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| 47550 | 518 | 8' boards | 1 | cuda | May 23, 2013 | 2013-05-23T05:12:54-0400 | 8' ish (7'10-8'10) boards are kind of becoming the new mini Simmons. Mals, baby guns, trendy Aussie-phile, redo gussies and so on maybe the new rage. So many shapers from Tyler to R.Lovelace are doing them that it seems like there is something going on. I always have found the length to be a weird middle ground but with last Springs brief trip on a Hilberrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrs Hot Gen I started seeing this length in more interesting light. I even bought the HG back from Roach for further "research." Anyhow, Before I start my new (be like me) blog wondering what intrigues you guys and gals about boards this length? What are you riding and conditions do you grab your 8'er for? Haters and skeptics feel free to chime in as well |
| 47551 | 518 | 8' boards | 2 | Latte | May 23, 2013 | 2013-05-23T05:29:49-0400 | Thats my favorite zone for all types of shapes. For me it goes from 7'10" to 8'5". That length works for me for LB-alternatives to bigger and/or cleaner surf. It all depends if its oversized fish shape (7'10") to over sized shortboard-like design (8'0") a widepoint forward pintail with lots of volume (8'0") to a fat assed - Nugget inspired hybrid at 8'5"....(I actually have some more but that is the basic jest). Sometime I don't want to feel like I'm 9'0" but want the float, ect... |
| 47552 | 518 | 8' boards | 3 | Fishface | May 23, 2013 | 2013-05-23T05:34:39-0400 | IMO they are transition boards when moving down to a shortboard. On the other hand, if you are assembling a complete quiver, why not. |
| 47553 | 518 | 8' boards | 4 | BoardDesign | May 23, 2013 | 2013-05-23T05:43:21-0400 | I love that middle sized board. Great all in one quiver asessory. Here is a 7'10" I just made for Iron&Resin. Sexy. Attached files Image processing. Refresh page to view |
| 47554 | 518 | 8' boards | 5 | SMUKES | May 23, 2013 | 2013-05-23T06:03:16-0400 | They aren't trannies. They have plenty of merrit in their own right and are way more often the better choice than a shorter trend-sled. This ain't new. I mean if Ryan makes them they must be good... guys down here have never stopped riding 8' eggs, why? Cause they're fun. I don't run long tris cause you surf them from the tail only and then ya got 5' of board out front. Surf them from the middle. And haul ass... ryan lovelace... ya gotta be kidding, cat can barely pop up and angle off... In my opinion. |
| 47555 | 518 | 8' boards | 6 | dogleg | May 23, 2013 | 2013-05-23T06:05:11-0400 | cuda wrote: 8' ish (7'10-8'10) boards are kind of becoming the new mini Simmons. Mals, baby guns, trendy Aussie-phile, redo gussies and so on maybe the new rage. So many shapers from Tyler to R.Lovelace are doing them that it seems like there is something going on. Click to expand... CHECK OUT DIS NEW FARTS IN MOTION SO SIK! |
| 47556 | 518 | 8' boards | 7 | Ticowannabe | May 23, 2013 | 2013-05-23T06:05:37-0400 | a 7-10 to 8' will be my next board...something to travel with that will paddle well to an outside reef but still fly and turn in big juicy stuff |
| 47557 | 518 | 8' boards | 8 | cuda | May 23, 2013 | 2013-05-23T06:24:59-0400 | yeah Ryan, love or hatem he's in the game but, notice if you will he was my "Z" to the Tyler "A" peeps seem to rave about his V-bowls |
| 47558 | 518 | 8' boards | 9 | cuda | May 23, 2013 | 2013-05-23T06:27:55-0400 | dogleg wrote: cuda wrote: 8' ish (7'10-8'10) boards are kind of becoming the new mini Simmons. Mals, baby guns, trendy Aussie-phile, redo gussies and so on maybe the new rage. So many shapers from Tyler to R.Lovelace are doing them that it seems like there is something going on. Click to expand... CHECK OUT DIS NEW FARTS IN MOTION SO SIK! Click to expand... blend and warp it - looks like a Cheyne Horan tribute - you shape it? |
| 47559 | 518 | 8' boards | 10 | cuda | May 23, 2013 | 2013-05-23T06:31:59-0400 | Smukes "trannies" baahahah! whaddayah think Slide a Trannie.blogspot must be taken already |
| 47560 | 518 | 8' boards | 11 | BoardDesign | May 23, 2013 | 2013-05-23T06:39:32-0400 | Smukes=funny |
| 47561 | 518 | 8' boards | 12 | merrik87 | May 23, 2013 | 2013-05-23T07:15:44-0400 | I am very interested in the v-bowl. I read the thread on here awhile back but would be interested to hear any new ride reports. Emailed Ryan a couple times and he seems super nice to work with. |
| 47562 | 518 | 8' boards | 13 | jonboy | May 23, 2013 | 2013-05-23T07:30:24-0400 | merrik87 wrote: I am very interested in the v-bowl. I read the thread on here awhile back but would be interested to hear any new ride reports. Emailed Ryan a couple times and he seems super nice to work with. Click to expand... I was in the market for one too but passed on it to grab a Speedhull instead. not sure where in jersey you are but I would recommend contacting Phil at Glide Surf Co. He generally hosts Ryan 1-2 times a year. |
