Yep - I want one!

My avatar is a 2013 115ltr Rocket in about 25knts with a 7.0m. I'm 88kg. A 105 should handle up to 30knts fine as long as you're not a wafer.

I was hoping to get something pre 2010, but I cant find one. I have been looking a brand spanka at SHQ and it looks real good

Snap!

I'd recommend a nose protector.

Again great advice fellas thanks

Harrow said...

Sputnik11 said..
I'd recommend a nose protector.

The boom head should miss the nose. I use an old mast foot protector, and attach it to the mast upside down just below the boom, as that is the bit that strikes the nose. The padded foam is a lot more effective at absorbing shock than the harder nose protectors. Leaves your board looking original too.

Too late for me sadly.....

Harrow said...

Sputnik11 said..
I'd recommend a nose protector.

The boom head should miss the nose. I use an old mast foot protector, and attach it to the mast upside down just below the boom, as that is the bit that strikes the nose. The padded foam is a lot more effective at absorbing shock than the harder nose protectors. Leaves your board looking original too.

I've done exactly the same to protect the nose on my 2010 Rocket and also my JP FSW (which took a solid hit from the mast last year), though i recently purchased a new Chinook mast foot protector and modified it to go further down the mast for protection where it is needed. Only problem with this nose protector is that it tends to move higher up the mast towards the boom (just worked out this week how to stop it from moving up). The boom cutout on my KA sails is quite low, in that I'm rigging the boom close to the top of the cutout with the boom just above chest height, so best to work out where to put the protector based on the position of the boom cutout on your own sails. Will take a pic next time I rig up and post it here (windy here tomorrow!)

GazMan said..
Do your Rocket and yourself a favour and try some different fins as it can make a big difference to how the board performs. The std fin on my 2010 Rocket was simply awful! Got some early JP Supersport fins quite cheap and they suit the board really well. For weed, I use a Choco weed freerace which works just fine. Have recently tried a stiff full carbon fin, though found it a bit unforgiving in choppy water compared to JP fins.

Yep, I found the same. The Tabou original was simply dreadful. It was so bad I remember once wondering if it had fallen off. I use a Select Superfoil on mine now.

Harrow said..

GazMan said..
Do your Rocket and yourself a favour and try some different fins as it can make a big difference to how the board performs. The std fin on my 2010 Rocket was simply awful! Got some early JP Supersport fins quite cheap and they suit the board really well. For weed, I use a Choco weed freerace which works just fine. Have recently tried a stiff full carbon fin, though found it a bit unforgiving in choppy water compared to JP fins.

Yep, I found the same. The Tabou original was simply dreadful. It was so bad I remember once wondering if it had fallen off. I use a Select Superfoil on mine now.

I have a 2014, I find the standard fine pretty good.

Thanks Sputnik I was only looking at an old foam protector in the garage the other day. I will put it to good use

Sputnik11 said..

Harrow said..

GazMan said..
Do your Rocket and yourself a favour and try some different fins as it can make a big difference to how the board performs. The std fin on my 2010 Rocket was simply awful! Got some early JP Supersport fins quite cheap and they suit the board really well. For weed, I use a Choco weed freerace which works just fine. Have recently tried a stiff full carbon fin, though found it a bit unforgiving in choppy water compared to JP fins.

Yep, I found the same. The Tabou original was simply dreadful. It was so bad I remember once wondering if it had fallen off. I use a Select Superfoil on mine now.

I have a 2014, I find the standard fine pretty good.

Mine was around 2004. Maybe they've made some progress with their fins over the last 10 years.

Nothing wrong with the fins! Had my 105 out today in a solid 25 knots. The fin was fine.

But don't get this Rocket 105. It's from the days before the proper double concaves. It is the hardest riding board in the Ocean ever constructed. Need to replace it with a more modern one. Buyer beware. All offers considered , great in flat water.

Looks like East Corrimal... I've been keen to try it out for a while now. Been surfing it for years and it's one of my fav spots. PM please next time you're planning on sailing there. Cheers, Nigel

sboardcrazy said..
That's my model .My experience is only in chopped up lake chop but it rides a lot smoother than my freemove board and I didn't notice any difference between a more recent 115 Rocket I tried. I only weigh 63kgs so now don't use it in much more than 20kts but I have had it out in 25 -30kts.

Its the same or very similar to my 105 too. I guessimate its a 2005 or 2006 board. I find it not terribly smooth riding in chop but I can't really compare it to many other boards.