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Sessions / Re: Groundhog Days

« on: September 24, 2021, 06:35:10 AM »

Nice video!  Cool watching your foot work.

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Gear Talk / Re: JL Super Frank vs Destroyer

« on: September 15, 2021, 09:55:47 AM »

I’ve been riding my destroyer as a thruster using the JL stock side fins but a 4” true ames fin in the center, I really like this setup. 

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Gear Talk / Re: Limestone wetsuits

« on: August 29, 2021, 03:35:20 AM »

You've been putting wetsuits on wrong your whole life.

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CCy5FCin6hp/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Haha, gonna have to try that! Thanks

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Sessions / Re: Hurricane Henri In New Jersey- August 2021

« on: August 28, 2021, 03:51:20 AM »

Nice video SC!  Much cleaner conditions in northern nj on 8/21, I caught several nice waves during the morning high tide.  8/22 I dusted off the prone surfboard and glad I did the afternoon low tide and shore pound required duck diving. 

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Gear Talk / Re: Limestone wetsuits

« on: August 27, 2021, 11:50:24 AM »

I thought about it some more and the suit does dry quicker so that’s probably due to less water retention.

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Gear Talk / Re: Limestone wetsuits

« on: August 27, 2021, 10:56:58 AM »

I have two winter wetsuits from need essentials that are made with limestone and honestly I didn’t notice water retention difference and while I feel they are warm wetsuits I don’t find them noticeably warmer than my previous xcel suit.  They are less expensive then most of the top name brands.

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Sessions / Re: Hurricane Elsa Session- July 9, 2021

« on: July 11, 2021, 03:06:22 AM »

Good for you SC!  Good waves and good surfing!

Unfortunately, I was working during when the wind shifted and the waves mid day on the cams looked great.  By evening the wind shifted unfavorably.  I got some leftovers yesterday but nothing like the waves you got.

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Gear Talk / Re: Why I went all in on Simmons/L41

« on: July 10, 2021, 04:58:23 AM »

Great info Jeff, happy for you.  I’ll let you know when I’m in the area.  Take care.

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Random / Re: New ads or malware for me?

« on: July 09, 2021, 03:05:57 AM »

Same here using iPad and safari…kind of annoying.

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Sessions / Re: So... Creek, North Jerz and Eddyonasup find a wave on July 4h week

« on: July 08, 2021, 09:22:50 AM »

Sure LB...

I think you'd like it- I found it very similar to your Super Frank.

 I had a little trouble burying the rail to turn, but that was because I wasnt moving my back foot at all to the rail (I never have to move my back foot on my Genration Wedge- but far thinner and less volume tail)

Once i moved my back foot even an inch closer to the rail it turned really really well.

I dont know how much more size it could have handled.  It was quite bouncy on the head high sets, but in the waist high waves it felt like a perfect option.  Also got into waves very early.  I probably wouldn't have caught one wave based on how soft and rolly they were on my Wedge- the takeoff just never got steep enough.

I still think I would prefer my l41 ST to it- but mostly because we never get waves like that in NJ.  I was taking off earlier than I ever do in NJ on the Placid- just because I could.

it also had a ledge handle which was such a welcome relief from the older Sunovas with the lift handle that as everyone knows just doesnt work well with gloves or mitts.

Thanks, I appreciate it.

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Sessions / Re: So... Creek, North Jerz and Eddyonasup find a wave on July 4h week

« on: July 08, 2021, 05:02:46 AM »

That’s awesome Mike sounds like a great time!

Can you pm me on your thoughts of the Placid?  Thanks

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Sessions / Re: L41 ST Demo session

« on: June 30, 2021, 04:11:55 AM »

I agree Controllers work best. 
But in weak waves they can feel slow.  I experimented with fins and found that Keel fins are fun.  Feels like twins have less drag than quads.  Been using the Rasta Keels in weaker waves.  The area of the Rasta-keels is 24.6 versus 30.3 for the Controllers.  I have the Torren Martyn keel fins on my wish list (height 135mm/ base 178 mm), which look even bigger than the Rastas (height 121 mm/ base 174.5mm).
The Controllers are basically a split keel.

This is an awesome peice of advice.  I also use controllers on my ST.  I'm going to give twins a rip and see how it works in the really gutless summer stuff.

