Just general surfing stuff

[Goanna]

Why is JS pumping out these new HYFI 2.0 boards for $1200 when any local shaper can make something for $600? I need something to float my fat ass around but marketplace is always so hit and miss. “All dings professionally repaired” … yeah by you, in your lounge room.

[The Mighty Sunbird]

What fins you running, bro?

[The Mighty Sunbird]

I like those black plastic ones

[Goanna]

No fins… you guys are using fins?

[The Mighty Sunbird]

Yeah if you put 5 in it goes really good

[Yuke Hunt]

No fins… you guys are using fins?

Fuck yeah !

[Goanna]

You mean I can’t just chuck a Small PC3 in the back and ride it as a single?

[Goanna]

Or if you’re talking about my longboard riding, it’s more like this

[PeepeelaPew]

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[Goanna]

I dunno, feels a bit 2010. Got any more up to date material?

Honestly no

[Goanna]

In all seriousness does anyone have suggestions for a 6'4 intermediate bloke who weighs a fit 95-100kg (Pro athlete in lives gone past. Concussions have stolen a lot of the memories from me unfortunately).
I'm very partial to JS as I've never had a bad board from them, however looking at their selections I just don't know that they cater to anyone larger than 80kg anymore. I was really after a Bullseye or a Raging Bull but got talked out of them. I don't care about HYFI material either, PU is fine. What about the Monster Box in a round tail? I'm fine surfing anything between 37-42L. Ideal dims 6'4 - 21 - 2 3/4. I don't really like the easy rider option because i'm not that shit or fat. When the points are good I'm surfing 6-8 but more commonly 3ft beachies.
'Are there any other shapers you guys recommend? My old man has a great one shaped down at Culburra and he raves about it.

[PeepeelaPew]

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[jimmy]

I’ve never been a JS fan but have bought a couple of Blak Boxes from the factory for around $600. They’re factory seconds but I struggle to see what’s wrong with them. The last one I got had the carbon stringer thingy put on with a bit of a wiggle on the deck which I couldn’t give a fuck about.
I keep an eye on the website and pounce if there’s something I like and you can pick up from the factory.
Here’s one that might interest a fatty like you.

https://www.jsindustries.com/aus-specia ... -0-futures

[buddy]

6’3-6’4 pyzel phantom round tail.

[buddy]

Or go to any of those local shapers you reckon you can get something made for $600 and tell em what you want.

[Yuke Hunt]

Or go to any of those local shapers you reckon you can get something made for $600 and tell em what you want.

Drop in and see Mick at Spooky Point Surfboards in South Tweed ... he makes really nice boards.

https://www.facebook.com/Spooky-Point-S ... 461901899/

https://spooky-point-surfboard-co.business.site

His pricing is reasonable, not sure about the $600, though.

[Goanna]

Looks the goods. Love supporting local. The $600 is in reference to the last two I had made in NSW, but being nomadic I give them away or relatives inherit them. Not gonna bite on it.

I was all set to buy from a few different shapers on here back in the day (and no none of them were Roy Stewart) but it seems like the place has really only got a handful of posters anymore. All good things must come to a… something.

[buddy]

Local customs have generally gone up in price the last couple years as has everything in manufacturing.
Webby in Ballina 3 years ago I think was around $650 for a shorty and now around $800.