New Rapidfire proto testing in Whitewater

[corran]

So far so good... a lot of fun

http://2imagine.net/blogger2009/rapidfire2.html

Corran

[OhioSUP]

I think you nailed it. That is exactly what we need. I like the high sides; I glued foam on the sides of my board for braces. How does it do without the fin? When are they available!

[southwesterly]

My hat's off to you. That looks frickin' gnarly. To me it seems like being caught inside on a big day forever.
I think I will stick to small glassy waves.

[corran]

Here are some more photos of the board in action on a lower volume, but harder section, of whitewater

http://2imagine.net/blogger2009/SUP%20on%20whitewater.html

Corran

[OhioSUP]

Sweet Run...Looks like the board is performing well.

[cnski]

Awesome looking board Corran. Can you give us the dimensions of this board please? I remember talking to you at the OR show in SLC and you said the board will be 10.6x32x5. Are these the current dimensions? You also said you will produce these boards when you sell enough of the 12's that you have already produced? Can you elaborate on this for us? It is obvious that whitewater boards need to be shorter, way wider, and thicker as rail to rail response is a non-issue(except for standing waves) compared to the need for very stable boards for very turbulent water. thx!!

[corran]

Hey

Right now the dimensions have changed a bunch... I'm at 9'10" x 35" x 8"!!! This is much closer to what the final size is likely to be as each proto's changes are getting smaller and smaller and less noticeable.

Right now I'm looking at the spring to bring these out, but we'll see.

Corran

[cnski]

9'10" x 35" x 8"   That sounds even better. Can't wait. I think I'll sell my ULI now!! Let us know when we can pre-order these boards, as I'm sure they will be flying out the door! Thx

[JoeK]

Yeah it looks awesome. Definitely let folks know when we can pre-order!