I have heard several members say the people bashing me are people I can learn from. They have so much wisdom and such. Then why don't they back up there claims or engage in a real conversation about design. That's what this is right? A design forum. I can't really take all the claims these guys make seriously. I won't be convinced because you say it's so. And the whole it's been discussed before is a cop out. I think there are some here that are standing on one leg and grasping for straws.
Here is a good question......why am I getting all these counseling sessions from members trying to get me to bend over for these members that have bashed me from the start? Why do so few call them out for the out rite rudeness, bad behavior, and trolling?
Because the claims which have been made about these board's design and wave riding qualities by Roy (and now yourself: "they have drive") are totally unsubstantiated and obviously pure nonsense to anyone who has been paying attention to this subject over the past few years or more importantly, have some knowledge of how wave riding vehicles work.
Consequently, your spouting off like you are this hydrodynamic genius with more surf craft know how than someone like Bill Thrailkill, may lead those knowledgeable folks to the realization that you may possibly be a tremendous kook.
Had a random thought which has some relevance to this discussion.
You know how the saying goes...All the gear and no idea!
Covers most sports these days.
Surfing through to -cycling.
I was out for an early yesterday at my local point.
Spied a guy riding a new MR that I'd eyed off many a time at the surf shop across the road.
Guy looked like a typical late 30's surfer type.
Had a chat to him about the board.
He was stoked with it.
He didn't catch a wave the whole time I was out there.
He did manage to go over the falls a couple of times attempting to stand up though.
$950 for a catapult.
I have built 3 hollow boards so far basically using Jack Youngs' techniques combined with Paul Jensons' cork rail idea. I am using plywood ribs and redwood decking. My latest is 8'2',' dome top, flat bottom, glassed on fin, glassed with 4oz epoxy, double layer on the deck, it weighs in at 19lbs.Redwood Hollow 8'2 DometopRedwood Hollow 8'2 Dometop Bottom ViewI really don't enjoy working with the cork on the rails, so I am thinking of trying to build a board using Roy Stewarts technique. The problem for me is I live in N. Calif and so far have been unable to find Paulownia locally. I am on a limited budget and having wood shipped here from the East Coast or Oz would cost too much, so I am thinking of building a "Roy" out of Redwood, but am a little concerned about weight. First off , has anyone bought plans from Roy, and if so, how complete are they? I am frankly reluctant to fork over $200 for plans to a guy who has his boards listed for sale for half a million dollars! I am intrigued by his boards though, cool shapes, interesting fins (or lack of fins). I've watched a few videos of someone riding one of his boards and it looks pretty interesting (maybe it's the red wetsuit and helmet!) Has anyone built one, or ridden one? How did it turn out, what kind wood was used, did you do the tunnel fin or a regular slyle?
How could this question spark 8 pages of nothing but crap! BTY the best is the ever humble Huck a local craftsman and gentleman, get it?
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His operation was initially based under the Manhattan Beach Pier, but by 1949 he had outgrown it. And from his belly we sprang forth.
your move
cheers huie
now retired
Because the claims which have been made about these board's design and wave riding qualities by Roy (and now yourself: "they have drive") are totally unsubstantiated and obviously pure nonsense to anyone who has been paying attention to this subject over the past few years or more importantly, have some knowledge of how wave riding vehicles work.
Consequently, your spouting off like you are this hydrodynamic genius with more surf craft know how than someone like Bill Thrailkill, may lead those knowledgeable folks to the realization that you may possibly be a tremendous kook.
No; It's not an ironing board.
Huck,
Well said... You tried...
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cheers huie
now retired
Had a random thought which has some relevance to this discussion.
You know how the saying goes...All the gear and no idea! Covers most sports these days. Surfing through to -cycling. I was out for an early yesterday at my local point. Spied a guy riding a new MR that I'd eyed off many a time at the surf shop across the road. Guy looked like a typical late 30's surfer type. Had a chat to him about the board. He was stoked with it. He didn't catch a wave the whole time I was out there. He did manage to go over the falls a couple of times attempting to stand up though. $950 for a catapult.
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I have built 3 hollow boards so far basically using Jack Youngs' techniques combined with Paul Jensons' cork rail idea. I am using plywood ribs and redwood decking. My latest is 8'2',' dome top, flat bottom, glassed on fin, glassed with 4oz epoxy, double layer on the deck, it weighs in at 19lbs.Redwood Hollow 8'2 DometopRedwood Hollow 8'2 Dometop Bottom ViewI really don't enjoy working with the cork on the rails, so I am thinking of trying to build a board using Roy Stewarts technique. The problem for me is I live in N. Calif and so far have been unable to find Paulownia locally. I am on a limited budget and having wood shipped here from the East Coast or Oz would cost too much, so I am thinking of building a "Roy" out of Redwood, but am a little concerned about weight. First off , has anyone bought plans from Roy, and if so, how complete are they? I am frankly reluctant to fork over $200 for plans to a guy who has his boards listed for sale for half a million dollars! I am intrigued by his boards though, cool shapes, interesting fins (or lack of fins). I've watched a few videos of someone riding one of his boards and it looks pretty interesting (maybe it's the red wetsuit and helmet!) Has anyone built one, or ridden one? How did it turn out, what kind wood was used, did you do the tunnel fin or a regular slyle?
How could this question spark 8 pages of nothing but crap! BTY the best is the ever humble Huck a local craftsman and gentleman, get it?
His operation was initially based under the Manhattan Beach Pier, but by 1949 he had outgrown it. And from his belly we sprang forth.
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