videos of MYSELF on the internet
my mates wouldn't talk to me

anyhow I'm a kook,,,,,,there.

im with SP the longroom was a great place once for surf stoke and mateship once
we had the occasional visit to the crease from a sweeper or shorty that we swiftly
spanked to the boundary.

my thoughts ,,,,,some of you C**** need to lighten up have a laugh stop taking yourself
serious stop thinking everything you have to say is gospel.
other thing some come in here post away about themselfs or waffle on about themselfs
then **** off.

now I'm not trying to run the show ,do what you like.
but know this ,I'm sitting here reading and laughing

spanking geez now that's a thing .... is that still on the table and do these waffles have jam & icecream

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bazz61 said..
put up as many posts as you can SA ..most of us appreciate it & it certainly makes SB more interesting during this flat spell ..

I agree,post away

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thePup said..

Cobra said..
Now we have to show proof of what boards we own and surfing level FMD.


if I started showing photos and videos of MYSELF on the internet
my mates wouldn't talk to me

anyhow I'm a kook,,,,,,there.

im with SP the longroom was a great place once for surf stoke and mateship once
we had the occasional visit to the crease from a sweeper or shorty that we swiftly
spanked to the boundary.

my thoughts ,,,,,some of you C**** need to lighten up have a laugh stop taking yourself
serious stop thinking everything you have to say is gospel.
other thing some come in here post away about themselfs or waffle on about themselfs
then **** off.

now I'm not trying to run the show ,do what you like.
but know this ,I'm sitting here reading and laughing

spanking geez now that's a thing .... is that still on the table and do these waffles have jam & icecream

Waffles Berries & icecream now that's a hing of beauty.

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Cobra said..

thePup said..

Cobra said..
Now we have to show proof of what boards we own and surfing level FMD.


if I started showing photos and videos of MYSELF on the internet
my mates wouldn't talk to me

anyhow I'm a kook,,,,,,there.

im with SP the longroom was a great place once for surf stoke and mateship once
we had the occasional visit to the crease from a sweeper or shorty that we swiftly
spanked to the boundary.

my thoughts ,,,,,some of you C**** need to lighten up have a laugh stop taking yourself
serious stop thinking everything you have to say is gospel.
other thing some come in here post away about themselfs or waffle on about themselfs
then **** off.

now I'm not trying to run the show ,do what you like.
but know this ,I'm sitting here reading and laughing

spanking geez now that's a thing .... is that still on the table and do these waffles have jam & icecream

Waffles Berries & icecream now that's a hing of beauty.

mmmmmm shut up take my money & spank me oh while you're at it post me a pic of you & those strange cows I'll still speak to you

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Cobra said..

thePup said..

Cobra said..
Now we have to show proof of what boards we own and surfing level FMD.


if I started showing photos and videos of MYSELF on the internet
my mates wouldn't talk to me

anyhow I'm a kook,,,,,,there.

im with SP the longroom was a great place once for surf stoke and mateship once
we had the occasional visit to the crease from a sweeper or shorty that we swiftly
spanked to the boundary.

my thoughts ,,,,,some of you C**** need to lighten up have a laugh stop taking yourself
serious stop thinking everything you have to say is gospel.
other thing some come in here post away about themselfs or waffle on about themselfs
then **** off.

now I'm not trying to run the show ,do what you like.
but know this ,I'm sitting here reading and laughing

spanking geez now that's a thing .... is that still on the table and do these waffles have jam & icecream

Waffles Berries & icecream now that's a hing of beauty.

Waffles,Syrup and Icecream mate

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thePup said..

Cobra said..

thePup said..

Cobra said..
Now we have to show proof of what boards we own and surfing level FMD.


if I started showing photos and videos of MYSELF on the internet
my mates wouldn't talk to me

anyhow I'm a kook,,,,,,there.

im with SP the longroom was a great place once for surf stoke and mateship once
we had the occasional visit to the crease from a sweeper or shorty that we swiftly
spanked to the boundary.

my thoughts ,,,,,some of you C**** need to lighten up have a laugh stop taking yourself
serious stop thinking everything you have to say is gospel.
other thing some come in here post away about themselfs or waffle on about themselfs
then **** off.

now I'm not trying to run the show ,do what you like.
but know this ,I'm sitting here reading and laughing

spanking geez now that's a thing .... is that still on the table and do these waffles have jam & icecream

Waffles Berries & icecream now that's a hing of beauty.

mmmmmm shut up take my money & spank me oh while you're at it post me a pic of you & those strange cows I'll still speak to you

Thats my wife you speak of.

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Al G said..

Cobra said..

thePup said..

Cobra said..
Now we have to show proof of what boards we own and surfing level FMD.


if I started showing photos and videos of MYSELF on the internet
my mates wouldn't talk to me

anyhow I'm a kook,,,,,,there.

im with SP the longroom was a great place once for surf stoke and mateship once
we had the occasional visit to the crease from a sweeper or shorty that we swiftly
spanked to the boundary.

my thoughts ,,,,,some of you C**** need to lighten up have a laugh stop taking yourself
serious stop thinking everything you have to say is gospel.
other thing some come in here post away about themselfs or waffle on about themselfs
then **** off.

now I'm not trying to run the show ,do what you like.
but know this ,I'm sitting here reading and laughing

spanking geez now that's a thing .... is that still on the table and do these waffles have jam & icecream

Waffles Berries & icecream now that's a hing of beauty.

Waffles,Syrup and Icecream mate

Now you're talking.

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Cobra said..

thePup said..