| 47563 | 518 | 8' boards | 14 | merrik87 | May 23, 2013 | 2013-05-23T07:36:20-0400 | I talked to Phil already. Ryan was just out here to shape 22 boards I think, and he was also Beach House Swap. I think all the 8 footers are spoken for. Ryan may come back sometime in the summer and if I have the cake I may pull the trigger on one. What made you choose the speed hull over the v-bowl? |
| 47564 | 518 | 8' boards | 15 | 033 | May 23, 2013 | 2013-05-23T07:38:33-0400 | This has to be the most popular 8' board :shock: |
| 47565 | 518 | 8' boards | 16 | Guest | May 23, 2013 | 2013-05-23T07:45:09-0400 | Been riding this 8' Mitsven Fish Simmons a lot at one spot down here. It's been an unreal spring. At this spot you need some paddling & float to get over the flats and get a nice easy entry. And it's WAY TOO GOOD for a long board. My 2 cents, Ryan Lovelace is a hack. Attached files |
| 47566 | 518 | 8' boards | 17 | Guest | May 23, 2013 | 2013-05-23T07:45:56-0400 | Bottom: Attached files Image processing. Refresh page to view |
| 47567 | 518 | 8' boards | 18 | jonboy | May 23, 2013 | 2013-05-23T07:52:38-0400 | merrik87 wrote: I talked to Phil already. Ryan was just out here to shape 22 boards I think, and he was also Beach House Swap. I think all the 8 footers are spoken for. Ryan may come back sometime in the summer and if I have the cake I may pull the trigger on one. What made you choose the speed hull over the v-bowl? Click to expand... Ah gotcha.. The opportunity to grab the Speedhull was something I couldn't pass up on and I've always wanted one. although a double enda from Marc or v.bowls from Ryan are still on my wish list. |
| 47568 | 518 | 8' boards | 19 | dogleg | May 23, 2013 | 2013-05-23T07:59:36-0400 | This thread is too good. |
| 47569 | 518 | 8' boards | 20 | Guest | May 23, 2013 | 2013-05-23T08:08:33-0400 | dogleg wrote: This thread is too good. Click to expand... LOL! TKO? |
| 47570 | 518 | 8' boards | 21 | Guest | May 23, 2013 | 2013-05-23T08:13:41-0400 | Laughing my ass off over here. So many opinions. Thanks Cuda for starting this thread. |
| 47571 | 518 | 8' boards | 22 | SMUKES | May 23, 2013 | 2013-05-23T08:21:22-0400 | Hi buddy! Glad to hear you are well! |
| 47572 | 518 | 8' boards | 23 | SMUKES | May 23, 2013 | 2013-05-23T08:29:13-0400 | And yeah, this is where one may express ines opinions. Here's one: If tou are going to make Surfboards, be able to ride a surfboard. Zeph, Matt,Jim, Gene, Skip, Bob,Larmo,..and so on and so on and so on all surf really well. And that list goes on forever, why would you ever... 8' boards are good. |
| 47574 | 518 | 8' boards | 24 | Ticowannabe | May 23, 2013 | 2013-05-23T08:43:00-0400 | i have seen that ratty looking beauty up close...just in front of me on a wave or two...it does paddle |
| 47575 | 518 | 8' boards | 25 | NJ Longboarder | May 23, 2013 | 2013-05-23T09:02:21-0400 | 8 footers do nothing well, but they are fun. |
| 47576 | 518 | 8' boards | 26 | Ticowannabe | May 23, 2013 | 2013-05-23T09:27:38-0400 | NJ Longboarder wrote: 8 footers do nothing well, but they are fun. Click to expand... uh...ok |
| 47578 | 518 | 8' boards | 27 | rapier_96 | May 23, 2013 | 2013-05-23T09:55:14-0400 | NJ Longboarder wrote: 8 footers do nothing well, but they are fun. Click to expand... They don't paddle like a long board and you can't duck dive'em like smaller boards......but if our in the mood they're fun |
| 47579 | 518 | 8' boards | 28 | SMUKES | May 23, 2013 | 2013-05-23T09:58:05-0400 | They trim in the pocket from the front foot and will out bottom turn a five eight all day long. They will own a spot like swamis or Malibu when shit is on and the crouds checked the cams. They tuberide and fade great. Ahh what else, ah yeah, they suck, get a stubby with a five box / blister pack of nubsters. |
| 47581 | 518 | 8' boards | 29 | Finward | May 23, 2013 | 2013-05-23T10:18:12-0400 | If 8'ers are trannies the that makes this the only instance where I can admit to lovin' me a tranny |
| 47582 | 518 | 8' boards | 30 | Wade In The Waves | May 23, 2013 | 2013-05-23T10:31:55-0400 | Welcome back Veterano! Hope all is well and has been well. |
| 47583 | 518 | 8' boards | 31 | cuda | May 23, 2013 | 2013-05-23T10:41:43-0400 | JT on an 8'er at a super secret LJ reef break http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKPZk7abjUM |
| 47584 | 518 | 8' boards | 32 | cuda | May 23, 2013 | 2013-05-23T10:47:53-0400 | Veterano wrote: Been riding this 8' Mitsven Fish Simmons a lot at one spot down here. It's been an unreal spring. At this spot you need some paddling & float to get over the flats and get a nice easy entry. And it's WAY TOO GOOD for a long board. My 2 cents, Ryan Lovelace is a hack. Click to expand... that right there is dashyt Mr E! glad to see you didnt liquidate that one. |
| 47585 | 518 | 8' boards | 33 | rapier_96 | May 23, 2013 | 2013-05-23T11:01:58-0400 | Well do u prefer a trannie that trims or shaves? |
