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General Discussion / Re: How many layers of glass to fix a buckled sup?

« on: November 28, 2023, 07:35:29 PM »

Tis the season, my buddy just buckled his NSP Cocoflax.
3 layers of 6 oz sounds good to me.  If you feel like it needs more, I would reinforce the rails.
Was there any evidence of compression on the top deck due to standing?
It is my understanding that with repairing buckles or snaps, you want to get close to the original glass schedule.  If you go under, it will be a weak point.  If you go over, then it will be a stiff point, causing stress on either side of the joint.
"with long, staggered overlaps of the reinforcements, in order to create as smooth a transition as possible from the original lamination to the new"
Snap repair here:
https://boardlady.com/snap.htm
"with an extra two layers of 4oz cloth on the rails."
Buckle repair here:
https://boardlady.com/seatrendnose.htm
Lamination strength explained:


Are you going to be able to match that yellow paint.  I had a yellow board that I tried to match paint.  At first I went a shade lighter, which made it looked bleached (I felt it looked ugly).  Then I went a shade darker, which made it looked dirty, which I liked the looks of better.

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The Shape Shack / Re: Ultralight Board II – SUP Foil Bumblebee

« on: November 09, 2023, 06:22:26 PM »

Need to do a video building the whole board.  I think there are a few people that would enjoy it and want to take  a crack at building something that keep thinking about but is not being produced.

That would be legendary.
I watched the entirety of "How to Build a Hydrofoil: Overview, Planning and Design (Video 1/15)" from start to finish:
https://youtu.be/af-iiFLuzis?si=QDDcmLQW2jRxKfUK

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Gear Talk / PaddleSurfHawaii 2024

« on: November 08, 2023, 07:35:08 PM »

For 2024, PSH has a new line of Rippers designed by Terry Chung:
7'7"   28"   4.25''        97 liters
8'1"   29.5"4.25''   117 liters
8'7"   30"   4.25''   127 liters
9'1"   30"   4.25''   133 liters
9'7"   31"   4.5''           147 liters

They come in two different kinds of construction. 
PX1 is composite Paulownia.
https://www.paddlesurfhawaii.com/products/2024-ripper-px1

The other type of construction is PCX which is composite Paulownia and Carbon Fiber.
https://www.paddlesurfhawaii.com/products/2024-ripper-pcx
For those not familiar with Terry Chung, he is a legendary waterman who previously designed boards for Laird Hamilton.

I for one am a big fan of the original PSH designs by Blane Chambers, especially the builds prior to Boardworks construction and before the fragile Bamboo construction.

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Travel, Trips, Destinations / Re: Questions about paddling around North Island (San Diego)

« on: November 04, 2023, 05:30:02 PM »

I hope you wear a leash & pfd, and bring lots of water. 
I visited SD beaches this summer and the water at Coronado Dog Beach was by far the coldest.  There is some deep water out there.
I would listen to your gut and try to minimize your risk.
If it was me, I would have your friends trip be the goal to work up to.
But I would break it down into smaller trips first.
1) If you are unsure about ocean paddling, I would launch from Dog beach and paddle to Zuniga jetty to check it out.
That side of the island is the Navy beach so that entire section is a black hole, no exit.
2) If the Zuniga jetty looks doable, then how about launching from Dog Beach and looping the Navy base end exiting around the other size 1st / D Ave.
3) Then I would launch from 1st st / D ave and exit at Glorietta Bay.
Gauge how you feel from each and decide if you have what it takes to make the entire journey in one shot.

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General Discussion / Re: JL Destroyer fin setup

« on: November 03, 2023, 08:41:58 PM »

Check this out
https://youtu.be/vyif5h4W2KI?si=F1d8ArDh1jmlC1AI

I'm planning on trying this as soon as we get some decent surf. I've always preferred thrusters but this makes scene to me

I really dig this set up.  Richard Schmidt was the first guy I have heard using this setup for big waves, he refers to it as a quad with the power fins in the rear.  https://surfsplendorpodcast.com/085-richard-schmidt/
The snafu that futures did is when they introduced a smaller 1/2" fin box.  Why?  This limits what fins you can put in the rear box.  If I ever get a custom board, they will have all 3/4" futures boxes.  This comes standard in all of my Blair surfboards/SUPs which allows for this quad setup.
Having the large rear fins gives tons of drive, which is awesome at speed.  The smaller front fins remind me of 2+1 setup, but you get the speed of a quad.  I have been bouncing between this setup or twins, the latter for smaller waves.
FCS is obviously compatible with this setup.

