Looking for a decent board to borrow/rent when I'm visiting SD 3/22-26

Discussion in 'Southern California' started by cleavland steamer, Mar 8, 2016.

  1. cleavland steamer

    cleavland steamer Well-Known Member

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    Jan 8, 2016
    Hey SD swellinfomaniacs,
    I'm heading out to San Diego for a quick 5 day work and play trip. I'm considering bringing my board, but just for the hell of it figured I'd throw this post out there seeing if anyone has a decent board I could hook up with while I'm there. Ideally, I'd like a longboard, but can surf most anything. Planning on a few dawn patrols and at least 2 full days at the beach. I am happy to pay in beers, some cash, stories, etc... I'd also totally do the same if you ever wanted to borrow a board on your next surf trip to Boston. :)
    Peace and mahalos
    The Steamer
     
  2. yankee

    yankee Well-Known Member

    Sep 26, 2008

  3. ScobeyviIIe

    ScobeyviIIe Well-Known Member

    Nov 3, 2015
    I have a 5'10 fish or 6'1 shorty

    Both aren't the greatest shape, but water tight.

    O wait…. you're from boston - never mind ;)
     
  4. ScobeyviIIe

    ScobeyviIIe Well-Known Member

    Nov 3, 2015
    Sounds like the schit is more north in LA. The water is still suspect probably until thursday. F-it. Im going surfing tomorrow am! 4-5' and fair with an incoming tide. Ill down some pedialyte after just to be safe!
     
  5. mrz1

    mrz1 Well-Known Member

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    Aug 29, 2014
    Good article Yankee
     
  6. ScobeyviIIe

    ScobeyviIIe Well-Known Member

    Nov 3, 2015
    How was your soup this morning?
    LJ was weird. windswell. crap. went back to bed.
     
  7. Barry Cuda

    Barry Cuda Guest

    That board looks like something that would squirt out whale jizz!!
    Ask Doug- he is the SI expert on such matters.
     
  8. ScobeyviIIe

    ScobeyviIIe Well-Known Member

    Nov 3, 2015
    Did not look like that down here!!! Very crossed up, nothing was lining up.
     
  9. Barry Cuda

    Barry Cuda Guest

    No- the owner is......
     
  10. maddogg

    maddogg Well-Known Member

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    Aug 29, 2013
    Dude, just buy a used board from a shop or CL, whatever. Sell it back to a shop as consignment or have a friend sell it on CL for you once you leave. Or bring it home if you like it. I've done this again and again. Cheaper than renting and you get a board you want. Boards are cheap in CA.
     
  11. ScobeyviIIe

    ScobeyviIIe Well-Known Member

    Nov 3, 2015
    I forgot, the Clairemont Surf shop on Balboa ave (Just outside of PB) does demos. They have a good variety of boards. You just need to leave a credit card, but i think it's free...
     
  12. maddogg

    maddogg Well-Known Member

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    Aug 29, 2013
    hahah, that's a good idea too!
    If you can find something that is rare back on the east coast you can bring it back and sell if you don't want to sell to a shop. I've done this too, and broken even or even made a small profit even after airline fees.
     
  13. cleavland steamer

    cleavland steamer Well-Known Member

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    Jan 8, 2016
    Thanks scooby, I will contact them. Gaff man, Is that pic from swamis?
     
  14. cackedinri

    cackedinri Well-Known Member

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    May 21, 2012
    that 9'10" yellow thing is dope. if you can surf that thing, youre the man, guy.