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SUP General / Re: Board maintenance

« on: February 21, 2016, 02:51:18 PM »

Mr Clean Magic Eraser also works great for removing stains and black marks. It's very soft and can't damage the board no matter how hard you rub.

I store my boards stacked upside down on saw horses in the garage. I try to rinse them in the water where I paddle before bringing them home.

If I bring them home with sand or mud on them, I rinse them off with the hose.

I keep my leashes very clean and never let them touch the ground if possible. When I get home, I open the velcro to let it dry.

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I have used Mr. Clean Magic Eraser....it works fine... only cautionary note to add, is that if you rub too hard, and depending upon your paint quality, you may find more paint on the eraser pad then you want.... go easy at first, then examine, and carefully apply pressure.

I hadn't thought of that. I've never owned a board with paint that would come off.

That's definitely something to be aware of.

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Technique / Re: Getting out to the Line Up

« on: February 21, 2016, 02:37:52 PM »

The key to not getting smacked in the face is simply getting your back foot to the tail.

I tried that today and it really works.

I fell almost every time but I could see the potential. I just need to practice.

1953

Technique / Re: Getting out to the Line Up

« on: February 20, 2016, 11:30:12 PM »

I think in the Kai video, he is actually ducking under the curl and not paddling directly into the whitewater.

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SUP General / Re: Board maintenance

« on: February 20, 2016, 11:06:27 PM »

Mr Clean Magic Eraser also works great for removing stains and black marks. It's very soft and can't damage the board no matter how hard you rub.

I store my boards stacked upside down on saw horses in the garage. I try to rinse them in the water where I paddle before bringing them home.

If I bring them home with sand or mud on them, I rinse them off with the hose.

I keep my leashes very clean and never let them touch the ground if possible. When I get home, I open the velcro to let it dry.

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1955

Gear Talk / Re: E-Z plug installation - help needed!

« on: February 20, 2016, 08:38:17 AM »

The NSI handles are great. I also like the soft tie downs with the spectra loop.

The peel off adhesive they use sticks incredibly well.

http://www.northshoreinc.com/store/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=99

http://www.northshoreinc.com/store/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=93

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1956

Technique / Re: Getting out to the Line Up

« on: February 20, 2016, 05:14:31 AM »

The key to not getting smacked in the face is simply getting your back foot to the tail.

I was just thinking that very thing, that maybe my rear foot isn't back far enough.

Although, I think the tail might sink with my boards.

What is the key to not going over backwards?

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1957

Technique / Re: Getting out to the Line Up

« on: February 20, 2016, 04:33:38 AM »

You have to be careful unweighting the nose on some boards.

Boards with a lot of nose rocker can smack you in the face in a split second.

Some boards seem to handle it better by going straight through the whitewater instead of over it.

I'm no expert though. When it gets over chest high, I just bail.

This was a good thread on the subject from a couple years ago.

http://www.standupzone.com/forum/index.php/topic,23890.msg241062.html#msg241062

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SUP General / Re: Anyone know of a PSH 12' gun for sale?

« on: February 19, 2016, 03:27:46 AM »

Didn't know Bert had a gun as well. Looks like a fun shape.

It looks like a fun shape to me too.  I'm getting a Search 14' this spring.

It's going to be great at the offshore breaks on big days.

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1959

SUP General / Re: Anyone know of a PSH 12' gun for sale?

« on: February 19, 2016, 03:10:54 AM »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eK6QajxOlj8

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SUP General / Re: Anyone know of a PSH 12' gun for sale?

« on: February 18, 2016, 08:18:29 PM »

You might also consider a 12' Sunova Search.

http://www.sunovasurfboards.com/product/search-sup/

1961

Gear Talk / Re: Help! Broken leash again. Help big wave or super strong leash

« on: February 17, 2016, 07:53:51 AM »

Jimmy Lewis leash should do the trick!

I broke a 6' one in CR two weeks ago.

They look similar to Dakine and a lot of other common brands.

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1962

NorthEast / Re: Good looking surf forecast around New England this week

« on: February 17, 2016, 03:08:26 AM »

The forecast looks great up here too. I have the next five days open so I'll be surfing every day as long as the wind cooperates.

I'm still waiting for my Flow. Tino said he was going to ship it last week so it should be here by now, along with AkeG's Speeed. They might arrive today. I wish I knew. The anticipation is killing me.

The shop is letting me borrow an 8'4 King's Wedge in the meantime so that should be fun.

I've stopped using my JL's since I put them on Craigslist.

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1963

Gear Talk / Re: Help! Broken leash again. Help big wave or super strong leash

« on: February 14, 2016, 04:40:34 AM »

What exactly does "hand tied" mean?  What is it that's being "tied"?

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SUP General / Re: Sunset SUP Pro is on now

« on: February 12, 2016, 02:36:57 PM »

It's awesome.

I'm watching the men's competition right now.

I like how they look around at the scenery with the camera now and then and the drone shots are great.

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Sunova SUP / Re: Sunova SOUL thread

« on: February 12, 2016, 12:35:40 PM »

Does the Soul have a flat deck or a domed deck?

The Flow is supposed to have a flat deck which might make a difference.

"Badger.... I'll come up soon and we'll have a great session..... I want to see if I can stand on your 8'4"

That will be fun to watch. I want to see that too. 

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