Cobra said..

thePup said..

Cobra said..
Now we have to show proof of what boards we own and surfing level FMD.


if I started showing photos and videos of MYSELF on the internet
my mates wouldn't talk to me

anyhow I'm a kook,,,,,,there.

im with SP the longroom was a great place once for surf stoke and mateship once
we had the occasional visit to the crease from a sweeper or shorty that we swiftly
spanked to the boundary.

my thoughts ,,,,,some of you C**** need to lighten up have a laugh stop taking yourself
serious stop thinking everything you have to say is gospel.
other thing some come in here post away about themselfs or waffle on about themselfs
then **** off.

now I'm not trying to run the show ,do what you like.
but know this ,I'm sitting here reading and laughing

spanking geez now that's a thing .... is that still on the table and do these waffles have jam & icecream

Waffles Berries & icecream now that's a hing of beauty.

mmmmmm shut up take my money & spank me oh while you're at it post me a pic of you & those strange cows I'll still speak to you

Thats my wife you speak of.

You own a herd of 26 wives and a combined total of 104 legs & 208 titties - which set are we considering

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glide77 said..
I had been undecided about buying mine...thinking I would have limited opportunities to ride it. Although I've only had afew surfs on it i am confident I could ride and enjoy it in most conditions. I spose it comes down to which board u want to ride that day.
the biggest thing was the new feel and lines and glide it gave me.
Having said that a big rolling point with afew fat sections would highlight all things great about it.
4-6 foot high tide Bells type wave would be epic.
it would also eat up 2-3 foot Tea Tree!
ill be definitely taking it down the south coast when the southerly swells start to fire up again!

what Josh Hall board was available?

Glide77, the Josh Hall board that became available was the lime green twin to my yellow 11'8 that Josh bought out with him last Feb.

Here's a shot of both taken with Josh at his factory in the States;


Mac passed up the chance to grab her so I grabbed her for no reason other than they are just so beautiful.

Here's some pics taken tonight after I picked her up;

Magnificent

Oh Macaha what were you thinking that could be put to good use up here next week - pearler

Very Nice SA..but need more pics..

I feel better about my lawn now.

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Oh Macaha what were you thinking that could be put to good use up here next week - pearler

Every now and again you have to let one go Pup, would I liked to have owned hell yeah but oh well I k is the guy who purchased it, it may come back on the market

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Oh Macaha what were you thinking that could be put to good use up here next week - pearler

Every now and again you have to let one go Pup, would I liked to have owned hell yeah but oh well I k is the guy who purchased it, it may come back on the market

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Nozza said..
I feel better about my lawn now.

Me too

Where are the pics of these boards surely there are 10ft board riders out there

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Macaha said..

thePup said..
Oh Macaha what were you thinking that could be put to good use up here next week - pearler

Every now and again you have to let one go Pup, would I liked to have owned hell yeah but oh well I k is the guy who purchased it, it may come back on the market

I think you might have been beaten badly outside the off stump & been given out by third umpire for a hot spot here old mate

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thePup said..

Macaha said..

thePup said..
Oh Macaha what were you thinking that could be put to good use up here next week - pearler

Every now and again you have to let one go Pup, would I liked to have owned hell yeah but oh well I k is the guy who purchased it, it may come back on the market

I think you might have been beaten badly outside the off stump & been given out by third umpire for a hot spot here old mate

Ok I'll have to read instead of looking at pics

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Warnsey said..
I have been thinking about this a little, given that I am thinking of a big board for the quiver.

Do the laws or relativism apply? I am wondering if there is much difference between someone who is 65-75kg riding a 9'1 to 9'6 board opposed to a 90 -100kg rider (i'm guessing a fair few of us!) riding a board around 11ft.

Yes Warnsey, I've thought along these lines as well..
I'm a lightweight at 65kg and my longest board is 9'1"..so does that equal a 95kg person riding a 12'+ board.

Bigger guy = Bigger board..sort of makes sense...one for the Einsteins of the world to address

I also believe getting the size of your board right is the best starting point.

Setting aside your ability, you're just not going to get waves unless you're on equal footing to everyone else. So if the boards to small, you won't get waves, if the boards too big, it may not perform on the wave the way you want it to.

Below is a size chart for the Banana model made by Harbour, Rich Harbour has been in his shop making boards since about 1959, so he should know. I find it very accurate for my limited ability because when I was 240 lbs, the only board I could ride was 10.2 x 24 x 3 5/8.

The board Harbour recommends for that weight is 10.6 x 23 1/8 x 3 11/16

Although my board was shorter than recommended, it is wider, so overall, my board probably matched the chart recommendations in terms of overall volume.

So how did I get it right? Did I read the chart? Nope.

I just kept buying boards that were wrong, and wasting a lot of money until I went to a shaper and said, "these are the sizes I want, this is the blank I want you to use, you do the rest" The shaper did not agree, but he did it anyway and I finally got a board that I could ride.

That's not belittling the shaper, because apart from the size, it was his job to get the plan shape right, the rails right, the nose and tail widths right, and most importantly, the rocker, and tail and nose lifts right, and he nailed them all.

I probably should have looked for a chart like this years ago, it would have saved me a lot of money.


Moving on, I'm now under 210 lbs and that board is now starting to feel as if it's too slow for me, so once again, the chart seems to be in the ball park.

Upgrade your Boardporn Obs - the season of undeniable froth is coming fast ..... a hint is this week's ballistic looking swell mate

My new 10 footer

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Macaha said..
My new 10 footer

Mac logo and dimensions