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bwd
Since 04 Aug 2007
385 Posts
Obsessed
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 Tue Aug 02, 11 1:35 pm Another cedar stripper |
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Made another cedar core board, thought I would post up since I know there are some great builders in your neck of the woods, give me inspiration from time to time.
This one's 132x40.5, 3mm tip V-channels, 3mm concave, hope it will be nice when the 137x43 board I made last year is too big for my knees.
It will be really different though, much flatter but with channels.
The channels take some doin', had a few mishaps along the way.
Seems like it will do ok though.
Details on the kookforum.
http://www.kiteforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=2371523&p=709271
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Wind Slither
Since 04 Mar 2005
2620 Posts
The 503
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| Tue Aug 02, 11 2:25 pm |
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Wow! 
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piperdude
Since 05 Sep 2009
28 Posts
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| Tue Aug 02, 11 3:14 pm Awesome! |
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| Very cool.
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bwd
Since 04 Aug 2007
385 Posts
Obsessed
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| Mon Aug 08, 11 9:42 am |
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Well, got a ride in Saturday.
80kg rider, 132x40.5 board
11m fuel
17-20kts,
1-3ft chop from 2 directions,
plus a few little ankle biter "waves"
board did ok.
Channels felt nice, good when sliding/transitioning.
Upwind great but groove a little narrow -probably b/c low rocker and channels set wide and parallel.
Carved nicely though, flex and outline seem good.
Seemed to pop fine, but didn't do a lot b/c weird chop made it hard to time.
Board will be fun to try in smoother water, might need another with more rocker for chop....
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kt
Since 16 Mar 2005
763 Posts
Portland, Or
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| Tue Aug 09, 11 8:04 pm |
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That was the first thing I said when I saw it. Excellent looking board.
kt
| Wind Slither wrote: | | Wow! |
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bwd
Since 04 Aug 2007
385 Posts
Obsessed
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| Tue Aug 16, 11 7:31 pm |
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Thanks! The small image size hides flaws...
Update:
2nd session, 14-20kts, 11m, flat water.
Nice in flat water, and easier to get acclimated than in the confused chop the previous week.
The timing to load/pop into a jump is nicer for me on this board than others I've had, the ride is fast, and the landings felt good.
I can't claim it's the core, glass or channels, but the mix is good and I'm glad I saw this project through -it gave me some doubts along the way.
Getting a little more dialed, but still may not be my choice in rough chop.
Still want to try with little fins some time....
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Nak
Since 19 May 2005
4302 Posts
Camas
Site Lackey
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| Tue Aug 16, 11 8:20 pm |
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| So cool! Thanks for sharing.
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