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anonsurfer

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New Quiver Addition ... The 7' LOG
« on: February 05, 2018, 04:16:28 PM »
Background
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I have really been enjoying my 7' x 24" Greedy Beaver and I wanted to try to see how much smaller/narrower I could go.  My board search criteria:

- no longer than 7'
- no wider than 23"
- 68-72L of volume (Guild Factor around 0.95 to 1.0)
- inexpensive with easy resale

The only production boards that I could find that meet this criteria were softboards so I ended up getting a 7' Odysea LOG.    It is 7' x 22" with a full foil and boxy rails to maximize volume.  Even though the rails are boxy they have a lot less foam than my Bean Bag SUP (see comparison below).   

Ride Report
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The official specs on this board state it has 72L but I don't believe it.  After taking many measurements, recreating it in Shape 3D and paddling it I believe it is closer to 68-69L.  I have stand up paddled a longboard with 71L (Firewire Special T) and it was easy to pop up and paddle.  The 7' LOG sinks like a rock the second I try to stand up.  If I am not perfectly positioned and don't get a couple of quick strokes in I fall in and have to repeat the whole process.  It can be a little exhausting. I am getting it dialed in but after a handful of sessions it still sometimes takes multiple attempts to get standing.   

Once standing the board is surprisingly stable but takes a lot of work to keep it going.  The whole board is 4-6" under water unless I am in full paddle mode.  It is fun to surf but does not have the responsiveness of a hard board with real fins.   

Conclusion
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Riding the LOG is a fun challenge but is not a board I would SUP every day.  After a handful of sessions it has improved my surfing and balance on my other boards.  My experience with the 7' LOG makes me want to shape something similar with a little more volume (70L-72L) that I could use daily.   
Home Break: Doheny
Tic Tac v3 (Hoglet): 6' 6" x 23" x 3.6" x 67L
Omni: 6' 9" x 23" x 3.75" x 68L
Tic Tac (OG): 7' 0" x 22.75" x 3.5" x 70L
In The Pink (Incoming): 8' 0" x 22.9" x 3.25" x 70L

Blackproject Surge S77 (Soft Flex Shaft, T-Grip, +0" OH)

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Re: New Quiver Addition ... The 7' LOG
« Reply #1 on: February 05, 2018, 06:59:45 PM »
That's crazy man. I've paddled 8'x23 but never smaller. Crazy.

I still need to come check your boards. I'm down to 130lbs so maybe I could paddle one now. ;)

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Re: New Quiver Addition ... The 7' LOG
« Reply #2 on: February 06, 2018, 08:58:15 AM »
I'm officially down under 125 pounds...

on each side.  :P

Maybe I could use two and just waterski?

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Re: New Quiver Addition ... The 7' LOG
« Reply #3 on: February 06, 2018, 07:23:16 PM »
LOL Jim.

We need to stop answering Anon's posts. He's just posting these to make us feel bad. ;) " hey guys, today I paddled a pool noodle and it wasn't too hard"

I keep waiting for the boogie board. Haha.

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Re: New Quiver Addition ... The 7' LOG
« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2018, 09:31:47 AM »
LOL Jim.

We need to stop answering Anon's posts. He's just posting these to make us feel bad. ;) " hey guys, today I paddled a pool noodle and it wasn't too hard"

I keep waiting for the boogie board. Haha.

Ha!  I think this about as small as I will be going.  Instead of The LOG they should name this board The ROCK because it sinks like one when you try to stand up on it.   My experience with this board illustrates a few things that are applicable to any rider:

1. Don't be afraid to go narrower, it is not as bad as you think it is.  If you have the surface area and volume you will be fine.

2. As you get closer to a Guild Factor of 1.0 every liter of volume becomes more critical.   

Home Break: Doheny
Tic Tac v3 (Hoglet): 6' 6" x 23" x 3.6" x 67L
Omni: 6' 9" x 23" x 3.75" x 68L
Tic Tac (OG): 7' 0" x 22.75" x 3.5" x 70L
In The Pink (Incoming): 8' 0" x 22.9" x 3.25" x 70L

Blackproject Surge S77 (Soft Flex Shaft, T-Grip, +0" OH)

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Re: New Quiver Addition ... The 7' LOG
« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2018, 06:32:04 PM »
Man, now you have me wondering. I want to paddle that 24" longboard again on a clean day. That one wave changed my whole head around. I totally agree on the width but I'm putting off making the call on how wide ,y next board is thanks to my foil project lol. Sooner of later I have to finish that file and cut something.

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Re: New Quiver Addition ... The 7' LOG
« Reply #6 on: February 08, 2018, 09:11:31 AM »
Man, now you have me wondering. I want to paddle that 24" longboard again on a clean day. That one wave changed my whole head around.

Go for it.  The only bad thing about riding a narrower board is that you won't want to go back to riding a wider one.   
Home Break: Doheny
Tic Tac v3 (Hoglet): 6' 6" x 23" x 3.6" x 67L
Omni: 6' 9" x 23" x 3.75" x 68L
Tic Tac (OG): 7' 0" x 22.75" x 3.5" x 70L
In The Pink (Incoming): 8' 0" x 22.9" x 3.25" x 70L

Blackproject Surge S77 (Soft Flex Shaft, T-Grip, +0" OH)

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Re: New Quiver Addition ... The 7' LOG
« Reply #7 on: February 08, 2018, 10:56:04 AM »
You've got me keen to really give my wife's longboard a try when we're away for spring break in March. 8'8 x 24, 78 L

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Re: New Quiver Addition ... The 7' LOG
« Reply #8 on: February 08, 2018, 12:24:45 PM »
You've got me keen to really give my wife's longboard a try when we're away for spring break in March. 8'8 x 24, 78 L

If you are comfortable on your 7-4 Nano I doubt you'll have any issues with a 8'8" x 24" x 78L board.  You'll probably start looking for something narrower to try :-)
Home Break: Doheny
Tic Tac v3 (Hoglet): 6' 6" x 23" x 3.6" x 67L
Omni: 6' 9" x 23" x 3.75" x 68L
Tic Tac (OG): 7' 0" x 22.75" x 3.5" x 70L
In The Pink (Incoming): 8' 0" x 22.9" x 3.25" x 70L

Blackproject Surge S77 (Soft Flex Shaft, T-Grip, +0" OH)

 


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