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Gear Talk / Downwind fin advice for V1 Bullet 14?

« on: July 23, 2017, 06:40:08 AM »

Currently have the stock 9" dagger style. Use is smaller closer frequency.... not big open swell.  I'm curious if anyone has come across a worthy alternative?

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Gear Talk / Review - Sam Pa'e designed FCS Race leash

« on: July 08, 2017, 04:05:36 PM »

So today there was the equivalent of a 'fun run' 5k SUP race in Seattle which, to Mark Raaphorst's great credit, I won, on an X14Pro. In addition to glory, I received a nice bottle of wine, which I had to then transport a half mile back to my put in spot. I found the substantial thickness of the leash coil provided more than enough  weight to keep the wine anchored on the top of the board, where it belonged. And in the event of mishap gone unnoticed by me, I'm confident the Velcro cuff provided a secure enough purchase on the bottle to allow it to be dragged the half mile home, chilling it along the way. So good job FCS.

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Downwind and Racing / Imagine the trash talk

« on: June 12, 2017, 10:51:06 AM »

...in the emotionally charged "men 50+ and teenage girl" division...

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SUP General / Go Pro and Makai(?) adhesive removal?

« on: June 10, 2017, 09:03:56 AM »

Does anyone know what adhesive is used on these and how best to defeat and remove it? Otherwise I'm just going in blind with heat gun and solvent...but don't want to damage finish.
Thanks!

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Downwind and Racing / Race To Alaska - ambitious for sure

« on: May 26, 2017, 08:01:45 AM »

750 miles on what appear to be custom SICs.

Second place prize: A lovely set of steak knives   

http://kuow.org/post/audacious-adventurous-or-just-nutty-racing-alaska-stand-paddleboards

 

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Random / Boredom vs flow vs engagement

« on: May 18, 2017, 07:57:28 AM »

Interesting that Outside Magazine chose this image... the article focuses on runners' boredom, gist being that boredom's not necessarily a bad thing, as it may lead to 'flow'. Personally I seldom if ever feel bored. Perhaps the closest is when I'm forced to wait in an uninteresting environment, or am on a treadmill, but never when I'm outside being active. Running, biking, paddling. Not necessarily in the zone, but a combination of engagement with the sights, sounds, smells, and meditation... a chance to think about things.
I can see why Outside chose the image. It's striking. Just not apropos...

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Random / New sheriff in town

« on: May 15, 2017, 07:35:56 AM »

Apparently different pods of Orcas can specialize in different hunting methods and specific prey, e.g., dolphins, seal, or here, great whites' livers... a little unsettling in a Silence of the Lambs sort of way...

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/great-white-shark-v-killer-10421577.amp

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SUP General / BIC/SIC/BIC

« on: May 12, 2017, 12:12:18 PM »

Could be a good thing....

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Gear Talk / Weight of new Naish construction

« on: February 04, 2017, 02:17:45 AM »

Can anyone who owns a new Quest confirm the accuracy of the advertised weights?
Are they as optimistic and variable as in the past? Or better, due to tighter construction process.... I'm considering a 9'6" Quest ... if truly the 25lbs as advertised, that's probably fine. But if actually heavier, I'd like to know.
Thanks!

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Gear Talk / Chattering on...

« on: January 24, 2017, 05:23:36 PM »

I have a board that, when dropping in straight, sort of chatters down the wave. Not every time, but often enough that I wonder WTH is that.  I'm a novice surfer, usually taking off straight, then eventually turning. So I have lots of opportunities for this to happen.

Is this a thing?  The board?  Me?

The board is a 9’9"x33 Jimmy Lewis, mostly concave up front. 

I've surfed similarly sized boards, 10.5x30, 10.6x33, 9.5x32. But only this one 'chatters' like this, and I'm curious.

Thoughts? Experiences?   Thanks!