Crikey Ted between the build, travel and photos you even had time to shave that hipster beard off. Definitely not compatible with a 10 footer

stuk said..
Crikey Ted between the build, travel and photos you even had time to shave that hipster beard off. Definitely not compatible with a 10 footer

Stu - the beard is still there - just had to do some trimming - had lots of meetings this week. Have a few weeks holiday coming up so might see if can get a growth spurt happening Shame there is not a touch more swell to she might have been christened at your joint.

Ted the Kiwi said..

stuk said..
Crikey Ted between the build, travel and photos you even had time to shave that hipster beard off. Definitely not compatible with a 10 footer

Stu - the beard is still there - just had to do some trimming - had lots of meetings this week. Have a few weeks holiday coming up so might see if can get a growth spurt happening Shame there is not a touch more swell to she might have been christened at your joint.

Been 4 to 6 foot here all week, though gone now. If your coming up I'll join you with my 10 footer. I actually think I own the biggest surfboard at our local. The blokes reckon I need navigation lights port and starboard.

Sounds cool man, havta grab a few beers/waves hey, I can lend you a board if you need one. Just don't forget your wettie ...when/where are you going to Indo? I'm in Tuban from 25th Sept - 7th Oct.

Board looks great

First surf this morning on some long small lefts. Surprised at the speed she gets. Very different beast to turn after a shortie - will take some getting used to. Very happy with the performance though - the heavy nature of the beast paid off in spades - makes it very easy to get into waves and to just push through the flat sections. Stoked with the board - had so much fun on a day I would never normally even go out in.Tried it with Macs fin - very fast - will try something with less rake and a bit more surface area next time. Just as I was suiting up for the second session the southerly came through so it was back home.

Just finished a cruise in the Jazzand sold that beast drove from Brodie to ****ville (surfers) no waves.


Ted have a go with a hatched and report back with a bucking bronco ride totally different than the orange fin.
Oh I hate hatches,made me eat **** more than I normally do, which is never

Well the board has filled that space in the quiver - 3 surfs today on a day that I would never normally even bother. And I got some crackers. I agree with ya there LL

Mac - I tried a big 10 inch similar to a Greenough A3 - a lot more upright than your fin but probably similar in surface area. She went a lot better - was much easier to turn and pivot on and even got some hang time. I have a banana fin to try tom. After that I will be done - so whatever fin is the winner by lunch time tom will have a job for life

AndyrooMac said...

First surf on a stick of your creating and it performing well, you must be STOKED!!!! Super happy for you broo, Yew!

Macaha said...
I did the drive around 2.30 Chrispy little wind into it and small.

Oh it was not all time...but hey, knee high glass that was not closing out was fun. Actually spoke.to the farmer while looking at it and said nit to bother then we had a ball,once again young shortboarders why you should own a log

chrispy said..

AndyrooMac said...

First surf on a stick of your creating and it performing well, you must be STOKED!!!! Super happy for you broo, Yew!

Yes indeed. I recall the first one I made - and it paddled and floated - that was a huge relief and stoked feeling. Infact every time I paddle back out after a wave on one of own creations it freaks me out. No better feeling in the world. Also great when the board cover and fin have also been made at home Just need to work out a leg rope and I am done - well unless I become a hipster

Actually I have never made wax before. Has anyone given it a crack before?

Try these Ted

www.wikihow.com/Make-Surf-Wax


www.bing.com/videos/search?q=how+to+make+surfboard+wax&docid=608033108667204747&mid=91CADC46340B4946F04C91CADC46340B4946F04C&view=detail&FORM=VIRE1#view=detail&mid=91CADC46340B4946F04C91CADC46340B4946F04C

There are others with petroleum jelly, but these sound simpler.

Wow just saw the picks and at the risk of repeating everyone....it looks top notch. Well done.....

Ted the Kiwi said..

Just getting my thread back in order and putting that McT stuff downy he back where it belongs

Ted nice looking board like the colours how does she ride

I am not an experienced log rider but after 3 sessions she seems to do what I think a log should do - so I am pretty happy with her. She seems to have done all that I could ask of her to date - looking forward to spending a lot more time working out the idosyncrassies of such a board. She has a lot more volume than the 5'10 and 6'2" I normally ride Am loving the glide factor - just need to change my frame of mind and make sure I know that I am on a board where I need to telegraph what I want it to do well before its intended !! Several times on the weekend I was turning and moving well before the board was ready Its almost like I am learning to surf again. A great experience - with all the joys that come with it. I can see myself disappearing to a long right hand point break as soon as time and conditions permit.

Ted the Kiwi said..
I am not an experienced log rider but after 3 sessions she seems to do what I think a log should do - so I am pretty happy with her. She seems to have done all that I could ask of her to date - looking forward to spending a lot more time working out the idosyncrassies of such a board. She has a lot more volume than the 5'10 and 6'2" I normally ride Am loving the glide factor - just need to change my frame of mind and make sure I know that I am on a board where I need to telegraph what I want it to do well before its intended !! Several times on the weekend I was turning and moving well before the board was ready Its almost like I am learning to surf again. A great experience - with all the joys that come with it. I can see myself disappearing to a long right hand point break as soon as time and conditions permit.

Meet ya there