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Rod, I wonder if boards with more flotation are more likely to spring back? Maybe this is a good way to stay calm during a wipeout - focus on what the legrope is doing. Brands may also vary - I recall the coiled leashes going straight but not much else. Regarding whether the quality varies - no idea...

I've never had trouble with coiled leashes springing back. Years ago there was a time this was a very real hazard with leashes on stand-up boards. Having a whole lot of leash just seems to be asking for getting it wrapped around you. I've never actually lost my boardies like RNT but have come close ...

I use a bicep leash but sometimes they slip down my arm in bigger waves. If I tighten them too much they can be a bit unpleasant. I'm curious what others think.

JBW - if there is power in the water, a thin board just flies over flat sections. The wide tail is the key rather than the overall volume. They are a bit like mats - add some power to the wave and the 4th gear kicks in.

Bob

Rod, I missed the question, sorry about that. The fin is 3 1/2" high and 3 1/8" long. These are used as twin fins. I would probably go a little shorter, but this is just me. A bit more bite than the shallow fins, but also some noticeable drag at times. I changed fins between surfs. I haven...

PR,

Why not. I'm sure Mr.Mike has lots of examples of boards like this: http://mypaipoboards.org/interviews/MrM ... 1026.shtml

Bob

TP,

I've experimented with AKU but life is too short for me to really put the time in to learn it properly. If it was my livelihood I'm sure it would be a different story. I'll keep an eye out for the version with the re-sizer.

Bob

TP,

Not hard at all???? I was hoping there was function like on photo re-sizing, where you select a % of the original and viola. I was sent a brd file of an original Simmons and was curious what it would look like as a 4'6".

Bob

TP. I've a thinner board (one of John Galera's designs but the design is completely different - see http://mypaipoboards.org/interviews/JohnGalera/JG_2009-0922.shtml ) These boards have 2 x 12 oz glass jobs and my latest have 3 x 6 oz. The latter also has a stringer. There's some noticeable flex in ...

TP,

Thanks. More volume does offer the opportunity to arm paddle - handy if you want to make ground or your legs are cramping, but with every pro there is a trade-off. If a 1/2" ply paipo is 4.6L volume, 15 litres should be fine by me.

Regards

Bob

Do you use AKU shaper? I'm wondering what the volume of your boards are? I have been am thinking of board # 3 in a series, The volume on # 1was 30.07 litres, # 2 was 20.48, # 3 I'm thinking 15 litres. Less float = easier duckdiving. I've noticed no difference in planing speed with the thinner board ...

Personally, I'd like something a bit wider -18-19". There is always the option of buying an extra piece of wood gluing it to one of the other pieces and not having to worry about squeezing two boards out.

Bob

Poobah, I agree it is a great piece for a number of reasons. I was also sent this link recently - http://tomwegenersurfboards.com/307/wood-bodyboards-english-and-japanese/ It is interesting because it has photos of both the UK bellyboards and a Spanish Amstel board (revival of the planky or txampero...

Here's a bit of UK history for those so inclined. http://vintagesurfboardcollectoruk.blog ... -cope.html

The hollow board sounded intriguing.

Bob

Is the widest point about a 3/4 down the board toward the tail or is this just my eye playing tricks. The rail looks like half an almond or is this also an optical delusion on my part.

Bob

Why would you move the thickest part 4-6" forward?

And more: http://www.tias.com/8984/PictPage/1922205935.html

1911 but way cheaper.

Bob

I was sent this link courtesy of the L’association Surf Art Festival. Never seen reference to early Japanese surfing, so this is doubly interesting: http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie ... 0963539056

Something for the well-heeled.

Bob

I particularly enjoyed the experience of sharing some of Buzzy's story. He was at pains to acknowledge his peers and his roots. I suspect he also posted a few times on the forum but was very low key. A sad time for those who knew him.

Bob

Pete Robinson sent this link to an auction of a paipo https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150686261368343.458963.177677068342&type=3 Peter Robinson Founder & Director - Museum of British Surfing http://www.museumofbritishsurfing.org.uk Celebrating and preserving British surfing history