| 47586 | 518 | 8' boards | 34 | dingdong | May 23, 2013 | 2013-05-23T11:23:12-0400 | SMUKES wrote: [quote They tuberide and fade great. Ahh what else, ah yeah, they suck, get a stubby with a five box / blister pack of nubsters.[/quote} I don't know if I can get my deposit back now. |
| 47587 | 518 | 8' boards | 35 | LB Boozer | May 23, 2013 | 2013-05-23T11:30:18-0400 | Not a big fan. Find that at my size there isn't any type of waves that it excels in versus other sized boards. Not long enough to surf the tiny stuff with any style and not short enough to do much with on better waves, plus it is a lot harder to get outside on bigger days because I cannot duck dive a board that big. I could see how it could be a decent size for heavier guys though. Currently looking for a boardin the 7'0" range to fill the gap between my 9'0" and 5'9". |
| 47588 | 518 | 8' boards | 36 | Guest | May 23, 2013 | 2013-05-23T11:40:11-0400 | Semper Fi Surfer wrote: Welcome back Veterano! Hope all is well and has been well. Click to expand... Thanks. I tuned in, did not turn on and dropped out for a bit. Just like Smuke's avatar. Did I ever tell you about the time I passed a joint to Leary on the library wall in Lahaina in '68 or '9? Those were the days. The leash ruined surfing ...... |
| 47589 | 518 | 8' boards | 37 | Cuttlefish | May 23, 2013 | 2013-05-23T11:44:53-0400 | Meanwhile here in Australia... Attached files |
| 47590 | 518 | 8' boards | 38 | Fubar | May 23, 2013 | 2013-05-23T12:31:53-0400 | Really nice Mitsven fish. Is this best when there surf is good, or, even when small? |
| 47591 | 518 | 8' boards | 39 | kiwi | May 23, 2013 | 2013-05-23T12:40:54-0400 | Perfect timing for this thread,found this on the McTavish site yesterday.8'2-8'10. Loving it. http://www.mctavish.com.au/surfboard/step-deck Image processing. Refresh page to view |
| 47592 | 518 | 8' boards | 40 | 333rider | May 23, 2013 | 2013-05-23T13:18:00-0400 | Now thats a killer board Kiwi |
| 47595 | 518 | 8' boards | 41 | Latte | May 23, 2013 | 2013-05-23T14:22:23-0400 | NJ Longboarder wrote: 8 footers do nothing well, but they are fun. Click to expand... For me I think they do most things better...(most not all) and are optimum. Then again this is coming from someone who is not into noseriding. |
| 47596 | 518 | 8' boards | 42 | soul_glide | May 23, 2013 | 2013-05-23T14:26:12-0400 | Crazy 8s 8'0 PHD Hot Gen...hull hummer! 8'1 Andreini Vaquero...hully egg or eggy hull 8'4 Tak FloEgg...speedy egg 8'4 Bing Pintail Mini...rocker n roll 8'6 Bing Karma...midsize w/ mojo |
| 47597 | 518 | 8' boards | 43 | Latte | May 23, 2013 | 2013-05-23T14:35:00-0400 | dingdong wrote: SMUKES wrote: [quote They tuberide and fade great. Ahh what else, ah yeah, they suck, get a stubby with a five box / blister pack of nubsters .[/quote} I don't know if I can get my deposit back now. Click to expand... Now your talking. (Sorry D) |
| 47598 | 518 | 8' boards | 44 | Jaimo | May 23, 2013 | 2013-05-23T14:54:27-0400 | 8'2 vaquero Attached files |
| 47599 | 518 | 8' boards | 45 | Jaimo | May 23, 2013 | 2013-05-23T14:55:49-0400 | 7'10 Campbell Bros. Attached files |
| 47600 | 518 | 8' boards | 46 | Jaimo | May 23, 2013 | 2013-05-23T15:02:21-0400 | And the 8'10 mitsven magic has been going all crazy lately. Its a great board. Despite the lack of photo Zeph, it is happening. |
| 47601 | 518 | 8' boards | 47 | tim760 | May 23, 2013 | 2013-05-23T15:21:54-0400 | Agree with Smukes on this size board for North County reefs. Love my 7'9" Josh Hall egg when we have a bit of size... "church of San Diego. " Attached files |
| 47606 | 518 | 8' boards | 48 | dogleg | May 23, 2013 | 2013-05-23T18:23:39-0400 | Hull airs: rad or lame? |
| 47609 | 518 | 8' boards | 49 | NJ Longboarder | May 24, 2013 | 2013-05-24T00:34:58-0400 | Latte wrote: NJ Longboarder wrote: 8 footers do nothing well, but they are fun. Click to expand... For me I think they do most things better...(most not all) and are optimum. Then again this is coming from someone who is not into noseriding. Click to expand... To clarify my opinion (again, just my opinion), they don't do anything better than a board a foot or so longer or shorter would do. To me, that length is fun on lazy days in mediocre waves when you just want to mess around. I have some boards in that size range and don't have anything against them, just haven't reached for them for a while. I'm just not into trannies right now, but like everything in life, that could always change. Also, i don't like hulls, twin keels, longboards over 9'6", loud 4 cylinder cars that sound like lawn mowers, beets, rat rods, skinny jeans on guys, weird names for colors, hot dog burps, etc. |
| 47610 | 518 | 8' boards | 50 | Latte | May 24, 2013 | 2013-05-24T00:51:15-0400 | NJ Longboarder wrote: Latte wrote: NJ Longboarder wrote: Click to expand... To clarify my opinion (again, just my opinion), they don't do anything better than a board a foot or so longer or shorter would do. Click to expand... Cool...I respect where you are coming from...I disagree with that opinion and feel that I can place a 8' on place that I want on a wave easier then a 9' (in most case). Its all good. |
