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Stand Up Paddle => Gear Talk => Topic started by: tautologies on September 28, 2008, 01:13:22 AM
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So what gear set up do you have?
I've mixed it up a little Got the new Naish 11'4, the Naish 10'6, and the Chambers 9'6'' Ripper. All of which are super nice boards IMO.
When I got the last boards, I've been looking at a lot of boards, and I must say there is a lot of nice boards out there...also some I don;t fancy as much, but overall, I think the developent is staggering. :-)
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My personal boards, the ones I actually paid for myself:
10'6 Dewey Weber Stylist, the crusier. 10'6 Avisio Titius Kinimaka, the performance board. The 11'0 Infinity Rad Noserider. The 10'6 C-4, the "go-to" board. And the 9'8" Mission quad plus one chined rail, the speedie board.
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Wow, good to see I am not the only gear head.
So why is the C4 the go to board? I had a go on one, and it didn't do it for me, but I guess we're all different. I know guys who does like the board so I understand. I am guessing that the 10'6'' will be my go to board, as the 9'6'' requirews calmer seas and more pitchy waves.
Now if only my skills would measure up :-) Not to worry though, as the gear develops it gets easier to ride it :-)
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The C-4 10'6 is my 'go-to" because I feel the most comfortable in the most variable conditions. If I don't have a good read on the surf or if the surf is less than perfect, than I know my c-4 will still give me a good day. If the surf is a little larger, than I know the C-4 will hold and perform well. If I go to surf and the surf goes away, I can still get a good paddle with out sacrificing glide. Or it is just like an old pair of flip flops. Comfy
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These are my old quivers........I will be getting rid of most of these board.
(http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n396/Sam21_21/fins060.jpg)
And making room for the New Ones........ :D
Aloha........Sam
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Here in Portland it's a Starboard 12'6", Starboard 12'2", Starboard Point, Naish 11'6"
In Maui it's JL 11er, Starboard 12'6", Naish 11'6", Naish 10'6", Foote Custom 10'11" X 30
As soon as I get back to Maui I'm going to be looking for a great Maliko run board, Maybe an F16. I'm looking forward to doing long runs, maybe from Hana to Kahalui. Sounds like a fun run to me. It would be neat to do runs from my house, which is about five miles past Ho'okipa (near Jaws--Peahi) but it's a long hike to get to the beach and it's a nasty launch over the rocks, though much nastier if you need to come back in. Maybe Nuaailua bay or Keanae
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I've got two boards: a C4 10' production board which I feel is the perfect board for Southern Califonia waves. The other is a custom 12' race board I bought used from Tim Stamps. I got it for the Battle of the Paddle race and I'll let you know in a couple of weeks how it is. Here's a picture of it.......
(http://bp0.blogger.com/_2xCw5doZ8_8/SB5IN4T9-dI/AAAAAAAAA6c/OqitFgZJz4Y/s400/SANY0111.JPG)
I just wish I could make it go as fast as it looks.
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Looks pretty cool Tom, where does your walker attach?
I went out on my Point this morning--no joy. It's just flat slow with me on it. I did 6.4 miles and it was just grim. Too heavy for it. I guess I'm going to be on my 12'2" at the BOP.
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Just the one for now....Starboard 12-6 but I'm working on it.....
(http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa317/stoneaxe/starboard12-6.jpg)
Unless you count the wife's Oxbow which somehow finds its way under my feet occasionally.... ;D
(http://www.standupzone.com/photopost/data/503/medium/sue1.jpg)
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Note that I share these with my wife and they are spread through Texas, Mexico and Costa Rica. 10'10' Walden, 9'6" Walden (2), 9'2" Walden, 9'3" Paddle Surf Hawaii ripper, 10'4" PSH all rounder, 10' C4, 10'6" C4.
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SUPSTOKED whats your opinion of he 10'10" Walden?
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I'm riding the 10' C4. Just started a few months ago and couldn't be more addicted. Haven't touched any of my longboards since I brought my SUP home... ;D
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My 10'10" WALDEN is a custom. Pretty much a prototype of the production model you see now. So I can't say exactly what the production model is like as I have never ridden one. Mine is a great overall board, although the tip riding is weak. This was corrected in my 9'6" and 9'2". I don't paddle the 10'10" much unless it's really tiny or I'm just going for distance. The 9'6" has adequate flotation for just about anything. (I weigh 180).
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Thanks man!
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Here's my baby...10'C4
Got it a couple of weeks ago and have been out every other day!
Marcelo
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Sam... The Manta lives on ????
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Aloha Bill,
Sam... The Manta lives on ????
(http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n396/Sam21_21/sam-2.jpg)(http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n396/Sam21_21/MantaRayMakaha.jpg)(http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n396/Sam21_21/MantaRay.jpg)
Yes, The "Manta Ray" does live on...........Shhhhhh....don't tell anyone I'm coming out with another board called The "Sting Ray"....Keep it on the down low :o
Aloha........Sam
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nice pics everyone...
I got the 11'4 Naish and the 9'6'' Chambers...my apologies to the Naish10'6'' It wasn't invited for this paddle. :-)