Ride report by Steve83

Discussion in 'All Discussions' started by Steve83, Apr 26, 2013.

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  1. Apr 26, 2013 #1
    Steve83

    Steve83 Well-Known Member

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    As soon as we get some waves in South Carolina I will be posting a detailed ride report. Also if anyone in this forum gets a chance to meet up with me and ride the board I will encourage them to post there experience on the board. I will also upload some more pictures shortly.
    Lets keep this thread clean and tidy. No bashing no bull sh... Just topic related discussion.
     
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  3. Apr 26, 2013 #2
    Erock

    Erock Well-Known Member

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    Can't wait man, I hope your forecast is looking better than mine.
     
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  5. Apr 26, 2013 #3
    KookieMonster

    KookieMonster Well-Known Member

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    This post just blue balled me
     
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  6. Apr 26, 2013 #4
    njsurfer42

    njsurfer42 Well-Known Member

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    seriously...didn't even say what kind of board it is!
     
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  7. Apr 26, 2013 #5
    Steve83

    Steve83 Well-Known Member

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    A Roy Stewart inspired longboard. I started this new thread because the other one got trashed by b.s.
     
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  8. Apr 26, 2013 #6
    MFitz73

    MFitz73 Well-Known Member

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    Steve let me ask you, and this is a real question.. Are you studying how Roy stands on his boards? From what I understand from Roy's posts and vids, you won't be able to surf it using a traditional surf stance.

    Ok please report back after the surf.
     
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  9. Apr 27, 2013 #7
    Steve83

    Steve83 Well-Known Member

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    Yes I have been studying it very closely. Apparently every board has its sweet spot. And I expect mine to have one too. I will balance the board to find a center of gravity and I will mark it. All good?
     
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  10. Apr 27, 2013 #8
    Roy Stuart

    Roy Stuart Well-Known Member

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    For your information: any stance can be used, I use both a relatively forward stance and a sideways stance. My stance is as traditional as any other, and it's not uncommon at present either.

    The key is to work within the 'sweet' area, which is more concentrated and central than on mainstream longboards. Longer heavier boards which are well balanced having a more central riding position tend to favour a narrow stance also.

    Steve you'll find your own way, if your current methods need to change slightly that will happen naturally and you won't necessarily stand the way I do. I've seen a lot of people ride the Ghost 13 which is a similar board and there were different styles used.

    Leroy Grannis:

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  11. Apr 27, 2013 #9
    Steve83

    Steve83 Well-Known Member

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    Roy I love the pictures you posted ...... Blast from the past
    But, I love the duke
     
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  12. Apr 27, 2013 #10
    Steve83

    Steve83 Well-Known Member

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    Roy......I expect this board to take me for a ride. I am far from an expert surfer.... Probably a novice
    At best ......I can picture it in my mind..me gliding in...sw,eet
     
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  13. Apr 27, 2013 #11
    Steve83

    Steve83 Well-Known Member

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    This is the board.
     

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  14. Apr 27, 2013 #12
    Steve83

    Steve83 Well-Known Member

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    Apr 17, 2013
    Some of my favorite shots! This board has never been surfed. Waiting for waves.
     

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  15. Apr 27, 2013 #13
    Steve83

    Steve83 Well-Known Member

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    The worst form of torture is having this board sitting in my living room and the ocean is flat! I'm going nuts!
     
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  16. Apr 27, 2013 #14
    superbust

    superbust Well-Known Member

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    please attach a gopro to it facing you.....
     
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  17. Apr 27, 2013 #15
    Steve83

    Steve83 Well-Known Member

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    Not a bad idea superbust. I wonder if they have a stick on option.
     
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  18. Apr 27, 2013 #16
    Steve83

    Steve83 Well-Known Member

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    This post is for real. Are you?
     
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  19. Apr 27, 2013 #17
    superbust

    superbust Well-Known Member

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    so wait, is that a real roy stuart board? Like, is he $500,000 richer thanks to you?
     
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  20. Apr 27, 2013 #18
    Steve83

    Steve83 Well-Known Member

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    Apr 17, 2013
    The board was inspired by Roy Stewart. I built the board myself over a three month period.
     
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  21. Apr 27, 2013 #19
    MFitz73

    MFitz73 Well-Known Member

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    Steve, I asked before but don't remember seeing a reply... does the board have any flex to it or is it stiff?
     
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  22. Apr 27, 2013 #20
    Steve83

    Steve83 Well-Known Member

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    Apr 17, 2013
    My apologies Mfitz73.Yes the board does have flex. I have had the board turned upside down and tried to flex it. It's like a tight spring. But beside the flex. I was running the vacuum in the workshop next to the board and the board hummed with a steady resonance like a plucked piano string. It was amazing.
     
    Steve83, Apr 27, 2013
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