{"database": "surfing", "table": "posts", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where thread_id = 498", "rows": [["102128", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 209, "xyzzy", "Aug 25, 2016", "2016-08-25T12:16:21-0400", "I just ordered a 7'2 Vaquero to match my 9'0 Serena, changed up the black pinline a bit this time..., should be sweet!"], ["102190", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 210, "Big D", "Aug 26, 2016", "2016-08-26T06:28:10-0400", "Is this a serena or modified smaller glider? His tail widths seem to vary on the serenas I've noticed from more ultra pintails to more modified rounded pins. Love the look of this outline.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nxyzzy\n wrote: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n            Finally picked up this beauty today at Marc's.. 9'0, retro tint, black pin line... gorgeous\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick to expand..."], ["102276", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 211, "xyzzy", "Aug 28, 2016", "2016-08-28T07:44:16-0400", "Serena pin-tail.  9'0.  It goes, and has handled anything I'm willing to paddle it into.\n\n\n\nLove it!  A little bit of an optical illusion since the fin is elevating the tail in that picture.  The wide point is definitely forward.  I'll try and get some more pix next time I have it out."], ["102786", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 212, "Big D", "Sep 3, 2016", "2016-09-03T10:53:24-0400", "Just mailed him deposit with an order. Spoke with him via email as I was spending too much time contemplating between a vaquero and serena. In short I gave him my height, weight, age, experience, and sent him the attached pic of myself and said I'd be using the board in mostly surf like this. His feedback was the Serena all the way with specific dimensions. I told him the check is in the mail. Now\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6the waiting game.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttached files"], ["102792", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 213, "Ticowannabe", "Sep 3, 2016", "2016-09-03T12:57:37-0400", "i think you will like it D\n\n\n\n8'8 or 8'10?"], ["102797", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 214, "Big D", "Sep 3, 2016", "2016-09-03T14:23:49-0400", "He recommended 8'8\". Seems to be his prime size for the model."], ["102799", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 215, "Ticowannabe", "Sep 3, 2016", "2016-09-03T15:32:19-0400", "yep, me too, love it"], ["105439", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 216, "NCJohn", "Oct 16, 2016", "2016-10-16T03:48:25-0400", "7'8\" Serena.  Gonna pick her up in December and christen her in San Diego than bring her home to surf Hatteras!!  And shes red so you know shes gonna be fast:dude:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttached files"], ["105452", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 217, "sonOsea", "Oct 16, 2016", "2016-10-16T10:53:18-0400", "NCJohn\n wrote: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n            7'8\" Serena.  Gonna pick her up in December and christen her in San Diego than bring her home to surf Hatteras!!  And shes red so you know shes gonna be fast:dude:\n        \n\n\nClick to expand...\n\n\n\n\n Nice! sweet dreams till December."], ["105453", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 218, "sonOsea", "Oct 16, 2016", "2016-10-16T10:59:18-0400", "Just for drooling purposes,here's a 10'10\" glider edge board Marc just posted on his IG...\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttached files"], ["106654", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 219, "Surfnfish", "Nov 3, 2016", "2016-11-03T14:43:23-0400", "10' x 22 3/4 Serena Glider for punchy beachbreak..tad more rocker, curvier finish"], ["106660", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 220, "Ticowannabe", "Nov 3, 2016", "2016-11-03T16:37:39-0400", "looks like a winner, i like the extra tail rocker"], ["106661", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 221, "ekim", "Nov 3, 2016", "2016-11-03T18:15:17-0400", "Nice!  Give us a ride report!"], ["107048", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 222, "Knots", "Nov 4, 2016", "2016-11-04T16:00:14-0400", "Can we talk EDGE board for a sec?  Marc says \"A feeling like no other.\"  in the post sonOsea mentioned on Marc's IG.   Ok,,, I'm listening. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n See the KP versions and the husband & wife-Mandala/Furrow shapes as well. The TSJ article didn't really grab my attention (good read, but...I do believe the featured pilot could rip riding a popsicle stick) but it seems that there really is something to these.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnyone in the Jamboards family riding these? Surfed one?  Just a fad, or something worthy of deeper investigation. Pilgrim in NYC has a 6'9\" listed at $1400.....:shock: Ouch!