| 47611 | 518 | 8' boards | 51 | Latte | May 24, 2013 | 2013-05-24T01:01:31-0400 | NJ Longboarder wrote: Also, i don't like hulls, twin keels, longboards over 9'6", loud 4 cylinder cars that sound like lawn mowers, beets, rat rods, skinny jeans on guys, weird names for colors, hot dog burps, etc. Click to expand... Amen...I'm with you on all of that except 1 thing...(Long boards over 9'6") I like the glidy momentum days on occasion. Now if you excuse me I have to get ready for this weekend by gamboge tinted 10'2" twin keel hull loaded on my modified Fiero after I scoff down these wieners and squeeze into the diesel jeans. |
| 47613 | 518 | 8' boards | 52 | El Meezy | May 24, 2013 | 2013-05-24T01:28:06-0400 | I'm about functionality and to me, there's nothing functional about potato-chip thrusters and I haven't met a sub-7 foot platform that I particularly like, hence...mid-lengths. You still have decent paddling but can throw the board around more than a log. My current mid of choice is the 8-4 Hot Generation I picked up in January. Love that board. I've had it out in thigh to head high stuff and for those that have talked about not being able to duck dive something over 8 foot? I've done it with the HG, albeit with some oomph. |
| 47614 | 518 | 8' boards | 53 | PeakMaster | May 24, 2013 | 2013-05-24T01:38:04-0400 | NJ Longboarder wrote: Also, i don't like hulls, twin keels, longboards over 9'6", loud 4 cylinder cars that sound like lawn mowers, beets, rat rods, skinny jeans on guys, weird names for colors, hot dog burps, etc. Click to expand... I must agree with everything NJLB stated here. Except I'll add hats to the mix...not baseball style hats but the Justin Timberlake kind. WTF? Oh, I like riding my three shorter boards or mids or whatever the fuck you choose to call them. 8'Harbour SR, 7'9" M-P Camel, 7'6" Hansen Egg...all single fin arrangements. I like them in more solid ground swell waves just under head high. Seems they work in beach our breaks better with that kind of swell...or larger. Image processing. Refresh page to view |
| 47615 | 518 | 8' boards | 54 | SeniorGrom | May 24, 2013 | 2013-05-24T03:02:31-0400 | 8'6" Channin shaped by JP. PU foam / Epoxy glass job. Attached files |
| 47618 | 518 | 8' boards | 55 | SMUKES | May 24, 2013 | 2013-05-24T04:57:54-0400 | Bing Raven is killer too. Still the "fun-shape" stigma around with some. A mediocre surfboard is a mediocre surfboard no matter the length. Tell Gene fir example that his speed hull won't do "anything well." If you like to ride singles, you damnsure better own a mid-length. "Short singlefins don't work, that's why I don't make them". Skip Frye |
| 47620 | 518 | 8' boards | 56 | Mizrachi | May 24, 2013 | 2013-05-24T05:35:58-0400 | 8'4 Fineline SYT. Good times. A little hully, a little longboardy, a little piggy. Very, very fun. From Hilbers: http://rephullmen.blogspot.com/2010/07/syt-p-p-for-pig.html Attached files |
| 47621 | 518 | 8' boards | 57 | Mizrachi | May 24, 2013 | 2013-05-24T05:36:40-0400 | Another one (not my board, but pretty much the same). Attached files Image processing. Refresh page to view |
| 47631 | 518 | 8' boards | 58 | Salty | May 24, 2013 | 2013-05-24T09:26:42-0400 | The Shortboard Revolution, with Australians Bob McTavish, Nat Young, and Wayne Lynch (and others) at the helm, has given us a wide range of mid-length boards like the 9' Vee bottoms ridden by Nat and Bob at Honolua, to the 8'0 Tracker designed and surfed by Bob at Rincon, and finally the 7-7'6 double enders Wayne surfed at his home break. And then there were the various mid-length boards featured in the films Evolution, Innermost Limits of Fun, and the '68 Puerto Rican World Championships broadcast footage. And this list doesn't even include the Sunset and Pipeline boards that Dick Brewer was developing in Hawaii. All part of the transition from long to short. These boards are now seen as part of board design history and of course, no longer considered true performance boards. Today, both McTavish and Lynch will admit those boards didn't work nearly as well as today's boards and can't understand why anyone would want to still ride them. Bob even considers Al Merrick, with his current shortboard line, as the world's best surfboard designer. But how can we dismiss mid-length boards as just "beginner fun boards" or "do nothing well"? Yes, mid-lengths are easy to ride and good for beginners, but so are longboards. (What killed the mid-length in the public eye was probably the 8' "fun boards" Phil Becker (and others) made in the 90s, and he sold thousands of them – an egg shape with a thruster fin setup.) If anything, longboards, beyond their retro cool that Joel Tudor brought to them, could easily be considered beginner or fun boards and not able to do anything well, too. It's time we give the mid-length board some due respect. Mid-lengths have the ability to glide and trim like a longboard (some footage even shows surfers doing cheater fives) and yet "go vertical" (as McTavish and Lynch dreamed of doing). Seen in that perspective they don't "do anything well" but they do "everything" well! I'm grateful to shapers like Marc Andreini, Brian Hilbers, John Wesley, and others who have kept … |
