Well I had seen Brooko's Surf Shapes 8'6 and it looked great but Brooko rips and I am still a Kook so I figured hmmm not likely.

Today I had the oportunity to try Camo Hosks 9'4 x 29 ish Surf Shapes out and I can only say it was a blast.

The board with my Wide A$$ on it (105kg) needs a juicy wave but we had plenty of those.

I caught 2 absolute smokers all the way to the beach and it rips.

The board is quite stable when you stand on it for a pulled nose pulled tail board, how ever it has a feel about it and you just know it will be loose on the wave.

I was able to put my foot right on the nose to take off in the wind yet it didnt pearl in the slightest. Late take off was also a dream.

At first I was over powering the board with brute force. I soon found out you only needed gentle corrections to get the best out of this board. It ripped bottom turns with ease and came of the top even in the wind without a problem.

I would have to say this was the most impressive shortboard SUP I have ever ridden it was a total eye opener.

I did try to pack it on my roof but Camo came and retrieved it.

I have to say Camo you have one very very sweet ride my friend.

Phill

Hey BP,

Rod Hocker put some magic in that baby, I have 23kg more motivation for it than Camo and wow it rips.

No stress cracks but you can break the sound barrier rippin off the bottom.

The swing weight like LSD's creation is " hmmm what swing weight"

You think about the turn or cuttie and bam its done.

Phill

Ok well,

We would have had Pics and Vid, how ever some dumb A$$ (me) took all the telephoto lenses and Tripods ahhhhhhhhh but forgot the camera bag

So you will have to ask Camo nicely I think he has some pic.

Phill

Two goofy mates at the same break you don't see that often
Hey BP,don't let OG fool you he goes off.classic bottom turns [}:)]
mac judge

Yes i know, Checky bugger talks him self down then SLAM belts ya with a vid or photos of 2x over head.

Camo dont be a hold out... where are the goods

No....Not the sin bin

Its dark in there

Hey Cam,

Glad you had some more fun it was a great day! I eventually went out at OG and got a couple of waves and my A$$ handed to me a few times as well becuase OG just wont hold any size.

Brendon was great to catch up should do it more often, we certainly had a great crew and thats what matters.

Hopefully the swell will hold for another morning session tomorrow then back to the Grind Monday.

At least we got out and about

Session was on Party Duties

Phill

oliver said...

camo hosk said...

I'm expecting to cop a bagging from Oliver any minute now and sent to the sin bin with the gopro boys,
Cheers,
Camo.

Great that your day was good and glad to hear that you guys have something interesting to talk about. I ended up at Zapper Point? at mid tide - I think this is my new favourite spot - thanks Brendan.

The swell dropped significantly since last night and it was quite windy, but I think I got some of my very best rides there today. Ended up with a big ding in my board somewhere in my travels, but all's good as it's getting repaired. Might be time to finally put some deck grip on her.

Or you could just use booties eh' Oliver

Oliver, The swell was the only variable I was worried about for down there. Sounds like there was still enough to get some good waves.


Cam, I'd be happy to get a couple tomorrow morning on your board if you want to film? [}:)]

I think your leaning phill Bit more meat on there and your slashing it.

Great stuff, Well worth the wait.

I think kristi sorry about the spelling is looking good in a yr from now imagine wow

Hey Camo,

Thanks for putting up the video and for the loan of the board it was awesome.

Sounds like MAMBO will be going off we are all looking forward to it.

I hear I am doing some wind surfing so there will be new ground broken or maybe bones and WTF is double forward barrel roll. Session says if you can sup then its a piece of cake

Phill

OG SUP said...

Hey Camo,

Thanks for putting up the video and for the loan of the board it was awesome.

Sounds like MAMBO will be going off we are all looking forward to it.

I hear I am doing some wind surfing so there will be new ground broken or maybe bones and WTF is double forward barrel roll. Session says if you can sup then its a piece of cake

Phill

Apparently there is a overall, including wind, kite & SUP. So my car might be pretty full of gear in order to give JB a run for his money!

Revvin said...

Great to catch up and have a surf with Bnaccas, Camo, Kristi and Phil.

Hey Camo you didnt put my stagger to the nose to belly flop on the vid.

Had a couple of the best waves I've ridden since taking up SUP today and even a couple of cranky kids and a pile of housework when I got home couldnt wipe the cheshire cat grin off my mug.

Cheers.

Kev

Kevin,

Your new Nickname is SUPERGROM, we love surfing with you, its way way too much FUN

Bnaccas said...

One thing I forgot to mention, the second wave i got on Cammo's board the thing top
turned so quick the fins let go into a little tail slide. I struggle to get the tail to let go
on my regular 6ft fish!

Honestly though I don't think it was the power of my top turn but more likely some
bigger fins might be needed. Would probably give it more drive as well. Felt good
though!!

I reckon these boards really surf like a skateboard, shortboard effect, they really do turn on a dime.
I think putting bigger fins would defeat the purpose, but then I guess it wouldnt hurt to try