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- Tue Aug 28, 2012 1:43 am
- Forum: Your Wave
- Topic: Paipo Gathering in San Simeon Aug 3-5, 2012
- Replies: 44
- Views: 85380
Re: Paipo Gathering in San Simeon Aug 3-5, 2012
On the "Boards" pic on the second row labled "James (unknown)" Ima guess that be a Tbelly.
- Sat Aug 25, 2012 12:43 am
- Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
- Topic: Balsa Twin Fin
- Replies: 34
- Views: 20660
Re: Balsa Twin Fin
Nice Nice. Im impressed.
- Sat Aug 18, 2012 1:02 pm
- Forum: Swim Fins, Skegs & Other Paipo Gear
- Topic: swim fins - DaFin
- Replies: 39
- Views: 27850
Re: swim fins
Second time out. Very compfy, nice power, close to my Vipers. The best fins I have used so far.Very happy with them. I think I will get Kicks too.
- Mon Aug 13, 2012 1:04 am
- Forum: Swim Fins, Skegs & Other Paipo Gear
- Topic: swim fins - DaFin
- Replies: 39
- Views: 27850
Re: swim fins
Used them today. Comfort is the best of any fin I have used. Stiff, seems like long slower kicks work best, I was hopeing for better burst speed but still cool. Thay have about the same power as my Vipers. Did not cramp up for several hours. Easy to walk in and out of the water. Bottom line= I realy...
- Sat Aug 11, 2012 2:13 pm
- Forum: Swim Fins, Skegs & Other Paipo Gear
- Topic: swim fins - DaFin
- Replies: 39
- Views: 27850
Re: swim fins
4.75 inches or about 120mm wide. for the Large.
- Sat Aug 11, 2012 1:53 pm
- Forum: Swim Fins, Skegs & Other Paipo Gear
- Topic: swim fins - DaFin
- Replies: 39
- Views: 27850
Re: swim fins
I got Large ,shoe size 11-12. Im a 10.5 shoe size. The ML was a bit snug. The L fits nice and add 3mm fin socks and its perfect. Garage sale today...so no surfin' but tomarrow Ill give em a test run.
- Sat Aug 11, 2012 4:06 am
- Forum: Swim Fins, Skegs & Other Paipo Gear
- Topic: swim fins - DaFin
- Replies: 39
- Views: 27850
Re: swim fins
Well...I ended up getting Dafins. I will get wet Sunday. Very nice fit so far.I can almost run in them. SJB the ONLY fins I have ever fallin' while having on is the V7 Vipers. I realy like them for swimming, getting around, lotta power, but...catching waves is slow, like a semi going through the gea...
- Fri Aug 03, 2012 4:43 pm
- Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
- Topic: paint on wax
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1281
paint on wax
I did a quick hack job on an old paipo to convert the round tail into a swallow. I removed wax on the edges with a wax comb and did some cutting. I painted the edges but ended up having quite a bit of over spray. now the middle of the waxed board has a layer of black paint on it. when the board drye...
- Sun Jul 29, 2012 8:39 pm
- Forum: Swim Fins, Skegs & Other Paipo Gear
- Topic: swim fins - DaFin
- Replies: 39
- Views: 27850
Re: swim fins
I have both v5 and v7..the v5 puts some pressure on my big toe that hurts enough that I dont use 'em anymore....but they are 20 years ols and do not have the neoprene in the foot pocket. Im gonna look for a pair of Kicks to try on.
- Sun Jul 29, 2012 5:56 pm
- Forum: For Sale, Wanted or Trade
- Topic: paipo for sale
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2223
paipo for sale
Found this on Ventura Craigslist.
http://santabarbara.craigslist.org/spo/3165298806.html
http://santabarbara.craigslist.org/spo/3165298806.html
- Sun Jul 29, 2012 5:48 pm
- Forum: Swim Fins, Skegs & Other Paipo Gear
- Topic: swim fins - DaFin
- Replies: 39
- Views: 27850
swim fins - DaFin
OK right now Im using Vipers V-7....I like them in the water, swimming and just getting around..slower on take off and...when I exit the water, even when paying attention, I sometimes stumble and trip. This must look great to people on shore :oops: I realize that I spend 99% of the time in the water...
- Sun Jul 22, 2012 11:33 am
- Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
- Topic: plywood quality
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4622
Re: plywood quality
I talked with Jon Wegener about getting some paulownia for a board. I may even have him shape one for me.
- Sat Jul 21, 2012 10:51 pm
- Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
- Topic: plywood quality
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4622
Re: plywood quality
Forgot about that old thread. However..The 1st 3 boards were birtch and one only had paint as a seal. None have failed. What I would like to do is find some 1/8" ply that I could stack to 1/2" and glue some kick into the nose but aI can live with good quality 1/2".
- Sat Jul 21, 2012 5:18 pm
- Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
- Topic: plywood quality
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4622
plywood quality
Ok Im on my second board made from Lowes 1/2" birtch ply. The 1st one delaminated on the second session. This one I added more coats of sealant and made sure to realy get the edges well. On my second day using it I can see visable rippling on the bottom and discoloration from absorbing water on...
- Tue Jul 17, 2012 9:25 pm
- Forum: Your Wave
- Topic: paipo fest
- Replies: 29
- Views: 18422
Re: paipo fest
Aaaaaand........Im working that weekend. Awsome.
- Tue Jul 17, 2012 12:59 am
- Forum: Your Wave
- Topic: Paipo Gathering in San Simeon Aug 3-5, 2012
- Replies: 44
- Views: 85380
Re: Paipo Gathering in San Simeon Aug 3-5, 2012
I would love to go but I will be in Sac town on the 4th...dont know if I can swing it. Lotta drivin' as Im in Ventura and that is 6 hours south of Sac. Im hopin' to hook up with some paipo-ists at some point. Ima try to shoot for the fest.
- Mon Jul 16, 2012 9:28 am
- Forum: Your Wave
- Topic: paipo fest
- Replies: 29
- Views: 18422
Re: paipo fest
Anyone planning on going?
- Sun Mar 18, 2012 3:00 am
- Forum: Swim Fins, Skegs & Other Paipo Gear
- Topic: Leash for fiberglass paipo/bellyboard?????
- Replies: 22
- Views: 13227
Re: Leash for fiberglass paipo/bellyboard?????
Well the BB coil leash I got is pretty beefy...more so than the short leg leashes I looked at. The hosing is thick and the swivals are stout and the cuff is wide and well padded and I dont know about the key pocket but I dont need it as I have that elswhere. when it hangs down from the nose it is ab...
- Sat Mar 17, 2012 12:02 pm
- Forum: Swim Fins, Skegs & Other Paipo Gear
- Topic: Leash for fiberglass paipo/bellyboard?????
- Replies: 22
- Views: 13227
Re: Leash for fiberglass paipo/bellyboard?????
Now to decide on wax or Cove deck pad.
- Sat Mar 17, 2012 11:57 am
- Forum: Swim Fins, Skegs & Other Paipo Gear
- Topic: Leash for fiberglass paipo/bellyboard?????
- Replies: 22
- Views: 13227
Re: Leash for fiberglass paipo/bellyboard?????
I went to the surf shop and looked at coiled BB leashes, short board 5' leashes and some straight BB leashes. I ended up getting a higher end BB coil leash. The 5 footers by FCS and Dakine, to me, had too much leash hanging around and I felt it would bother me but they had a nice cuff. The cheap str...