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAloha!"], ["107065", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 223, "pilau", "Nov 5, 2016", "2016-11-05T08:06:12-0400", "I'm with you. Rasta seemed kinda \"meh\" on the shapes in that TSJ article. Sent some emails back and forth with Manny. He's made some tweaks and is really stoked on the deal. I'm still not convinced this is more than a fad."], ["107076", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 224, "Knots", "Nov 5, 2016", "2016-11-05T15:07:52-0400", "Mahalo. I'm intrigued, just not enough to order up. \n\n\n\nAloha"], ["107127", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 225, "Fishy", "Nov 10, 2016", "2016-11-10T10:40:04-0500", "Looking for some insight.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nI'm interested in getting a Serena for bigger days in North County SD. I've been thinking 8'0\" to 8'8\" Serena and am pretty confident this would be a good call. Seems like at this length I'd get in early but still be able to tuck into a bigger walled up wave and carve relatively tight turns.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nI have a McVee on order with Marc already for small waves and am not expecting to see it anytime soon, so not looking to go custom. Not in a huge rush, but I just broke a board that I like for these conditions and got clearance to bring a new one into the house....\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nI may have a line on a 9'6\" Serena, which is bigger than I'd planned, but is available now. So if any of you have first had experience to share with a big Serena vs. mid length, that would be much appreciated.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThanks!"], ["107128", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 226, "dtorrent", "Nov 10, 2016", "2016-11-10T11:06:53-0500", "My only experience is with my friend's 8'8 Serena.  That board paddles into waves better than longboards 6 inches longer.  Just magical combo of rocker, pulled-in nose, secret sauce etc makes catching waves a dream.  You will be able to catch bombs outside!  8'8 seems to be a favored length for the Serena.  I don't know, it just works!"], ["107129", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 227, "xyzzy", "Nov 10, 2016", "2016-11-10T12:00:24-0500", "dtorrent\n wrote: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n            My only experience is with my friend's 8'8 Serena.  That board paddles into waves better than longboards 6 inches longer.  Just magical combo of rocker, pulled-in nose, secret sauce etc makes catching waves a dream.  You will be able to catch bombs outside!  8'8 seems to be a favored length for the Serena.  I don't know, it just works!\n        \n\n\nClick to expand...\n\n\n\n\n\tI can second this.  I feel my 9'0 will go into anything I'm willing to paddle-into.  It really fits into anything, seemingly better and tighter the steeper and more critical it gets.  The hulled entry provides super smooth takeoffs."], ["107130", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 228, "Ticowannabe", "Nov 10, 2016", "2016-11-10T12:00:30-0500", "yep Marc says the 8'8 serena is the number. If i recall i am a bit bigger than both of you (F & DT) and have one and it is a fantastic board and more than enough length for what you describe\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nthe only relative longer comparison i could personally make is to the 10' hippy pin (different beast but really agile) i have and it is fantastic, but way more board than you or i would need for those conditions\n\n\n\nxy, i think you and i are close in size and have no doubt i would enjoy your 9'r\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nfor comparison: \n\n\n\n10' hippy pin\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8'8 serena"], ["107131", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 229, "Mizrachi", "Nov 10, 2016", "2016-11-10T12:02:26-0500", "+1 on the 8'8\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nwouldn't change a thing with mine"], ["107132", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 230, "hankster", "Nov 10, 2016", "2016-11-10T12:21:07-0500", "https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/spo/5865372387.html\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA grip of cash for a used board, but depending on Marc's backlog, and the amount of swell that's been showing up...."], ["107134", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 231, "ekim", "Nov 10, 2016", "2016-11-10T14:26:17-0500", "Is a hippy pin a 10'  Serena?"], ["107137", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 232, "Ticowannabe", "Nov 11, 2016", "2016-11-10T19:24:57-0500", "short answer, i do not know and would love to hear from Marc.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMy Serena is in CR and i just got the 10' hippy pin so i have not had a chance to do a direct comparison, but my feeling is yes pretty close. \n\n\n\nPerhaps slightly less rocker on the Hippy pin (perhaps a function of length) a touch less shoulder and not quite as pulled in tail but that is really just a guess(the shoulder dif could just be because of the more pulled in tail of the serena). \n\n\n\nIt is really lithe and a lot of fun in small surf and i know it will perform in larger point surf too.  