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
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- Mon May 18, 2015 12:03 pm
- Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
- Topic: Fin Advice
- Replies: 27
- Views: 16603
- Mon May 11, 2015 6:25 pm
- Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
- Topic: Fin Advice
- Replies: 27
- Views: 16603
Re: Fin Advice
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...
- Wed May 06, 2015 9:18 pm
- Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
- Topic: Fin Advice
- Replies: 27
- Views: 16603
Re: Fin Advice
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...
- Wed May 06, 2015 9:10 pm
- Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
- Topic: Fin Advice
- Replies: 27
- Views: 16603
Re: Fin Advice
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.
- Sun Apr 19, 2015 7:04 pm
- Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
- Topic: Fin Advice
- Replies: 27
- Views: 16603
Re: Fin Advice
Thanks nomasthomas. I appreciate it. I'll post some pics when I get it cooking.
- Fri Apr 17, 2015 10:45 pm
- Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
- Topic: Fin Advice
- Replies: 27
- Views: 16603
Re: Fin Advice
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.
Sorry if that is a beginner's question. This is all new to me.
- Tue Apr 14, 2015 8:04 pm
- Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
- Topic: Fin Advice
- Replies: 27
- Views: 16603
Re: Fin Advice
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?
- Mon Apr 13, 2015 5:11 pm
- Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
- Topic: Fin Advice
- Replies: 27
- Views: 16603
Fin Advice
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 ...
- Thu Apr 02, 2015 6:10 pm
- Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
- Topic: My new finless board
- Replies: 52
- Views: 18918
Re: My new finless board
Surffoils,
What is the story on that thick blue green board? I don't think I have ever seen anything quite like it.
What is the story on that thick blue green board? I don't think I have ever seen anything quite like it.
- Sun Mar 29, 2015 9:19 pm
- Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
- Topic: Finned Xylem Paipo
- Replies: 15
- Views: 11917
Re: Finned Xylem Paipo
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...
- Thu Mar 19, 2015 6:04 pm
- Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
- Topic: My lates Wing board
- Replies: 187
- Views: 108907
Re: My lates Wing board
I would love to see some videos of the Beast in action.
- Sun Feb 22, 2015 4:00 pm
- Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
- Topic: SDF No3 paulownia wood board
- Replies: 54
- Views: 66936
Re: SDF No3 paulownia wood board
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.
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.
- Sat Feb 07, 2015 7:57 pm
- Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
- Topic: bellyboard for BIG guy
- Replies: 48
- Views: 22948
Re: bellyboard for BIG guy
These are great pics. Keep 'em coming.
No flippers for this session? It is a little hard to tell.
No flippers for this session? It is a little hard to tell.
- Tue Feb 03, 2015 9:05 pm
- Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
- Topic: bellyboard for BIG guy
- Replies: 48
- Views: 22948
Re: bellyboard for BIG guy
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.
the T-Belly design is intriguing. I'm curious to hear how it scales up to 35L.
Re: The Truck
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...
The Truck
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...
- Thu Jan 22, 2015 6:52 pm
- Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
- Topic: How Long is Too Long?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3913
Re: How Long is Too Long?
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...
- Thu Nov 13, 2014 7:18 pm
- Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
- Topic: My first build
- Replies: 20
- Views: 10303
Re: My first build
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/...
- Wed Oct 29, 2014 4:16 pm
- Forum: Your Wave
- Topic: right or left?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4969
Re: right or left?
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.
Just kidding, but seriously. I usually break out this joke in the winter because I ski AND snowboard.
- Sat Aug 30, 2014 11:38 am
- Forum: Paipo Board Design & Building
- Topic: S&S Checkered Diamond RPM Bonzer Paipo
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6443
Re: S&S Checkered Diamond RPM Bonzer Paipo
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...