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General => Classifieds => Topic started by: fpjeepy05 on March 23, 2018, 11:27:21 AM
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anyone no where I can pick up a used one? Not looking to spend the cash on a new one.
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https://slo.craigslist.org/spo/d/new-jimmy-lewis-12-bombora/6532241325.html
not affiliated... not a huge savings, yikes... might save the tax
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Yeah $49 off don't seem like much of a deal haha
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I hear ya, but if you can't find one soon, consider
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/spo/d/boardworks-paddle-surf-hawaii/6694694427.html
from Brownsugahs thread
I know it's wider, but the rocker's killer
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That's close, but I'm limited to 12'
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Can somebody find this guy a Bombora?
FP: Alternately you could look into a 12' Paddle Surf Hawaii gun. There might be some of them floating around out there still.
I have also heard that Blane Chambers is back with PSH - He founded it then got flushed out. You could try hunting him down on the dark web.
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I know there is a PSH 12' gun here for sale in Florida but I doubt you want to deal with shipping that, but I can direct you if you want.
here is the link
http://www.2ndlight.com/fusetalk/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=38&threadid=180628&enterthread=y
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Still on the hunt... I found one in Canada, but shipping is going to cost more than the board. So still searching.
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What will you be using it for? Giant waves?
One reason there aren't any on the east coast is because we don't have conditions big enough for a board like that.
It's made for big wave surfing. It has way too much rocker to be used for anything else.
http://jimmylewis.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sup-bombora-maroon-rocker.png
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What will you be using it for? Giant waves?
One reason there aren't any on the east coast is because we don't have conditions big enough for a board like that.
It's made for big wave surfing. It has way too much rocker to be used for anything else.
http://jimmylewis.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sup-bombora-maroon-rocker.png
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It will surf better than my 14x23 race board (which is what I surf now.) I'd like to try it when we have downwinders that the waves are stacked so close my 14 doesn't fit between them. It would nice to have for friends to sandbag races on a "surf sup" or for kids to race on. And if I want to do cadance work for race training I can do miles on it with a smaller paddle.
Do I need it? No. Would I like playing with it, yes.
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I can guarantee that it won't work downwind due to the rocker. The Bombora needs a steep face and a lot of speed to plane.
You might consider the M-12'6. It will do all those things you want and it's very fun to surf.
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It will surf better than my 14x23 race board (which is what I surf now.) I'd like to try it when we have downwinders that the waves are stacked so close my 14 doesn't fit between them. It would nice to have for friends to sandbag races on a "surf sup" or for kids to race on. And if I want to do cadance work for race training I can do miles on it with a smaller paddle.
Do I need it? No. Would I like playing with it, yes.
I was playing with the idea of one of those as well.
According to Jimmy: "The bombora has a more pulled in outline like a big wave gun, its a very smooth riding board meant for clean long drawn out turns and holding its edge, it would be fun in small waves if you we’re doing that mellow type of surfing, but it wouldn’t be ideal if your trying to do more performance/responsive type surfing"
Too bad they are out of stock on the JL Sale.
If you are considering the M-12'6
According to Jimmy: M- Series should also be on sale, we have some 12’6” and 14’ in stock, I will let our web editor know to fix that. The sale price for the M-12’6” is $1,149 the 14’ would be $1,175.00. We have have the 12’6” in Green, Maroon and Yellow. We have the 14’ in Blue and well as light blue.
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According to Jimmy: it would be fun in small waves if you we’re doing that mellow type of surfing, but it wouldn’t be ideal if your trying to do more performance/responsive type surfing"
I translate mellow as slow. So slow that it wouldn't have enough speed to do much turning, especially in mushy waves. Just straight line slow surfing.
There are lots of better 12ft boards than the Bombora for everyday surf conditions and casual flatwater/race/downwind paddling.
Off the top of my head....
Blue Planet Bump Surfer
PSH Hull Paddler
King's Downwinder
JL M-12'6
Sup Sports One World
Sunova Search
They will have less rocker and a lot more glide. I'm sure there are more.
Watch with full screen.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rvi9s5vFACI
https://vimeo.com/203250103
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I translate mellow as slow. So slow that it wouldn't have enough speed to do much turning, especially in mushy waves. Just straight line slow surfing.
There are lots of better 12ft boards than the Bombora for everyday surf conditions and casual flatwater/race/downwind paddling.
Off the top of my head....
Blue Planet Bump Surfer
PSH Hull Paddler
King's Downwinder
JL M-12'6
Sup Sports One World
Sunova Search
They will have less rocker and a lot more glide. I'm sure there are more.
Watch with full screen.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rvi9s5vFACI
https://vimeo.com/203250103
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Blue Planet Bump Surfer - Too long, wider
PSH Hull Paddler - Too long, wider
King's Downwinder - Too long, cu$tom
JL M-12'6 Too long, wider
Sup Sports One World - Too wide
Sunova Search - Too wide
12'6" is a race class and most "surf sup" races are 12ft and under. Narrower and/or longer boards will be faster.
I can guarantee that it won't work downwind due to the rocker.
That sounds like a challenge.
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I can guarantee that it won't work downwind due to the rocker.
That sounds like a challenge.