Beach break? maybe the right beach break\n\n\n\nbetter 10' HPin rocker shot"], ["107212", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 233, "sonOsea", "Nov 16, 2016", "2016-11-16T01:08:36-0500", "Some words from Marc on the Edge...\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEdge Board\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA George Greenough design that can be adapted to most surfboards. Two surfboards in one: a narrow concave tow board with hard edges, nose to tail, is shaped underneath a displacement hull with full lifted rails. Works in all conditions even chop and wind. Excels as the power comes on. Good from 5'6 to 12'. Stubbies to guns. Pure genius. Thanks George\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttp://andreinisurfboards.com/post/152999961620/george-greenoughs-edge-board-description-1969-to"], ["107315", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 234, "cjtst11", "Nov 17, 2016", "2016-11-17T11:28:31-0500", "New 7'10\" Vaquero - just picked it up from Delta cargo yesterday. I can't wait to get it in the water!"], ["107342", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 235, "dtorrent", "Nov 17, 2016", "2016-11-17T15:36:39-0500", "Wow what a beauty!!!!!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMay I ask where you live and how much the Delta cost?  My Sam from Marc was very reasonable, about $100, to South Carolina.  And arrived overnight from SFO!  But that was a couple of years ago.  Thx and congrats!"], ["107351", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 236, "cjtst11", "Nov 18, 2016", "2016-11-17T19:37:22-0500", "dtorrent said: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n            Wow what a beauty!!!!!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMay I ask where you live and how much the Delta cost?  My Sam from Marc was very reasonable, about $100, to South Carolina.  And arrived overnight from SFO!  But that was a couple of years ago.  Thx and congrats!\n        \n\n\nClick to expand...\n\n\n\n\nSure - I live in Philly. $120 from SFO - PHL. Came overnight. I thought that pretty reasonable."], ["107378", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 237, "bonzer", "Nov 18, 2016", "2016-11-18T11:48:18-0500", "Edge board article by Marc on liquidsalt\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttp://www.liquidsaltmag.com/greenough-edge-board\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOK, same as the one on his website --carry on"], ["107383", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 238, "jbb", "Nov 18, 2016", "2016-11-18T14:13:08-0500", "Recent interview with Marc - he talks about his origins, shaping philosophy, old school humility as a shaper, Greenough, and Edge design\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttp://surfsplendorpodcast.com/142-marc-andreini/"], ["107397", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 239, "sonOsea", "Nov 19, 2016", "2016-11-18T22:19:56-0500", "Finally got to hear the entire interview, that was great stuff Larry, thanks for posting it here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nI spent quite a bit of time with Marc at the SC boardroom show talking about the edge boards with him. His description of the type of waves we have up here in northern California was spot on, \"they are shit!\" So with all the edge board info he shared with me, by the time I left the show I had ordered an 8'8\" Serena Edge. Then on my four hour drive home I talked myself into ordering another board, a 7'6\" Vaquero Edge...\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nI don't expect to have them until after the first of the year but I'll post up my impressions once I gettem wet."], ["107398", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 240, "Dawnpatrol", "Nov 19, 2016", "2016-11-19T00:25:58-0500", "jbb said: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n            Recent interview with Marc - he talks about his origins, shaping philosophy, old school humility as a shaper, Greenough, and Edge design\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttp://surfsplendorpodcast.com/142-marc-andreini/\n\n\n\n\nClick to expand...\n\n\n\n\nThanks JBB!  That was a great interview!"], ["107416", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 241, "xyzzy", "Nov 19, 2016", "2016-11-19T17:29:21-0500", "sonOsea said: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n            Finally got to hear the entire interview, that was great stuff Larry, thanks for posting it here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nI spent quite a bit of time with Marc at the SC boardroom show talking about the edge boards with him. His description of the type of waves we have up here in northern California was spot on, \"they are shit!\" So with all the edge board info he shared with me, by the time I left the show I had ordered an 8'8\" Serena Edge. Then on my four hour drive home I talked myself into ordering another board, a 7'6\" Vaquero Edge...\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nI don't expect to have them until after the first of the year but I'll post up my impressions once I gettem wet.\n        \n\n\nClick to expand...\n\n\n\n\nThis is so awesome!  