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- Tue Feb 18, 2014 12:38 am
- Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
- Topic: Thin build, flexible with strength.
- Replies: 47
- Views: 18754
Re: Thin build, flexible with strength.
Personally, the idea of a thinner wife excites me more. I am not sure that if the rails are kept thin, that having a thicker body might be more advantageous ( rolled bottom effect ) than just super thin and flat; which bring me right back to the wife effect! ![Embarrassed :oops:](./images/smilies/icon_redface.gif)
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- Sun Feb 09, 2014 8:45 pm
- Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
- Topic: First Build
- Replies: 28
- Views: 20331
Re: First Build
Hi Tom,
They will all work great. Each design may have subtle differences, but probably very subtle. Pick which one you like best; not really sure if there is an advantage to a tail design that is not square - watch out for points, they can hurt you. Super choice in wood.
They will all work great. Each design may have subtle differences, but probably very subtle. Pick which one you like best; not really sure if there is an advantage to a tail design that is not square - watch out for points, they can hurt you. Super choice in wood.
- Thu Feb 06, 2014 10:20 pm
- Forum: Swim Fins, Skegs & Other Paipo Gear
- Topic: Asymmetrical vs Symmetrical swim fins
- Replies: 11
- Views: 10584
Re: Asymmetrical vs Symmetrical swim fins
What do you guys think about asymmetrical vs asymmetrical swim fins? Personally, I like symmetrical swim fins. They don't torque my ankles. My boards do not have skegs and I have no problem holding into waves. If anything, many times I pull my feet out of the water to reduce drag to gain speed if I...
- Mon Feb 03, 2014 11:45 am
- Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
- Topic: Anyone ridden a Hawaii Paipo Design XP
- Replies: 16
- Views: 10602
Re: Anyone ridden a Hawaii Paipo Design XP
I have lots of different paipos as of now, but have always come back to the HPD XL. The new XP, I would love a go at, along with all of the othe HPDs too.
- Sun Feb 02, 2014 10:21 pm
- Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
- Topic: Anyone ridden a Hawaii Paipo Design XP
- Replies: 16
- Views: 10602
Re: Anyone ridden a Hawaii Paipo Design XP
Paul has updated his website to include the new board, albeit a work in progress.
- Sun Dec 22, 2013 12:48 am
- Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
- Topic: Board thickness and tail block questions...
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2607
Re: Board thickness and tail block questions...
I am no wood worker, but no problem with 1/2" thickness.
- Mon Dec 16, 2013 10:56 pm
- Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
- Topic: Plans or design considerations
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4566
Re: Plans or design considerations
Airboy,
How does the rocker on the Paipo Nui compare with the HPD? ( Sorry if off topic!)
How does the rocker on the Paipo Nui compare with the HPD? ( Sorry if off topic!)
- Fri Nov 15, 2013 11:23 am
- Forum: For Sale, Wanted or Trade
- Topic: WTB: Neumatic (Dale S.) Mat
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6875
Re: WTB: Neumatic (Dale S.) Mat
Bob,
A year ago Dale emailed me that he had suffered another major heart attack. He was still in the hospital then. I do not know which one in Oregon, but I have not heard anything since.
A year ago Dale emailed me that he had suffered another major heart attack. He was still in the hospital then. I do not know which one in Oregon, but I have not heard anything since.
- Sun Sep 08, 2013 5:31 pm
- Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
- Topic: Building my first Paipo
- Replies: 27
- Views: 15898
Re: Building my first Paipo
The amount of maintenance required is negligible and that means a lot coming from me! I know nothing about working with wood nor do I have the patience.
- Mon Aug 26, 2013 2:32 am
- Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
- Topic: HPD Flex Paipos - Small
- Replies: 21
- Views: 15975
Re: HPD Flex Paipos - Small
Thanks for the wonderful pics and ride report. I have been curious about a little flex in the HPD, but that was an insane amount! I came to paipos from mats that Dale made me. The feel of each is so different, but then it is between different mats as well as different paipos. Please keep us informed...
- Sat Aug 24, 2013 6:42 pm
- Forum: Swim Fins, Skegs & Other Paipo Gear
- Topic: New vipers are out.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6099
Re: New vipers are out.
Not to hijack this thread, but can we see a pic and detail about the HPD flex tail that you speak of. For a year now, Paul keep s saying soon...
- Mon Jun 24, 2013 8:53 pm
- Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
- Topic: Finless or Not?
- Replies: 39
- Views: 19899
Re: Finless or Not?
There seems to be a movement asserting that finless boards are every bit as capable as finned boards. 576075_159667017525156_971047477_n[1].jpg Many in the wood bellyboard community also make this assertion. I remain unconvinced. Granted, very thin rails on a 1/4 inch to 3/4 inch wood board possess...
- Sun Jun 02, 2013 9:40 pm
- Forum: Your Wave
- Topic: Ab unexpected paipo hookup in Indo
- Replies: 18
- Views: 8363
Re: Ab unexpected paipo hookup in Indo
Oh... we have had some heated discussions on this topic! Krusher....I have always thought a paipo was a type of body board. No? I have an Austin. Impressed in the board by Austin is the word "paipo". If someone asks me what it is I typically say a paipo....and then elaborate that a paipo ...
- Thu Feb 28, 2013 12:46 am
- Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
- Topic: Bottom Shapes Of Simple Wood Paipos
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7792
Re: Bottom Shapes Of Simple Wood Paipos
Rod,
No they are not the same length and width. The rails on this board were made much thicker ( approx. 1/2"). The maneuverability is great but it is definitely slower.
No they are not the same length and width. The rails on this board were made much thicker ( approx. 1/2"). The maneuverability is great but it is definitely slower.
- Tue Feb 26, 2013 8:37 pm
- Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
- Topic: Bottom Shapes Of Simple Wood Paipos
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7792
Re: Bottom Shapes Of Simple Wood Paipos
I agree that the Malami Kai allows much easier turning and top to bottom surfing than does the HPD. I also think that it is faster than the HPD in the case of my first Xylem. The HPD I believe is faster than my second Xylem. Last month I was out in some rough DOH+ surf. I really wish that I had the ...
- Tue Feb 19, 2013 11:40 am
- Forum: Your Wave
- Topic: Loaner paipo Orange Co. Calif?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2823
Re: Loaner paipo Orange Co. Calif?
That would be awesome. If we could do it on a Sunday ( as I am working 6 days a week for awhile) I am sure we could get a bunch of others to join in too!
- Mon Feb 18, 2013 9:44 pm
- Forum: Your Wave
- Topic: Loaner paipo Orange Co. Calif?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2823
Re: Loaner paipo Orange Co. Calif?
If you make it up to Ventura, I have both Austin and paulownia you are welcome to use
Re: Stokefest
Details?
- Sun Feb 10, 2013 9:35 pm
- Forum: Your Wave
- Topic: Skeleton Bay
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3632
Re: Skeleton Bay
My son showed me this today right on Yahoo. Unreal! ![Mr. Green :mrgreen:](./images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif)
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- Tue Jan 29, 2013 10:23 pm
- Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
- Topic: Rails
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9035
Re: Rails
For those of you that have used 1/2" thick wood and planed the rails to 1/4", how big of a difference in hold do you notice compared to just squaring them off? What other differences are there, good or bad?