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by Linq
Sat Aug 16, 2014 3:18 pm
Forum: General surf discussion
Topic: floatation aid
Replies: 31
Views: 14254

Re: floatation aid

Cheers fro the reply pearceD - had a look a the link. Looks good for surf lifesaving but not sure it will suit my purpose. I want to wear it for large wave paddling in surfing - needs to go over a steamer and sit firmly on body when getting worked by large waves. Can't have it hanging around my head...
by Linq
Fri Aug 15, 2014 8:06 am
Forum: Board Design, Repairing, Shaping, etc (was called Equipment)
Topic: Gun surfboard - strength
Replies: 15
Views: 10208

Gun surfboard - strength

Hi, Been through a number of guns over the last few years - ranging from 7'8" to 8'6". Used in 8 to 15ft waves. Looking for some info on strength.. what is best glass thicknesses and stinger and blank. Also if there are other materials being used, other than the standard PU blanks and Fibre glass, t...
by Linq
Fri Aug 15, 2014 7:41 am
Forum: General surf discussion
Topic: floatation aid
Replies: 31
Views: 14254

Re: floatation aid

Yeah, I have also been trying to find a paddle in flotation vest. I'm after a vest with foam inserted rather than an inflatable. If anyone has some suggestions of actual products already on the market I would appreciate it. Over the last few years I broken a number of boards out in surf anywhere fro...