| 47632 | 518 | 8' boards | 59 | dingdong | May 24, 2013 | 2013-05-24T09:36:59-0400 | Have I mentioned how much I liked and enjoyed my waterhog? |
| 47633 | 518 | 8' boards | 60 | Mango Bill | May 24, 2013 | 2013-05-24T09:42:39-0400 | I think that size works for me and fun board is the perfect moniker.........wwwwwwwweeeeeeeee Image processing. Refresh page to view Jim phillips double ender 8'8" works in everything from waist to head high,wich is as big as i care to surf. got bunch in that size 7'6" hobie deadly flying glove,duck dives no problemo 7'10" bing good karma 8'3" andreini vaquero 8'6" dextr 8'6" ward "rich model" Image processing. Refresh page to view Image processing. Refresh page to view |
| 47634 | 518 | 8' boards | 61 | kiwi | May 24, 2013 | 2013-05-24T09:50:21-0400 | Another McTavish newbie.... 8.10 SpeedShape |
| 47636 | 518 | 8' boards | 62 | Mango Bill | May 24, 2013 | 2013-05-24T10:18:04-0400 | http://vimeo.com/62482319# |
| 47640 | 518 | 8' boards | 63 | 515 | May 24, 2013 | 2013-05-24T11:51:35-0400 | kiwi wrote: Another McTavish newbie.... 8.10 SpeedShape Click to expand... Now we're talkin' |
| 47641 | 518 | 8' boards | 64 | Salty | May 24, 2013 | 2013-05-24T12:02:54-0400 | Crescent Moon by John Wesley: "Named after the slight convex arc in the tailblock. Wide point center, a bit stronger roll to vee making this the loosest board in the quiver. Fuller tail volume and thinner nose give it a unique s-deck. With the vee and rail line combo, it drives off the bottom from the center and banks off the lip. Yet still trims out exceptionally well. Proportionately slightly fuller nose template in comparison to my other models, which sets you up perfect for tucked, trimmed out cheater fives through tubes and soup. Best between 7’6″â€"9’0″ Attached files |
| 47648 | 518 | 8' boards | 65 | pilau | May 24, 2013 | 2013-05-24T12:43:21-0400 | Funny this should pop-up. I logged in today to rant about how much fun I've been having on a few midlengths I've recently acquired. LOVE THEM. One is from Steve Brom and the other is a Con egg shaped by Bruce Grant. The are both somewhere between 7'6'' and 8ft. I can't remember and don't measure. The Brom is a mini-mal that is just a blast to ride. The Con is a standard single fin egg, slippery and fast like a more user friendly hull. Carry on... |
| 47649 | 518 | 8' boards | 66 | pilau | May 24, 2013 | 2013-05-24T12:45:26-0400 | ...ohh... and that McTavish SpeedShape or and Andreini Serena are at the top of my list. Both are highly functional reef riders. |
| 47650 | 518 | 8' boards | 67 | dsquare | May 24, 2013 | 2013-05-24T12:59:35-0400 | run.haole.run: I was just thinking about checking out this board.. http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/spo/3814677769.html ... might be a fun change of pace. |
| 47656 | 518 | 8' boards | 68 | pilau | May 24, 2013 | 2013-05-24T13:52:49-0400 | dsquare... that's a sick icon pic you have. such a classic country sunset, iconic. board could be fun, price is a little high. I'd keep an eye out (am keeping an eye out) for a small Schaper Bonga model. I have a long one that is a BLAST to ride. I had a Bushman that I didn't love, although we probably both know plenty of guys who swear by them. |
| 47657 | 518 | 8' boards | 69 | pilau | May 24, 2013 | 2013-05-24T13:56:43-0400 | is that Liddle still on craigslist here? I have one that is super fun when you are in the mood for something different |
| 47658 | 518 | 8' boards | 70 | dsquare | May 24, 2013 | 2013-05-24T14:40:36-0400 | run.haole.run wrote: is that Liddle still on craigslist here? I have one that is super fun when you are in the mood for something different Click to expand... I see one Liddle for around $450- looks like fun... and all of the younger guys I ride with have Bushman's... and swear by them. Another pic from that night... Attached files Image processing. Refresh page to view |
| 47667 | 518 | 8' boards | 71 | Salty | May 24, 2013 | 2013-05-24T16:02:04-0400 | Wayne Lynch by John Witzig. Attached files Image processing. Refresh page to view |
| 47672 | 518 | 8' boards | 72 | pilau | May 24, 2013 | 2013-05-24T19:06:33-0400 | Yeah that Wayne Lynch pic has been meditated upon. That pic IS surfboard riding (to me at any rate) |
| 47673 | 518 | 8' boards | 73 | pilau | May 24, 2013 | 2013-05-24T19:08:28-0400 | What I mean is that getting tubed is possible in many ways. But on rail carving .... Surfboards are unique in my experience. |
