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NorthEast / Re: Long Beach
« on: December 14, 2019, 05:56:04 AM »
Just saw this. Walked my dog down in pacific this morning - winds were cross shore and it’s pretty broken up. Some size on the sets but pretty sloppy in general.

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Gear Talk / Re: Longboard SUP Advice
« on: December 03, 2019, 08:37:57 AM »
Want to thank everybody that chimed in here. Was planning on putting off the search until after the New Year, but found out that Blue Planet was running deals that couldn't be refused. Ended up ordering a NP10 (10'x28" @127L). Hoping to receive by early next week and get it out next time there is a bump in the swell in NY.

Would be glad to do a writeup of initial impressions once received, but doubt I could offer anything more in depth that what OkiWild has already offered on this board.

Thanks again guys.

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Share the Stoke / Re: Trying to get the misses to paddle on the ocean...
« on: November 12, 2019, 10:35:32 AM »
My wife progressed from flatwater paddling in bays and channels, to flatwater in the ocean, to even getting out for a paddle when there were ankle-knee high waves. Even went out a few times on her own accord (with me close by) while she was VERY pregnant. It was nice to have a leisure paddle buddy on the days when the surf was down.

Unfortunately, a close run-in with a curious porpoise was enough to halt her interest (hopefully temporarily).

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Gear Talk / Re: Longboard SUP Advice
« on: November 10, 2019, 07:50:15 AM »
Exiled- thanks and will check in with the guys at blue planet for sure.

Creek - big fan of your videos. Great perspective on the future costs of going cheaper.

As far as why I’m into the longboard style- I think it’s mostly having the ability to pick up the wave early on a beach break and enjoy those few extra seconds. Also love the glide and being able to carve off the tail, knowing you can take a step up and pick up the speed. On “Good days” (really relative term) touch 5 to the nose and hoping a step up in performance can help me progress in using the front 1/3 of the board more. Not looking for a dedicated nose rider, but wouldn’t mind if that was a positive side effect.


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Gear Talk / Re: Longboard SUP Advice
« on: November 08, 2019, 11:36:38 PM »
Thanks OkiWild. Really appreciate the detailed insight. Potential first world crisis narrowly averted. Would be great to hear some feedback on other options in the same price range (within $300 with shipping factored in). Would love a carbon board, but not married to the idea. Lucky enough to be short walk or bike ride to the beach, so carrying weight isn’t a huge issue.

 Unfortunately, don’t really know how to go about getting a demo and almost all of my buddies are proners or on all-around shapes looking to pick off ankle slappers. You guys may be my best resource in making an educated decision.

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Gear Talk / Longboard SUP Advice
« on: November 08, 2019, 09:45:54 AM »
Long time reader, first time poster. You guys seem to be very helpful, so reaching out for some advice on my imminent new longboard SUP.

First off, I'm about 5'11" and 170lbs. Home break is Long Beach, NY. Intermediate skills.

About 4 years ago I started progressing to shorter shapes. Changed my tune a couple of years ago when I picked up an ancient Southpoint Bonga Perkins 10'x27"x4 1/8" off of CL. Standing area is only about 21" due to stepped rails, but this hasn't caused too many headaches as far as stability goes. Really love the way this board surfs, but it has seen much better days (I picked it up for $100 - this should give you some insight into the shape its in). Time to move on to another LB shape.

I've been eyeing the 10'x27" New Deal and 9'6"x29 Sunova Style for a while, but think these are out of my price range all things considered. The shape, dims and pricing of the Focus Classic (9'x28 3/4"x3 7/8") look to be good, but two things are holding me back: (1) I'm not a sophisticated new board buyer - past decade I've spent hopping around different used boards; and (2) I can't find much information out there on the Focus board.

Looking to you guys for any insight on the Classic or any other tried and true longboard shapes at a similar price point.

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