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The confirmation bias could be you two thinking we can’t tell the difference. (I don’t know, as I said, I haven’t swapped out same template with different constructions) I think it’s more about the difference. I’m sure it can happen but the degree of focus and the access to high quality boards and ...

There’s a dude I talk to occasionally down the beach who is constantly buying new boards, fins, etc. Given his ability he would have a much better time and catch a lot more waves if he had a midlength.

Buddy is a competent surfer though. Half the suckers wouldn’t have a clue. Also I guess if you are prepared to put the time, effort and cash into comparing fins you could fine tune your craft. I've just got a big bag of old fins and finding a set that match is the biggest challenge.

Exactly. Unless you put a set of keels in or tiny fins they wouldn’t have a clue.‍♀️

Very similar

I’ve had a couple of surfs now nursing this hernia. Seems okay with a Springy on as long as I take it easy.

Water at Malabar today was a bit iffy.

Had a surf at one of my favorite novelty waves this morning. When I was paddling out I noticed a slab of the rock shelf was getting exposed before the end of the wave broke on the inside. Made a mental note to be careful if I caught a long one. Got a few. Then got the longest wave and thought I bett...

First time I went to Noosa was in 1973. Two mates had bought a VW Beatle for $100. The heater was stuck on so it was a hot trip. Usually had to push it to start. Stayed in a caravan park back towards Noosaville. When we got back it broke down in front of the High School where the buses stopped. Stay...

Rainbow Bay next to Snapper used to be called Shark Bay because of the large number of sharks. Bit of a marketing name change.

Pretty nifty stretch of coast.

Everyone has left Bondi and headed north.

Cold, windy and miserable today.

Well definitely a lump of pork

Tested surfing after my hernia stopped giving me grief today. I was a bit worried but went okay. Crossshore before the wind picked up and caught about 6 waves before calling it a day. A couple of longish lefts were better than expected.

Mitochondria would have dealt with that in no time.

Just got back from a vain attempt at a swim. Tama looked pretty good. Similar size to the Bra earlier. Fcuk the beaches are packed.

Without wanting to reignite the wave height debate I was just over at the Bra watching the surf for about 45 minutes while the missus had a dip. I’d call the surf 4-6ft by my scale. 100+ guys of mixed ability in the water. Tide had probably caused more shutdowns but there were a few long running lef...