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Re: Lopez, it does make a lot of sense.

This one is shaped by Paul Hutchinson who makes incredible looking boards, never had the pleasure of riding one of his boards but have dribbled over plenty. I am sure it will go well with such illustrious pedigree:

https://northcoastsurfboards.com.au/col ... tle-darlin

Jam I was thinking something like this for the bukit from Gerry

Trying to get my head around the "splitting of hairs" between the whole mid-lengths thing. Think I'm getting close.

MidLength = board between 7-8 foot long, based off a longboard, has a single fin or 2+1. Is "cool". Why? Because Steve said so.

BigBoy Hybrid = board between 7-8 foot long, based off a shortboard though with a fuller outline and "rounder nose", thruster or quad. Only "cool" if ridden by a cool/renowned surfer, that is either now old or overweight or both. Never cool if ridden by anyone else. Why? Because Steve said so.

MiniMal = board between 7-8 foot long, a detuned and simplified blend of longboard and shortboard elements, with a "round nose", thruster set up, possible hibiscus or frangipani decals. Is NEVER COOL. Why? Because Steve said so.



Have I got the definitions down pat ???

Ok I was wondering. I have a mid length in my quiver. Ta for clarification

Mines definitely a MINI MAL.

Cranked wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 19, 2017 8:41 am

Jam I was thinking something like this for the bukit from Gerry

That looks sweet Cranked. Paddling machine.

Hatchnam wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 19, 2017 8:56 am

Trying to get my head around the "splitting of hairs" between the whole mid-lengths thing. Think I'm getting close.

MidLength = board between 7-8 foot long, based off a longboard, has a single fin or 2+1. Is "cool". Why? Because Steve said so.

BigBoy Hybrid = board between 7-8 foot long, based off a shortboard though with a fuller outline and "rounder nose", thruster or quad. Only "cool" if ridden by a cool/renowned surfer, that is either now old or overweight or both. Never cool if ridden by anyone else. Why? Because Steve said so.

MiniMal = board between 7-8 foot long, a detuned and simplified blend of longboard and shortboard elements, with a "round nose", thruster set up, possible hibiscus or frangipani decals. Is NEVER COOL. Why? Because Steve said so.

Have I got the definitions down pat ???

There's always room debate, that's why we have the Realsurf Surfcraft Assessment Committee.

I think they are currently struggling with the appropriate penalties for any infractions of the rules: Crabby is advocating various punishments of a perverted sexual nature; Steve is leaning towards a more rigid application of the rules and is liking banishment for small infractions and stoning, amputations, etc for more significant violations.

saltman wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 19, 2017 10:06 am

works for me
and so it will be written into RS folklore- just like the wave size scale

Took the words right out of my mouth.

steve shearer wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 19, 2017 10:03 am

Cranked wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 19, 2017 8:41 am

Jam I was thinking something like this for the bukit from Gerry

That looks sweet Cranked. Paddling machine.

There was a new 7'4 for $700 in bali last time I was there. Red and full gloss. For me, I like the balance of the widepoint just enough forward and just enough area in the tail.

Maybe I'll get a custom big boy hybrid with one fin and decorate it with frangipanis. Confuse the fk out of the RS approval committee

Call it the "cube monkey".

that sounds like a winner Iggs. If it takes off you might get your own model with Firewire.

Simple

Board has "ouvre" = mid length
Board doesn't = minimal

steve shearer wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 19, 2017 11:30 am

that sounds like a winner Iggs. If it takes off you might get your own model with Firewire.

Wrong thread but i saw the new FW ifish. Super bladed tail, really thinned out.

steve shearer wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 19, 2017 11:30 am

that sounds like a winner Iggs. If it takes off you might get your own model with Firewire.

Can I score bomb sets at Lennox on it ( if you let me and introduce me to all the cool cats ?? )

the go fish?

Yeah sorry go fish. Trad outline just not too wide and the tail is super thin. Waiting for the shop to put one on the try out rack

They have a Sunova fish, again super thinned out tail and low rail volume. Would suck if I liked that though, $$$$$$$$$ lol

Machado makes them look good, problem is: I can't think of a less representative surfer than Rob Machado, he's about 45kilos dripping wet and a tiny little bloke.

be funny if fish became cool again though.