Brains trust or just crazy?

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vanders1
vanders1
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23 May 2015 1:14pm
So after a surf this morning I sit down for some breaky with the "brains trust" who proceed to tell me I need to sell my 10' Whalebone as it's not "forcing me to extend myself and my surfing..............."

This is my usual go to board, paddling and riding it just feels like putting on your favourite slippers or boat shoes or whatever your favourites are.

It paddles unbelievable, catches waves easily, is stable, manoeuvrable and as fast as I need. It's probably not ideal for a hollow fast beach break but I rarely surf them anyway.

So do I listen to these "experts" or just keep enjoying myself?
LanceF
LanceF
NSW
249 posts
NSW, 249 posts
23 May 2015 1:33pm
Keep enjoying it mate...you have other boards that you can use on the days that you want to get into it a bit more
That's the idea of having a few in the quiver.....



Ctngoodvibes
Ctngoodvibes
WA
1404 posts
WA, 1404 posts
23 May 2015 11:38am
Surfings about having fun isn't it?
wavelength
wavelength
1195 posts
1195 posts
23 May 2015 11:40am
Keep it and get that 11 footer you want too. It will feel as comfy as wearing brand new ugg boots and your wife's silk undies while listening to Barry White when you fly across the waves past those chopping, changing, sh!t-advice-giving board-whore mates of yours.
Macaha
Macaha
QLD
21982 posts
QLD, 21982 posts
23 May 2015 1:40pm
I believe the founder of the brains trust is merely coaching you to greater things my friend.
Its true what your saying about your Whalebone,however it is true what the founder is stating.
You love that board,we all know its your go to board and you feel very comfortable on it.I could
be wrong hard to believe but he may be talking the next level.

My advice is firm as mentioned this morning,two boards make the trip,your Hotlog and the 207.
The 207 will produce the goods,its a matter of surfing each board and giving them a real good
run before switching and only then you and you alone can make the call.

You want a easy paddle = Hotlog Goddard Whalebone
You want to progress your turns = 207

Wall mount the Whalebone and give the others a go,you can always go back to the Whalebone but
as I have also mentioned the Whalebone has taken you to the next level do you think its time to go
another levelRemember your lighter and a much better surfer than you were when you started riding
your Whalebone,time to move on me thinks so,the Goddard is a step in that direction,oh boards boards
and boards.


smh
smh
NSW
7269 posts
smh smh
NSW, 7269 posts
23 May 2015 1:51pm
Hang on to it. I'm assuming the Whalebone is the board on your avatar.
chrispy
chrispy
WA
9675 posts
WA, 9675 posts
23 May 2015 12:03pm
I have never laughed so much having breakfast With the brains trust.
Macaha
Macaha
QLD
21982 posts
QLD, 21982 posts
23 May 2015 2:05pm
smh said..
Hang on to it. I'm assuming the Whalebone is the board on your avatar.


nah thats his Hotlog,funny hey Chrispy
surfbroker
surfbroker
NSW
1489 posts
NSW, 1489 posts
23 May 2015 2:06pm
vanders1 said..
So after a surf this morning I sit down for some breaky with the "brains trust" who proceed to tell me I need to sell my 10' Whalebone as it's not "forcing me to extend myself and my surfing..............."

This is my usual go to board, paddling and riding it just feels like putting on your favourite slippers or boat shoes or whatever your favourites are.

It paddles unbelievable, catches waves easily, is stable, manoeuvrable and as fast as I need. It's probably not ideal for a hollow fast beach break but I rarely surf them anyway.

So do I listen to these "experts" or just keep enjoying myself?


Geez Big V..your not one to generally hold back..

Tell them to F^+* Off....or has one of them offered to buy it ??
vanders1
vanders1
QLD
3809 posts
QLD, 3809 posts
23 May 2015 2:11pm
Macaha said..
I believe the founder of the brains trust is merely coaching you to greater things my friend.
Its true what your saying about your Whalebone,however it is true what the founder is stating.
You love that board,we all know its your go to board and you feel very comfortable on it.I could
be wrong hard to believe but he may be talking the next level.

My advice is firm as mentioned this morning,two boards make the trip,your Hotlog and the 207.
The 207 will produce the goods,its a matter of surfing each board and giving them a real good
run before switching and only then you and you alone can make the call.

You want a easy paddle = Hotlog
You want to progress your turns = 207

Wall mount the Whalebone and give the others a go,you can always go back to the Whalebone but
as I have also mentioned the Whalebone has taken you to the next level do you think its time to go
another levelRemember your lighter and a much better surfer than you were when you started riding
your Whalebone,time to move on me thinks so,the Goddard is a step in that direction,oh boards boards
and boards.





I know you have my best interest at heart mac and it makes for a very entertaining breakfast discussion with lots of laughs. Just throwing it out there.


smh said..
Hang on to it. I'm assuming the Whalebone is the board on your avatar.