I don't know about a challenge but definitely good workout to get into the bumps unless it's blowing stink.
I could put miles on it as well but it will suck for racing, unless paddling around aimlessly is your idea of racing,
then this should work just fine ;)
This size and rocker will work on short period steep bumps that we get on the river.
Would have loved to try the Bombora on this run we had 2 winters ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XG9UZBgEmY
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Sorry I didn't know about the 12ft and under racing rules.
If anyone ever tries a Bombora downwind, please make sure you get a video. ;)
In order for a board to plane downwind, it needs a very relaxed rocker. The Bombora is anything but relaxed. It will push through the waves like a bulldozer. :)
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I found another option...
Kahuna 12'2" x 27.5" Mako Makani
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Yet another option:
The Hypr Nalu Hawaii Gun - comes in four sizes, 9-6, 10-6, 11-6, and 12-6.
https://www.hyprnalu.com/gun-details
I’m going to demo one of these on Saturday, so I’ll let you know my impressions.
Fancy getting a woody? :)
https://youtu.be/3U7dcvy0118
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Yet another option:
The Hypr Nalu Hawaii Gun - comes in four sizes, 9-6, 10-6, 11-6, and 12-6.
https://www.hyprnalu.com/gun-details
I’m going to demo one of these on Saturday, so I’ll let you know my impressions.
Nice looking wood veneer sup in the video. And there are a lot of nice looking boards in the different models as well on that website.
Thanks for sharing the link.
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Yet another option:
The Hypr Nalu Hawaii Gun - comes in four sizes, 9-6, 10-6, 11-6, and 12-6.
https://www.hyprnalu.com/gun-details
I’m going to demo one of these on Saturday, so I’ll let you know my impressions.
Nice looking wood veneer sup in the video. And there are a lot of nice looking boards in the different models as well on that website.
Thanks for sharing the link.
Yeah, I’m told that their veneer is much thicker than is typical for SUPs, and they are using expensive hardwoods, so it is skilful to get those concaves on the bottom. They have to vacuum bag several times to achieve that. Also, they apparently use a wood stringer, to create an I-beam type structure which will greatly enhance the strength. Of course, this means that they aren’t the cheapest boards on the planet. But given the materials and skills required to make them, I think the price makes some of the bigger top brand boards look pretty indifferent value, actually. Because of the nature of the wood, each board will look unique.
Now the question is, what happens if you get a serious ding in a board like that? It might be best not to think too much about that: I assume that it could be a very expensive and unsightly repair, and take an age to dry out (if at all).
But if you are looking for interesting shapes and beautiful boards that are as much works of art as they are sporting items, then these are a bit special IMO.
Did you see this guy on the smallest size gun? He’s not exactly a small guy so he can really work that board.
https://youtu.be/iQtiVV_39ZU
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The Malolo 11'3 looks like it might have a lot more glide than the Gun. More speed as well.
https://www.hyprnalu.com/malolo-details
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@ Area 10
I looked at just about every model of boards over 10' and if it had a video with it, I watched it.
You are right when you say if one of these beautiful looking boards built with hardwood veneers, if the board gets a serious ding, it will probably be expensive to repair (if one is not a DIY'er) and it will never look as good as the original.
When I watch videos, if it is from a GoPro attached to the nose of the board; I always watch the sup surfer's footwork, I try to judge their height, their weight, the overall length of their paddle, paddle blade size in square inches, the speed of the wave they are surfing and the height of the wave.
The sentence above is about "details" for me and helps me make decisions if I'm looking to purchase a sup.
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The Malolo 11'3 looks like it would have a lot more glide than the Gun. A lot faster too.
https://www.hyprnalu.com/malolo-details
The only thing missing in the link, on that page, no liters of volume for the different lengths.
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Here's another equally elusive board ... Wetstuff's Atlantis Venom - 12'x28ish.
https://www.standupzone.com/forum/index.php/topic,32528.msg368787.html#msg368787
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Yet another option:
The Hypr Nalu Hawaii Gun - comes in four sizes, 9-6, 10-6, 11-6, and 12-6.
I would like to stick with 12' - 12'2" to maximize the "surf sup class" also I would prefer 27.5" over 30" width. Boards look cool though.
Here's another equally elusive board ... Wetstuff's Atlantis Venom - 12'x28ish.
https://www.standupzone.com/forum/index.php/topic,32528.msg368787.html#msg368787
I've also looked at this board but finding one used in the US is likely to be nearly impossible. But if it wasn't I DO like the board. I think the Kanuna would be better in DW, smaller waves and racing, but the Venom would be better in larger waves or waves that aren't as clean (we get a lot of that in the NE)
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I started this post about the Kahuna Makani but then saw your previous post... But hey, maybe some used kicking around Canada. 12'2" x 27.5" - carbon - rocker like you want...
https://kahunapaddleboards.com/en/boards/down-wind/12-2-makani
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I started this post about the Kahuna Makani but then saw your previous post... But hey, maybe some used kicking around Canada. 12'2" x 27.5" - carbon - rocker like you want...
https://kahunapaddleboards.com/en/boards/down-wind/12-2-makani
They just started making the board this year, so I don't know that there will be many used boards available.