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Spudnut,

How long ago was this? I've done a few searches for Gunther Glass, but not found anything current.


Bob

Classic experimentation - Ted on the takeoff's and Spudnet with the fin/floation combo,

Now I wasn't too sure on the rock forward/no paddle method. Presumably the wave needs a bit of power/lip propulasion for this to work.

Bob

Mike,

What are the three black pieces perpendicular to the crack made from and their purpose (e.g to bind the cracked halves or prevent further cracking)? Does this method generally work?

Bob

I did a web search on Danny Tarampi, which kept bringing up similar information, that was recycled over various sites.


Is there an e-mail address I can try and I'll contact him.

Bo

Nomastomas, Great story. What was Danny's background in paipo that was referred to on your blog? The other interesting thing, is looking at the profile on Poobah's photos - the sister boards is nice and thin, though the thickness is further forward than on boards like Larry Goddards. It would also b...

Here's the paipo photo collection from the Surfing Heritage Foundation - it includes a nice photo of Sean Ross.

http://70.164.0.213/pawtucket/index.php ... arch=paipo

Uncle G,

Speedwise how does this board compare to the finless alaias?

Bob

Ramsnake, When I read where you were from, I didn't read carefully enough. I saw Denmark, but now realise this is Denmark Oz. Many years ago, on a trip to WA I went for a surf at Denmark, jumped off the rocks and got hit by whitewater and didn't realise my fins were knocked out until I got out. Got ...

A strange looking craft - looks like the amalgam of several different designs.

I surfed in Italy a coule of years ago. What was noticeable was the lack of power on the shoulder once you got away from the peak. I'd agree, more floation and/or wider tail.

Brett, Thanks for the offer. No plans for a trip to Sydney. Maybe next year. I got a new board today - a super thin, Goddard style board. Huie's is also fine-tuning a board he made for me. I need more time for surfing. I can't even suggest anyone down that way too try your board. I look forward to s...

Sounds intriguing. Has anyone else ridden one and given you feedback?

Hello Og-Azn,

Thanks. Interesting paipos and boogies competed against each other. Not sure this has happened anywhere else.

Regards

Bob

Thanks Uncle G.

A very radical looking rocker.

OG-AZN,

Can you post a couple of photos of your trophy? Do you recall (a) the specific year of the contest, (b) the location and (c) the placegetters?

Regards

Bob

Poobah,

Many thanks. I'm in touch with Craig and soon hope to have interviews with some of these guys.

Bob

I've spoken to a few guys who use divefins. Never tried them myself. Good to hear feedback. I'll now wait to hear someone now say they are the greatest ever.

ClanB. I knew there was a thread on this somewhere but didn't have time to look. Uncle G seems to know his wood.

Bob

Doesn't sound like it. I recall making enquiries about marine ply a while ago. I rang a few comanies and there is considerable variation in quality in rleation to woods used and glue quality from what I gathered. Someone for the US should be able to give you a good supplier of marine ply, though you...

Brett,

What is the latest incarnation?

Bob