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General Discussion / State of the market for aftermarket deck pads?

« on: June 28, 2023, 11:12:09 AM »

Hey everybody!

Recently I have become the ecstatic new owner of an 8'3 L41 ST. It's been a dream board for years and I finally found one! I'm thinking that the deck pad might need replacing at some point, and I have been down the rabbit hole trying to figure out what the best option is. I emailed L41, and they don't sell their pads as a separate item, so I am truly looking for an "aftermarket" pad.

I'm planning to replace the tail pad anyway because I am used to a kick tail and there is some decent wear there, and started wondering about what is currently the grippiest, best option for my board that is available. I'm looking at the GenRation pad (but they don't supply specs), FCS full deck pads are out of stock (and it seems like there are different models, but I can't tell), and the OAM and Creatures pads are too "longboardy" (aren't they?). I've got a mosaic type "frankenpad" on my other board, and I'd prefer to keep the L41 look with this replacement job.

Any advice? Anyone replaced your deck pad lately? What's the grippiest pad for surfing these days? Thanks in advance everyone!

Logan

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General Discussion / Re: the "state of the market" for kids' boards these days?

« on: July 16, 2021, 04:40:59 PM »

Thanks for the wisdom guys, particularly the comments about board width. Makes perfect sense, and I appreciate it. I'll keep scouring the used market and hopefully something decent will pop up.

Logan

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General Discussion / Re: the "state of the market" for kids' boards these days?

« on: July 13, 2021, 01:56:15 PM »

Thanks for the info guys. One of my questions has to do with board width. If I go the inflatable route for her, do I just go with the standard 32-36" widths and she'll figure it out (and look for something shorter than my 11 footer which is way too big for her)? Once upon a time, all the C4 inflatables were 30" (but now I'm ageing myself!). It seems like the market for kids' boards has really disappeared.

I saw an Australian company called Little Rippas that looks awesome, but is only is AUS and doesn't seem to have produced content since COVID.

At this point, she is brave and wanting to transition from boogie boarding, so I'm thinking some degree of a foamie or an inflatable is the way to go. Once again, I appreciate your thoughts!

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General Discussion / Re: the "state of the market" for kids' boards these days?

« on: July 12, 2021, 03:24:25 PM »

I appreciate you checking - I saw the same about Wavestorm. I'm curious what that means as well. I'm in central FL.



Logan

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General Discussion / the "state of the market" for kids' boards these days?

« on: July 12, 2021, 02:21:29 PM »

Hello Zone!

My daughter (9) is getting to the age where she really wants to be paddling and surfing. What's an ideal board for her? I have mostly been unsuccessful at finding a decent all-arounder to fit her in either a decent price range new (and in stock) or preferably used.

Zoner parents, what did your kids start on? She is 85 lbs, and ideally, it would be a board she could prone surf or stand up full time as well as paddle streams and lakes with so she can learn as she goes and have lots of fun.

Is anyone making kids' boards these days? The Amazon inflatables all kind of look the same, but I'm hesitant. Thanks for any advice!

Logan

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General Discussion / Re: Is anyone just SUP Surfing anymore?

« on: June 14, 2021, 04:04:41 PM »

I rarely post because my phone won't keep me logged in, but I'm a frequent lurker these days. I'm still all in with SUS!

Logan

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Gear Talk / Re: Board bag for my 7'10"?

« on: June 30, 2019, 04:21:09 PM »

I ended up going with the Curve Fish bag (from Amazon). It seems like a very well made bag, and I got immediate answers to my questions on fit as well.

I called Vitamin Blue and found out that unfortunately the owner is being treated for a significant health issue and is unable to complete any kind of "custom" order at this time. I hope he comes through ok.

Thanks all for the advice! Hopefully I'll see you out there in the lineup.

Logan

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Gear Talk / Re: Board bag for my 7'10"?

« on: June 23, 2019, 08:08:23 AM »

Thanks guys. I've contacted vitaminblue to get an idea of the price. Biggreen, how much extra width does your bag have? I looked at this one, but with a stated width of "31", I assume it won't fit my 31.5 x 4.5" board.

