AndyrooMac said..






Interesting fish outline that one, the body and tail look like a mini-simmons with a fish tail and angled nose...

Looks very functional for improving wave catching ability and glide... Similar to a fish outline that I sorta had in mind to shape myself where its more of a Mini-Simmons with a more dynamic tail for turning and barrel riding.

The location of the leash plug is pretty crazy though, that would would tombstone like a B#$@h.

I know Bertleman liked the fins set further forward so its pretty crazy to see just how far up, I reckon thats a good 5-10cms further forward than my fish...

Sorry about your buddy too

Macaha said..
Why isn't he popular AI?

Al G said..




I'm pretty sure you told me Mac,last time you where in Hi you put up a story about Loius backing those big companies that are pushing for cheaper rentals of boards and or undercutting them in price,something which is and has been a local Hawaiian thing always!..
Maybe it wasn't you maybe I'm getting dementure

Macaha said..




Oh yes same guy

SP said..
Interesting article on hulls..

www.wavetribe.com/pages/surfboard-hull-design

Nozza said..
Looking for help.
My 24 year old daughter wants to get a surfboard.
She thinks she wants a midlength.
She wants to cruise and carve rather than do radical maneuvers.
She is 171 cm tall and 60 kg.
She has surfed occasionally, but is far from expert.
Expert snowboarder, good balancxe.
Any suggestions as to where she should start looking, size and style wise?

Nozza said..
Looking for help.
My 24 year old daughter wants to get a surfboard.
She thinks she wants a midlength.
She wants to cruise and carve rather than do radical maneuvers.
She is 171 cm tall and 60 kg.
She has surfed occasionally, but is far from expert.
Expert snowboarder, good balance.
Any suggestions as to where she should start looking, size and style wise?

Macaha said..




She thinks she wants a midlength? WHY has she been reading seabreeze

AndyrooMac said..




Depends a lot on the waves too I reckon, if they are steeper or more slopey as many of the vic waves seem to be (you are in victoria right?) That will affect the outline and tail design...

I would have a chat with Corey Graham down there, hear really good things about his boards and his general knowledge, his boards look unreal.

Being that lightweight I would look at a fish too as they will give you the natural glide but maybe more manageable in terms of transport and they are easier to surf, just pop up and go whereas a mid will surf better moving back and forward on the board...

Nozza said..




Knows she doesn't want a shortboard, and has the impression longboarders are all cranky old men.....
Thanks for the info

Nozza said..




She is Ocean Grove / Torquay local.
She likes the idea of a fish, style wise.
Thanks

Nozza said..
Corey Graham website looks good.
Told her to go talk to him.
Something like this? 7'2"
www.coreygrahamshapes.com/showroom/#/qqq/

Nozza said..




Knows she doesn't want a shortboard, and has the impression longboarders are all cranky old men.....
Thanks for the info

Nozza said..
Looking for help.
My 24 year old daughter wants to get a surfboard.
She thinks she wants a midlength.
She wants to cruise and carve rather than do radical maneuvers.
She is 171 cm tall and 60 kg.
She has surfed occasionally, but is far from expert.
Expert snowboarder, good balance.
Any suggestions as to where she should start looking, size and style wise?

SP said..




I'd get her a 7ft ish foamy. Unless she can already get up and turn she is better buying something to learn on and not worry what looks cool. A Nsp like minimal around the same length is a good alternative.

Sure in 6 - 12 months and she'll be ready to get something else but the foamy will help her progress as they are built for it. Long fish or Mids aren't really learners boards. Flat rockers etc aren't great for learning on.

Nozza said..




Thanks. I have an NSP (I think) soft top we get when she was about 15. Not sure of the length.
I'm going to retirieve it from the rafters of the garage to get her started again.