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Created by Mark _australia Mark _australia  > 9 months ago, 8 Apr 2012
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Mark _australia
Mark _australia

Mark _australia

WA

23526 posts

8 Apr 2012 6:47pm
Never surfed really....

I've been windsurfing (wavesailing) for many years and now my 7 y/o is getting right into surfing. He is standing up an on 8'0" x 21.5" x 2.75" easy so today he tried a 7'2" x 20" x 2.5" (ish, no measurements on it) and is still a goer.

So I need a cheap board or two. Firstly for him and also for me as both of those boards above are loaners. I want something old that I can repair so cheap cheap dinged up is GOOD

a 8'0" x 22" x 3" or bigger for me
7'0" x 20" ish for him

WA people...... let me know.......
smicko
smicko

smicko

WA

2503 posts

9 Apr 2012 12:22pm
How about softboards Mark? A mate of mine has just brought in a heap of soft boards that he's not happy with the finish on and is flogging them cheap. I'm buying one for my young fellas birthday, PM me if you want his details.
Mark _australia
Mark _australia

Mark _australia

WA

23526 posts

9 Apr 2012 4:16pm
If they are the ones for $140 on eBay I did consider it - but the young bloke started on a fibreglass board. I don't really want to put him on a softie as he will get used to it - as he is happy now I don't want him to go backwards and get used to the comfort (and lack of bruising )

But thanks for the offer and dunno why you got red thumbs?
Daneli
Daneli

Daneli

QLD

1538 posts

9 Apr 2012 7:25pm
Hi Mark, love the avatar,

Just make sure you get something with plenty of float and width for ease of catching waves and stability. You will have some idea from your pole dancing experience. Same principle applies.

You are a lucky fella as there is nothing I enjoy more than sharing the stoke of a surf with my young bloke.

Have fun mate.
62mac
62mac

62mac

WA

24860 posts

9 Apr 2012 6:52pm
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Daneli said...

You are a lucky fella as there is nothing I enjoy more than sharing the stoke of a surf with my young bloke.

Have fun mate.


Agree all good until the little sh-ts start smoking you
Its a fantastic hobbie/sport to get kids into one of the best imo
laceys lane
laceys lane

laceys lane

QLD

19804 posts

9 Apr 2012 9:20pm
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62mac said...

Daneli said...

You are a lucky fella as there is nothing I enjoy more than sharing the stoke of a surf with my young bloke.

Have fun mate.


Agree all good until the little sh-ts start smoking you
Its a fantastic hobbie/sport to get kids into one of the best imo


haha, surely you knew that was going to happen eventually
kadilak
kadilak

kadilak

QLD

605 posts

9 Apr 2012 9:27pm
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62mac said...

Daneli said...

You are a lucky fella as there is nothing I enjoy more than sharing the stoke of a surf with my young bloke.

Have fun mate.


Agree all good until the little sh-ts start smoking you



Whenever my kids can do something better than me I say "mission accomplished", then I look for sneaky ways to beat them like practicing when they are busy with other commitments to extend the competition
62mac
62mac

62mac

WA

24860 posts

9 Apr 2012 7:33pm
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laceys lane said...

62mac said...

Daneli said...

You are a lucky fella as there is nothing I enjoy more than sharing the stoke of a surf with my young bloke.

Have fun mate.


Agree all good until the little sh-ts start smoking you
Its a fantastic hobbie/sport to get kids into one of the best imo


haha, surely you knew that was going to happen eventually

Some people are gifted others notbut its sure fun
Mark _australia
Mark _australia

Mark _australia

WA

23526 posts

9 Apr 2012 7:58pm
Hey he is already better than me - stood up on his first wave on a 7ft big wave gun.
Little sh!t

Hard for me as the 8' x 22" is just big enough for me and I've only been out in waist hi waves that are all straight handers so I have plenty of speed initially, stand up, then nothin
But I'll get there.

He is begging me to go out every day, so yeah he's hooked
62mac
62mac

62mac

WA

24860 posts

9 Apr 2012 8:04pm
all good fun either way Mark happy days.
Mark _australia
Mark _australia

Mark _australia

WA

23526 posts

9 Apr 2012 8:07pm
So c'mon guys - who has got a mini mal with a starpicket thru it for me, say $150.

Serious....... Not a 1978 model full of pressure dings, a reasonable board but with a big smash in it. There must be somebody ......
smicko
smicko

smicko

WA

2503 posts

9 Apr 2012 9:17pm
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Mark _australia said...
But thanks for the offer and dunno why you got red thumbs?