Haha..  I have 7'2 Vaquero (not an edge though) on order, should be soon!"], ["107448", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 242, "Ticowannabe", "Nov 21, 2016", "2016-11-20T22:42:06-0500", "nice link JBB, fun history and so informative, Marc's such a good guy"], ["107449", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 243, "kiwi", "Nov 21, 2016", "2016-11-20T22:56:16-0500", "Is a Vaquero edge board still a hull, or does the edge take away it's hullish properties?"], ["107476", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 244, "xyzzy", "Nov 21, 2016", "2016-11-21T18:36:53-0500", "What's this:  \nhttp://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/spo/5864638179.html"], ["107479", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 245, "Dawnpatrol", "Nov 22, 2016", "2016-11-21T19:33:22-0500", "xyzzy said: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n            What's this:  \nhttp://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/spo/5864638179.html\n\n\n\n\nClick to expand...\n\n\n\n\nThis could be a rare one from Marc but totally off his recent game plan.  Must be an older board."], ["107482", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 246, "jbb", "Nov 22, 2016", "2016-11-22T01:20:49-0500", "kiwi said: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n            Is a Vaquero edge board still a hull, or does the edge take away it's hullish properties?\n        \n\n\nClick to expand...\n\n\n\n\nI shot Marc a note with your question, this morning, Kiwi and this is the reply he sent us:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\"Yes it is. The outside rails are lifted all the way up to the deck, even higher than a stock hull. The center is concave to help travel over dead spots. The outer rails lift up to avoid catching in chop and also to allow a dramatic bank onto the rail turn.\"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHope this answers your question."], ["107483", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 247, "kiwi", "Nov 22, 2016", "2016-11-22T03:45:12-0500", "jbb said: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n            I shot Marc a note with your question, this morning, Kiwi and this is the reply he sent us:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\"Yes it is. The outside rails are lifted all the way up to the deck, even higher than a stock hull. The center is concave to help travel over dead spots. The outer rails lift up to avoid catching in chop and also to allow a dramatic bank onto the rail turn.\"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHope this answers your question.\n        \n\n\nClick to expand...\n\n\n\n\nIt does. Thanks for doing that!"], ["107488", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 248, "jbb", "Nov 22, 2016", "2016-11-22T10:04:20-0500", "kiwi said: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n            It does. Thanks for doing that!\n        \n\n\nClick to expand...\n\n\n\n\nAnytime. if ever in San Diego, California you are welcome to try any of my Andreinis or whatever other boards you find in the quiver."], ["107501", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 249, "Ticowannabe", "Nov 22, 2016", "2016-11-22T13:31:48-0500", "The edge design reminds me of the PBY Catalina aircraft, or the early power boats that were shallow center monohull twin keels"], ["107537", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 250, "hangten", "Nov 23, 2016", "2016-11-23T14:20:14-0500", "dtorrent said: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n            Wow what a beauty!!!!!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMay I ask where you live and how much the Delta cost?  My Sam from Marc was very reasonable, about $100, to South Carolina.  And arrived overnight from SFO!  But that was a couple of years ago.  Thx and congrats!\n        \n\n\nClick to expand...\n\n\n\n\nare you getting an edge board?\n\n\n\nwhut up dt"], ["108343", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 251, "NCJohn", "Dec 15, 2016", "2016-12-14T20:10:21-0500", "Just picked up this beauty today.  Hoping to take her to Hatteras this weekend if the winds cooperate.  Serena in ferrari red"], ["108344", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 252, "JMJackFish", "Dec 15, 2016", "2016-12-14T20:24:15-0500", "Yewwww - John!  You should score up there!"], ["108380", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 253, "xyzzy", "Dec 15, 2016", "2016-12-15T14:10:52-0500", "Anyone here riding a Serena Pocket Rocket as a step-up?  As I'm getting closer to receiving my 7'2 Vaquero, I figured I'd get another order in..  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCurious about length..  I'm thinking 6-4 or 6-6...."], ["109075", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 254, "Planktom", "Jan 3, 2017", "2017-01-03T16:05:04-0500", "Surfing beach break that is occasionally well overhead in the winter, with few channel options, I wonder how the Serenas duck dive past a certain length? Or is it a case of gunning it in between sets and possibly diving under a couple when required?