| 47674 | 518 | 8' boards | 74 | pilau | May 24, 2013 | 2013-05-24T19:15:30-0400 | Dsquare. That's the one. The Liddle. Expensive and kind of short. Mine is 7.6ft and was under $300 with no dings. Board is crazy. Hard to describe but fast and fun. Good board for Holtons or Leftovers. I'd prefer a 2+1 or a single rather than traditional thruster. If you can get that Bushman for $100 less... Plus it is ugly (my opinion means nothing) |
| 47676 | 518 | 8' boards | 75 | dtorrent | May 25, 2013 | 2013-05-25T02:39:18-0400 | I love midlength boards. Granted, mine aren't 8 feet, but I am smaller than most of you. I have been riding this 7'4 Bing quite a bit lately. I also rode a friends 7' Takayama Devon Howard mini the other day, it was an absolute blast! Now I want one.. |
| 47677 | 518 | 8' boards | 76 | SuperKool | May 25, 2013 | 2013-05-25T03:30:17-0400 | Image processing. Refresh page to view 8'2" minizombie. I friggin love it and agree that midlengths of the transitional era sort are underrated. Has anyone ridden a minizombie and a hot gen (meezy?), how would you compare them for someone who is stoked on the minizombie but hasnt really gotten into hulls? |
| 47678 | 518 | 8' boards | 77 | PeakMaster | May 25, 2013 | 2013-05-25T06:56:12-0400 | Salty wrote: Crescent Moon by John Wesley: "Named after the slight convex arc in the tailblock. Wide point center, a bit stronger roll to vee making this the loosest board in the quiver. Fuller tail volume and thinner nose give it a unique s-deck. With the vee and rail line combo, it drives off the bottom from the center and banks off the lip. Yet still trims out exceptionally well. Proportionately slightly fuller nose template in comparison to my other models, which sets you up perfect for tucked, trimmed out cheater fives through tubes and soup. Best between 7’6″â€"9’0″ Click to expand... Nice. How thick? |
| 47679 | 518 | 8' boards | 78 | PeakMaster | May 25, 2013 | 2013-05-25T07:01:24-0400 | run.haole.run wrote: Yeah that Wayne Lynch pic has been meditated upon. That pic IS surfboard riding (to me at any rate) Click to expand... Agreed. This one of the late Keith Paull bares some similarity and the board can't be much more than 8'...if that. Attached files Image processing. Refresh page to view |
| 47681 | 518 | 8' boards | 79 | pilau | May 25, 2013 | 2013-05-25T09:04:24-0400 | SICK PICK! I've never seen that one before. Right-click -> Save Picture As... the board / the turn / the body position. timeless. |
| 47682 | 518 | 8' boards | 80 | 515 | May 25, 2013 | 2013-05-25T10:16:31-0400 | run.haole.run wrote: SICK PICK! I've never seen that one before. Right-click -> Save Picture As... the board / the turn / the body position. timeless. Click to expand... No kidding! The way he's got that board laid up on the rail is sick. Thanks Peak! I'm saving that one too. |
| 47683 | 518 | 8' boards | 81 | dogleg | May 25, 2013 | 2013-05-25T10:32:32-0400 | You know, I keep seeing all of these Hot Gen inspired boards and these OG pictures but man, has anyone actually seen one being shredded in recent times? |
| 47685 | 518 | 8' boards | 82 | pilau | May 25, 2013 | 2013-05-25T11:18:12-0400 | i've seen some footage of guys riding those v.bowls boards pretty well. as far as specifically Hot Gen... don't see much out here. But eggs and midlengths? They get shredded here on the daily. |
| 47690 | 518 | 8' boards | 83 | Salty | May 25, 2013 | 2013-05-25T13:26:44-0400 | run.haole.run wrote: i've seen some footage of guys riding those v.bowls boards pretty well. as far as specifically Hot Gen... don't see much out here. But eggs and midlengths? They get shredded here on the daily. Click to expand... Nice. |
| 47691 | 518 | 8' boards | 84 | unfrozencaveman | May 25, 2013 | 2013-05-25T14:06:07-0400 | Colin check it Image processing. Refresh page to view Image processing. Refresh page to view Image processing. Refresh page to view Just scored it 7'8 |
| 47692 | 518 | 8' boards | 85 | unfrozencaveman | May 25, 2013 | 2013-05-25T14:06:43-0400 | Grinded down that TA and gonna keep sanding it til it has some more flex |
| 47693 | 518 | 8' boards | 86 | Guest | May 25, 2013 | 2013-05-25T14:08:38-0400 | PeakMaster wrote: run.haole.run wrote: Yeah that Wayne Lynch pic has been meditated upon. That pic IS surfboard riding (to me at any rate) Click to expand... Agreed. This one of the late Keith Paull bares some similarity and the board can't be much more than 8'...if that. Click to expand... At this time, and for a short time after, Keith Paull was one of the top 5 surfers in the world. In his prime he was one of the best I've ever seen. Then another tragic mental fall. Surfing is littered with that. That's a Bing Foil he's riding in that photo. View "Waves of Change" ( or sometimes retitled "Sunshine Sea"". Keith is riding the board in France with Hamilton & Martinson riding POS "V" bottoms. Watch the difference in the too few waves they show of Keith. |
