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Re: Need help: flatwater hard boards for long-distance racing/touring
« Reply #135 on: September 07, 2018, 06:19:31 AM »
A friend ordered one last week and will get it October / November 18.
I see. Seems to be currently out of stock in Europe.

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Maybe it's worth it to ask here: https://www.supshop24-7.com (Michael Frosch)
Thanks for the tip. I contacted a local retailer near Munich.

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Re: Need help: flatwater hard boards for long-distance racing/touring
« Reply #136 on: September 07, 2018, 10:04:42 AM »
A friend ordered one last week and will get it October / November 18.
I see. Seems to be currently out of stock in Europe.

Where you come from?
Maybe it's worth it to ask here: https://www.supshop24-7.com (Michael Frosch)
Thanks for the tip. I contacted a local retailer near Munich.

Munich, my old home ;-)
Contact Michael. I‘m sure he can organize a board.
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Re: Need help: flatwater hard boards for long-distance racing/touring
« Reply #137 on: September 07, 2018, 10:22:19 AM »
Area, can you tell the difference between the V1 and V2 (both in 14') by its look? Is this bluish board
http://www.jimmylewis.eu/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Sidewinder-14-top-1019x1024.png
V1 and this grayish one
http://jimmylewis.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Sidewinder-Red-Top.png
V2?
No they are both V1s, I think. The V2s look more different in the flesh than they do in the pictures. and have a channel in the bottom:

https://www.jlid-surfstore.com/product/new-sidewinder/


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Re: Need help: flatwater hard boards for long-distance racing/touring
« Reply #138 on: September 08, 2018, 01:35:28 AM »
Munich, my old home ;-)
Contact Michael. I‘m sure he can organize a board.
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Saw your Nelo on SUP 24/7. Good luck with the resell. :)

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Re: Need help: flatwater hard boards for long-distance racing/touring
« Reply #139 on: September 08, 2018, 01:37:25 AM »
Area, can you tell the difference between the V1 and V2 (both in 14') by its look? Is this bluish board
http://www.jimmylewis.eu/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Sidewinder-14-top-1019x1024.png
V1 and this grayish one
http://jimmylewis.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Sidewinder-Red-Top.png
V2?
No they are both V1s, I think. The V2s look more different in the flesh than they do in the pictures. and have a channel in the bottom:

https://www.jlid-surfstore.com/product/new-sidewinder/
I see. Thanks for the explanation. Funny that the distributor's site is more updated than the producer's.

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Re: Need help: flatwater hard boards for long-distance racing/touring
« Reply #140 on: September 08, 2018, 08:49:25 AM »
Thanks, A10.

I'd like to hear your feedback of the Sidewinder V2 vs your RS.

Both seem to have some rocker which is making a comeback for falt/allwater boards.

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Re: Need help: flatwater hard boards for long-distance racing/touring
« Reply #141 on: September 08, 2018, 09:04:18 AM »
Thanks, A10.

I'd like to hear your feedback of the Sidewinder V2 vs your RS.

Both seem to have some rocker which is making a comeback for falt/allwater boards.

IMO outside of glass, a bit of rocker makes paddling all the more enjoyable.
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Re: Need help: flatwater hard boards for long-distance racing/touring
« Reply #142 on: September 08, 2018, 09:58:53 AM »
Thanks, A10.

I'd like to hear your feedback of the Sidewinder V2 vs your RS.

Both seem to have some rocker which is making a comeback for falt/allwater boards.
I paddled the RS 14x26 alongside the 14x25 Sidewinder 2 in flat water. The RS feels a much bigger board, and in terms of stability it felt like an aircraft carrier next to the Sidewinder. In general I think the Sidewinders are best for lighter riders, whereas heavier ones will feel more at home on the RS. I didnt have a chance to do any formal speed testing of the two. For me, it felt like there might be a slight top end limit with the Sidewinder that I don’t get with the RS. But I’d really need more time in it to be sure. Certainly, when I initially jumped on the Sidewinder I was struck by how light and reactive it felt. The owner maintained that it is very good DW and feels relatively more stable in chop. I can believe it. So I really need to take the Sidewinder 2 out in the ocean. The proper comparison would in any case be between the 14x24.5 RS and the 14x25 Sidewinder. The 14x26 RS should probably be compared to the 14x27 Sidewinder to be a fair comparison - it’s hard to assess boards that are not of comparable stability.


 


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