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nI'm asking as they seem to be in good favour with the Ocean Beach guys and I can (on a slightly less impressive scale) identify with the paddle battle/reward payoff at my local beach in winter."], ["109082", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 255, "hangten", "Jan 3, 2017", "2017-01-03T16:52:00-0500", "I can't duck dive my 8'9\" Serena (I weigh about 160) and I have definitely been punished on the paddle out at big Rincon but I sure do love that board/wave combo. Timing is everything. Wait for a lull and haul ass."], ["109083", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 256, "xyzzy", "Jan 3, 2017", "2017-01-03T16:54:46-0500", "Agreed on the Serena/big beach break comments.  You really just use the length to sprint out in a lull, and end up with serious paddle power to track one down outside.   I think a pocket-rocket in a mid-6 may be an interesting option for a step-up...  Havent been able to find much in terms of owner feedback yet though..\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBest New Years Ever!  Got the e-mail -- my 7'2 Vaquero is done.. picking it up Friday.. pix to follow!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYew!!"], ["109111", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 257, "Planktom", "Jan 4, 2017", "2017-01-04T03:09:11-0500", "Thanks guys\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo you stick with the same fin and placement for all surf or do you change it up when it gets a little bigger? I'm guessing a 9\" A flex or maybe 4a will work?"], ["109131", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 258, "Mizrachi", "Jan 4, 2017", "2017-01-04T12:44:01-0500", "Planktom said: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n            Surfing beach break that is occasionally well overhead in the winter, with few channel options, I wonder how the Serenas duck dive past a certain length? Or is it a case of gunning it in between sets and possibly diving under a couple when required?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nI'm asking as they seem to be in good favour with the Ocean Beach guys and I can (on a slightly less impressive scale) identify with the paddle battle/reward payoff at my local beach in winter.\n        \n\n\nClick to expand...\n\n\n\n\nNo duck diving my 8'8 Serena but the length, as mentioned, can scoot you out back unscathed if timed well.  Board is a proven winner, particularly at that length.  The word 'smooth' has been bandied about, and for good reason.   Steep drops feel like elevator rides."], ["109151", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 259, "Knots", "Jan 5, 2017", "2017-01-04T19:16:20-0500", "Not lucky enough to own a Serena, yet... But have no problems duck diving my 8'3\" Vaquero (me = 6' x 196lbs x 50yrs) Big days here also fail to offer many channels to slip out into the lineup and we also lack the good fortune of true long period swells. The 8'3\" length is a decent paddler and an all around fun board to surf. Never fails me. \n\n\n\nAloha"], ["109333", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 260, "xyzzy", "Jan 7, 2017", "2017-01-07T17:37:23-0500", "Picked her up today.  7'2, retro tint, black and gold pin lines.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYew!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd the inspiration for the black and gold, is of course. the bus:"], ["109334", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 261, "sonOsea", "Jan 7, 2017", "2017-01-07T17:43:45-0500", "F%#k yeah! He!! yeah!"], ["109343", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 262, "aussie-surfer", "Jan 8, 2017", "2017-01-07T19:44:45-0500", "xyzzy said: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n            Picked her up today.  7'2, retro tint, black and gold pin lines.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYew!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd the inspiration for the black and gold, is of course. the bus:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick to expand...\n\n\n\n\nSwweeett!! Nice board and Westie! Is it a '76?"], ["109344", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 263, "bonzer", "Jan 8, 2017", "2017-01-07T20:27:30-0500", "Homer/donut"], ["109351", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 264, "Planktom", "Jan 8, 2017", "2017-01-08T07:50:53-0500", "Nicest board I've seen in a good while, great pinline, love it"], ["109352", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 265, "apexman", "Jan 8, 2017", "2017-01-08T11:50:08-0500", "Certainly some very nice boards on here! I have been lusting for a Serena 8ft8in for awhile. I will certainly have to order one this year."], ["109383", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 266, "xyzzy", "Jan 9, 2017", "2017-01-08T20:14:56-0500", "apexman said: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n            Certainly some very nice boards on here! I have been lusting for a Serena 8ft8in for awhile. I will certainly have to order one this year.\n        \n\n\nClick to expand...