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Title: Beach Starts at PPG with Anthony Vela and Dave Boehne
Post by: Larry Allison on September 30, 2016, 08:34:08 AM
Notice Dave Boehne is running a Ventral assist to maintain clean glide. The fin combo Dave is running in the pic: Allison Dolphin Pivot Keel at 56 Sq. inch surface area with small Ventral at 12 Sq. inch surface area.



http://ppg.supthemag.com/video/starting-from-the-beach-pro-advice-for-launching-into-ppg2016/
Title: Re: Beach Starts at PPG with Anthony Vela and Dave Boehne
Post by: Night Wing on September 30, 2016, 09:43:26 AM
Even though I'm not into sup racing, I definitely enjoyed this instructional video with all the "tips" what were covered. And it got me to thinking (which in my case can be considered non-conventional). With that said, when I go to the beach with my 8'11"  surf sup, I'm going to try this method just to see if it'll work for me on my short surf sup. In my mind, it should work but I'll have to be ready for "Murphy's Law" if you get my drift.

Thanks for sharing this video.
Title: Re: Beach Starts at PPG with Anthony Vela and Dave Boehne
Post by: Bean on September 30, 2016, 10:14:18 AM
That's a great instructional Larry, Dave B is like a cat on that board!

NW, no reason why you couldn't do that on your 8'11"; I do it on my surf SUP's when I need to time the sets and shorebreak. 

One thing I've noticed, and it's accentuated by Dave in the PPG video, is that some of the better racers (including Candice Appleby) seem to stay down and glide for surprisingly long distances. 

https://vimeo.com/137909715
Title: Re: Beach Starts at PPG with Anthony Vela and Dave Boehne
Post by: Larry Allison on September 30, 2016, 10:32:54 AM
That's a great instructional Larry, Dave B is like a cat on that board!

NW, no reason why you couldn't do that on your 8'11"; I do it on my surf SUP's when I need to time the sets and shorebreak. 

One thing I've noticed, and it's accentuated by Dave in the PPG video, is that some of the better racers (including Candice Appleby) seem to stay down and glide for surprisingly long distances. 

https://vimeo.com/137909715

Bean, Not sure if you are implying that I am stating Ventral is better than single, Not so! But what I am Stating is Ventral is NOT slower along with added advantages compared to a single!
Title: Re: Beach Starts at PPG with Anthony Vela and Dave Boehne
Post by: SUPcheat on September 30, 2016, 10:45:08 AM
By the time I got up on one of those things, the first wave of paddlers would be around the buoy.
Title: Re: Beach Starts at PPG with Anthony Vela and Dave Boehne
Post by: Bean on September 30, 2016, 11:19:23 AM
Bean, Not sure if you are implying that I am stating Ventral is better than single, Not so! But what I am Stating is Ventral is NOT slower along with added advantages compared to a single!

I was not implying anything about the equipment, just commenting on the outstanding rider skills. 

English is a second language for me, but are my writing skills really that bad?  I mean, wtf...
Title: Re: Beach Starts at PPG with Anthony Vela and Dave Boehne
Post by: Larry Allison on September 30, 2016, 11:28:25 AM
Bean, Not sure if you are implying that I am stating Ventral is better than single, Not so! But what I am Stating is Ventral is NOT slower along with added advantages compared to a single!

I was not implying anything about the equipment, just commenting on the outstanding rider skills. 

English is a second language for me, but are my writing skills really that bad?  I mean, wtf...

Has nothing to do with your skills my friend. I am just use to being attacked about multiple fins over the years until recent. I read TUNNEL VISION at times, my BAD!!!
Title: Re: Beach Starts at PPG with Anthony Vela and Dave Boehne
Post by: Bean on September 30, 2016, 12:56:06 PM
I was one of many early adopters when I did a twin fin conversion (with your expert guidance) a couple years ago on my Fanatic.  To me, it seems that the multi-fin approach is gaining traction. 
Title: Re: Beach Starts at PPG with Anthony Vela and Dave Boehne
Post by: SUPcheat on September 30, 2016, 05:51:20 PM
As nice as sit is to see Candice in her skimpy, with that pale, freckled skin, she should really be wearing a rash guard and keep that sun out.
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