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by Thumper
Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:53 pm
Forum: Swim Fins, Skegs & Other Paipo Gear
Topic: eBodyboarding Kevlar Fin Socks
Replies: 1
Views: 28723

Re: eBodyboarding Kevlar Fin Socks

Had a SheeeeIIIIItttttt day yesterday, was only going for a quick surf and after my 3rd wave stepped on a cobbler 6 hours of pain and soaking in hot water now have a burnt foot , will be looking at these socks or has anyone had good results from some full foot fins.
by Thumper
Sat May 20, 2023 11:41 pm
Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
Topic: new pad?
Replies: 10
Views: 43777

Re: new pad?

A mate of mine just got a couple of new knee boards they came with with raised diamond dimples on the pads , he prefers hard dimples so I will score the old ones so maybe contact knee board shapers.
by Thumper
Mon Mar 20, 2023 11:24 pm
Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
Topic: Strip plank build
Replies: 3
Views: 32021

Strip plank build

Hi guys thinking of my next project, my current favourite board is a copy of Trevor Yamamotos design in 12mm ply , what timber type and thickness could I make one using glued strips to have enough strength with slight flex not and not to heavy.
by Thumper
Mon Oct 10, 2022 1:27 am
Forum: Your Wave
Topic: Sumatra
Replies: 5
Views: 16311

Re: Sumatra

Yeah competing with 20 year olds on a ply paipo is difficult.
by Thumper
Tue Sep 20, 2022 1:41 am
Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
Topic: Adding Cork Deck
Replies: 6
Views: 16958

Re: Adding Cork Deck

Thanks it looks like it’s not worth the effort saved me time and $ .
by Thumper
Wed Sep 14, 2022 2:50 am
Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
Topic: Adding Cork Deck
Replies: 6
Views: 16958

Re: Adding Cork Deck

Jarrett Lui rides a similar board, 12mm ply no rocker.
by Thumper
Sat Sep 10, 2022 2:38 am
Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
Topic: Adding Cork Deck
Replies: 6
Views: 16958

Adding Cork Deck

Hi guys predominately riding a 12mm ply guitar pick shaped paipo at the moment Mr Lui fault , has anyone added cork to the deck did it add much floatation and what were the positive and negative effects.Thanks
by Thumper
Thu Aug 18, 2022 10:48 pm
Forum: Your Wave
Topic: Sumatra
Replies: 5
Views: 16311

Sumatra

Thinking of a trip to Macaronis Resort have you been there or other nearby Resorts would take a Paipo and Mat.
by Thumper
Fri Jun 10, 2022 4:37 am
Forum: Your Wave
Topic: Facebook page
Replies: 1
Views: 7565

Re: Facebook page

Seems like a ok group, I have posted a couple of my latest builds.
by Thumper
Sun May 15, 2022 4:04 am
Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
Topic: 12mm ply
Replies: 2
Views: 8349

12mm ply

In Australia Bunnings sells 12 mm labeled marine but it’s only got 3 layers has anyone used this.
by Thumper
Thu Dec 02, 2021 4:00 am
Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
Topic: Parabolic Rails
Replies: 2
Views: 7299

Re: Parabolic Rails

Wow thanks for the reply and info .
by Thumper
Sat Nov 13, 2021 1:07 am
Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
Topic: Parabolic Rails
Replies: 2
Views: 7299

Parabolic Rails

Looking into my next board , I like Trevor Yamamotos shed door design with parabolic rails but a bit longer as I’m tall . My current favourite is a 12mm x 5foot x 13” with a deep tail concave and swallow tail I predominantly surf fast beach breaks has anyone surfed a board similar to Trevor’s design...
by Thumper
Sat Sep 05, 2020 3:24 am
Forum: Your Wave
Topic: Pre Dawn
Replies: 1
Views: 2969

Pre Dawn

Anyone else find predawn a spiritual time to surf just before the sun rises , on weekends my local is off the charts crowded so I was first out this morning and had it to myself for 3/4 of hour offshore 2m cruising along a easy wall I had time to look around and realised how a beautiful sunrise give...
by Thumper
Mon Aug 24, 2020 7:27 pm
Forum: Swim Fins, Skegs & Other Paipo Gear
Topic: Wet suit cool water
Replies: 7
Views: 10611

Re: Wet suit cool water

Hi Zensuni I put elastic bands around my ankles never seen these before, I looked at some dive suits but arm movements are limited as I use one arm for padding on to waves they won’t work.
by Thumper
Fri Aug 21, 2020 4:44 am
Forum: Swim Fins, Skegs & Other Paipo Gear
Topic: Wet suit cool water
Replies: 7
Views: 10611

Re: Wet suit cool water

Hi Cage yea got a hood and socks current suit is Adrenaline brand will have to try something else .
by Thumper
Thu Aug 20, 2020 4:49 am
Forum: Swim Fins, Skegs & Other Paipo Gear
Topic: Wet suit cool water
Replies: 7
Views: 10611

Wet suit cool water

What wet suit do you use in cool water 15 - 18 my 4 3 isn’t cutting it after 2 hours paipo surfing I’m shivering has anyone tried diving wet suits as we are submerged unlike being out of the water on a bigger board.
by Thumper
Wed Aug 12, 2020 11:40 am
Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
Topic: Travel Board
Replies: 14
Views: 7711

Travel Board

I have been looking at making a 12mm ply board that folds in half so it fits in a suit case , thinking of epoxy glueing hard wood and using hinges two problems I see are pinching skin when flexing and how to lock it open has anyone made anything similar.
by Thumper
Tue Aug 11, 2020 8:03 pm
Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
Topic: End of an Era
Replies: 16
Views: 13222

Re: End of an Era

I taught myself to glass boards many years ago I have only used epoxy after a couple it’s not too hard just time consuming,I started doing my own so I could triple 6oz top and double 6oz bottom my Mal’s the first one is well over 20 years old and still going strong.
by Thumper
Mon Aug 10, 2020 2:57 am
Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
Topic: Skinny Paipo
Replies: 5
Views: 5396

Re: Skinny Paipo

Hi foil been testing the 12” paipo and find it has really high top end speed down the line but I have to bend it to turn , I found this out by watching jack johns video on the original surfboard company site he’s pretty good check it out.
by Thumper
Tue Jun 30, 2020 9:24 pm
Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
Topic: Skinny Paipo
Replies: 5
Views: 5396

Skinny Paipo

Just finished a 12” wide board it’s just under 4ft long 12mm ply has anyone played with narrow boards. :?: