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Someone also posted some video of my Florida surf trip. This one has some cursing, so you might not want to play it at work.





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ig1ytto6rNg

photo-9.JPG photo-10.JPG I think I have this Frankenboogie about ready to go. I began noticing that I had toed one of the fin boxes too much, and I began to wonder if this thing would be hard to paddle (or maybe it would paddle in a circle), So I added a third box. I'm going to try it with some sid...

photo-8.JPG photo-7.JPG photo-7.JPG It came out looking pretty homemade, but I learned a lot, and hopefully it will function correctly. I'm heading down to Florida in a week to try it out and see the family. When I make my next one I'll use thinner polyethylene. 2" is just too much of a good t...

This is a tough time in my work calendar, but I finally got this thing going. I used 1" pine as a sort of socket for the FCS fin adapters, then I put the foam on with contact cement.

Thanks nomasthomas. I appreciate it. I'll post some pics when I get it cooking.

When you say 3-4" from the tail block, do you mean the fin box or the trailing edge of the fin?

Sorry if that is a beginner's question. This is all new to me.

Cool. Thanks for the input, y'all. I like the idea of "pivoty" fins. With a pair of '7''s or similar, what should be my rule of thumb concerning the distance between the tail and the fin boxes? Is 1/8" toe in a solid idea for a twin fin?

photo-4.JPG photo-4.JPG Here is my new project. I found a free template for the outline at Blending Curves. As you can see, she is a Simmons type shape, 5' 2" by 23" (a mini platter?). For reference I took a picture with my 50" Ashton. Right now the board is in the garage under some ...

Surffoils,

What is the story on that thick blue green board? I don't think I have ever seen anything quite like it.

Very cool stuff. How do you think this hybrid beast compared to finned/fiberglass paipos when it comes to speed and maneuverability? The outline and fin arrangement seem pretty close to what you might find on an Austin. In other words, what is the real effect of the flotation? I would think flotatio...

I would love to see some videos of the Beast in action.

This looks rad! Do you plan to put in fin boxes?

Be sure and include some chambering pics. I have been contemplating building a chambered paipo. It would be nice to get the down low from another first timer.

These are great pics. Keep 'em coming.

No flippers for this session? It is a little hard to tell.

Dude! I can't wait to hear a ride report on this shred sled!

the T-Belly design is intriguing. I'm curious to hear how it scales up to 35L.

Do y'all arm paddle your craft? I recently worked on my freestyle swimming to pass the Red Cross lifeguarding class, and I started loving arm paddling, even for my 50" foam and fiberglass paipo. I use it for everything but actually catching waves. Nice to give my poor old knees a rest. This boa...

photo-2.JPG photo.JPG Here is my latest find (which I mentioned in a previous post) She's 5'4'' by 22'' by 2.5". I was inspired by the Mega-Platter and by Doctor Robert's big bonzer. Has anyone else had luck using a standup board like this as a paipo? Its really a craft for very small days. No...

For me it depends on the wave. I'm 5'11'', and my weight fluctuates from 225 to 240 depending on the time of the year (exercise and relaxation in the summer, stress and gaining in the fall). For waves with juice, a 50" foam and fiberglass is the ticket. Mine is a cousin of the standard sized Au...

hi bbjork, Welcome to the message board! I thought I might throw in my two cents because I also had trouble getting a 3/4 ply board to work well in small waves. Going to 1/2" makes a substantial difference. But I have had incredible good luck and enjoyment with this beast. http://rodndtube.com/...

Don't tell my mom, but I like to go both ways!

Just kidding, but seriously. I usually break out this joke in the winter because I ski AND snowboard.

This board really is a thing of beauty! Another great example of builders/designers taking pride in their work. unfortunately, outside of this forum, I see people taking less and less pride in the things they make. So now that you have tested it awhile, has the bonzer climbed the charts to be your g...