Nor I, they're not my boards.

This is them http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/padbury/surfing/soft-surfboards-and-soft-paddle-boards-from-105/1000635430

Bit different from a lot of soft boards in that they are EPS core, glassed and then skinned with EVA top and PVC bottom. I'm getting a 6ft jobby for my lad but he's only gonna be three, just figured it was better than a sponge.


yardape
yardape

yardape

WA

24 posts

9 Apr 2012 11:25pm
Its not easy to find second hand longboards in WA as i have found out over the last 6 months - good luck with the search!

I did find a great board yesterday in a great shop in Dunsborough. I'm new to it myself and have been riding a 8'6" which my 5 year old does a better job on. A few weeks ago I was having him stand up and i was pushing him in - the little bugger rode them all the way to shore!
dotcomdotau
dotcomdotau

dotcomdotau

WA

505 posts

10 Apr 2012 7:24am
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kadilak said...

62mac said...

Daneli said...

You are a lucky fella as there is nothing I enjoy more than sharing the stoke of a surf with my young bloke.

Have fun mate.


Agree all good until the little sh-ts start smoking you



Whenever my kids can do something better than me I say "mission accomplished", then I look for sneaky ways to beat them like practicing when they are busy with other commitments to extend the competition


Bugger being sneaky ... I just plain sabotage them [}:)]

doggie
doggie

doggie

WA

15849 posts

10 Apr 2012 9:35am
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Mark _australia said...

If they are the ones for $140 on eBay I did consider it - but the young bloke started on a fibreglass board. I don't really want to put him on a softie as he will get used to it - as he is happy now I don't want him to go backwards and get used to the comfort (and lack of bruising )

But thanks for the offer and dunno why you got red thumbs?


Smicko has a red thumb fan club for some reason, dont know why he dosnt talk that much sh!t
e0422713
e0422713

e0422713

WA

975 posts

10 Apr 2012 9:48am
i think its 6 7 70 bucks
Mark _australia
Mark _australia

Mark _australia

WA

23526 posts

12 Apr 2012 8:34am
OK, how about a bit newer?
doggie
doggie

doggie

WA

15849 posts

12 Apr 2012 8:45am
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Mark _australia said...

OK, how about a bit newer?


How much you want to pay white boy?
Mark _australia
Mark _australia

Mark _australia

WA

23526 posts

12 Apr 2012 9:18am
Oh the circle work king is talking to me

I'd really rather get 2 boards in need of repair for say $200 - $250 total, but if I can find just one for me, say a 8'0 - 8'6" x 22 x almost 3" for about $250, I'd grab it because I reckon he will go off it over winter. Plus he is working off a borrowed board for quite some time

Looking at everything for sale secondhand, seems I am dreaming about a cheap mini mal. Why can I find shortboards galore for $200 and nothing under about 400 in a mini mal?

doggie
doggie

doggie

WA

15849 posts

12 Apr 2012 10:11am
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Mark _australia said...

Oh the circle work king is talking to me

I'd really rather get 2 boards in need of repair for say $200 - $250 total, but if I can find just one for me, say a 8'0 - 8'6" x 22 x almost 3" for about $250, I'd grab it because I reckon he will go off it over winter. Plus he is working off a borrowed board for quite some time

Looking at everything for sale secondhand, seems I am dreaming about a cheap mini mal. Why can I find shortboards galore for $200 and nothing under about 400 in a mini mal?




People keep ther mini mals for some reason, and they are in generally good nick so they arnt cheap. Did find a wettie for him? Saw a young girl at back beach on the weekend and she was wearing a kids steamer but I was too far away to see the brand of it. When are you doen in Perth next?
jbshack
jbshack

jbshack

WA

6913 posts

12 Apr 2012 11:17am
Mark you will struggle to find anything. Sadly unless you can find something adevrtised at a garage sale. Often spend alot of time wasting just flicking through adds. Often even ringing a few that are near places of interest, like Cott, Swanborne or Scarbs. But its painfull.

I have a 7' i think it is foamy that was donated to me from a mate who bought it brand new from anaconda. I didn't like the look of it but kept it as a spare board for kids friends. If you are interested you're welcome to have it if you think you'd use it
kadilak
kadilak

kadilak

QLD

605 posts

12 Apr 2012 6:39pm
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dotcomdotau said...

kadilak said...

62mac said...

Daneli said...

