Quivers can be a bitch,the more you have the more confussing board selection can become.
I've had boards made that have made others redundant,added to the collection.In the past I've struggled
to part with a couple due to their beauty.I've just off loaded 2 with one more to move on.

I think I've got the quiver balance right.

1 x 9.1 which if I choose I can take OS
1 x 9.6 2 + 1 pin tail
1 x 9.6 single fin pin tail
1 x 9.8 2 + 1 square tail
1 x 9.10 single fin square tail

What I've done is drop the like for like boards.
Now Lacey gives me sh-t about my boards,but he is not dedicated to the craft,the beauty of surfboards.
I know you'll be reading this Lacey,so no need to text me your waisting your phone credit.

But more importantly;

do the colours clash

&

Do any of those boards make your bum look big

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obct said..

But more importantly;

do the colours clash

&

Do any of those boards make your bum look big

Mate no hiding the size of my arse sadly

I think you need a two board quiver for a while maybe 6 months

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asea said..
I think you need a two board quiver for a while maybe 6 months

Nope I've got it sorted,please no negative comments you will remind me of someone

9.10.Square tail sounds nice!

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McHenry said...
9.10.Square tail sounds nice!

Ask the boys it flys

I reckon you have about the right number for day to day use...if your just riding longboards its pretty easy to keep the number of boards low IMO....my current quiver looks like this

5'10 Vader for really good waves when I don't need to paddle much
6'4 Quad fish for most waves up to about 6 foot
7'0 Black Beauty for good surf between 6 and 8 foot
8'0 Greg Brown gun for over 8 foot or when the sweep is running hard

...and I'm just about to add a 9'0 Comp Mal for board riders next year (****ed if I know how I got talked into that)...I'm also making a 6'2 that will hopefully replace the 5'10

There are alss a bunch of other boards that don't get much of a look in but I will pull them out if I'm feeling a bit stale and want to ride something different

Pics of the 9.10 square tail ??

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Tux said..
I reckon you have about the right number for day to day use...if your just riding longboards its pretty easy to keep the number of boards low IMO....my current quiver looks like this

5'10 Vader for really good waves when I don't need to paddle much
6'4 Quad fish for most waves up to about 6 foot
7'0 Black Beauty for good surf between 6 and 8 foot
8'0 Greg Brown gun for over 8 foot or when the sweep is running hard

...and I'm just about to add a 9'0 Comp Mal for board riders next year (****ed if I know how I got talked into that)...I'm also making a 6'2 that will hopefully replace the 5'10

There are alss a bunch of other boards that don't get much of a look in but I will pull them out if I'm feeling a bit stale and want to ride something different

Will the comp mal be a Greg Brown? That pink thing he rides (very well) in comps fascinates me.....

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McHenry said..
Pics of the 9.10 square tail ??

Oh that one I just sold it awaiting pick up from new owner oh and payment of course

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Macaha said..

McHenry said..
Pics of the 9.10 square tail ??

Oh that one I just sold it awaiting pick up from new owner oh and payment of course

This is the only board he needs, he rides it like a demon............but no, "it's too easy to catch waves, it's cheating" Mr mac's words lol

Of course it's much better to have a board that you struggle to catch waves on, is slow, not manoeuvrable, unstable and a general dog of a board............but looks cool

Mac - its a nice quiver - no denying that. I reckon you should keep a surf diary over the next 3 months and see what boards you are riding when and where etc That would be a good thread topic !

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Tux said..
I reckon you have about the right number for day to day use...if your just riding longboards its pretty easy to keep the number of boards low IMO....my current quiver looks like this

5'10 Vader for really good waves when I don't need to paddle much
6'4 Quad fish for most waves up to about 6 foot
7'0 Black Beauty for good surf between 6 and 8 foot
8'0 Greg Brown gun for over 8 foot or when the sweep is running hard

...and I'm just about to add a 9'0 Comp Mal for board riders next year (****ed if I know how I got talked into that)...I'm also making a 6'2 that will hopefully replace the 5'10

There are alss a bunch of other boards that don't get much of a look in but I will pull them out if I'm feeling a bit stale and want to ride something different

Will the comp mal be a Greg Brown? That pink thing he rides (very well) in comps fascinates me.....

Still tossing it up bro....just sold three boards to get the readies but I don't know if the budget will stretch to another Brownie....although I would love one

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Macaha said..
Quivers can be a bitch,the more you have the more confussing board selection can become.
I've had boards made that have made others redundant,added to the collection.In the past I've struggled
to part with a couple due to their beauty.I've just off loaded 2 with one more to move on.

At first I thought I'd have overlap with my last board purchase & a board I've had for a few years. But found they ride very differently, each with their advantages/disadvantages. Surprisingly I found the new one handled sucky beachie waves better than the older board...I guess the result is I'll surf each one less often, but that's ok. They were both cheap fun boards for less serious waves & if someone visits on those kinda conditions I can lend them one like I did for Ted when he was here & wouldn't give too much of a fark if the board was dinged.