\n\n\n\n\nI love my Serena... I was talking with Marc about a Serena Pocket Rocket.. I'm thinking 6'6 or 6'8..."], ["109384", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 267, "Wade In The Waves", "Jan 9, 2017", "2017-01-08T20:16:44-0500", "Speaking of Andreini stoke, I still have a 10'2\" Andreini Pig I would like to sell to someone to let them get stoked."], ["109390", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 268, "mweidl", "Jan 9, 2017", "2017-01-08T21:19:57-0500", "Shoot I would pick up an Andreini Pig in a second if it were in California. Too Bad"], ["109871", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 269, "xyzzy", "Jan 19, 2017", "2017-01-19T15:36:36-0500", "Couldn't be more stoked on my 7'2 Vaquero.  It is truly a quiver killer and hard not to just grab it each morning.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThat being said, I ordered a 6'8 Serena Pocket.  As Marc put it, I needed a board \"for the best days\" .....  Decided to go the \ndirect opposite\n of my usual classic retro tint and pin-lines on this one.. will have to wait and see..."], ["109881", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 270, "ac95", "Jan 20, 2017", "2017-01-19T20:11:46-0500", "Recently stoked on this one!!!"], ["110162", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 271, "apexman", "Jan 25, 2017", "2017-01-25T17:01:00-0500", "I picked up a used Serena Pintail 8Ft 8in. Can't wait to get it wet!"], ["110523", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 272, "DanSan", "Feb 4, 2017", "2017-02-03T21:32:26-0500", "apexman said: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n            I picked up a used Serena Pintail 8Ft 8in. Can't wait to get it wet!\n\n\n    \nView attachment 488\n\n\n\n\nClick to expand...\n\n\n\n\nWas that in mollusk?\n\n\n\nNice pscore"], ["110541", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 273, "SeniorGrom", "Feb 4, 2017", "2017-02-04T10:30:08-0500", "Welcome TC!  Got any pic?  Please post 'em here or on the board pics thread.  Oh, and ride reports too."], ["110543", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 274, "306Bing", "Feb 4, 2017", "2017-02-04T10:38:09-0500", "I'm looking at an 9'8\" Andreini Owl I posted on the east coast thread.  Im looking to get a board for my son to start noseriding.  Any input would be great.  Ive seen this thread for a while and thought, why not join the club.  They are sweet looking boards"], ["110545", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 275, "apexman", "Feb 4, 2017", "2017-02-04T10:44:51-0500", "DanSan said: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n            Was that in mollusk?\n\n\n\nNice pscore\n        \n\n\nClick to expand...\n\n\n\n\nYes, I picked it up from Mollusk. I have ridden it a few times and it has been a ton of fun. Easy paddle, gets in a wave easy. Nice and fast! I was also surprised that it even goes well in smaller slower waves."], ["110548", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 276, "DanSan", "Feb 4, 2017", "2017-02-04T10:54:21-0500", "apexman said: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n            Yes, I picked it up from Mollusk. I have ridden it a few times and it has been a ton of fun. Easy paddle, gets in a wave easy. Nice and fast! I was also surprised that it even goes well in smaller slower waves.\n        \n\n\nClick to expand...\n\n\n\n\nCool...I'm eye balling that 8.8...\n\n\n\nHowever it would sit 6 mos \n\n\n\nWhile I rehab my shoulder..\n\n\n\nAt least it's pretty to look at"], ["110549", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 277, "shadydave", "Feb 4, 2017", "2017-02-04T11:04:39-0500", "306Bing said: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n            I'm looking at an 9'8\" Andreini Owl I posted on the east coast thread.  Im looking to get a board for my son to start noseriding.  Any input would be great.  Ive seen this thread for a while and thought, why not join the club.  They are sweet looking boards\n        \n\n\nClick to expand...\n\n\n\n\nHow old is your son? Is he a big boy?"], ["110553", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 278, "306Bing", "Feb 4, 2017", "2017-02-04T11:43:07-0500", "shadydave said: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n            How old is your son? Is he a big boy?\n        \n\n\nClick to expand...\n\n\n\n\nthanks for advice over phone dave"], ["110564", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 279, "Jaimo", "Feb 4, 2017", "2017-02-04T16:20:21-0500", "I don't take this one out often as it's a big needle. But there was some size at a place today and this thing delivered. JBB's old board by way of Veterano then to me: @ 9'6. Had a blast today until leash broke and then a big swim. It was just floating there in a little bay inside waiting for me. Fun day today."], ["110593", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 280, "apexman", "Feb 5, 2017", "2017-02-05T09:13:47-0500", "DanSan said: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n            Cool...I'm eye balling that 8.8...\n\n\n\nHowever it would sit 6 mos\n\n\n\nWhile I rehab my shoulder..\n\n\n\nAt least it's pretty to look at\n        \n\n\nClick to expand...