No mate that's the Hotlog.


Green/White - CW Whalebone
Teal - Goddard
Red/black/white - McT 207
Antique gold - CW Hotlog






Cobra
Cobra
9106 posts
9106 posts
23 May 2015 12:23pm
Hows the goddard going
Macaha
Macaha
QLD
21982 posts
QLD, 21982 posts
23 May 2015 2:38pm
I say keep the lot
thePup
thePup
13831 posts
13831 posts
23 May 2015 12:41pm
V12 I believe you are being recruited ..... into the Boardwhore's Klub
Macaha
Macaha
QLD
21982 posts
QLD, 21982 posts
23 May 2015 2:42pm
Buy more freedom of choice
Macaha
Macaha
QLD
21982 posts
QLD, 21982 posts
23 May 2015 2:42pm
Add a Noserider to the collection
SP
SP
10982 posts
SP SP
10982 posts
23 May 2015 2:17pm
Let me see if i got this right?

You havea board that you like and are comfortable on and the idea is to get rid of it?

Crazy..


Macaha
Macaha
QLD
21982 posts
QLD, 21982 posts
23 May 2015 4:21pm
Crazy Lacey
thedrip
thedrip
WA
2355 posts
WA, 2355 posts
23 May 2015 2:53pm
SP said...
Let me see if i got this right?

You havea board that you like and are comfortable on and the idea is to get rid of it?

Crazy..






Yep. If its fun keep it. Maybe get a completely different sort of board. Those old faithfuls are great. Reliable and trusted.

Get a HP start working on your helicopters.

Or start sizing down for some real performance surfing.

Or a HP shortboard. Vertical reos anyone?
Macaha
Macaha
QLD
21982 posts
QLD, 21982 posts
23 May 2015 5:02pm
Lacey what have you done here.
chrispy
chrispy
WA
9675 posts
WA, 9675 posts
23 May 2015 3:05pm
Macaha said...
Lacey what have you done here.


I must have heard wrong mac. I thought you said you would never talk or surf with vanders again if he did not sell it

Well said drip and SP
Ricardo1709
Ricardo1709
NSW
1302 posts
NSW, 1302 posts
23 May 2015 5:06pm
If the Brains Trust is anything like the gathering at the Table of knowledge at my local- DO NOT LISTEN- I REPEAT- DO NOT LISTEN ,They're messing with your head,You're probably surfing better than them anyway.
Macaha
Macaha
QLD
21982 posts
QLD, 21982 posts
23 May 2015 5:15pm
Table of knowledge


too cold
too wet
too big
too small
to bumpy
too crowded

they are called( too )
Ricardo1709
Ricardo1709
NSW
1302 posts
NSW, 1302 posts
23 May 2015 5:48pm
ha ha pretty spot on there ,^^^ you know them well
laceys lane
laceys lane
QLD
19804 posts
QLD, 19804 posts
23 May 2015 6:22pm
Thats it. I've just fired myself.


The whalebone rules
Macaha
Macaha
QLD
21982 posts
QLD, 21982 posts
23 May 2015 6:28pm
laceys lane said..
Thats it. I've just fired myself.


The Vanders rules I'm a dip sh-t


Now don't be to hard on yourself
Macaha
Macaha
QLD
21982 posts
QLD, 21982 posts
23 May 2015 6:30pm
Vanders same time tomorrow,bring the Whale thingie
chrispy
chrispy
WA
9675 posts
WA, 9675 posts
23 May 2015 4:45pm
Macaha said...
laceys lane said..
Thats it. I've just fired myself.


The Vanders rules I'm a dip sh-t


Now don't be to hard on yourself


That's gold I'm bringing the smile board....see you there peeps.
thePup
thePup
13831 posts
13831 posts
23 May 2015 4:57pm


laceys lane said..

Thats it. I've just fired myself.


The whalebone rules


Geez champion I think you got thrown in front of a fast moving Mack Truck
Macaha
Macaha
QLD
21982 posts
QLD, 21982 posts
23 May 2015 6:59pm
thePup said..



laceys lane said..

Thats it. I've just fired myself.


The whalebone rules



Geez champion I think you got thrown in front of a fast moving Mack Truck


Pup as Lacey would say,its all about function not looks
Simondo
Simondo
VIC
8025 posts
VIC, 8025 posts
23 May 2015 7:05pm
Vanders, keep using the big trusty option, and enjoy!... But, also have a few surfs on the other board option, to mix it up a bit...
chrispy
chrispy
WA
9675 posts
WA, 9675 posts
23 May 2015 5:15pm
thePup said..



laceys lane said..

Thats it. I've just fired myself.


The whalebone rules



Geez champion I think you got thrown in front of a fast moving Mac62 Truck


fixed it for you pup
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