| 47696 | 518 | 8' boards | 87 | PeakMaster | May 26, 2013 | 2013-05-25T23:22:32-0400 | Veterano wrote: PeakMaster wrote: run.haole.run wrote: Yeah that Wayne Lynch pic has been meditated upon. That pic IS surfboard riding (to me at any rate) Click to expand... Agreed. This one of the late Keith Paull bares some similarity and the board can't be much more than 8'...if that. Click to expand... At this time, and for a short time after, Keith Paull was one of the top 5 surfers in the world. In his prime he was one of the best I've ever seen. Then another tragic mental fall. Surfing is littered with that. That's a Bing Foil he's riding in that photo. View "Waves of Change" ( or sometimes retitled "Sunshine Sea"". Keith is riding the board in France with Hamilton & Martinson riding POS "V" bottoms. Watch the difference in the too few waves they show of Keith. Click to expand... I know he rode for Bing at the time but are you sure that board is a Foil? I thought Foils were pointier/ gunnier shapes not butter knife/egg shapes. Anybody? Marshall Dillons son and former world champ with a pair...another guy that disappeared from the surf scene entirely. Attached files Image processing. Refresh page to view |
| 47698 | 518 | 8' boards | 88 | Knots | May 26, 2013 | 2013-05-26T00:56:44-0400 | dogleg wrote: You know, I keep seeing all of these Hot Gen inspired boards and these OG pictures but man, has anyone actually seen one being shredded in recent times? Click to expand... I had one HotGen surf on the 8'4"(???) Roach had. Waves were less than perfect in the 4'-6' range. Board was quick, loose and as I described it to Roach at the time, very skateboard-esq in the conditions at hand. I was suprised at how well it carved a big turn with that wide tail. I had no issues with how it performed in the lumpy surf that session but never had the op to get it out on a clean lined up day. Heard later from another friend that it wasn't all that impressive in clean lined up beach break. Maybe these boards like a bit of size in order to show their true potential??? Aloha |
| 47699 | 518 | 8' boards | 89 | Guest | May 26, 2013 | 2013-05-26T03:57:59-0400 | PeakMaster wrote: Veterano wrote: PeakMaster wrote: run.haole.run wrote: Yeah that Wayne Lynch pic has been meditated upon. That pic IS surfboard riding (to me at any rate) Click to expand... Agreed. This one of the late Keith Paull bares some similarity and the board can't be much more than 8'...if that. Click to expand... At this time, and for a short time after, Keith Paull was one of the top 5 surfers in the world. In his prime he was one of the best I've ever seen. Then another tragic mental fall. Surfing is littered with that. That's a Bing Foil he's riding in that photo. View "Waves of Change" ( or sometimes retitled "Sunshine Sea"". Keith is riding the board in France with Hamilton & Martinson riding POS "V" bottoms. Watch the difference in the too few waves they show of Keith. Click to expand... I know he rode for Bing at the time but are you sure that board is a Foil? I thought Foils were pointier/ gunnier shapes not butter knife/egg shapes. Anybody? Marshall Dillons son and former world champ with a pair...another guy that disappeared from the surf scene entirely. Click to expand... Before the model you posted. Boards had changed again by then. And you're right, another casualty. |
| 47705 | 518 | 8' boards | 90 | El Meezy | May 26, 2013 | 2013-05-26T08:48:34-0400 | SuperKool wrote: "8'2" minizombie. I friggin love it and agree that midlengths of the transitional era sort are underrated. Has anyone ridden a minizombie and a hot gen (meezy?), how would you compare them for someone who is stoked on the minizombie but hasnt really gotten into hulls? Click to expand... I sold my MZ to get the HG and actually prefer the HG. I definitely dug the MZ but the HG seems to have a bit more volume and the tail is different. The HG is actually a better paddler and better in regards to carving. I think the MZ still had a bit more of a longboard feel to it, while the HG is a different animal. They're both fast as hell and beat sections with ease. I don't know. It's kind of tough to quantify but to me, I like the way the HG rides more. Maybe Und Cabin could also chime in. He had an MZ but moved to an HG as well. |
| 47706 | 518 | 8' boards | 91 | El Meezy | May 26, 2013 | 2013-05-26T08:52:04-0400 | Knots wrote: dogleg wrote: You know, I keep seeing all of these Hot Gen inspired boards and these OG pictures but man, has anyone actually seen one being shredded in recent times? Click to expand... I had one HotGen surf on the 8'4"(???) Roach had. Waves were less than perfect in the 4'-6' range. Board was quick, loose and as I described it to Roach at the time, very skateboard-esq in the conditions at hand. I was suprised at how well it carved a big turn with that wide tail. I had no issues with how it performed in the lumpy surf that session but never had the op to get it out on a clean lined up day. Heard later from another friend that it wasn't all that impressive in clean lined up beach break. Maybe these boards like a bit of size in order to show their true potential??? Aloha Click to expand... I don't think size is the issue. On Brian's advice, I took it out on a day more suited to longboarding. Waves were maybe thigh high at best but I waited for the ones that bowled up a bit and it was on those waves that the HG is a blast. It's just a guess but I think a little steepness is the key. |
