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- Fri May 10, 2013 2:15 pm
- Forum: General surf discussion
- Topic: Legropes.
- Replies: 44
- Views: 15182
Re: Legropes.
Heard and witnessed a couple O&E leggies snapping at the horn lately. Solid surf, people ditching boards instead of taking the punishment, they then had the pain of the swim.
- Thu Mar 21, 2013 10:03 am
- Forum: Board Design, Repairing, Shaping, etc (was called Equipment)
- Topic: FFW - Wingnut's Backyard Boards
- Replies: 50
- Views: 83041
Re: FFW - Wingnut's Backyard Boards
You wouldn't 'see' it on good production boards, but the reality is they just top up any over-sands or shiny spots with a bit of UV or clear acrylic spray and give it a tune up that way. Not uncommon to see 'some' weave around plugs but if they have doubled up the cloth, as they should, then it shou...
- Wed Mar 13, 2013 9:06 am
- Forum: Board Design, Repairing, Shaping, etc (was called Equipment)
- Topic: FFW - Wingnut's Backyard Boards
- Replies: 50
- Views: 83041
Re: FFW - Wingnut's Backyard Boards
Hey wingy, you sure you didn't over sand that board? I don't recall seeing cracks on the underside of the rail like that and I've seen some horribly compressed tails.
- Tue Mar 12, 2013 1:24 pm
- Forum: Logs, eggs and alternatives
- Topic: Anyone ridden a McTavish SUMO?
- Replies: 48
- Views: 40180
Re: Anyone ridden a McTavish SUMO?
CF, sorry mate, haven't visited much for a while… Yes, still have my 7' Scorpion and same as you, it is the normal 'go to', while in the current physical state (back/hip). Would love to try the 6'8" version but then I know I can pretty much do what I need with the 7 footer. Only downside is duck-div...
- Thu Mar 07, 2013 11:05 am
- Forum: Board Design, Repairing, Shaping, etc (was called Equipment)
- Topic: FFW - Wingnut's Backyard Boards
- Replies: 50
- Views: 83041
Re: FFW - Wingnut's Backyard Boards
ha, they flowed fairly well where I worked for a while, but we did stick to the lighter varieties… can't be drink driving 'n allwingnut2443 wrote:... now I'm back on the beers, it was very tempting to crack one while I was out there, but I know that special lady would be sure to visit
- Mon Mar 04, 2013 9:47 am
- Forum: Board Design, Repairing, Shaping, etc (was called Equipment)
- Topic: FFW - Wingnut's Backyard Boards
- Replies: 50
- Views: 83041
Re: FFW - Wingnut's Backyard Boards
Difference is, W-nut, a screen jockey probably does it in 15 minutes if they are motivated - repetition is the key to all things, and also the bane.wingnut2443 wrote:I'd hate to be on piece rates
Looks good mate.
- Wed Feb 27, 2013 8:52 am
- Forum: Shortboarders only!
- Topic: Josh Dowling Designs
- Replies: 1796
- Views: 541001
Re: Josh Dowling Designs
Well I for one am a little confused but the RECOMMENDED reading at the base of your story, "The Large Labia Project", could be interesting…speedneedle wrote:Shapers order forms just went hi-tech -
http://www.smh.com.au/business/surfing- ... 2f1tv.html
Is that a new model name?
- Fri Feb 22, 2013 12:57 pm
- Forum: Board Design, Repairing, Shaping, etc (was called Equipment)
- Topic: FFW - Wingnut's Backyard Boards
- Replies: 50
- Views: 83041
Re: FFW - Wingnut's Backyard Boards
wingnut - the innegra on the deck probably won't help much for denting - it does a better job of resisting cracks, snaps, ding and creases - but still dents. I've got a couple that say otherwise - dent resistance that is. Not that they don't dent, just nowhere near as much. But it needs to be used ...
- Thu Feb 21, 2013 10:42 am
- Forum: Board Design, Repairing, Shaping, etc (was called Equipment)
- Topic: Fins...
- Replies: 38
- Views: 22608
Re: Fins...
Don't worry Nick, neither am I, fixing that is, saw the light… though god knows I may have to go back to it. As I've said many times before, I have a problem with all the systems for fairly obvious and fundamental reasons… resin bond to the materials in use and the fact they are stuck into compressi...
- Wed Feb 20, 2013 3:48 pm
- Forum: Board Design, Repairing, Shaping, etc (was called Equipment)
- Topic: Fins...
- Replies: 38
- Views: 22608
Re: Fins...
even a great system like Futures has taken a long time to really find a strong foothold in Australia. It's not that great a system. You obviously haven't worked in repairs. :wink: Saw some god awful things with ALL the systems. Love your customers! Beat the opposition! Never give up! No Nick, embra...
- Wed Feb 20, 2013 2:23 pm
- Forum: Shortboarders only!
- Topic: Josh Dowling Designs
- Replies: 1796
- Views: 541001
Re: Josh Dowling Designs
Damn fine effort to be shortlisted, JD. Well done, if you don't win maybe they'll send ya a bottle or two of vodka.
- Tue Feb 19, 2013 9:58 am
- Forum: Board Design, Repairing, Shaping, etc (was called Equipment)
- Topic: make stool, not war
- Replies: 95
- Views: 166014
Re: make stool, not war
no flippers in sight, can't have been too bad
- Tue Feb 19, 2013 9:55 am
- Forum: Board Design, Repairing, Shaping, etc (was called Equipment)
- Topic: FFW - Wingnut's Backyard Boards
- Replies: 50
- Views: 83041
Re: FFW - Wingnut's Backyard Boards
Had a look at your blog, W-nut, the compressions look as bad as my first ultra light PINK blank from Surfblanks for what that is worth. I'm using the same density again for the R-Tak with a very different build for that very reason. Over-cut or mismatched blanks is an issue, I have seen some 'orribl...
- Tue Feb 19, 2013 9:38 am
- Forum: Shortboarders only!
- Topic: Josh Dowling Designs
- Replies: 1796
- Views: 541001
Re: Josh Dowling Designs
I voted too, mofo, so looks like you owe me another board
- Mon Feb 18, 2013 9:13 am
- Forum: Board Design, Repairing, Shaping, etc (was called Equipment)
- Topic: FFW - Wingnut's Backyard Boards
- Replies: 50
- Views: 83041
Re: FFW - Wingnut's Backyard Boards
Wingy, are your blanks matching your shapes? By that I mean is the deck-line as close tolerance as possible, if it isn't, that won't be helping your deck compression strength. For my first blank cut I sent the file off and they came back to me with the recommended blank(s) and rocker to best suit. T...
- Mon Feb 18, 2013 9:06 am
- Forum: Board Design, Repairing, Shaping, etc (was called Equipment)
- Topic: R-TAK
- Replies: 39
- Views: 59773
Re: R-TAK
Ha, gorn nowhere, still in incubation phase…
Had to make some glassing stands of some description.
Had to make some glassing stands of some description.
- Sat Feb 09, 2013 5:17 pm
- Forum: Board Design, Repairing, Shaping, etc (was called Equipment)
- Topic: Thinning filler resin
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3268
Re: Thinning filler resin
You can still use the filler resin, just work or sand it, more.
- Fri Feb 08, 2013 2:40 pm
- Forum: Board Design, Repairing, Shaping, etc (was called Equipment)
- Topic: R-TAK
- Replies: 39
- Views: 59773
Re: R-TAK
Still think the short version of these, say like pirate's, would be a very different kettle o' fish compared to a mid-length.