\n\n\n\n\nIt is certainly nice to look at. Get well soon!"], ["110611", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 281, "ac95", "Feb 5, 2017", "2017-02-05T15:04:55-0500", "Stacks up nicely too."], ["110625", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 282, "jbb", "Feb 6, 2017", "2017-02-05T22:06:43-0500", "Andreini represented this morning in Del Mar.\n\n\n\nMy new 9.0 Special K on left and. a good bud's 8.8 Serena (new to him) on right. Not pictured, G Boy's 10.2 vaquero. Many smiles all around."], ["114201", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 283, "xyzzy", "Apr 24, 2017", "2017-04-23T22:06:12-0400", "Super sweet.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJust got the email my board is done, will post some pix soon!"], ["114204", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 284, "sonOsea", "Apr 24, 2017", "2017-04-24T00:08:32-0400", "xyzzy said: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n            Super sweet.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJust got the email my board is done, will post some pix soon!\n        \n\n\nClick to expand...\n\n\n\n\nI can pick it up for ya if you want since you moved down south... wink,wink."], ["114205", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 285, "ChouchenSD", "Apr 24, 2017", "2017-04-24T00:47:15-0400", "Picked up this week a new Andreini (8'8 Double Enda Stringerless)."], ["114218", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 286, "dtorrent", "Apr 24, 2017", "2017-04-24T10:11:04-0400", "Wow I love that Chouchen!"], ["114231", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 287, "Dynaglyder", "Apr 24, 2017", "2017-04-24T12:48:19-0400", "I fetched this 10' Vaquero Edge board from Marc in January. Due to lousy conditions here in the Pacific Northwest, I have surfed it just a few times. It is much different from my other Vaquero but  shown promise in crappy surf."], ["114242", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 288, "SeniorGrom", "Apr 24, 2017", "2017-04-24T14:59:10-0400", "jbb......you may know what this is?"], ["114244", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 289, "Wade In The Waves", "Apr 24, 2017", "2017-04-24T15:04:07-0400", "Looks like a McVee."], ["114247", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 290, "jbb", "Apr 24, 2017", "2017-04-24T15:08:37-0400", "SeniorGrom said: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView attachment 1497\n\n\n\n\n\njbb......you may know what this is?\n        \n\n\nClick to expand...\n\n\n\n\nIf its a custom stringerless vee bottom that a mutually known surf-maniac ordered up a few years back, then yes I know it well. It now calls my garage home. Fun to ride, loose as hell and an easy wave catcher makes it a keeper.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou should drop by sometime and we'll slide a few. Got a feeling it would be a stoke-filled session. Remember: the West is the best, get here and we'll do the rest. You are more than welcome to join us, senor."], ["114251", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 291, "SeniorGrom", "Apr 24, 2017", "2017-04-24T15:39:28-0400", "jbb said: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n            If its a custom stringerless vee bottom that a mutually known surf-maniac ordered up a few years back, then yes I know it well. It now calls my garage home. Fun to ride, loose as hell and an easy wave catcher makes it a keeper.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou should drop by sometime and we'll slide a few. Got a feeling it would be a stoke-filled session. Remember: the West is the best, get here and we'll do the rest. You are more than welcome to join us, senor.\n        \n\n\nClick to expand...\n\n\n\n\nYup."], ["114817", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 292, "xyzzy", "May 7, 2017", "2017-05-07T00:12:55-0400", "After chewing the bit, I picked this up today at the boardroom show from Marc.  When I ordered it he told me I should take karate lessons.  His shirt at the show says is all....\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSuper stoked... 6'8 Serena Pocket Rocket.  Red/Pink, cream deck.  Single stringer.  Single/double concave, single fin.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlready booked the flight to Costa.."], ["114866", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 293, "sonOsea", "May 8, 2017", "2017-05-07T20:59:15-0400", "xyzzy said: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n            After chewing the bit, I picked this up today at the boardroom show from Marc.  When I ordered it he told me I should take karate lessons.  His shirt at the show says is all....\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSuper stoked... 6'8 Serena Pocket Rocket.  Red/Pink, cream deck.  Single stringer.  Single/double concave, single fin.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlready booked the flight to Costa..\n        \n\n\nClick to expand...\n\n\n\n\nGood stuff Earl, your stoke meter must be pegged!"], ["114916", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 294, "Dawnpatrol", "May 9, 2017", "2017-05-09T00:18:02-0400", "Sorry I missed ya Earle.  Stoked ya scored an Andriene.  Have a stoker of a time in CR.  