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Gear Talk / Board bag for my 7'10"?

« on: June 23, 2019, 06:39:28 AM »

Hello Zone!

I could use some advice on finding a quality board bag for my 7'10 x 31.5 (7s Ubersmooth). Anyone with similar dimensions - what are you using? I'm looking for a day bag, but really anything that will fit my board.

I have used the Koredry topless cover in the past, but found that it didn't last long in the Florida sun and at highway speeds. I'd like a more durable solution (and some protection from flying stuff on the highway). The best bag I have found so far is a Gong bag (in France, of course, and with no standard shipping plan to USA). I can't find anything that will fit in stock here/ on a USA website.

Thanks for any advice!

Logan

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SUP General / Re: SUS superstitious

« on: August 26, 2015, 11:56:50 AM »

This is a good one!

For me (these are pretty important for a good session):

Same thing with the board loading- fins forward, deck down.

One of about 6 prime parking spots at my usual beach.

Fins forward on the walk out

Gotta see seals out beyond the lineup.

I also have a good luck charm or two and preferred music, but I don't want to come across as overly superstitious, just healthily superstitious!

Logan

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SUP General / Re: Learning on a 6' 10"

« on: August 20, 2015, 05:23:34 PM »

Well done Feral!  I started on a 10'6 roto-molded whitewater board and quickly dropped to a 7'10.  I spent two years having the same experiences you are having, albeit in the cold cold waters of Maine.  I've been there... some days I am still there.

Stick with it, and give yourself permission to take breaks.  Back when I was measuring my successes and failures not on wave count but on time spent standing and opposed to flailing, I had to step away from time to time to see any progress.

My local beach is not really known as a "great surf destination or spot", and it can be kind of fickle for sure.  I felt like I was taking big steps when I went to "better" spots that were cleaner, fewer cross currents, warmer, etc. and things just clicked.  It sounds like you are living in a place I would consider a "destination", but don't hesitate to travel and see how you apply your growing skills in a variety of situations.

My 7'10 has finally become friendly, and sometimes makes me feel like a rockstar or at least relatively competent.  I have certainly noticed this summer that I have progressed enough to start making or at least attempting turns, paddling out through the whitewater standing, and really trying to find my rails and develop power.  The waves have not necessarily cooperated though, which is a different issue!

My last thought is to look back through this forum and through Seabreeze for posts by a gentleman named Colas.  He rides a variety of really short Gong boards, and has been a great "mentor from afar" to me.  He and the moderators here had some kind of falling out, but he still contributes regularly at Seabreeze I think.

Best of luck and please keep us up to date on your progression!

Logan

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SUP General / Re: Maine

« on: August 03, 2015, 12:08:09 PM »

A tumalo is a sand bridge connecting an island to the main land at low tide, but covered at high tide.  Apologies for geeking out!

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SUP General / Re: Maine

« on: August 03, 2015, 10:44:18 AM »

Popham is kind of my second home, and the south end (to the right of the island with the tumalo) offers a whole lot of fun with any kind of swell.  I know Reid less well, but have had fun a few times all the way down at the far southern end surfing around the so-called river mouth there, but at low tide it can get way too shallow.  The beach break at Reid is otherwise too steep and poundy for me.

I think there might be another spot or two closer to Boothbay or Damariscotta.  I used to check out a website called "mainewaves" that had lots of info, but I am not sure it is still functioning.  You might also get lucky using google earth.

Popham is worth the drive.

See you out there,

Logan

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SUP General / Re: what volume do you ride

« on: August 01, 2015, 09:53:14 AM »

Me:  5'6" and 205

My one and only is a 7s Ubersmooth (7'10) at 128 liters.

It has only been 3 years finding the balance, and now this thing rips!

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Sessions / Re: The Sun Rises on a Swell

« on: June 03, 2014, 06:25:21 AM »

Amazing post!  I hope I have the occasion to get to the Cape sometime when there are waves. I would love to surf with you and the crew.

Unfortunately the breeze up here is flattening the waves to nothing, but I am hoping conditions will improve in the next few days.

Logan