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by SJB
Fri Jun 09, 2017 4:00 pm
Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
Topic: Can't help myself
Replies: 62
Views: 39544

Re: Can't help myself

Nice Paul. However....my ride preference remains the Nomastomas wider at the tail with pivot point further back. For me his design provides more support/stability/maneuverability in the wave without any sacrifice in speed. To each his own.
by SJB
Sat May 06, 2017 10:45 pm
Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
Topic: SR-72 canard H fin
Replies: 18
Views: 10603

Re: SR-72 canard H fin

Hope to try it some day. I am no techie...i.e. everytime I get on an airplane I am skeptical it will get off the ground....but it works.
by SJB
Sat May 06, 2017 12:57 pm
Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
Topic: SR-72 canard H fin
Replies: 18
Views: 10603

Re: SR-72 canard H fin

I still dont get the concept...seems like built in drag and turn resistance. Color me skeptical. Need a test drive.
by SJB
Sat May 06, 2017 12:53 pm
Forum: Swim Fins, Skegs & Other Paipo Gear
Topic: Board bags
Replies: 21
Views: 57159

Re: Board bags

I bought an Airwave bag a couple years ago...good protection and holding up well.
by SJB
Mon Apr 03, 2017 8:03 pm
Forum: Your Wave
Topic: Paipo Gathering - Oct 8-10, 2017
Replies: 57
Views: 117469

Re: Paipo Gathering - Oct 8-10, 2017

Pes and I took the liberty of reserving site #21 which is next to #19.
by SJB
Sun Apr 02, 2017 2:42 pm
Forum: Your Wave
Topic: Paipo Gathering - Oct 8-10, 2017
Replies: 57
Views: 117469

Re: Paipo Gathering - Early-Oct 2017?

Nothing wrong with El Cap...I am splitting hairs. I am a go but probably only one night...happy to pay for two.
by SJB
Sun Apr 02, 2017 12:38 pm
Forum: Your Wave
Topic: Paipo Gathering - Oct 8-10, 2017
Replies: 57
Views: 117469

Re: Paipo Gathering - Early-Oct 2017?

Figures.
Another option:
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=599
Don't get me wrong....El Cap is a stellar wave....always happy to give it a go.
I will stand down and await decision.
by SJB
Sun Apr 02, 2017 12:11 pm
Forum: Your Wave
Topic: Paipo Gathering - Oct 8-10, 2017
Replies: 57
Views: 117469

Re: Paipo Gathering - Early-Oct 2017?

http://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Hobson-County-Park

Not first choice for surf......but a more central location with closer access to other options than El Cap.
by SJB
Sun Apr 02, 2017 11:19 am
Forum: Your Wave
Topic: Paipo Gathering - Oct 8-10, 2017
Replies: 57
Views: 117469

Re: Paipo Gathering - Early-Oct 2017?

El Cap is a great wave when it is firing....but it is fickle. Pes you stay at Hobsons frequently when you are here. Below Santa Barbara....above Ventura....more surfing options given the West facing Ventura spots....south facing Santa Barbara spots. Smaller camground but right on the water and Hobso...
by SJB
Wed Nov 30, 2016 11:45 pm
Forum: Your Wave
Topic: Slyder cup
Replies: 4
Views: 2078

Re: Slyder cup

Congrats to Krusher.
by SJB
Wed Oct 05, 2016 7:58 am
Forum: Your Wave
Topic: Central Coast trip
Replies: 29
Views: 12318

Re: Central Coast trip

I am on the East Coast Paul.....back next week. Surf has been pretty slow going SB/Ventura. Hope it kicks up for your journey.
by SJB
Sun Sep 04, 2016 10:58 am
Forum: Your Wave
Topic: Uh-oh Kelly Slater better look out--warm water too!
Replies: 14
Views: 5863

Re: Uh-oh Kelly Slater better look out--warm water too!

Future shock..... Multitudes of land lubbers cutting their teeth on manufactured waves across the fruited plain....... then planning pilgrimages to every decent coastal surf spot in order to experience the true Zen of the ocean experience. Crowds upon crowds. Eco systems even more stressed than they...
by SJB
Sat Jul 30, 2016 11:31 am
Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
Topic: New Paipo Mania board
Replies: 11
Views: 5641

Re: New Paipo Mania board

Beautiful board.....but I still swear by Nomas TB design wider in the back and narrower at the nose. I find it offers extra body supoort for lift and increased ease for pivoting the board back and forth and up and down the wave face. Different strokes for different folks.
by SJB
Tue Jul 12, 2016 7:18 pm
Forum: Your Wave
Topic: As good as it gets.
Replies: 5
Views: 3427

Re: As good as it gets.

Thanks Bob....I love that video.
by SJB
Mon Jul 11, 2016 8:32 pm
Forum: Your Wave
Topic: As good as it gets.
Replies: 5
Views: 3427

As good as it gets.

Quiet times on the forum and on the water. I have been watching this Surfer video occasionally to remind myself why we continue the search. Great music too. I hope it plays for you and provides some inspiration. file:///Users/SBlack/Desktop/As%20Good%20As%20It%20Gets%20On%20The%20Sunshine%20Coast%20...
by SJB
Wed Jun 01, 2016 6:56 pm
Forum: For Sale, Wanted or Trade
Topic: 4'2 Bellyboard
Replies: 13
Views: 7070

Re: 4'2 Bellyboard

My Austin was sold.
by SJB
Sat May 28, 2016 12:54 pm
Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
Topic: What's your favorite board for small days ?
Replies: 18
Views: 9142

Re: What's your favorite board for small days ?

Ha....that spot is I what I call Hobos. Place of last resort when nothingelse is worthy. There is a reason it is never crowded. Quality challenged.
Hope to see you C St. next week.
by SJB
Sat May 28, 2016 12:47 pm
Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
Topic: T-Belly Gen 4x
Replies: 54
Views: 22010

Re: T-Belly Gen 4x

Hmmm.....so am to understand that CF makes for a more "ding proof" board? Are there any downsides to CF?
I guess what I am trying to get to....at only a $25 up charge.....is there any downside to going CF?
by SJB
Sat May 28, 2016 10:56 am
Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
Topic: T-Belly Gen 4x
Replies: 54
Views: 22010

Re: T-Belly Gen 4x

Stealth bomber. A beauty. Price? Also interested in your analysis carbon fiber vs epoxy.
by SJB
Sat May 21, 2016 5:11 pm
Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
Topic: T-Belly Gen 4x
Replies: 54
Views: 22010

Re: T-Belly Gen 4x

Probably....might also have something to do with my being left handed and stand up goofy foot. :idea: Color me upside down and out of the box.....but it does seem to work fine. 8-)