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General Discussion / Re: 54 Year Old Headed for Bilateral Total Knee Replacements

« on: October 23, 2023, 07:19:24 PM »

My dad had knee replacement because the pain became unbearable (no cartilage from playing american football).
I'd say you are approaching the age of being a good candidate where artificial knees last ~20 years.
I am a big fan of Kelley Starretts books "Ready to Run" (also "Becoming a Supple Leopard").  The young can move through the pain, the wise ought learn from the pain.  After racking up countless miles of use, best to fine tune the motions, where pain is the signal of something wrong.  The book is applicable to someone who might not be running/walking a marathon in a day, but instead covering that ground in a 2 week period.
I get knee pain from time to time (snowboard injury) which is a symptom of my hips going out of alignment and if left untreated proceeds to lower back pain.  Might be worth getting diagnosed by a good chiropractor.   I was a breech baby and am convinced my hip allignment problems can be traced back to that.

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Gear Talk / Re: Considering the 2023 Starboard Generation - Opinions sought

« on: October 20, 2023, 10:55:15 PM »

Casper Steinfath rode a 14' x 26" like this for 90 mile in 18h 26 min (avg 4.88 mile/h) for his Denmark to Norway Skegerrak winter crossing:
https://www.standupzone.com/forum/index.php/topic,38001.msg435707.html#msg435707
He probably uses that board when he won the SF Ocean Beach Heavy Water in gnarly conditions.
https://www.redbull.com/us-en/casper-steinfath-wins-red-bull-heavy-water-2017
If you haven't watched the Skegerrak film, it is motivating:
https://www.redbull.com/us-en/films/skagerrak-film
I mention it to exemplify the utility of those dimensions.

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Random / SUPs make awesome rescue devices

« on: October 20, 2023, 10:46:48 PM »

I know I am preaching to the choir...
I used to carry a SUP in my light wind kite arsenal to prevent getting skunked, but foiling has been so impactful, I have to admit that I have been traveling light with one kite, a foil board, and a surfboard in case the winds pick up.
This evening a woman was out and became separated from her board, then her kite ended up in the water.  The tide was high.  The current is not bad at this location.  I kept my eye on her and she was the last one out still in the water and we were losing daylight  She was making very little progress.  Thinking I sure wish I had my SUP.  I walk to the water with my surfboard when a pedestrian at the water's edge asked if I was going out to help the person in the water.  I said, I was thinking about it, but wished I had my SUP.  She said, I have a SUP and offered to let me borrow it. 
Paddled out to the very appreciative women in distress.  I help her onto the inflatable SUP and take control of her kite (proceed to disconnect the lines.  I put her in charge of winding up all the lines making sure nobody would get tangled.  I put the kite up in self rescue mode and started sailing back to shore with the two of us sitting on the board (something she neglected to try on her own (didn't know how).  We got about halfway in when the real fire rescue team met us on paddleboards.  One of them helped us paddle the rest of the way back to shore.
SUPS are awesome.  I wouldn't have been able to do anything with my shortboard.

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Gear Talk / Re: Considering the 2023 Starboard Generation - Opinions sought

« on: October 15, 2023, 07:53:05 PM »

I don't have any experience on that board.  Boards that I have used for this application are a 12' x 24" (windsurfer) and 12'6" x 30" Paddle Surf Hawaii Hull Ripper.  The 24" board would wobble if there was any wrinkle in the water.  The PSH had bottom contours that did not offer good stability which is why I went with the 30" width. 
But the Starboard Generation has bottom contours similar to the Hyper Gun giving it great stability at a narrow width.
https://www.hyprnalu.com/hypr-hawaii-gun

The 12'6".x 28" Starboard Generation is reviewed here (their reviews are usually spot on:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ahz3dIGbgm0
The 14' x 26" is reviewed here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYFxbe4WONs

12'6" x 26"  (<90kg) lite tech 12.8kg
12'6" x 28" (<100kg) carbon 12.5 kg, lite tech 13.2kg
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14' x 26 (< 100 kg) lite tech 14.5kg
14' x 28" <110 kg) carbon 14.1 kg, lite tech 15 kg

If you went 12'6", I would save your money with the lite tech.
If you went 14' x 28", I would definitely go with the carbon.  [I had a 8'10" Wide Point in carbon which was awesome to carry and bombproof.  I have a HyperNut which I wish was in carbon.]
For the distances you want to cover, you may want to check out the 14' x 26".
If you went 12'6", I am heavier and taller than you and would lean towards the 28" unless I could demo a 26".
I am sure you will be happy with whatever you pick, just listen to your gut.

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Gear Talk / Re: Considering the 2023 Starboard Generation - Opinions sought

« on: October 14, 2023, 05:41:54 PM »

How tall are you?
How wide is your 404?

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Gear Talk / Re: L41 Bruce Wayne model

« on: October 07, 2023, 08:11:42 PM »

Ask Kirk for the right fins. I used the Connectors he recommended, and they were perfect. Every other fin I tried was a big step down in performance.

Connectors (typo) = Controllers. 
Agree they work best (S2, S3, TVD, ST) = X-Large Split Keel Quad / Pivot Template.  Can feel a little stiff in small waves. 
For smaller conditions, tried RFC Canard Speed Dialer and they are playful (bigger trailer fin, smaller front quad), wouldn't like them when the waves get bigger.  RFC White Crow is another alternate fin worth trying. 
Also tried keel fins, which I like how it can loosen up backside turns (i.e. assymetrical fin setup).  His boards with channel bottoms go well with keel fins.
None of the above may be relevant to the BW though...

