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Fish Tales, Stand Up style / Trolling from a nose-mounted rig

« on: July 06, 2011, 09:17:07 AM »

Curious if anyone has been able to troll from their SUP with a nose mounted rig. I have a milk-crate type setup with just a vertical mounted rod holder at the moment.  The board has tie downs on the nose.  Was wondering if an angled rod holder would act as an outrigger to get the line out past the paddling window.... without losing the rod in the drink.  Anyone share their experiences?

BTW, any must-have tools/fishing gear on board?  Like a fish hook removal tool?

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SUP General / Outside storage shed for boards?

« on: July 05, 2011, 10:39:37 AM »

Has anyone built or seen a locking outstide storage shed for SUPs and surfboards?  (A standalone box, not something attached to a house. Boards stored on their rails.)  I need to build one that can hold approx 2 SUPs and a longboard, including one 11 footer. Curious if others have come up with something that allows the boards to be put it / taken out easily.  I tried Googling, but no joy.  Pics / URLs welcome. Thanks in advance.

Something like a large marine dock storage box.... but not costing an arm and a leg.

http://www.beachfiber.com/bigpics/CustomLargeDeckBox.html

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Gear Talk / Board recommends: Starboard BigEasy 12' v. Oxbow 11'6"

« on: June 03, 2009, 10:08:53 AM »

Looking for some feedback from both Starboard Big Easy (12 footer by 32") and OxBow Cruiser 11'6" owners..... as well as any general board recommendations for a 6'2" 215lb eastcoaster newbie.

(I've selected these 2 boards because of some good prices offered)

I surf (not SUP) a 9'2" longboard and i'm looking to made the jump. I've briefly tried an 11ft Foote SUP board and had a bit of a balancing problem. Not sure how wide it was.

The shop thought i'd outgrow the big easy. And they stated that the 32" width detracts from its paddling speed  .  I have not tried either, but i'm looking to grab a demo board. Problem is these boards are on the westcoast, not at my local shop so i wont be able to test these specific boards.

I like the shape of the Big Easy.  That its a tanker isnt necessarily a bad thing since i hope to get my sons SUPing... and the dog.  Plus it looks like it has a bit of rocker and the marketing spiel says the pin tail helps w/ turning.  Is that the case?  Also, it looks like there's a handle/strap glassed in.  Hows that hold up?

What say you Big Easy and Oxbow Crusier fans?