Warm water and great waves with a great board!  What a stoker!"], ["120127", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 295, "mweidl", "Aug 20, 2017", "2017-08-20T18:19:44-0400", "Picked up a used 7'10\" Special K today. Pumped to give this one a try."], ["122636", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 296, "xyzzy", "Oct 9, 2017", "2017-10-09T12:46:15-0400", "My buddy picked up his 10'2 Vaquero.  Coke bottle tint, black pin-line.  So sick.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPut in an order for a 7'2 Vaquero..."], ["122652", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 297, "Planktom", "Oct 9, 2017", "2017-10-09T17:18:43-0400", "Wow that is nice...."], ["122664", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 298, "ekim", "Oct 10, 2017", "2017-10-10T03:39:43-0400", "xyzzy said: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n            My buddy picked up his 10'2 Vaquero.  Coke bottle tint, black pin-line.  So sick.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPut in an order for a 7'2 Vaquero...\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick to expand...\n\n\n\n\nThat's a beauty. What's the width of that?"], ["122677", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 299, "xyzzy", "Oct 10, 2017", "2017-10-10T15:55:39-0400", "ekim said: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n            That's a beauty. What's the width of that?\n        \n\n\nClick to expand...\n\n\n\n\nGood question.. I'm not exactly sure, but it felt narrower than a log, but could be due to the rails.  I'd say 22? maybe close to 23.  The tint was absolutely stunning in person."], ["122681", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 300, "Planktom", "Oct 10, 2017", "2017-10-10T16:18:29-0400", "How do those bigger Vaqs ride? Big range, I'm guessing? Climb and drop with some option to carve or maybe pivot off the tail if done correctly?"], ["122682", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 301, "xyzzy", "Oct 10, 2017", "2017-10-10T16:24:10-0400", "Yeah he was riding it in pumping Jalama and it looked super fun.  Board is insanely maneuverable for its size.  I'm thinking of ordering one 10'6 for more of a flexible glider."], ["125314", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 302, "miscreant", "Dec 6, 2017", "2017-12-06T00:02:43-0500", ""], ["125315", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 303, "mweidl", "Dec 6, 2017", "2017-12-06T00:27:59-0500", "miscreant said: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView attachment 4574\n\n\n\n\nClick to expand...\n\n\n\n\nwoof, details?"], ["125316", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 304, "miscreant", "Dec 6, 2017", "2017-12-06T00:32:14-0500", "mweidl said: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n            woof, details?\n        \n\n\nClick to expand...\n\n\n\n\n9'6\" shaped by Marc"], ["125322", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 305, "FirstPointEric", "Dec 6, 2017", "2017-12-06T09:06:00-0500", "miscreant said: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n            9'6\" shaped by Marc\n        \n\n\nClick to expand...\n\n\n\n\nIs that an edge board or something different?  The shadows seem to show concave on either side of the stringer going out the back, making me think this is some experimental refinement of the edge concept."], ["125327", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 306, "SharkB8", "Dec 6, 2017", "2017-12-06T10:24:13-0500", "That's my buddy Chris. He can surf anything. Really good guy. Rightcoastchris on Instagram."], ["125356", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 307, "pursuitofnow", "Dec 6, 2017", "2017-12-06T18:49:20-0500", "miscreant said: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView attachment 4574\n\n\n\n\nClick to expand...\n\n\n\n\nHave you surfed this board yet? What's the experience like? Stoked on the looks of it!"], ["125358", "498", "Andreini Stoke", 308, "Ozimec", "Dec 7, 2017", "2017-12-06T19:21:20-0500", "Planktom said: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n            How do those bigger Vaqs ride? Big range, I'm guessing? Climb and drop with some option to carve or maybe pivot off the tail if done correctly?\n        \n\n\nClick to expand...\n\n\n\n\nSomething along the lines of this . . ."]], "truncated": false, "filtered_table_rows_count": 3966, "expanded_columns": [], "expandable_columns": [[{"column": "thread_id", "other_table": "threads", "other_column": "thread_id"}, null]], "columns": ["post_id", "thread_id", "thread_title", "post_number", "author_username", "post_date", "post_date_iso", "post_body"], "primary_keys": ["post_id"], "units": {}, "query": {"sql": "select post_id, thread_id, thread_title, post_number, author_username, post_date, post_date_iso, post_body from posts where \"thread_id\" = :p0 order by post_id limit 101", "params": {"p0": "498"}}, "facet_results": {}, "suggested_facets": [], "next": "125358", "next_url": "http://surf-archive.org/surfing/posts.json?thread_id=498&_next=125358", "private": false, "allow_execute_sql": true, "query_ms": 36.53775900056644, "license": "Public Domain"}