Have a couple of other boards that could be said overlap a bit, but for bigger/better waves which is good to have a spare'y anyway.

Although I have 7 boards, a relic & a 666. Apart from the relic they all have a place & a time. I don't have to be surfing them regularly to justify having them & I can still think of boards I could use very occasionally plus an upgrade.

I'd like to upgrade my head1/2 plus goto(s) & have 3 boards with 2 spares coz I reckon there are better boards out there to try now & I don't have any sensible boards for over double head. I can get away with what I have in places like Bali if theres no wind or bumps, but the take offs are pretty late & bumpy otherwise.

Oh yeah & I'd love another 10 foot log for summer & the 9'8 Purdy a friend has for sale & a super light thin/narrow 9 foot modern mal for those small low tide days.

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Ted the Kiwi said..
Mac - its a nice quiver - no denying that. I reckon you should keep a surf diary over the next 3 months and see what boards you are riding when and where etc That would be a good thread topic !

Ted thanks for making sense indeed this the point of my cull,too many unridden boards.
Off loading two and replacing with one.


Vanders rest assure the same board is on its way with a new colour pallet

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Ted the Kiwi said..
Mac - its a nice quiver - no denying that. I reckon you should keep a surf diary over the next 3 months and see what boards you are riding when and where etc That would be a good thread topic !

Well there is only one where for a start

i will try and get this right as fenna keeps buying and selling boards...she is evil and must be stopped

so lets start this a few months ( 12 ) back, apart from my 2.

9'9 constable ca... sweet love now sold..the purple one :), hers
9'8 constable ca ..sweet love ...still have ..mine
9'10 constable ca quad stringers... flip tail... still have ...mine
9'8 mitch surman ... sold, hers
9'10 Bing elevator ... sold, hers
9'7 thomas new faithful ... sold, hers
9'8 thomas new faithful ...still have, hers
9'9 thomas/jai lee ersula ... sold, hers
9'9 constable ca .. sea horse ... just got , hers
9'6 constable ca ... barber ...big wills...still have
8'1 constable five sugars ... still have,


took the 10'1 barber off jc for a week ..surfs like an 8 footer ( but i cant afford a new board so gave it back )

how's she going mac ? ...girl after your own heart or what !!!

Jas' its called dedication mate,dedicated to the craft better than drinking beers at the TAB or some other waist imo.

Heads up for those TAB bar fly's, all ready to go for the next raffle draw
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/fremantle/surfing/green-coopers-surfboard/1120095202

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MickPC said...
Heads up for those TAB bar fly's, all ready to go for the next raffle draw
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/fremantle/surfing/green-coopers-surfboard/1120095202

Mate looks like a machine shape?

This one is hand made by the cooper family.

According to the ad.

Surfboard for sale 7.6' hand made by Cooper family
www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/1121288112

FFS..funniest thing I have seen all day..

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SP said..

MickPC said...
Heads up for those TAB bar fly's, all ready to go for the next raffle draw
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/fremantle/surfing/green-coopers-surfboard/1120095202

Mate looks like a machine shape?

This one is hand made by the cooper family.

According to the ad.

Surfboard for sale 7.6’ hand made by Cooper family
www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/1121288112

FFS..funniest thing I have seen all day..

Bro they make great beer, how could they not make great surfboards...besides that its rare!!!

From memory Mick you make a pretty good pale ale yourself

Your too kind mate

i have boards that overlap yet surf differently.

i have boards that i have not surfed for that long and pull one out and im in love all over again

i have kept boards because of a story or the people behind that board..

if i had more money i would have more boards

plus im more than happy with what i i have

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chrispy said..
i have boards that overlap yet surf differently.

i have boards that i have not surfed for that long and pull one out and im in love all over again

i have kept boards because of a story or the people behind that board..

if i had more money i would have more boards

plus im more than happy with what i i have

Dedicated thumbs up.

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Macaha said..

Ted the Kiwi said..
Mac - its a nice quiver - no denying that. I reckon you should keep a surf diary over the next 3 months and see what boards you are riding when and where etc That would be a good thread topic !

Vanders rest assure the same board is on its way with a new colour pallet

That makes me happy to hear mate, so keeping the existing or replacing?

My noserider art mate,the white board was an experiment as I mentioned,thats why I didn't sell the noserider incase it was a flop.
Now that the experiment has been proven its time to replace the two boards with just the one.

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chrispy said...
i have boards that overlap yet surf differently.

i have boards that i have not surfed for that long and pull one out and im in love all over again

i have kept boards because of a story or the people behind that board..

if i had more money i would have more boards

plus im more than happy with what i i have

Great post..

Nailed it..

My Quiver although i have only been surfing for 2 years has gone something like this

1- NSP 7'0 - sold
2- strapper 6'8 - sold
3- 9'6 performance-ish 2+1 longboard - still have
4- annesley bullshark 5'8 - sold
5- 7'0 Jed Knoll classic - not sold, i actually love this board
6- lost 6'4 V2 shortboard - still have
7- Southcoast surfboards 5'10 fish (1 week old)