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SUP General / Re: SHARK!
« on: May 21, 2019, 09:05:13 AM »
Taken by a friend of mine, Brian Caserio, a few weeks ago at the Piedras Blancas elephant seal rookery, on the central coast of Ca.  It was just a taste test (?), maybe, which begs the question, what, it didn't like the taste of an elephant seal?  I wonder how it got away?

My guess that first hit wasn't obviously enough to disable the seal. Plus it's on the seals back so I wonder if he saw him coming at the last minute? They're pretty thick skinned too....ahem

White pointer attacks are a long way away from being 100% successful.

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SUP General / Re: SHARK!
« on: May 21, 2019, 09:00:52 AM »
Strange that there hasn't been too many sightings up here in Nor-Cal this year yet.

The water has been real clear though.

CHEEEESE

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The Shape Shack / Re: Can you reshape a SUP?
« on: May 09, 2018, 08:36:32 AM »
If you take Eva's approach, you can substitue gorilla glue where she uses 2 part urethane and of course you will not have any of the EVA softpad to deal with.  I would even follow suit and do a contrast band (spray paint) to wrap things up.

Cheers.

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The Shape Shack / Re: Can you reshape a SUP?
« on: May 09, 2018, 08:35:53 AM »
Noo Noo
   There's kind of a nice surf movie called Drift (Now on Netflix) , and it goes thru all the reshaping thing as part of the story line

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGEwsKORMQ8

You definitely could reshape, but...
1. Messy unless you are "Experienced"....More money than you think for a One-off
2. EPS is not much fun to shape
3. You'll need much more rocker in the nose than you will get if you just glass off (as Bean stated)...so you would probably have to remove glass at least another foot or so back then taper etc.
4.  Kinda screaming  7 'foil board to me....but now you're into 20 hours+  and for what...you got money back....best to let go...find some kid to burden

Coffee table?

Completely agree, there's naff all sense to the idea whatsoever other than feeding my curiosity.

And I agree on the rocker front but I had in mind stripping back the glass and adding another piece of EPS on top before shaping and new glass.

Plus if I wanted to shape it into a more traditional rounded / pointy surf nose I'd probably have to strip a good bit more than a foot of glass off it. Just to accommodate the new shape.

Bonus is, I'm in no rush here, I've got plenty on my plate as it is already. If it happens it happens if not it can go in the skip later. Just pondering what can be achieved and ideas on shape at the moment.

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The Shape Shack / Re: Can you reshape a SUP?
« on: May 09, 2018, 06:16:55 AM »
Why thank you old Bean  ;D

Good suggestion and yes, the cut is very clean as I cut it with a saw. Heartbreaking to be honest

Other than the size and weight I did like the board so there's a lot of sense in your suggestion.

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The Shape Shack / Re: Can you reshape a SUP?
« on: May 09, 2018, 02:07:37 AM »
Hi All

I'm back and still looking at my options here. Long story short I had to cut the damaged board and after a few wranglings which took far too long I've got my money back and I'll never buy a new Starboard again.

So I'm back in the market for a new board and I'm leaning towards the JP Fusion 9' 8" which feels like a decent option for me right now. A board that will get me back on the water and get me catching waves with room to grow.

But I still have this lump in the garage which I could bin but my inclination to fiddle is always there.

I short, when I cut the board I only cut off about 2-3 feet off the nose. So I've basically got an 8'6" long rear section of a Widepoint with the nose cut square. I'll post a picture up when I get a chance.

So question is are there any suggestions for reshaping the nose of this contraption into something that

a) Might actually catch a wave or two
b) Ultimately might partner the new JP Fusion

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The Shape Shack / Re: Can you reshape a SUP?
« on: September 29, 2017, 06:11:35 AM »
Hi all and thanks for the replies.

yes speaking to the dealer it's basically so the board isn't used on the water again. Brutal but understandable. They will ship out another board. So I'll have to get the saw out.

I'll post some very sad pictures when done and start looking at options for converting it into something else. A smaller board for me or the little one will be a welcome addition.

Not 100% sure how to go about it yet. I suspect the EPS core will just shred when I touch it with a sander or something.

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The Shape Shack / Re: Can you reshape a SUP?
« on: September 28, 2017, 08:26:57 AM »
Anything is possible if you have some shaping skills or are willing to just go for it. The latter is what we like.
https://www.standupzone.com/forum/index.php/topic,21335.0.html

Cheers. Definitely willing to give it a go. Such a shame to just bin it when there might be something very very useful that can come from it. Plus Starboard owe me for a weekend of lost SUPing. I dont get many chances and this binned another opportunity.