| 47707 | 518 | 8' boards | 92 | pilau | May 26, 2013 | 2013-05-26T09:21:48-0400 | UFCM!!!!! That board is the bee's knees. I have a $60 craigslist special of similar age and condition that is super fun in some size. Hope to see you soon. My daughter will be at the Surf Cup soccer tournament in Del Mar later this summer. I'm planning on flying in to SD to attend, and then hope to surf with her (and you of course) after |
| 47708 | 518 | 8' boards | 93 | pilau | May 26, 2013 | 2013-05-26T09:30:30-0400 | on size... we are talking about a whole bunch of different craft in this thread. Eggs / hulls / mini-mals / midlengths / baby guns from a byegone era... the only similarity is the length of the board. My 7'6'' Liddle hull is super fun in small or large, but doesn't seem to do well in hollow surf for me and my ability. My 7'6'' Con egg loves a bit more push to the wave and handles the hollow stuff. My 7ft Cooepr vpin handles the mean days. My 7'6'' Brom mini-mal (kind of like a Tak Scorpion) is a small longboard replacement that I haven't tried out in waves of any consequence. That said, I think I'm finding what suits me these days. The anti-pig. Wide point forward, pulled in tail. Not what the cool kids are into, but I love the way they bottom turn and drive down the line. I'm a narrow stance, weight forward kind of surfer. Gotta get in where you fit in. Anyone here ride a Russ Short bonzer? I've talked to Smukes about then and regret letting one slip through my fingers. Also a Bonzer 5 singe wing egg. |
| 47713 | 518 | 8' boards | 94 | Stringer | May 26, 2013 | 2013-05-26T12:14:35-0400 | I have a pintail vbowls on the way from Ryan's last trip to Jersey. I will vouch for Phil as a good person who knows what he's talking about from experience. He loves his pintail vbowls. Has taken it to PR and Indo. Says his longboards are now dust collectors. I have had my eye on the vbowls and Hilbers Hot Gen for some time. They seem like a Swiss Army knife kind of board. I went with a 7'10 on Ryan's suggestion because I'm surfing mainly fast beach breaks over here. Will give a full report once I get my hands on it and a decent amount of water time. The summer flat spell is right around the corner so it might be a while. Cheers. PS, Ryan will be back in Jersey and NYC this summer to debut his film. Deff get in touch with Phil for more info. He rides a hand full of Ryan's boards. |
| 47714 | 518 | 8' boards | 95 | ted | May 26, 2013 | 2013-05-26T13:20:48-0400 | run.haole.run wrote: Anyone here ride a Russ Short bonzer? I've talked to Smukes about then and regret letting one slip through my fingers. Also a Bonzer 5 singe wing egg.[/quote] I picked up 7.8 Campbell Bros 5 fin Bonzer Egg with w/ elevated wings. Its AWESOME! I always thought the extra fins were a gimmick, let me tell you they are NOT. |
| 47715 | 518 | 8' boards | 96 | pilau | May 26, 2013 | 2013-05-26T13:25:47-0400 | ted... that's exactly the one i want |
| 47729 | 518 | 8' boards | 97 | Salty | May 27, 2013 | 2013-05-27T03:37:14-0400 | Speaking of Bonzers, I'm loving this 7.0 Bonzer 5-fin. The plan shape is custom by Malcolm and more 70s wide point forward and less eggy than his current lineup. It is beautifully shaped and glassed, and simply rides like magic. Easy to paddle with speed down the line, but easily breaks track and turns and cutbacks effortlessly. Super stoked on this board! Attached files |
| 47734 | 518 | 8' boards | 98 | pilau | May 27, 2013 | 2013-05-27T05:17:37-0400 | More later when get to computer. Current cast if characters. Should this merge into the board pics thread? Attached files Image processing. Refresh page to view |
| 47735 | 518 | 8' boards | 99 | unfrozencaveman | May 27, 2013 | 2013-05-27T05:21:12-0400 | run.haole.run wrote: UFCM!!!!! That board is the bee's knees. I have a $60 craigslist special of similar age and condition that is super fun in some size. Hope to see you soon. My daughter will be at the Surf Cup soccer tournament in Del Mar later this summer. I'm planning on flying in to SD to attend, and then hope to surf with her (and you of course) after[/ Done and done!! Looking forward to that! Click to expand... |
| 47744 | 518 | 8' boards | 100 | rapier_96 | May 27, 2013 | 2013-05-27T13:28:39-0400 | Salty wrote: Speaking of Bonzers, I'm loving this 7.0 Bonzer 5-fin. The plan shape is custom by Malcolm and more 70s wide point forward and less eggy than his current lineup. It is beautifully shaped and glassed, and simply rides like magic. Easy to paddle with speed down the line, but easily breaks track and turns and cutbacks effortlessly. Super stoked on this board! Click to expand... Looks like a fun board! |
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