I tried riding my Superfrank as a twin once and while it was really fun once on a wave, I found it hard to paddle straight and had to really adjust my paddle stroke to catch the wave.  Maybe Controllers or keel fins paddle straighter?

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Gear Talk / Re: Water Shoes

« on: June 26, 2021, 06:29:30 AM »

Hi Krash,  I have a pair of xcel reef shoes I occasionally wear.  They work fine but sometimes sand gets in them when I’m walking into the ocean so I have to rinse them out once I get past the line up.

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Sessions / Re: L41 ST Demo session

« on: June 26, 2021, 06:24:25 AM »

Hi Ken, nice to see a vid of you again!
You handled the board well and the waves looked fun!

I have a few boards that are so fast, that I have to manage speed to get the ride I want.
Sometimes a top turn as I take off, then start carving control turns down the line before I get to Mach speed.
When I need the speed, I can run it into a longer arc, down the line turn, which handles the speed and gets around sections.

Now that travel stops are back in plan A, I will have to drop in some day, instead of wizzing past on my way up and down the coast!
I have missed the visits to surf with you my friend.... and all of the awesome Jerzy Crew!

Hey Rick,  thanks!  Yea it sounds like there is an adjustment period to get used to fast boards.  I hope you do plan to make a stop or two in the Jersey area, please let me know when/if you do.  I’d love to demo the Placid, reading about it on the other site sounds like one I would enjoy.  Take care.

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Sessions / Re: L41 ST Demo session

« on: June 23, 2021, 11:09:13 AM »

@ospreysup: Interesting observation of the taller rider on L41s.  Kirk is a larger surfer as well, (>6' and 210).

I am of the opinion that the TV Dinner and S5 ride differently than the ST and Simsup1.  The TVD loves to ride in the pocket.  The channel bottom and shape of the S5 (& Popdart (I have never tried a Popdart)) make the board ride differently than the ST.  I prefer the TVD and S5 for steeper waves.
AJR's Review of ST versus Popdart
https://www.standupzone.com/forum/index.php/topic,28011.msg300494.html#msg300494
"The Pd to me is the S4 nose, newer S5 grooved tail, and the ST rails.  The nose is pulled in more on the Pd but tail width is about the same at a glance. The ST has the deep V whereas the Pd is a double diamond with the grooves on the bottom. The rocker looks very similar to me and the ST seems to have a more pronounced belly nose.   I'm sure there are other differences that the trained eye could point out.

First couple of sessions were in mediocre (at best) conditions: calf to knee high, weak surf, windy and choppy. Stability was slightly less than the ST but plenty stable.  I felt the Pd wasn't made for these conditions - the ST would have been more fun but given the conditions nothing would have been a lot of fun.

The 3rd session was much better - chest high (or a bit bigger at times) at Tourmoline. The Pd needs more wave!!  Fast, loose yet not out of control, and easy to carve. The Pd didn't feel like a small skateboard on a steep hill like my S4.  I didn't feel like it took that extra half step to get back on the tail like with the ST. Maybe the narrower nose keeps me back more on the board?   It's also nice that I have the 5th box - gives me the option to add a trailer if I feel the need for more control. The Pd was loads of fun in these conditions!

I still love my ST and if I could only have one i would choose it - it's more of an all around board and just tons of fun.  The Pd is higher performance and a ton of fun if the waves are more substantial. I still need more time with the Pd to unlock its potential but it's definitely a keeper!"
Video of S5:

Thanks for that information and video.  Love the way he rides the wave down the line! 

I asked a guy I know about his Bruce Wayne and speed, his response:

Hey Ken - Yes. I felt like i was on a rocket the first time i dropped into a wave on the L41. You get used to it and learn to scrub speed at times, but you'll like the speed when you're looking to make sections, and it pumps down the face of a wave better than any board I've ride. I've also found playing around with fins can change the way the board performs...I've settled on Colin Mcphillips thrusters.
 I have 2 L41's but the one I ride predominantly is a Bruce Wayne round tail...8'4 x 29 @ 118L. I also have a Bruce Wayne swallow tail at 8'5 x 30 @ 126L.  The 8'5" has become a backup board in case something happens to the 8'4". You are more than welcome to grab it and ride it for a few weeks and see how you like it before pulling the trigger on a new one.