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Re: Thin rails, not for surfing
« Reply #75 on: March 05, 2019, 07:15:53 AM »

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Re: Thin rails, not for surfing
« Reply #76 on: March 05, 2019, 07:26:52 AM »
https://www.bigwinds.com/sunova-sup-faast
That’s very good value. It won’t be much like the Search to paddle, and will be less stable, but in the long term would be more rewarding for fitness and distance paddling (and maybe the odd race too).

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Re: Thin rails, not for surfing
« Reply #77 on: March 26, 2019, 06:43:27 AM »
In honor of my latest birthday ending in “0”, I’ve decided that I should not rule our surfing!  I don’t live on a coast (yet), so it will be a drawn out learning process, and on very small waves.  So, now I need a more versatile board.  Can’t wait!

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Re: Thin rails, not for surfing
« Reply #78 on: March 26, 2019, 08:22:32 AM »
Not sure which “0” it is Spirit, but Happy Birthday to you in any case. And if it’s any consolation, I’ve passed many ending in “0” birthdays in my time!   :)
Infinity Blackfish 12’ 6” x 23”
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Infinity Whiplash 12' 6" x 24 1/2"
ONE SUP Evo 12’ 6” x 26”
Bark Competitor 12’ 6” x 29”
Red Paddle Explorer (Inflatable) 13' 2" x 30
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Re: Thin rails, not for surfing
« Reply #79 on: March 26, 2019, 09:04:54 AM »
Not sure which “0” it is Spirit, but Happy Birthday to you in any case. And if it’s any consolation, I’ve passed many ending in “0” birthdays in my time!   :)
Thank you, Quick!  As I recall from our emails, we’re very close in age.  Still going!

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Re: Thin rails, not for surfing
« Reply #80 on: March 26, 2019, 03:42:54 PM »
Not sure which “0” it is Spirit, but Happy Birthday to you in any case. And if it’s any consolation, I’ve passed many ending in “0” birthdays in my time!   :)
Thank you, Quick!  As I recall from our emails, we’re very close in age.  Still going!

Hi “C”. Yes, I think we’re close, although if I remember correctly I may have reached my “zeros”  a bit before you (ha! ha!). And yes, still going indeed. In fact, still going strong, I’d say!!!
Infinity Blackfish 12’ 6” x 23”
ONE SUP Evo 12’ 6” x 24”
Infinity Whiplash 12' 6" x 24 1/2"
ONE SUP Evo 12’ 6” x 26”
Bark Competitor 12’ 6” x 29”
Red Paddle Explorer (Inflatable) 13' 2" x 30
Starboard Airline (Inflatable) 12’ 6” x 27

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Re: Thin rails, not for surfing
« Reply #81 on: April 09, 2019, 12:43:11 PM »
I ordered an 11’ Cruise Control today—-I’m excited!  Jimmy was a breeze to work with, and very helpful.  Though I’m not a huge fan of white, I went with it just to minimize heat on road trips.
I had wavered between this board and the Hanalei 10’8, but he leaned toward the CC. Maybe the next board??

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Re: Thin rails, not for surfing
« Reply #82 on: April 09, 2019, 12:45:53 PM »
Congrats Spirit, great choice! 

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Re: Thin rails, not for surfing
« Reply #83 on: April 09, 2019, 12:54:10 PM »
youre in! patience paid off

nice, you will enjoy life with this board

you got a paddle? just blew out my zre for a px you wouldve enjoyed

might have a konihi 84 with xtuff and ergo t that could be blown outta brooklyn.............

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Re: Thin rails, not for surfing
« Reply #84 on: April 09, 2019, 12:56:34 PM »
Fab news! Looking forward to hearing your first impressions of the Cruise Control!

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Re: Thin rails, not for surfing
« Reply #85 on: April 09, 2019, 01:08:30 PM »
youre in! patience paid off

nice, you will enjoy life with this board

you got a paddle? just blew out my zre for a px you wouldve enjoyed

might have a konihi 84 with xtuff and ergo t that could be blown outta brooklyn.............

I know you don’t want to ship stuff, but I could use an xtuff (not xtuff-s) shaft.  Keep me posted on the blow out!

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Re: Thin rails, not for surfing
« Reply #86 on: April 09, 2019, 01:57:21 PM »
Congrats Spirit. I think you'll have a blast. I want one too.
I put a friend of mine on this thread and it seems like he
decided to follow your lead. Order is probably soon to follow.
in progress...

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Re: Thin rails, not for surfing
« Reply #87 on: April 09, 2019, 02:27:54 PM »
Congratulations Spirit. I don’t know the board, but I do know how exciting it is to get a new board. I’m sure you are going to love it! :)
Infinity Blackfish 12’ 6” x 23”
ONE SUP Evo 12’ 6” x 24”
Infinity Whiplash 12' 6" x 24 1/2"
ONE SUP Evo 12’ 6” x 26”
Bark Competitor 12’ 6” x 29”
Red Paddle Explorer (Inflatable) 13' 2" x 30
Starboard Airline (Inflatable) 12’ 6” x 27

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Re: Thin rails, not for surfing
« Reply #88 on: April 09, 2019, 02:29:33 PM »
Nice choice. I'm sure the decision process was a bit of fun but now the real fun starts.   
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Re: Thin rails, not for surfing
« Reply #89 on: April 09, 2019, 02:41:06 PM »
Well how about that! I know a guy who suggested that board..

Good luck with it! Have fun!
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