You are a lucky fella as there is nothing I enjoy more than sharing the stoke of a surf with my young bloke.

Have fun mate.


Agree all good until the little sh-ts start smoking youi



Whenever my kids can do something better than me I say "mission accomplished", then I look for sneaky ways to beat them like practicing when they are busy with other commitments to extend the competition


Bugger being sneaky ... I just plain sabotage them [}:)]





What are we talking about here dotty? Loosening fins, waxing the bottom of their boards? Need details
doggie
doggie

doggie

WA

15849 posts

12 Apr 2012 4:49pm
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kadilak said...

dotcomdotau said...

kadilak said...

62mac said...

Daneli said...

You are a lucky fella as there is nothing I enjoy more than sharing the stoke of a surf with my young bloke.

Have fun mate.


Agree all good until the little sh-ts start smoking youi



Whenever my kids can do something better than me I say "mission accomplished", then I look for sneaky ways to beat them like practicing when they are busy with other commitments to extend the competition


Bugger being sneaky ... I just plain sabotage them [}:)]





What are we talking about here dotty? Loosening fins, waxing the bottom of their boards? Need details


Put soap on top the wax, sit back watch the show and have a beer
kadilak
kadilak

kadilak

QLD

605 posts

12 Apr 2012 6:53pm
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doggie said...

kadilak said...

dotcomdotau said...

kadilak said...

62mac said...

Daneli said...

You are a lucky fella as there is nothing I enjoy more than sharing the stoke of a surf with my young bloke.

Have fun mate.


Agree all good until the little sh-ts start smoking youi



Whenever my kids can do something better than me I say "mission accomplished", then I look for sneaky ways to beat them like practicing when they are busy with other commitments to extend the competition


Bugger being sneaky ... I just plain sabotage them [}:)]





What are we talking about here dotty? Loosening fins, waxing the bottom of their boards? Need details


Put soap on top the wax, sit back watch the show and have a beer


Nice[}:)]
weiry
weiry

weiry

QLD

5396 posts

12 Apr 2012 6:55pm
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Mark _australia said...

Never surfed really....

I've been windsurfing (wavesailing) for many years and now my 7 y/o is getting right into surfing.


its time to sell your sail gear and come over to the darkside
or go and see the minister of finance and tell her $900 she will half it, then happy days
Mark _australia
Mark _australia

Mark _australia

WA

23526 posts

12 Apr 2012 6:47pm
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jbshack said...

Mark you will struggle to find anything. Sadly unless you can find something adevrtised at a garage sale. Often spend alot of time wasting just flicking through adds. Often even ringing a few that are near places of interest, like Cott, Swanborne or Scarbs. But its painfull.

I have a 7' i think it is foamy that was donated to me from a mate who bought it brand new from anaconda. I didn't like the look of it but kept it as a spare board for kids friends. If you are interested you're welcome to have it if you think you'd use it


If it is a softboard (as in EPS core/ skinned / EVA deck) I am keen. But he has been on 'real' boards so would not go back to a foamy.
If you can P.M me what it is I'd be appreciative

Weiry, I live in the wind capital with good waves too so if I can surf in morning with the young'un and windsurf in the arvo when it hits 25kn why would I sell the WS gear

Dogggsta, I was down today briefly but no plans in the short term unless I find a board
62mac
62mac

62mac

WA

24860 posts

12 Apr 2012 7:15pm
How about a real shortboard free you just need to get it from GC to the west.603
DMS a great craftsman,art work my sons,takes future fins which do not come with the board,which is for sale at Board Culture for 250.


SP
SP

SP

10982 posts

12 Apr 2012 7:41pm
Top stuff Mac.
Mark _australia
Mark _australia

Mark _australia

WA

23526 posts

12 Apr 2012 8:15pm
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62mac said...

How about a real shortboard free you just need to get it from GC to the west.603
DMS a great craftsman,art work my sons,takes future fins which do not come with the board,which is for sale at Board Culture for 250.





Legend. That is what I love about Seabreeze and the watersports fraternity / culture.

P.M forthcoming
62mac
62mac

62mac

WA

24860 posts

12 Apr 2012 8:36pm
Happy to help out and see others enjoy the ride be it shortboards but hey you have to start somewhere get that up you doggie
smicko
smicko

smicko

WA

2503 posts

12 Apr 2012 9:29pm
Good on ya Mac! I don't believe a word that Makaha pratt says, I reckon you're a true genitalman.
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