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Classifieds / Re: Wanted 12'x27.5" Jimmy Lewis Bombora

« on: May 14, 2019, 05:34:26 AM »

I started this post about the Kahuna Makani but then saw your previous post... But hey, maybe some used kicking around Canada.  12'2" x 27.5" - carbon - rocker like you want...

https://kahunapaddleboards.com/en/boards/down-wind/12-2-makani

They just started making the board this year, so I don't know that there will be many used boards available.

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Classifieds / Re: Wanted 12'x27.5" Jimmy Lewis Bombora

« on: May 10, 2019, 05:50:55 AM »

Yet another option:

The Hypr Nalu Hawaii Gun - comes in four sizes, 9-6, 10-6, 11-6, and 12-6.

I would like to stick with 12' - 12'2" to maximize the "surf sup class" also I would prefer 27.5" over 30" width. Boards look cool though.

Here's another equally elusive board ... Wetstuff's Atlantis Venom - 12'x28ish.

https://www.standupzone.com/forum/index.php/topic,32528.msg368787.html#msg368787

I've also looked at this board but finding one used in the US is likely to be nearly impossible. But if it wasn't I DO like the board. I think the Kanuna would be better in DW, smaller waves and racing, but the Venom would be better in larger waves or waves that aren't as clean (we get a lot of that in the NE)

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Classifieds / Re: Wanted 12'x27.5" Jimmy Lewis Bombora

« on: May 09, 2019, 12:46:08 PM »

I found another option...

Kahuna 12'2" x 27.5" Mako Makani

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Classifieds / Re: Wanted 12'x27.5" Jimmy Lewis Bombora

« on: April 22, 2019, 07:33:08 AM »

I translate mellow as slow. So slow that it wouldn't have enough speed to do much turning, especially in mushy waves. Just straight line slow surfing.

There are lots of better 12ft boards than the Bombora for everyday surf conditions and casual flatwater/race/downwind paddling.

Off the top of my head....

Blue Planet Bump Surfer

PSH Hull Paddler

King's Downwinder

JL M-12'6

Sup Sports One World

Sunova Search

They will have less rocker and a lot more glide. I'm sure there are more.

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Blue Planet Bump Surfer - Too long, wider

PSH Hull Paddler - Too long, wider

King's Downwinder - Too long, cu$tom

JL M-12'6 Too long, wider

Sup Sports One World - Too wide

Sunova Search - Too wide


12'6" is a race class and most "surf sup" races are 12ft and under. Narrower and/or longer boards will be faster.

I can guarantee that it won't work downwind due to the rocker.

That sounds like a challenge.

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Classifieds / Re: Wanted 12'x27.5" Jimmy Lewis Bombora

« on: April 19, 2019, 07:57:05 AM »

What will you be using it for? Giant waves?

One reason there aren't any on the east coast is because we don't have conditions big enough for a board like that.

It's made for big wave surfing. It has way too much rocker to be used for anything else.

http://jimmylewis.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sup-bombora-maroon-rocker.png

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It will surf better than my 14x23 race board (which is what I surf now.) I'd like to try it when we have downwinders that the waves are stacked so close my 14 doesn't fit between them. It would nice to have for friends to sandbag races on a "surf sup" or for kids to race on.  And if I want to do cadance work for race training I can do miles on it with a smaller paddle.

Do I need it? No. Would I like playing with it, yes.

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Classifieds / Re: Wanted 12'x27.5" Jimmy Lewis Bombora

« on: April 18, 2019, 08:32:47 AM »

Still on the hunt... I found one in Canada, but shipping is going to cost more than the board. So still searching.

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British Columbia / Carolina Cup

« on: April 15, 2019, 07:12:22 AM »

Anyone from the area going to Carolina Cup? I could use some help transporting a board.

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Gear Talk / Re: Concept Sunova: Big Boy Bombora

« on: November 15, 2018, 08:26:42 AM »

I've been looking for a JL Bombora 12'x28" for a while now. I'm surprised they are not more popular. It seems like a very versatile board.

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Classifieds / Re: Wanted 12'x27.5" Jimmy Lewis Bombora

« on: September 27, 2018, 01:06:56 PM »

That's close, but I'm limited to 12'

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Classifieds / Re: Wanted 12'x27.5" Jimmy Lewis Bombora

« on: September 19, 2018, 09:18:17 AM »

bump

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Flatwater and Touring / Re: NELO is in for the games with Light Signature Race

« on: July 17, 2018, 01:00:02 PM »

Yeah for flat water 23 is pretty wide.  21.5 or less makes more sense based on what top racers are on.  For me as well 23 feel draggy vs a 21.5 spear.

RS used a 21 custom for 11 Cities.  So for really lightweight paddlers a 20 should be fine.  23s just have so much more form drag vs 21.5 and less spears.

"The 14' x 21" Blue Planet dugout race board"

https://blueplanetsurf.com/news/sup-11-city-tour-and-paddle-expo-euro-trip-report/

Agreed

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Flatwater and Touring / Re: NELO is in for the games with Light Signature Race

« on: June 08, 2018, 12:24:05 PM »

No one asked for it, but I'll add my 2 cents. I like the Nelo, but it's a flatwater board and I'm not gonna buy a flatwater board over 21.5"

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Classifieds / Re: Kenalu Mana 90

« on: May 23, 2018, 01:37:48 PM »

Mana 90 is my everything paddle as well. I would like to have a mana 82 for my "off" days to give my shoulders a rest, but I can't afford it at the moment.

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Classifieds / Re: Wanted 12'x27.5" Jimmy Lewis Bombora

« on: May 23, 2018, 01:35:25 PM »

bump

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Classifieds / Re: Wanted 12'x27.5" Jimmy Lewis Bombora

« on: April 16, 2018, 10:33:27 AM »

Bump