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Mike,

This board is starting to look like an old style UK bellyboard.

Bob

Cuttlefish,

I see the early stages of addiction emerging. Try the board without fins after you become more familiar with riding it. I'm going to get the fins for my new board cut down.

Bob

Handles on a paipo are worth a thread in itself. In the update to Robert Moynier's interview, he elaborates on his experience riding paipo with a handgrip.

Bob

Larry Goddard's boards have an S deck. The logic is that you don't need a whole lot of flotation in the nose area. One thought worth considering is how well your back fits into the S curve if you have back problems. Also the S alters your leg angle so you are working your legs at a slightly differen...

Uncle G,

Is this the event at San Diego? I believe Robert Moynier may be taking his bonzer paipo there.

Bob

BJ, Are you in Melbourne now? I've been meaning to ask whether you are you still interested in the board with handlebars project? There's an interview coming up with Paul Witzig who rides a modern fibreglass version. Hope to get it posted up soon. Have also been doing research into the French planky...

No, I've made a couple of wooden boards. Here are two photos of the thicker predecessor of the above board. P1050608_3.jpg 602_4.jpg Both boards were made by Chris Garrett (aka Phantom) - http://www.chrisgarrettshapes.com.au/ My avatar is of a wave west of you. Do you ride a paipo? I know of a guy o...

All credit has to go to Rod. It was his idea and a lot of work on his part to sort out the technical stuff.

Bob

4' 53/4" x 21 3/8" x 17/8"

I think this is about as thin as I should go. It's fast and easy to turn. I've ridden it twice & prefer it without fins.

Bob

Phily,

Do you arm paddle or kick out on the Austin? If the former, try the kick out method more.

Bob

Looks like I can reply too.

Bob