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- Thu Dec 26, 2013 4:59 pm
- Forum: Shortboarders only!
- Topic: V. small wave grovellers
- Replies: 52
- Views: 32449
Re: V. small wave grovellers
I've seen the Dung beetle in action (the aquatic one that is) and on a day where the waves were miserable tiddlers there was only 2 people along several banks within my field of view, that were getting long rides and tearing it up. One of them was on a Dung beetle. Everyone else was struggling to g...
- Tue Dec 24, 2013 9:20 am
- Forum: Shortboarders only!
- Topic: V. small wave grovellers
- Replies: 52
- Views: 32449
Re: V. small wave grovellers
Thanks guys. Given me some food for thought. Perhaps better going with a less radical departure from my normal go to board.
- Mon Dec 23, 2013 7:05 pm
- Forum: Shortboarders only!
- Topic: V. small wave grovellers
- Replies: 52
- Views: 32449
Re: V. small wave grovellers
Just be careful. A lot of boards marketed at being designed for 2 foot slop are often pretty gimmicky with limited performance ability. Sometimes we all have to face up to the fact that 2 foot slop is 2 foot slop. In many ways it takes more effort and technique to surf tiny waves than it does to su...
- Mon Dec 23, 2013 2:44 pm
- Forum: Shortboarders only!
- Topic: V. small wave grovellers
- Replies: 52
- Views: 32449
Re: V. small wave grovellers
Yeh, don't mind the look of the average joe. Not sure about the Neckbeard, outline through the back half of the board looks awfully straight.Braithy wrote:Chilli make a good groveller. Merrick has a few too, the joe and neckbeard go alright.
- Mon Dec 23, 2013 12:21 pm
- Forum: Shortboarders only!
- Topic: V. small wave grovellers
- Replies: 52
- Views: 32449
Re: V. small wave grovellers
I tried a sweet potato, caught knee hit fat bumps, and actually turned as well. I have a similar shape coming from josh, and I have no interest in my longboard whatsoever anymore. I'm 5'9" x 77 kg and when I tried the SP my paddle fitness was terrible. I could easily have went 5'2", and if I wasn't...
- Mon Dec 23, 2013 10:33 am
- Forum: Shortboarders only!
- Topic: V. small wave grovellers
- Replies: 52
- Views: 32449
V. small wave grovellers
With only very distant memories of overhead surf in SE Queensland, I'm starting to wonder whether I need to invest in some new surfcraft to make the most of the very mediocre conditions (surf between knee to shoulder high). Has anyone here tried the following boards? Lost Bottomfeeder Rusty Happy Sh...
- Mon Dec 23, 2013 7:51 am
- Forum: General surf discussion
- Topic: Ask Carroll
- Replies: 6904
- Views: 1857135
Re: Ask Carroll
Nick, I see that the Encyclopedia of Surfing recently published an article on the partial boycott of surfing events in South Africa, beginning in '85, lead by Tom (see: http://encyclopediaofsurfing.com/eos-blog/boycott-1985-south-africas-line-in-the-sand/). Was it something you supported and what's...
- Sat Dec 21, 2013 9:46 am
- Forum: General surf discussion
- Topic: Ask Carroll
- Replies: 6904
- Views: 1857135
Re: Ask Carroll
Nick, I see that the Encyclopedia of Surfing recently published an article on the partial boycott of surfing events in South Africa, beginning in '85, lead by Tom (see: http://encyclopediaofsurfing.com/eos-blog/boycott-1985-south-africas-line-in-the-sand/). Was it something you supported and what's ...
- Sat Dec 21, 2013 9:35 am
- Forum: General surf discussion
- Topic: Fantasy surfer comp
- Replies: 334
- Views: 168593
Re: Fantasy surfer comp
Come on now. There's no need for that kind of sociopathic behaviour, especially as I've gone ahead and joinedBraithy wrote:You're doing it wrong Tiger. Welcome them with open arms, get them inside, then release the hounds of hell onto them.
- Fri Dec 20, 2013 1:55 pm
- Forum: General surf discussion
- Topic: Fantasy surfer comp
- Replies: 334
- Views: 168593
Re: Fantasy surfer comp
Are newcomers welcome?
- Fri Dec 20, 2013 10:51 am
- Forum: Shortboarders only!
- Topic: Step up boards
- Replies: 49
- Views: 69263
Re: Step up boards
I'm also looking at getting a new step-up next year, probably rocking a quad fin set up so would be interested to hear other people's thoughts as well. Won't be going for a very near pin... more like a traditional rounded pin... not too long either, maybe 6'1.
- Wed Dec 18, 2013 7:44 am
- Forum: Shortboarders only!
- Topic: What's your go to board right now?
- Replies: 54
- Views: 29743
Re: What's your go to board right now?
Primitive 'Machete' - 5'8 x 19 1/4 x 2 1/8 - wider plan shape in the front half of the board, lower entry rocker but more typical HPSB design in the back half of the board. Riding it as a quad (with FCS II system). Excels in punchy beach breaks or reef breaks. Tends to struggle waves lacking push. ...
- Tue Dec 17, 2013 4:50 pm
- Forum: Shortboarders only!
- Topic: What's your go to board right now?
- Replies: 54
- Views: 29743
Re: What's your go to board right now?
Primitive 'Machete' - 5'8 x 19 1/4 x 2 1/8 - wider plan shape in the front half of the board, lower entry rocker but more typical HPSB design in the back half of the board. Riding it as a quad (with FCS II system). Excels in punchy beach breaks or reef breaks. Tends to struggle waves lacking push. I...
- Tue Dec 17, 2013 2:13 am
- Forum: General surf discussion
- Topic: Ask Carroll
- Replies: 6904
- Views: 1857135
Re: Ask Carroll
OK Nick I know it is a sensitive issue, but are you game to share your thoughts on the Judging at Pipe. In particular as it gave Fanning the world title? I have some sympathy with the views expressed on some of the US based surf forums. Both of Fanning's heat winning waves were from 2nd reef roll i...
- Mon Dec 16, 2013 10:56 am
- Forum: Weather & surf forecasting
- Topic: Summer 2013-'14
- Replies: 309
- Views: 88988
Re: Summer 2013-'14
Yeh, not too much happening in QLD... some people say New Year's day has a tendency to deliver. Hoping they're right.
- Sun Dec 15, 2013 8:11 pm
- Forum: General surf discussion
- Topic: Ask Carroll
- Replies: 6904
- Views: 1857135
Re: Ask Carroll
I thought the side by side comparison was telling. FWIW, I thought initially Yadin was unlucky.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=513342425440377
TBH, I thought Mick's first wave was a little underscored. Thought it was perhaps a high 7.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=513342425440377
TBH, I thought Mick's first wave was a little underscored. Thought it was perhaps a high 7.
- Sun Dec 15, 2013 7:59 pm
- Forum: General surf discussion
- Topic: Ask Carroll
- Replies: 6904
- Views: 1857135
Re: Ask Carroll
not being flippant, but i'm sure kelly would have been awarded a 9.7 in the same situation, or higherNick Carroll wrote:and if you wanna see the shot, here it is. pic courtesy TC.
nah that's not a 9.7, like hell it isn't.
- Wed Dec 11, 2013 8:04 pm
- Forum: General surf discussion
- Topic: 10 sharkiest waves In Aus
- Replies: 107
- Views: 54610
Re: 10 sharkiest waves In Aus
. ....the whole idea of "kill zones" is both just and right :!: S.a needs follow suit...and qld If great whites were found wondering around the super market car parks they would b shot on sight :idea: We have to protect the surfers.....its our ocean and anything thats dangerous to a surfer should b...