some info here as requested by JaM71 on difference between the Dumpling and 'dim-SIM'
- the 'dim-SIM' is my version of the mini-simmons, just been modified to surf in a more performance way, it has more rocker than most, more curve in planshape too, no rolled hull entry and with more standard shortboardish type rails.It is a twin keel ... It likes a nice peeling wave and preferably with a bit of push so about 2-4 1/2 ft seems to be its ideal wave size...it can be surfed in smaller grovelly waves but it doesnt excel and requires more effort from the surfer to get it going, plus the fuller nose can catch thru turns especially in junky shifting beachbreak type conditions....( just being honest, no board is perfect all the time )....
- The Dumpling is flatter rockered and is a quad with the 5th tail plug also, so it can be ridden as a 5 finner ( which most seem to enjoy, I know I do )... it has a flat-single- double- vee bottom shape.
It excels in the small and weak waves, needs minimal wave power to get up and goin but the bottom contours ensure its lively and manouverable, the pulled in nose ( compared to dim-SIM ) prevent catching thru turns while still full enough to plane with ease...the Dumpling also has pretty specialise fin placement after several trial boards...it also comes with MOREalease rails, its ideal conditions are from as small as is surfable up to about head high, but I have ridden mine ( with 5 fins ) in solid 5 ft and it handles well ( with just a few tricky late take offs due to flat rocker )... hope this clears it up a bit...if ya need MORE info feel free to contact me here, or thru my web-site
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