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SUP General / Re: Fun for the whole Family.... even the Foil Crew!
« on: March 30, 2021, 05:46:15 PM »


That was a great video!  Still laughing about that last one.  8)

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SUP General / Re: To my SUP family
« on: November 28, 2020, 08:31:47 AM »

  Thanks Rick for all the videos, board reports and general good stoke!

Sup on.   8)

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General Discussion / Re: It's official
« on: July 31, 2020, 08:12:16 PM »


Great news! 

Looking forward to a ride report.

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Technique / Re: Is it cheating to sit down in choppy conditions?
« on: May 29, 2020, 08:08:16 PM »


  Is it cheating to sit down in choppy conditions?  Heck no!  If it's crowded I sit most the time in the pack.  I do use half a paddle (indiscreetly) while sitting down as I don't loose any ground in a busy line up with current.  This really pisses off proners as they float past me but...oh well.

  On bigger days I take my 12 foot PSH gun and sit 50 to 75 yards north (if going right) or south (if going left) of the "Take off" zone.  First I always let a lot of good waves go by which I could catch but don't... as to share.  This is hard to do and takes self control.  When I do stand up and go for a wave...I'm all business and take off late.  This is where you cannot mess up in front of the pack.  If you fall or don't make the wave it can be very hard and embarrassing to paddle back out.  Many times people cut me off from what they think is the take off zone.  Most of the time theY immediately cut out when I'm barreling down the line with a huge 12 foot yellow sup.

  With that 12 foot board I am at such an advantage I need to sit down and let a few sets go by for others.  Speaking of others, I over heard in the line up a few weeks ago of several college age good surfers who just bought a new surfboards and wetsuits with their Economic Impact Payment checks.  SSSHHHEEEEESSSHHH.

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SUP General / Re: Don't even think about it.
« on: April 10, 2020, 02:48:18 PM »


  That is really a beautiful photo Southwesterly!

  What makes that photo even better is that it void of surfers. 

  Something you just don't ever see nowadays.

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SUP General / Re: Surf/beach web cams-favourite
« on: March 03, 2020, 08:48:09 AM »


Oregon Coastline...enjoy.

 
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Stoked the Destroyer 9'8" is working out for you.  I really like the slightly drawn out shape of the 9'8".




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Random / Re: Throwing in the towel
« on: February 16, 2020, 02:53:52 PM »


Stoked to hear your doing better stoneaxe!  I always enjoy your input here. 8)

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Gear Talk / Re: Tried the Jimmy Lewis 9'3" Destroyer today.
« on: February 14, 2020, 07:48:22 AM »
  Great report BigZ! 

  I would love to try the 8'5" and 8'10" models of the Destroyer.  The 8'10" would really be the sweet spot board at my weight and balance I think?


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Gear Talk / Re: Tried the Jimmy Lewis 9'3" Destroyer today.
« on: February 13, 2020, 09:52:52 PM »
BigZ

  What is your height and age?  Where do you surf the 8'5"?

  Would love to here a review of your JL 8'5".  8)

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Gear Talk / Re: Tried the Jimmy Lewis 9'3" Destroyer today.
« on: February 13, 2020, 07:11:13 PM »


  A few more photos of the JL Destroyer that didn't show up on the first page.

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Gear Talk / Tried the Jimmy Lewis 9'3" Destroyer today.
« on: February 13, 2020, 07:08:25 PM »

  I had a couple of surfs on the JL Destroyer in 3 to 5 foot sand beach break conditions.  I'm 6'4" 220, 64.  The board surfs much smaller than the length.  Feels more like a 8'10".  It's easy (with that pin tail) to whip around and catch waves.  Volume and stability is very good...maybe a little "Corky" for me.  The first thing I noticed when I stood up on it is the domed deck.  On the 9'3" it's very pronounced.  I much prefer a flat standing area.  There is a pronounced flip - rocker - in the nose.  It goes over white water and on coming waves great.

  It seemed to push water from the nose when paddling.  It has a lot of rocker and once on a wave it wants to be pushed and surfed from the tail.  It's easy to whip around on a wave and surfs really well.  It reminds me a little of the Starboard 8'10" Widepoint I tried once.  I think it would be a great board for a punchy beach break or reef wave as long as the surf is not to big.  I changed the fins out to a 4 3/4 sides with a 7 inch middle fin.  Seemed to surf the same as with the JL fins it came with.  I probably should have changed out the thruster for a quad set up but didn't have time. 

  Sup surfing is very subjective so take my opinions with a grain of salt. I'll compare the 9'3"Destroyer to the 9'4" Creek which I have owned for a couple of years.  In short... I didn't get along with the Destroyer that well.  I'm certain it would be a "Magic" board for many people but that domed deck and that nose rocker made it paddle uncomfortable to me.  Paddling into a wave took more effort with the JL probably due to the nose rocker.  I prefer a board that has more glide like my Sunova Creek 9'4".  The Creek is more comfortable to stand on and surf for me. The JL likes to make short- quick turns in the pocket while surfing.  These quick tight turns are a good thing and some riders might enjoy this.
 The Creek has better glide and catches waves with not as much effort.  The Creek carves into the wave and speeds out to the flat faster than the JL.  The fit and finish with the JL is outstanding!  The board is very light and made well. 

  As with most sup designs it is really worthwhile to try out a board before you purchase it.

 

   

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WOW!  That video is great Clay!

How about setting that camera up while surfing on your sup?

Would love to see the video perspective from sup surfing.   8)

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