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I've been able to play with an old 12'6 Surftech Bark Competitor on Lake Michigan this summer.  It's in great shape but has to be at least 10 years old.  I like the speed and stability it presents and am learning to surf it in after paddling out through breaking waves.  I'm curious how it stacks up with modern 12'6 open water race type boards.  Does it give up a lot to its modern peers?  What do the newer boards do better?  Thanks.

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Gear Talk / ULI Valve Replacement?
« on: July 05, 2023, 12:00:18 PM »
Anyone know what valve I need to replace the valves on my Ulis?  I replaced a valve years ago but cannot find any info on the the exactly what I valve I need.  Thanks in advance.  David K

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Looking for a new Lake Michigan board.  It will more or less take the place of a damaged 14'x26" Riviera Downwinder.  We want a go in and out of the surf zone, maybe catch a bump or wave, capable of going up and down the coast type board. I think we want something slightly more stable than the Riviera Downwinder, particularly in side chop.  All of us weigh about 190lbs - Except me, I weigh about 205lbs.

Currently available for the amount we want to spend:
-SIC Okeanos 14'x26" or 28"
-Starboard Waterline 14'x28" or 12'6"x28"
-Bark Vapor 12'6"x26"
-Bark Downwinder 12'6'x27.2" (optimal for 190lbs and under)
-Hobie 2015 Apex 14x27.5"
-Surftech Saber 12'6"x31"
-Starboard Touring Lite Tech 12'6'x31
-SIC Sonic 12'6"x30"

Trusted midwest seller says the Starboard Waterline is very good in Lake Michigan chop in spite of its low amount of rocker.

Thoughts?  Anything to immediately rule out?  Thanks for any input.


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Gear Talk / Replace Deck Pad on an ULI iSUP?
« on: April 19, 2019, 10:48:13 AM »
I need to replace the deck pad on a 10 foot ULI Steamroller.    I have some pretty basic questions:
Where do I get new deck pad material? 
What's the best way to prep, cut, glue, etc.? 
Hope a Zoner can point me in the right direction.   
BTW, I've reached out to ULI a few times over the last couple weeks via emails and have yet to hear back.  I hope all is okay with the company and they are just very busy, all at a trade show, on vacation, or similar. 
Thanks in advance.

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Looking for a new board for Lake Michigan. 

Primary users range from 170 to 200 pounds.  For several years we've had a Bic Jungle (10'10X27), and a few Uli iSups (Steamrollers, FAQ and a 10 foot Lopez). 

A few years back it seemed that the Starboard Blend might be ideal.  But, it looks like the trend has been to shorter and wider boards since then.  I wonder if a longer relatively less narrow board like the Blend might still be better suited to the choppy, short wave interval nature of Michigan?

Any hard board similar to the 10 Foot Uli Lopez?

Thanks for any suggestions or input. 
     
David K

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SouthEast / Cocoa Beach - March 26th through April 1st
« on: March 18, 2016, 07:16:14 AM »
We will be spring breaking in Cocoa Beach from March 26th through April 1st. 

Bringing a few teens and 2 Uli Steamrollers.....so , if you happen to see anyone on an Uli Steamroller please feel free to say hello.

EsqDavidK
Indianapoli, IN
(formerly known as David K)

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