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Seems like these are normally used for skis/snowboards - anyone used them to carry surfboards? Just wondering if board might move around inside and get dinged. Would appreciate any suggestions on brand and where to get them in Sydney.

i have had 3 hayden fibreflexes - found they lasted twice as long as PU boards (snap after 12 v 6 months) - definitely lighter and buoyant but i found they don't have as much drive as PU but you can go a little wider/thicker to allow for this - have just gone back to PU for something different but w...

just got rejected by Rip Curl for warranty claim (back zip)- even if your warranty has expired by one day (my wettie was 2 years old) don't bother trying to get them to repair it for free - better to find someone local to repair - cheaper and won't have to pay shipping both ways

anyone had to get an epoxy (eg. eps fibreflex) repaired in bali? do the guys out at ulus do it or do you have to go to a surf shop in kuta?

try squid.net.au - their triple board bags will fit in 4 boards without fins and they're great value

cuirous where you are staying at bingin - i am going this week for 5 days in seminyak and trying to convince my wife another 5 days on bukit - she is worried bit isloated with our 5 month old baby - i have found some nice villas with a/c but pricey for bali

cheers curly - will look into your suggestions and might take you up on further info offer - i have plenty of time to organise (get psyched) for it which is good

i went with these guys - http://www.wavehunters.co.uk/

they have a spot right on ankar point and can get you to the best spots

Planning to go early season next year (April) and wondering if anyone knows of good reasonably priced villa accommodation on Bukit (3 bedrooms). Have done hotels last few years but will have wife and 6 month old and villas look insane but bit pricey going through internet agent.

give WD40 a go and try to remember to spray every 6 months or so

surfed morocco in 2004 - land of the long righthanders - stayed in little town called tagahoutze - closest airport is agadir
really consistent great waves (if you like rights) from october-feb
have fun
check out these guys www.wavehunters.co.uk

can't beat m5's as an all round fin i reckon - composite ones don't really cut it any more - have tried carbon fibre but swear by m5's now

interesting post i have snapped 3 boards from bailing when 6ft+ lips are staring down at me (might be karma) would totally agree that you need to look behind you first and if there is even a remote chance your board might hit someone then you need to hang on. would be interested if people have any s...

M5's definitely the go - have tried carbon but nothing comes close to M5's for speed and drive (much better than old plastic ones)

have surfed cimaja and turtles - would recommend turtles surf cabins - i booked through freeline surf (should be in white pages). turtles picks up heaps of swell and if it gets over 4ft you can check our ombuk tuju - one of the best big wave spots in indo - have fun.

hey BB - was at turtles 2 years ago in july - you're right it closes down over 4 foot - there is a big wave spot called umbak tujuh (sp?) an hour's bike ride along which has been compared to sunset so you'll always find a rideable wave in the area.

have fun!

thanks guys - very informative rory - getting pysched already.

did you get over to barbados at all? i hear it lacks the consistency of puerto rico but is less hassled and better vibe in and out of the water.

anyone surfed there? will have 2 weeks with my girl in september so looking for an island that gets waves and has other non-surfing activities to keep her occupied. thinking maybe barbados or puerto rico even though i think they are both pretty touristy and crowded breaks. any suggestions appreciated