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Gear Talk / Re: L41 Bruce Wayne model

« on: October 04, 2023, 10:46:23 PM »

Burchas, Carbisurf, and Madeinsantacruz have ridden the Bruce Wayne.
9'8" x 32" 160L madeinsantacruz
8'10" x 30" x 4.49" 130L Caribsurf
8'4" x 31" x 4.6" 131L Burchas
Links:
https://www.standupzone.com/forum/index.php?topic=35263.0
https://www.standupzone.com/forum/index.php?topic=37633.0
Another review here:
https://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Stand-Up-Paddle/Review/Custom-L41?page=1
Video of one:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KVhPMkX6nc

The shape and fin configuration of the Triton board looks cool.
Sorry, I haven't ridden a Bruce Wayne, but it has been on my wish list to try.  The length of 9'6" and volume of 140L sounds perfect for the waves you are charging.  I have a Joe Blair 9'6" x 30" ~ 140L Pulled in Nose, Pin tail that I like for the waves you describe.  I am 200# and have always felt that a guild factor (gf) of 1.5 is super fun.
I have tried a bunch of L41 boards and each is special for the right conditions.  They are glassed in the Stretch factory so quality is second to none. I like the deck/bottom carbon stringer and carbon rails.  The models I have tried are the S3 8'4" x 32" (gf=1.5), ST 8' x 30" (gf=1.39), S2 7'10" x 31" (gf=1.36), TV Dinner 7'4" x 29" (gf=1.28), & S5 7'6" x 28.5" (gf=1.18).  Those boards feel as stable (and have similar paddle power) as a non simmons shape one foot longer.  With the narrower tail of the BW, I would speculate it is maybe closer to a non simmons shape 6" longer.  So a drop from 10' Triton to 9'6" BW should not be noticeable for front to back pitch stability.  Being the Triton is 32", a 30" BW would probably have a noticeable difference in side to side roll stability.   I'm 6'2" and a 30" non simmons shape board can feel a little tippy when the water gets choppy with turbulance.  Talk with Kirk and he can dial in your wants in the shape/dimensions.  He is of similar build to your bmi goal.
Keep us informed on what scratch satisfies your itch.
When I first got on L41 boards I didn't find them to be stable.  But when you start paddling them in a surf stance (necessary for sub 8' boards), the stability is quite manageable in quite a variety of conditions. 
Video of Kirk riding in Santa Cruz.

He vacations in Costa Rica, I wonder if that is where the Bruce Wayne got its DNA.
I am curious as to what fin set up goes well on the Bruce Wayne.
May be worth asking about his round tail LB SUP too. i.e. 9'6" x 31.5" 140L

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Training, Diet, and Fitness / Re: Hip Arthrosis...there is hope!

« on: September 06, 2023, 06:16:28 AM »

Thanks for sharing.
Hip pain (which would lead to lower back pain, which would lead to knee pain) was something I struggled with when I had a long commute, too much time sitting.  Now I try to minimize sitting to keep the glutes from going to sleep.  Things like defaulting to stairs and standing desks have helped.  I use the kettle bell to fire up the glutes when I feel it starting to flare up.  I will try these exercises too thanks.

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General Discussion / Re: Any 'larger fit' impact vest recommendations?

« on: August 24, 2023, 09:50:46 PM »

If you check out pfd, I haven't found one that is more comfortable than Body Glove (thank you Beasho).  The shape has plenty of cutaway under the arms which makes paddling comfortable compared to other brands.
https://www.bodyglove.com/pages/how-to-buy-a-life-vest
I have been wanting to try their impact vests. 
Non USCGA XXL = 44-48"
USCGA XXL = 49-53"

I like wearing the Phantom when the waves get double overhead +.

For impact vests I have tried Oneil (true to size) and Patagonia (go up 1 size), both are adequate.  I wear an impact under my fullsuits, over a shorty or board shorts in the summer.
I have a history of cracking ribs so an impact vest is part of my daily gear.

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General Discussion / Re: 🏄🏻‍♂️ Questions About Laird Longboard Sup’s

« on: June 23, 2023, 07:20:11 PM »

Both boards have a lam on the deck at the tail that says “EPS.” I put a call into SurfTech to see if they built the Laird sups with bamboo decks. Waiting for call back.

Surftech Pearson Arrow boards didn't use bamboo.  Their boards were painted.  Picture and description here:
https://www.rei.com/product/849725/surftech-laird-stand-up-paddle-board-11
I thought Laird got out of selling SUPs.
If you are serious about one of these boards, I would contact Bob Pearson.  His hand shaped ones are EPS.  Construction would be better than the non Surftech Laird models.