Post by: supthecreek on July 16, 2017, 05:14:55 AM
With a volume at 131 liters, I was basically at a ratio of 1.0
As a result, I really didn't get to surf much it till I moved to a 3/2 wetsuit (1st couple of waves)
It was very doable in the 3/2.... probably because the 3/2 is so much less restrictive to me.
But to really ride it, I started trunking it in May, when everyone else was still in full suits ;D
My favorite board for the past year has been my 9'4 Acid, but as winter arrived, I simply couldn't ride it without a struggle, it in any kind of wetsuit.
The 8'10 Flow, with 5 liters less volume is MUCH more stable.
Since it is 5" shorter than my Acid, it is a bit snappier, so it immediately replace my 9'4 Acid as my goto performance board.
I find this smaller Flow as a much different ride from my 9'2 Flow, which I sold on.
This 8'10 is a full on ripper.... super stoked to get some waves and get back on it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aL6enkEohYA
Post by: Ichabod Spoonbill on July 16, 2017, 07:24:35 AM
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Post by: SUPcheat on July 16, 2017, 07:50:30 AM
Flow would be good for low tide, calm dawn patrol with 3+ foot groundswells, but the convergence of conditions has eluded me between working on my house in Pleasanton and my times in Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz has been a lot of flat for the past couple of weeks with a few sneaker wave days, which isn't abnormal for the time of year. I keep reminding myself to take Flow out, and will have to do it soon. My balance has been improving since I have ditched the restrictive impact vest. I also had a terrible stomach flu about a month ago, and since then lost about 8 pounds, better for Flow with a total wet weight of 230 or so.
Post by: Night Wing on July 16, 2017, 08:43:00 AM
Another fine video by you. Always enjoy watching your videos. Like your narrative and the specs of the board you're riding. Your buddies with you had a good time riding those waves too.
Now you know I have an eye for details and I'll just make this comment.........................."nice legs". ;)
Post by: Ichabod Spoonbill on July 16, 2017, 09:14:18 AM
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Post by: surfinJ on July 16, 2017, 10:06:50 AM
Post by: southwesterly on July 16, 2017, 03:08:35 PM
I also had a terrible stomach flu about a month ago, and since then lost about 8 pounds, better for Flow with a total wet weight of 230 or so.
No need for floatier boards, you just need a good case of salmonella.
Post by: supthecreek on July 16, 2017, 04:31:40 PM
Yeah, J... it is aptly named, it has a nice Flow to it and is really loose!
I could use a good case of salmonella myself. Struggling to get back on track... good food is just so damn.... good, and it is summer afterall ;)
I am looking forward to a good session with my Flow and bigger "Creek"... I am really interested how they will compliment each other in a head to head. Been under 2' for weeks.... but another beautifully glassy summer slider session today!
Post by: Tom on July 16, 2017, 04:50:09 PM
Creek, another great video.
Post by: nalu-sup on July 16, 2017, 05:46:08 PM
Post by: PabstSUP on July 17, 2017, 08:55:07 AM
Post by: kliss99 on July 19, 2017, 01:02:02 PM
Post by: supthecreek on July 21, 2017, 03:11:03 PM
Nice video Rick although I do miss the beach video perspective.
I agree.... I also wish I had an alternative view, but I've been waiting on the Soloshot3 since I ran over my "Beach Cam"
On the other hand, the "Kook Hat Cam" is so easy, it's like not having a camera at all :)
I rode the Flow today, when I swapped out with my buddy who was riding it.... nice to be back on it!
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Post by: PabstSUP on September 05, 2017, 11:13:49 AM
Post by: Badger on September 05, 2017, 12:16:43 PM
I'm running Kinetik Racing JP Q4 quads on the 8'10,
http://www.kinetikracingco.com/fin/jp-quads
and X4 quads on the 8'4.
http://www.kinetikracingco.com/fin/x4-quad
The rears on both sets are 50/50 so I can run them as Quad or Thruster.
I found both sets for half price on Amazon. :)
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Post by: supthecreek on September 05, 2017, 04:44:57 PM
Most time smaller Sunova fins like the 94's or what ever FCS I have similar to M5's
Acid, Creek, Flow or Speeed.... the smaller fins work better and I have never had any issues with slipping.
I have way too many boards to spend a ton of money on fins... and I dislike changing them.
I feel that you shorten the life of the screw setup if you keep removing and tightening