the best model 14' er in australia imo. the all new dc 14' ers

the best board i've ever ocean paddled.

dc 14' x 29" ocean board







one super duper 14' board. i paddled out through the alley- the rough section just past the break water easy. paddled as close as i could past the alley rocks. barely noticed the backwash- that's always a test of a board for me. i then paddled up to elephant rock. the board was flying -cut through chop and rode sideways over the swells coming in- not one correction stroke the entire way up. just fantastic stability so i wasn't troubled one bit. i turned around and proceded to get swell runners most of the way back with zero wind. got a really nice wave and rode it down towards laceys.

the 29" is that bit slicker and i noticed no less stability then the 30" version

i'm rapt.

i would recommend this board to any level paddler.

it's fast and stable and you can paddle properly and go for it. its the only board i will now paddle in the ocean

cheers

doggie said...

So, you are happy

just a tad

paul.j said...

doggie said...

So, you are happy

This week!!

expected

62mac said...

doggie said...

So, you are happy

Dont worry,its the best board for another few weeks and then he will be designing another one

Happy for ya Lacey, always good to know you have the best board ever full stop

yeah yeah, why not. but i know boards and i don't care what anyone says. i can't find a fault with this board.

anyone can have a go on this board in the ocean if they want to make their own minds up.

cheers
ps even you mac

Il sleep well tonight knowing that lacey cheers

I just hope ya yellow eyed mate don't see the board..

laceys lane said...

haha, i was expecting some nifty retorts boys. sure i'm interested in design- is that a sin.

i post my boards and generally say here it is. very rarely talk them up unless asked direct questions or i think it's a beauty
cheers

No sin in that my shorties consist of 6,2 square tail 6,3 channel 6,4 quad 6,5 round pin 6,8 pin.

So four boards around the same length but all very different boards yea Im into board design

"the best 14' er in australia imo"

Maybe for a few days.... untill I pick up my all carbon DC14 this weekend

It should be lighter, stiffer .. faster???

Well not with me paddling it.... but it should be a trick SUP when its finished

Looks great.. Do you think it will be as quick as the Javelin in flat water?

DJ

How do you think it will go as a downwind board? Will the nose be able to lift itself up if submerged? And what is the weight?

laceys lane said...

haha, i was expecting some nifty retorts boys. sure i'm interested in design- is that a sin.

i post my boards and generally say here it is. very rarely talk them up unless asked direct questions or i think it's a beauty
cheers

Mate I/we love your passion keep it coming

Oh cheers

PeterP said...

How do you think it will go as a downwind board? Will the nose be able to lift itself up if submerged? And what is the weight?

hi, i've done downwinders on the 30". the blend of volume and width up their seem perfect to me.i was asked/ told let keep the nose width the same even thou the board was reduced in width. it does actually go to round to flat quickly. can go through the bump in front, but doesn't submerge to often, come up pretty clean when it does. seemed to run pretty even, more seperates the water/ bump, that was one the best features for me. i would go big or small on this board. i'm generally positioned about 5" behind the handle. when i got the connections moved back a bit more. weight about 11.3 kgs
cheers

Adapt said...

Nice finished board Lacey! Is it the picture or does it have more nose rocker then usual? It looks like it extends 1/4 down the board with a very little flat section through the midsection. It would be good to hear somemore reports on how this board runs in the future.

i think its the photo a bit. also its a reasonable volumed board, so when no ones on it you might just be seeing more of the board
cheers

bjhjames said...


"the best 14' er in australia imo"

Maybe for a few days.... untill I pick up my all carbon DC14 this weekend

It should be lighter, stiffer .. faster???

Well not with me paddling it.... but it should be a trick SUP when its finished

i meant as in 'model' like yours , but are you challenging me for a shoot out

i've seen your board, looks sick and the weight is bugger all

billboard said...

Man, how pist are you gunna be when the new 14 Hobie blows it outta the water yeah yeah I know I was gunna go a 12.6 but it would be worth getting the 14 just to rub it in


(BTW - that was aimed at both of you M & B )

come over to the dark side

laceys lane said...

billboard said...

Man, how pist are you gunna be when the new 14 Hobie blows it outta the water yeah yeah I know I was gunna go a 12.6 but it would be worth getting the 14 just to rub it in


(BTW - that was aimed at both of you M & B )

come over to the dark side

If by some miracle the dc is quicker than the hobie then someone may be looking for a room to rent so I will send him around the corner

bjhjames said...


"Chuck Patterson; the 14' combines the latest in racing hull design with cutting edge composite materials. Proven to be fast and stable in all conditions, the Hobie 14' Elite is the perfect match for larger paddlers


Have you been hitting the easter egg stash hard B?

I'm quite confident of whipping the pair of you on the 12.6 but it hardly seems fair to put you both through that. I'll race both of you at the same time but you can only claim the win if you BOTH beat me [}:)]