Let's see your short SUP's

[Bob from Brazil]

I like the look of this board.

Thanks, Midwest... It's a great beach break board, very fast... Not sure if it'll handle bombs higher than head... Head high was the biggest I went for with this board and it bounced a lot... Maybe I needed bigger fins; maybe I needed to step towards the middle of the board to avoid bouncing; maybe it's too light and skims above the water at higher speed; maybe it's a combo of all the above...

From waist to head high is where this board shines...

[jdmotes]

  Hey Bob.....  I'm no hydro-physics engineer but from the looks of the rail profile pic, I can see where it would be prone to have some bounce. Has almost a boat-type rail (slightly angled down and fairly hard). I would tend to think that would make it haul-ass down the line but it would be like skimming a flat rock across the water. Reminds me of the old "G&S Skate" surfboard.  I think a fuller, rounder rail (IMHO) would be a better option as the speed would be dictated more from the bottom shape while the softer, rounder rails would aid turning and hold on the wave-face... Again, I'm no scientist; Just an old surfer/windsurfer/sup guy with 46 yrs in board design...   Later,    JD

[Bob from Brazil]

  Hey Bob.....  I'm no hydro-physics engineer but from the looks of the rail profile pic, I can see where it would be prone to have some bounce. Has almost a boat-type rail (slightly angled down and fairly hard). I would tend to think that would make it haul-ass down the line but it would be like skimming a flat rock across the water. Reminds me of the old "G&S Skate" surfboard.  I think a fuller, rounder rail (IMHO) would be a better option as the speed would be dictated more from the bottom shape while the softer, rounder rails would aid turning and hold on the wave-face... Again, I'm no scientist; Just an old surfer/windsurfer/sup guy with 46 yrs in board design...   Later,    JD

I totally agree, JD. Thanks for the input...

Mahalo do Brazil,
Bob.

[mik911]

Here's my 8.5" x 28"+something x 4"+something @ 127liters

Rail to rail action is amazing... Althought I hated the rails when I first saw it ready, I was surprised how fast it goes when it gets juicier in steeper waves... Those rails are kinda like a catamaran and feels pretty small when you grab it as it actually faces towards the bottom...

Nice board. What's with the Gulf livery?

[Supperson]

7'0'' and 8'0''

[jdmotes]

 Here is my newest addition: The NS106, NS96 and the NS78 Sup Fish...   JD

[Xleps]

7'6 -  ARt iN sUrF

more info on e-mail: marcus@artinsurf.com

[SUPer Dave]

Lots of shorties here can already see a progression in board design...

[cloclo]

What about the new PSH, I heard about a  Ripper wood veneer 8' x 28 5/8 x 3 7/8 by 98 L.
Any infos of those boards ?

[JimStanley]

What about the new PSH, I heard about a  Ripper wood veneer 8' x 28 5/8 x 3 7/8 by 98 L.
Any infos of those boards ?

I tryed one but they are VERY heavy so if you want a light boards look for a lighter layup.  I am talking like 5 exta lbs.

[Blane Chambers]

Where did you get to try one of our boards at 8' ?    I never made one at those dimensions yet...   

[SaltH2Opaddler]

Where did you get to try one of our boards at 8' ?    I never made one at those dimensions yet...  

DOH!!!

[Blane Chambers]

We have 8' Wood Veneers but everyone I made one for is here with us.   Different dimensions too.     Certain ones we make are heavier upon request.     I have 1 lb, 1.5 lb and 2 lb foam that we use...   

[JimStanley]

Where did you get to try one of our boards at 8' ?    I never made one at those dimensions yet...   

This was on Oahu and it was an 8-6 the guy said.  It was heavy as my Starboard Drive 10-5 which I figured was becuase of the wood weight.  How much does the wood add to your board so what does a 8-6 wood weigh and how much does a regular 8-6 weigh?  It was stable for a board that short but it seems like why would you want heavy on a very short board?

[Kiku]

My friend Katie with her David Craig - 7'3" x 26 1/2" x 3 5/8".

She's 5'4" and 125# and she rips!