steve shearer wrote:why would you want to ride a 70's single fin in Indo?
Why wouldn't I?
Powerful clean waves, I'd assume it would be a nice experience. I've seen clips of other guys that have done it. Although, I haven't been to the Mentawais before. Feel free to fill me in.
Beerfan wrote:Whereabouts in indo? The type of waves you're looking to surf should help you decide.
I'm going on the Mentawais Tengirri charter in June. Anyone done that vessel before?
diggerdickson wrote:Mad if you just take singles, even a two plus one would be better
I'm really enjoying singles at the moment. It might change by the time I leave. But I'm definitely not going to take a single alone.
Depending on what happens on the mean time I'll take my 6'1 single, 6'4 quadfather (tri/quad), 6'8 rabbidge thruster and what ever else I decide on.
saltman wrote:Went on a Ments boat trip about 7 years ago with a bunch of guys all in there 40's
one bought a lovely new single fin he had made for the trip and was determined to surf it most of the time
I would say he had less fun, made fewer waves, than anyone...... I am sure not too long ago he was a more than competent surfer but geez he struggled compared to everyone else
That's why I'm thinking of this 13months BEFORE the trip. I wouldn't want to have a new board on a trip I've been dreaming about for 20 years. Imagine you got all that way and thought "well this is a piece of shit"
Beanpole wrote:I'd go a Bobsled or Carver Fish way before I'd pack a Bluebird. Similar overall lines but much more versatile. Definitely agree about two plus one being a vast improvement as well.
The bluebird is looking less likely.
Had a chat with Mark Rabbidge on the phone this arvo about his 4play models. He said his son Mick usually takes a 6'1 and 6'9 model when he goes to Indo, but 2+1 not quads. Either fin set up would be fine though.
There was a green 5'11 channel bottom in Cronulla surf design a few years back that I ummed and arred about when it was marked down to $550 or something silly like that brand new. I thought about it for too long and missed out. Wanted one ever since.
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