Sorry to hear you are in pain and struggling with the ribs Phil.
Flat water will be great, you'll still get a buzz from it and it will strengthen you and assist your recovery, and hopefully in time you'll be back charging the waves.
All the best.
Pete

Hi Phill,

Sorry to hear about your ribs - mine is still sore from last year if I prone paddle so I can only imagine what yours still feels like. Lent my old 12'6 to a mate for the summer hols down at Wye River, rang me all excited about catching 12 waves on his first day but ended up at the end of the holiday trying to get over that "just too big" wall of white-water, fell forward hard followed by the inevitable crack of rib on rail. Good thing was that he reported he could still paddle, just couldn't swim!

Why don't you have a go on my Starboard "The Pin" next weekend, stable and fast.
BWDave really likes it and he is 105kg.

There is another one coming in that might be interesting, the Free Race 12'6 in both 29 and 31 widths.

http://www.star-board-sup.com/2010/products/boards/board_freerace.php

I know a shipment of 2010 boards came in last week, don't know if there were any in that batch though.

Hey Phil

PM Lacey, he was selling a DC 12'6"

JonathanC said...



http://www.star-board-sup.com/2010/products/boards/board_freerace.php

I know a shipment of 2010 boards came in last week, don't know if there were any in that batch though.

I understand the new range of 2010 race boards won't leave the factory until March. Not sure what was in last week's shipments but it would seem to be not the Free Race, the Surf Race or the New.

Speaking of which, if Phill wants to beat the cheeky 14 year old on flat water, the 12'6 x 23.5" "New" would absolutely kick her arse. Don't know if you'd be able to stand up on it in a choppy downwinder; I'm sure I couldn't.

Naish 12' Glide seems to tick all the boxes as well.

Haven't riden one, but they do look nice and have heard nothing but good reports from those who have riden or own.

DavidJohn said...

I reckon go for the 14' AST Glide for sure.. You can thanks me later.. .. 18" isn't that much more but so much better for what you want.

The 12' AST Glide is probably next best IMO.

DJ

hi phil, forget the 12,6's for a bloke like you. go the glide 14'. might not be the fastest flatwater board, but it will carry you and from what i've seen and heard, it is an a1 downwind board. if i know you and your competitive daughters, you will all be out in the ocean in no time, so get a board that will do the job
cheers
ps get some expert advice on how to paddle. trotting out in the surf is one thing, ocean paddling needs really good technique as i found out in the coffs race. i only feel now with some tips from the oc crew i'm getting a handle on it

JonathanC said...

There is another one coming in that might be interesting, the Free Race 12'6 in both 29 and 31 widths.

http://www.star-board-sup.com/2010/products/boards/board_freerace.php

Jonathon the website recommends the 29" only for lighter riders and flatter water. Is this irrevocable or is there an experience factor here as well? In a distance board I'd rather go narrower.

Also to Phil, Go the Starboard cruiser 12'6 or the Naish Glide. 12' is good 14' is better but IMO those extra 18 inches do make the dry land logistics somewhat more difficult.

Gorgo said...

Why not get Dean to shape something for you? You can try out his 12'6" protos and work out what you want (then tell us what you came up with so we can get one too. )

Gorgo,

Saw Yoda today and will definitely try out his boards, they are a serious option!

Phill

OG SUP said...

DavidJohn said...

I reckon go for the 14' AST Glide for sure.. You can thanks me later.. .. 18" isn't that much more but so much better for what you want.

The 12' AST Glide is probably next best IMO.

DJ

Hey DJ,

I would like to go 14 but, most of the races still cap at 12 and that concerns me!

Phill

phil, 14' is the future of the sport. 12'6 aren't that much fun in the deep. not too many people on the goldie are fronting up to do d/w ers on them, and most those that have them,12'6, are looking for longer
cheers

OG SUP said...

Thank you to everone for your input, it really is appreciated!

I agree after seeing Matt Lumley work with Kristi professional advice on stroke etc is critical. Makes a huge difference.

Does anyone have thoughts on the best fin?????????

Phill

Dont ask me.......looks like I'm way off the track

Gorgo,

I agree the light boards would be much better from that perspective.

Boards like the gun in the surf are an issue when you get it wrong, put simply they are unforgiving. If you fall 5 ft down onto the rail rebounding vertically you will get hurt. Had the same situation occured with the DC 9.4 I may have just caved the rail in or as you say pushed it out of the way.

I dont think there will be too many issues with injuries like mine in flat water racing or even down winding but I guess its possible.

Phill

Hey Craig,

Awesome to see your back in the water! The Mambo down winder is still vivid in my mind lol.

I remember side slipping down many swells with Matty Boy and I bring up the rear and Kristi scooting along on the DC 9'4 at mach 5 then Rich handing me a freezing cold Gaterade at the end (what a legend).

The gun and open ocean downwinders with big side swell is not an option at my size laughs.

I have to say the it was DJ firing us all up that caused the need to have a go.

I found some lost footage that was never finished because it would scare the kids!



Phill

Patagonian Paddling Powder??

Hey Phil that video's a classic ....... WHEN'S PART 2 COMING OUT?


Boylos