I've seen a couple of vids now on surf board / SUP repairs including one that had snapped in half. So I'm encouraged by what might be possible.

I'll try and get a few pictures together to see what people's thoughts are on here including what might be feasible.

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The Shape Shack / Can you reshape a SUP?
« on: September 28, 2017, 07:22:59 AM »
Rather odd question perhaps but there's sense in the madness.

I have a Starboard Widepoint 11'2" which has delaminated near the nose. This is a warranty issue and is currently being addressed with Starboard via the dealer I purchased the board from. Now Starboard have asked for lots of photos and even request I cut a hole in the delaminated area and photograph that. That's done.

Now they're requesting that I cut the board in half and photograph that for them. Not sure why exactly but I may (I cant see them wanting the board back in two pieces) end up with two bits of a SUP to dispose of. Kind of a waste I thought. So I was thinking of chopping the nose off, through the delaminated area and photograph that for them.

I was then wondering if it's possible to do something with the big bit left over. It'll be way over 8 feet long and might, long shot, but might make a nice little surf SUP or board for the little one when he's a little older.

Thoughts anyone? Anyone had any similar experiences and would greatly appreciate any advice on what's possible

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Gear Talk / Re: SB Blend ASAP vs Naish Nalu GS 11'4"
« on: March 10, 2017, 02:08:15 AM »
I must admit those vids were all pretty much the ones that got me interested in the Nalu. I had been scouring everywhere for as much info as possible on them and the other boards I had been considering.

Slightly irrelevant now I guess having opted for the Starboard 11'2" Wide Point. Hopefully that will be with me in the next week or so.

Info on that one is a little thinner on the ground it seems with the smaller options being by far the most used but what I have seen is positive.

So if anyone has any experience of these their thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

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Gear Talk / Re: SB Blend ASAP vs Naish Nalu GS 11'4"
« on: March 07, 2017, 06:36:46 AM »
Cheers and thanks for the info.

After much deliberation, research and fingers in he wind I've stumped for the 11'2" Wide Point. It seems to tick all the boxes as a do it all platform with a surfy feel. Loads of volume to develop and take the little one touring.


Even tried the Starboard board selector tool thingy which worked out to be the Blend or the Wide Point so I was kind of heading in the right direction, possibly anyway.

Saw some good reviews of it too.

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Gear Talk / Re: SB Blend ASAP vs Naish Nalu GS 11'4"
« on: March 05, 2017, 04:18:50 AM »
Just realised that I better add a little more info.

Weight is about 78kgs and I'm a beginner. I fully appreciate that I will outgrow these options quite quickly but not being able to pick my days and wanting to take the little one out I'm more than happy to compromise with a bigger board with the benefit of some glide included.

I've also just stumbled onto a 11'2" Starboard Wide point for the same cash as the Nalu. Tempted by this one if I'm honest. Waves are the ultimate aim but having that ability to do ok as a basic tourer would be spot on.

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Gear Talk / Re: Need a surfy board for choppy/moving water conditions
« on: March 04, 2017, 08:33:15 AM »
i dont know much but what about a Starboard Hero? 33" wide

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Gear Talk / SB Blend ASAP vs Naish Nalu GS 11'4"
« on: March 04, 2017, 01:13:15 AM »
Hi All

just wondering if anyone's done a comparison , or ridden both or just have thoughts in general on the two boards above?

Got the opportunity to pick up either for reasonable money withe the Blend being £200 cheaper.

I'm looking for a do it all type platform. I cant really pick and choose my SUP days so I need something that can cover as many conditions as possible. It'll be a bit of a do it all type board  - touring, take the little one out, start in the waves, even a spot of fishing perhaps.

Particularly wondering about construction (and performance I guess) and whether the Naish would be worth the extra. Also worth noting that these will be 2015 / 2016 boards.

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SUP General / Re: Returning to surf after heart attack
« on: July 01, 2015, 06:45:17 AM »
I also support the message that get a basic health check every year is essential. Sadly I didn't and was diagnosed with pretty advanced kidney disease about a year and a bit ago. No real excuses when I look back however difficult life made doing these basic things at the time. I do however take some solace from the fact that the active lifestyle I've lead and continue to try and lead has done me some good despite the position I'm in.

It's all lead to some pretty hefty but manageable life changes (diet mainly) but at least I'm still kitesurfing and hopefully now on the SUP's as well.

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