bonzers.....the quad fad is over

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Re: bonzers.....the quad fad is over

Post by foamy » Fri Feb 23, 2018 5:49 pm

I'll fix that for you.
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He’s a bonzer bloke.

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Re: bonzers.....the quad fad is over

Post by steve shearer » Fri Feb 23, 2018 5:52 pm

tootr wrote:
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He’s a nice fellow.
By a fluke I’m in Byron on Monday.
a fluke?
I want Nightclub Dwight dead in his grave I want the nice-nice up in blazes

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Re: bonzers.....the quad fad is over

Post by jimmy » Sat Feb 24, 2018 8:32 pm

Probably not a Bonzer after all but I think it'll be fun. It's a lot more foam than I'm used to but it will have it's place in the quiver. It's off at the glass lab now and just have to work out how to get it up from Crescent.

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How about tame down the scatter gun must consecutively post on every thread behaviour you compulsive mongoloid.
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Actually, that’s interesting. Take note, beanpole

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Re: bonzers.....the quad fad is over

Post by buddy » Sat Feb 24, 2018 8:41 pm

Firko?

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Re: bonzers.....the quad fad is over

Post by jimmy » Sat Feb 24, 2018 8:43 pm

buddy wrote:
Sat Feb 24, 2018 8:41 pm
Firko?
Haha! Yep. He's a legend.
Hatchnam wrote:
Thu Sep 12, 2019 1:13 pm
How about tame down the scatter gun must consecutively post on every thread behaviour you compulsive mongoloid.
swvic wrote:
Mon Feb 01, 2021 11:54 pm
Actually, that’s interesting. Take note, beanpole

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Re: bonzers.....the quad fad is over

Post by Thud » Sun Feb 25, 2018 6:13 pm

Stingerish
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Re: bonzers.....the quad fad is over

Post by jimmy » Sun Feb 25, 2018 7:04 pm

Any ideas on fins to try gents?
Hatchnam wrote:
Thu Sep 12, 2019 1:13 pm
How about tame down the scatter gun must consecutively post on every thread behaviour you compulsive mongoloid.
swvic wrote:
Mon Feb 01, 2021 11:54 pm
Actually, that’s interesting. Take note, beanpole

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Re: bonzers.....the quad fad is over

Post by buddy » Sun Feb 25, 2018 7:08 pm

jimmy wrote:
Sun Feb 25, 2018 7:04 pm
Any ideas on fins to try gents?
What plugs?
quad + box?

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Re: bonzers.....the quad fad is over

Post by jimmy » Sun Feb 25, 2018 8:18 pm

buddy wrote:
Sun Feb 25, 2018 7:08 pm
jimmy wrote:
Sun Feb 25, 2018 7:04 pm
Any ideas on fins to try gents?
What plugs?
quad + box?
We discussed a 2+1 setup. Just messaged him to confirm but he’s on the North Shore and it’s late there. I wouldn’t be surprised if it turned up with five boxes. All FCS because I checked about that. As you all probably know by now I know fcuck all about these weird hippy boards but am looking forward to investigating it all. And I reckon $400 for a hand shaped board is good value.
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How about tame down the scatter gun must consecutively post on every thread behaviour you compulsive mongoloid.
swvic wrote:
Mon Feb 01, 2021 11:54 pm
Actually, that’s interesting. Take note, beanpole

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Re: bonzers.....the quad fad is over

Post by Hatchnam » Sun Feb 25, 2018 9:58 pm

If that stick was mine I’d go a 2+1 fin set up with moderate rake and base. Centre fin 6.5” w 3.7 side bites. Set the centre fin so the board feels loose enough to take a steep climb line as you flow down the line. Or set the fin a bit further back if it’s low tide dredging point surf.

The True Ames smith/parrish combo for $150 including shipping looks the fit.

https://www.trueames.com/collections/2- ... compatible

Sure as a thruster it will feel good and familiar, and as a quad it’ll feel loose and super quick. But if you’re after a different feel, looking for steady drive and projection and drawing longer rail lines then the 2+1 will feel great.
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Not enough for a full handbeak
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Re: bonzers.....the quad fad is over

Post by steve shearer » Mon Feb 26, 2018 7:31 am

single
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Re: bonzers.....the quad fad is over

Post by Cranked » Mon Feb 26, 2018 7:54 am

cryptic
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Re: bonzers.....the quad fad is over

Post by jimmy » Mon Feb 26, 2018 8:01 pm

jimmy wrote:
Sun Feb 25, 2018 8:18 pm
buddy wrote:
Sun Feb 25, 2018 7:08 pm
jimmy wrote:
Sun Feb 25, 2018 7:04 pm
Any ideas on fins to try gents?
What plugs?
quad + box?
We discussed a 2+1 setup. Just messaged him to confirm but he’s on the North Shore and it’s late there. I wouldn’t be surprised if it turned up with five boxes. All FCS because I checked about that. As you all probably know by now I know fcuck all about these weird hippy boards but am looking forward to investigating it all. And I reckon $400 for a hand shaped board is good value.
Righto. It’s a five fin set up. Have never ridden a quad except in the mid 80’s for a little while.

I’m definitely keen to try it as a single and obviously try a 2+1 set up as well. Question is, do I need a stand alone single for when I ride it as a single? And then a different 3 set for for the 2+1? Or will the same single work in both setups? I’m definitely not a fin wanker but just want an honest couple of options to get the most out of the board.
Hatchnam wrote:
Thu Sep 12, 2019 1:13 pm
How about tame down the scatter gun must consecutively post on every thread behaviour you compulsive mongoloid.
swvic wrote:
Mon Feb 01, 2021 11:54 pm
Actually, that’s interesting. Take note, beanpole

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Re: bonzers.....the quad fad is over

Post by Thud » Mon Feb 26, 2018 8:06 pm

That's a really good question. I have a couple of 2+1's and have wondered.
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Re: bonzers.....the quad fad is over

Post by Cranked » Mon Feb 26, 2018 8:36 pm

In most 2+1s the single fin box is set too far forward to use for a centre tri fin, unless you want it an inch or more further forward than a conventional tri fin setup
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Re: bonzers.....the quad fad is over

Post by alakaboo » Mon Feb 26, 2018 8:56 pm

I can lend you some fins Jimmy

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Re: bonzers.....the quad fad is over

Post by jimmy » Mon Feb 26, 2018 8:59 pm

Thanks Cranky. That’s the sort of info I’m chasing. I think it was Shearer years ago who said that a 5 fin set up on short board is retarded because quads should be shaped as quads and the same for thrusters. I have 3 boards with the five set up and I’ve never thought about buying quad fins, and have always ridden them as thrusters. My non bonzer is gonna have FCS2 plugs so I can’t move the centre fin..
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How about tame down the scatter gun must consecutively post on every thread behaviour you compulsive mongoloid.
swvic wrote:
Mon Feb 01, 2021 11:54 pm
Actually, that’s interesting. Take note, beanpole

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Re: bonzers.....the quad fad is over

Post by jimmy » Mon Feb 26, 2018 9:00 pm

alakaboo wrote:
Mon Feb 26, 2018 8:56 pm
I can lend you some fins Jimmy
Cheers Boo. I’ll get in contact.
Hatchnam wrote:
Thu Sep 12, 2019 1:13 pm
How about tame down the scatter gun must consecutively post on every thread behaviour you compulsive mongoloid.
swvic wrote:
Mon Feb 01, 2021 11:54 pm
Actually, that’s interesting. Take note, beanpole

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