Starboard Ace - Great footwork

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IWB
IWB
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IWB IWB
210 posts
23 Mar 2015 10:01pm
A cool clip of rider on a downwinder with some great footwork using the Starboard Ace. Board speed is not too shabby either.

JustCruising
JustCruising
74 posts
74 posts
24 Mar 2015 5:19am
Thats pretty cool, it changes my perspective on the boof nose boards.

Most of the people I have seen on them are planted like a tree and let the nose do all the work. I doubt you could get away with that in those conditions though.
DavidJohn
DavidJohn
VIC
17570 posts
VIC, 17570 posts
24 Mar 2015 9:10am
Wow.. Amazing.. but I think he's had a few too many Red Bulls..
crazybula
crazybula
NSW
99 posts
NSW, 99 posts
24 Mar 2015 9:46am
DavidJohn said..
Wow.. Amazing.. but I think he's had a few too many Red Bulls..


Yeah, he looked pretty busy. Wish I could dance like that!
foamballer
foamballer
NSW
406 posts
NSW, 406 posts
24 Mar 2015 10:00am
Just shows you that a skilled rider can ride anything.
Notice his back toes on those forehand turns - not much room to crank it any more.
AndyR
AndyR
QLD
1344 posts
QLD, 1344 posts
24 Mar 2015 9:36am
Im far from any expert but to me.. (we all try to be from the comfort of the computer chair)
The 2nd half of the vid he was on fire linking plenty.
1st half he was cutting way to sharp on the runners and falling off them or slowing himself down instantly and not linking any. or maybe he was just having fun.
once he straightened up more on the runners he looked quick and making good ground.

time I buy an Ace I think. Moreton bay choppy conditions is screaming for it.

Chilebear
Chilebear
128 posts
128 posts
24 Mar 2015 8:01am
I couldnt even move like that on a dance floor never mind on a board
PTWoody
PTWoody
VIC
3982 posts
VIC, 3982 posts
24 Mar 2015 11:11am
AndyR said..
Im far from any expert but to me.. (we all try to be from the comfort of the computer chair)
The 2nd half of the vid he was on fire linking plenty.
1st half he was cutting way to sharp on the runners and falling off them or slowing himself down instantly and not linking any. or maybe he was just having fun.
once he straightened up more on the runners he looked quick and making good ground.

time I buy an Ace I think. Moreton bay choppy conditions is screaming for it.



Maybe in the first half he was trying to cut across the bumps to line up with his destination and then in the second half, the waves lined up better with the end point.

Great clip. The only person I've seen who is anywhere near as nimble and skilful on an Ace is Matt Nottage. Beau is obviously very fast but he is more economical with his movements.
BeauOBrian
BeauOBrian
QLD
34 posts
QLD, 34 posts
24 Mar 2015 12:49pm
To get the full speed out of an Ace you need to move your feet.



www.facebook.com/BeauOBrianSUP

baddog
baddog
256 posts
256 posts
24 Mar 2015 12:26pm
Squashes any fantasy of me ever getting an Ace.
IWB
IWB
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IWB IWB
210 posts
24 Mar 2015 10:39pm
If Redbulls make you move like that, I will have to get myself a few cases !!. I think anyone who is familiar with the Starboard Ace and its incredible speed and ability to easily link bump after bump knows of its full potential. Put expert riders like this guy, Beau, Connor etc.. and you have a secret weapon. The one time you really see spray coming off "nose boof" is when he falls forward. Conditions dont seem small, so i guess when you hear persons complaining about "nose boofing" on the Ace, it could be lack of foot movement or poor technique or timing of foot movement. What was wicked to see in the clip, was his ability to crank both port and starboard rails by having both feet on one side.
Thanks Beau for posting the clip on the Ace showing foot movement. Awesome to have a world ranked SUP racer getting involved on the forum.


PTWoody
PTWoody
VIC
3982 posts
VIC, 3982 posts
25 Mar 2015 10:55am
baddog said..
Squashes any fantasy of me ever getting an Ace.


I don't think this should put you off. Sure, this guy is doing an outstanding job but many of us mortals have a great time down winding an Ace with far less ability and minimal movement.
AndyR
AndyR
QLD
1344 posts
QLD, 1344 posts
25 Mar 2015 12:36pm
good point PT I never thought about that when watching it and writing about it until you pointed it out.

Beau thats a top clip showing the foot work...
frizle
frizle
QLD
69 posts
QLD, 69 posts
26 Mar 2015 8:55pm
looks like he is turning his ace by leaning on the rail, (like normal SUP)
only way I can ever turn my ace is by putting weight on opposite rail to where I want to go????
tightlines
tightlines
WA
3509 posts
WA, 3509 posts
26 Mar 2015 11:57pm
Opposite rail when forward and same rail when on the tail is normally the go.
magillamelb
magillamelb
VIC
627 posts
VIC, 627 posts
27 Mar 2015 9:05am
I'm knackered just watching him...
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