Dylan , what thruster setup are you running in indo ? Are your boards available in Perth the new shipment , especially the small one ??? thanks
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Dylan , what thruster setup are you running in indo ? Are your boards available in Perth the new shipment , especially the small one ??? thanks
Only 9'2 and 10' in next shipment. Available to ship in two weeks.
I ride FCS2 accelerator front and hardly Ingleby rear. Drive and release is incredible
Would be interesting to know how the 11' would compare to the 11' or 11'4" nalu, or the 10'6 nalu for that matter.
... in conditions where the nalus would be a natural option.
No doubt less stable and more manoeverable, but i wonder if that rocker setup would bring it's small powerless wave catchability factor up to smoething close to the nalus.
Worth the wait getting one of these , 9x28 , riding with J Close quads , manoeuvres easy for a longboard , happy to experience some Sup nose riding . I bought mine for chest high max , sliding where the crowds aren't . ??
Easy for choice , powerful wave board , and nose rider magic . Quiver sorted
I just won the Shellharbour SUP festival both divisions of open men under and over 10ft. On the production KP boards. 9' x 28 at 108L
10' x 28 at 121L
I don't have much media at the moment from
the event but safe to say, Dave makes a beautiful board that is proven with results.
All KALAMA boards will be on special and demo at the Merimbula Classic event late November
Here's a YouTube snippet of the 10' in **** waves.
Hello,
First of all, as it's my first message, i'm happy to highlight the good quality content and conviviality of all of you on this forum. In reflexion for a 10x28 lower volume longboard, Kalama and Casey 10x28 looks outstanding. Thanks to this forum, i've learned the existence of the Kalama. What about the durability of the rails on Kalama for those of you who ride without rail savers ? Kalama weight looks incredible.
I don't use rail saver and it's sweet. Mind you the only chips have been from letting them go out on demo! If your someone who paddles without hacking you'll be sweet.
Thanks for your answer, i'm in reflextion between Kalama 10x28 vs Sunova Casey 10x28, thanks for this great thread. I usually don't ding the rails so it's good to know you had no issues about it. The idea to keep the board as pure as possible is sweet.
I like using small fins in rear, as i did on my surf longboard custom Superfrog 9" which has only 3 FCS inserts, as the Casey R.
Does anyone has already tried the center fin US box to FCS adaptator ? Is it a reliable accessory ? I saw Kalama 10x28 is in FCS2 + US box and i have a good set of old carbon thruster FCS so, they may drive well a Kalama 10x28.
Both the revolution and KALAMA are amazing boards. Iv competed on both and won events on both. I was on a 26.5" wide Sunova and then moved across to the 28" on the KALAMA coz it's the narrowest one. One big difference I could notice was the nose comes in more On the KP so less likely to catch a rail after a re entry. The KP is also a lot lighter and stronger which is a bonus.
with the boxes. I was riding FCS1 with that US adapter but now have HI Centre and accelerator fronts in both my 10 and 9.
if anyone is heading to Merimbula this week I'll have each size in demo! And a special is on too ??
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Does anyone has already tried the center fin US box to FCS adaptator ? Is it a reliable accessory ?
I use it all the time (with a finjak). Very strong plastic, tight fit, perfect.
See: www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Stand-Up-Paddle/SUP/Quobba-Fins-?page=7#2683476
I just replaced the rear grub screw, the one slated at 45 degrees, with a wood screw digging into the rear of the fin tab. This way I do not run the risk of popping the fin out of the adapter when yanking it out to change position on the water.
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Does anyone has already tried the center fin US box to FCS adaptator ? Is it a reliable accessory ?
I use it all the time (with a finjak). Very strong plastic, tight fit, perfect.
See: www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Stand-Up-Paddle/SUP/Quobba-Fins-?page=7#2683476
I just replaced the rear grub screw, the one slated at 45 degrees, with a wood screw digging into the rear of the fin tab. This way I do not run the risk of popping the fin out of the adapter when yanking it out to change position on the water.
Thanks Pohaku for your experience between Casey R. vs Kalama, boths seems full of innovation and performance. The light weight of Kalama is really a great carrying critery and certainly nice on the water.
Thanks Colas for all the details of FCS to US box adaptator, it looks nice and easy.
Making some research yesterday about small rear fin options, i saw Futures F6 Small (US box) honeycomb, it could be a good choice to avoid carbon in rear to loosen a bit more. For information : Futures F6 small fin and FCS to US adaptator prices are quite close in France. True Ames has also a lot of size choice for small US box fin : maybe more stiff than a F6 honeycomb ?
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avoid carbon in rear to loosen a bit more.
With an US Box, you do not have to worry: move the fin forward to loosen the board.
Or... do like Larry Bertlemann and move the fin forwards and let the fin wobble in the box :-)
At 38s here:
What a magic time in surfing!!! I can still remember the first time I saw Larry do that cutback on the big screen
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avoid carbon in rear to loosen a bit more.
With an US Box, you do not have to worry: move the fin forward to loosen the board.
Or... do like Larry Bertlemann and move the fin forwards and let the fin wobble in the box :-)
At 38s here:
Nice video....i think i don't have enough skill to let the fin wobble in the box :)
More seriously, as a past of wave funboarder, i've always appreciated the top twist of a sailboard with a good carbon mast, allowing to accelerate in gust and open up when it becomes overpowering. I think in a same way about the fins, even more for a light rider, personal preference.
Just ordered a Kalama performance longboard 10x28 today, a totally loose board because it comes without fins, which i find relevant for this level of range board :)
