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- Thu Jan 20, 2022 10:21 pm
- Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
- Topic: Basics.
- Replies: 11
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Re: Basics.
Yeah, cheers Nels, I reckon I appreciate that fun thing more than anything else. Making a board out of a shelf, and having a blast riding an empty section of the lineup that I’d spent a lifetime ignoring - that’s pretty neat. I’m looking forward to learning how to ride the thing and getting some mic...
- Thu Jan 20, 2022 3:52 pm
- Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
- Topic: Basics.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 36749
Re: Basics.
I finally rode the thing. Having never even ridden a boog in 30 years surfing, let alone a paipo it was interesting figuring it out. I just rode a little inside shorey after taking out my longboard. I can see why you take off with both hands up front, and I can see why fins give that extra push. I f...
- Fri Dec 03, 2021 6:13 pm
- Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
- Topic: Basics.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 36749
Re: Basics.
Cheers for that, so I guess I’ll go to maybe 4-5 coats. That’ll take me more than a day so I guess leaving it overnight between coats is fine.
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
- Thu Dec 02, 2021 3:37 pm
- Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
- Topic: Basics.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 36749
Basics.
Aloha. I’m new to paipos, but have been surfing for 30 years. A friend shaped a couple and they intrigued me. So I’m shaping one for myself. I haven’t touched a planer since high school, but I managed to get some ply in to a nice smooth shape. It’s ready for waterproofing. I know I’ll be doing this ...