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Gear Talk / Anyone using XM Surf More leash?
« on: August 04, 2020, 01:24:20 PM »
Just wondering if anyone is using XM surf leash? And what your thoughts are on them?

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I received my Smik Hipster Twin the weekend before last and tested it out over this past weekend. I mainly tested it out in flat water because I wanted to see how it sat in the water, where to stand on the board (if I could stand on the board), how it paddles etc. 

Board: 8’x30.5 @118L
Me: 5’11 175lbs. 38yo

I started SUP surfing from scratch about 3 years ago. I had minimal surf experience before that. I’ve progressed my way down from the all around style SUPs @164ish liters to my first dedicated surf sup, a 9’6 Sunova Steeze @145L. I’ve had the Steeze over a year and felt that it was time to get try and drop down in size but also get a shortboard style sup. After countless hours/days/weeks of research on different websites and forums I was pointed in the direction of Smik by Reuben over at Supboarder. So I reached out to Scotty Mckercher, who is awesome to do business with, and order a 8’ Hipster Twin.

I must say I was a bit unsure about dropping 27 liters in volume and 1.5ft in length. But as soon as I saw the board in person I could tell it was not going to be a problem. The board just looks rock solid stable. When I got it to the water and stood up, it was confirmed. I was expecting some serious growing pains to make a jump like this and maybe if I had gone with a different board I would have. But Smik lived up to the hype. I paddled it around for about 2 hours with zero issues. Afterwards I was thinking I probably could have dropped another size lol. At my weight, about the back 1/3 of the board was underwater. You just stand a little further forward than normal as most other reviewers have stated.

Next I took it out in some semi choppy conditions to see how it would fare. Once again it surprised me. It was almost as stable as my Steeze!!  This is only my second time out on this small board(for me) and I was already relaxed and comfortable in onshore semi choppy surf. I can’t get over how easy this board is to jump on and paddle.  Anyone looking to get a smaller sup and worried about stability, should definitely look into the Smik Hipster Twin.



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SUP General / Sup Boarder Pro
« on: May 14, 2020, 06:36:38 AM »
Just thought I would let fellow Zoners know supboardermag.com is offering a free trial right now for their pro content. They post a lot of technique tips for surfing, foiling, and equipment reviews extremely etc.  Their head to head pro test are really good. For anyone still under lockdown or just looking for some SUP content check it out.
I’m not affiliated with them just a subscriber.

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Gear Talk / Anyone riding Naish Hokua or Mad Dog?
« on: February 19, 2020, 06:59:53 AM »
I’ve been trying to find a ride review of the Naish Hokua or Mad Dog within the last two years and have had no luck. I’m not interested in the sub 8ft versions or the X32. Anyone that has info or experience on stability, durability, best conditions for use, limitations, and any other info would be appreciated.

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