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Gear Talk / Re: Beat the tariffs...!

« on: August 22, 2019, 01:45:10 PM »

That is one sweet looking board WS - congrats! 

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General Discussion / Re: First lesson did not go well. Struggling and disheartened. Bigger person

« on: August 22, 2019, 01:42:32 PM »

Is it just a case of practicing?

Without question, that is all it is.  As Bulky said, its all about TOW (time on water).

An important thing to remember is to have fun - start your next session with a simple smile.

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Gear Talk / Re: Beat the tariffs...!

« on: August 22, 2019, 11:25:57 AM »

Nice!

So, what are the dims on that new stick?  And, aren't you afraid you will get fire-bombed for single strapping that beuty?

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General Discussion / Re: I need some ideas on restoring my board.

« on: August 22, 2019, 11:19:12 AM »

The whole bottom delamed on my buddy's LB.  A little swirl hides a ton of imperfections in this case. 

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Random / Re: Electric Surf Vehicles in 2020

« on: August 22, 2019, 11:12:46 AM »

That's got to be one of the uglies SUV's I've ever seen, where can I get one?

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Random / Re: Electric Surf Vehicles in 2020

« on: August 22, 2019, 08:43:13 AM »

I thought this was pretty interesting:

https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-s-quality-durability-on-display-in-450k-mile-car-still-going-strong/

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The Shape Shack / Re: Build a Vacuum System to Dry Boards

« on: August 22, 2019, 07:48:54 AM »

Yes, It's amazing how powerful the vac can be, I severely deformed a Fanatic Fly Race a few years ago when I was not paying attention.  It never bounced back.  Don't even think of reversing the process with compressed air, you will only get full delam. (Ask me how I know...)

To minimize over vac-ing, I use a simple valve to adjust the vaccum level and let the pump run continuously.


 

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Gear Talk / Re: Uv88 or hydro

« on: August 20, 2019, 07:53:15 AM »

I'm still trying to get used to paddling a faster cadence with my Hydro 83.  I find I'm overpowering it, making lot's of tell-tale noise.

KP, are you looking for a flat water paddle or surf?  In the BP line, the Hydro is definitly more geared toward flat water. 

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Random / Re: Lotsa health propaganda coming for 2020

« on: August 17, 2019, 09:21:27 AM »

I have a more optimistic view of the US, sorry to be such a downer for you...

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Random / Re: Lotsa health propaganda coming for 2020

« on: August 15, 2019, 10:57:59 AM »

Good stuff A-10, we do have the Magna Carta (and much more) in common

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General Discussion / Re: Noseriding SUP vids: let's see em!

« on: August 15, 2019, 10:35:11 AM »

Thanks Linter!  I'll have to check that out for sure.

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Random / Re: Lotsa health propaganda coming for 2020

« on: August 14, 2019, 06:15:14 AM »

i think you should auto-quizzle at this point, bean--maybe youll enjoy it best when you do it to yourself--when master-baiting fails, youre left to.......or maybe there's your poor dog!

have at it!

Not sure what that means exactly, but I’m sure it’s very funny.

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Random / Re: Lotsa health propaganda coming for 2020

« on: August 13, 2019, 11:10:45 AM »

That’s totally out of context - here is exactly what we said:

EB: jeeze i am a specimen

B: Yes, you certainly are.

B: Which reminds me, I have to follow my dog around the yard later to pick up a specimen for her vet visit.

If anything, I was being insensitive to my dog. Jeeze...

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Random / Re: Lotsa health propaganda coming for 2020

« on: August 13, 2019, 09:17:29 AM »

You did say, "the guy broke no laws, as exist on the books"?  And you also used the tired old OJ was charged but not convicted argument?  So, I'm not sure what you are whining about.

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Random / Re: Lotsa health propaganda coming for 2020

« on: August 13, 2019, 08:19:35 AM »

nice lil piece by a conservative prof at berkeley

https://www.nationalreview.com/2019/08/universal-background-check-law-would-not-violate-second-amendment/

I like it.  It's a baby step, but a significant one if it can be pulled off.