I have a 9'10" Robert August RETRO. At least I think it's 9'10". Might be 10' but what's 2" between friends?
https://robertaugust.com/products/retro?variant=9020680195
All the best Howard. Over the years, I have really appreciated your stories, your fins and the amazing deck you made for me. You're gonna be fine. You will be in my prayers. Sent you a PAYPAL.
Mac
Grey boards are totally dolphin lures. They see that sexy grey bulbous hull and they can't help themselves. It's very important to paddle laying on your back and keep your mouth closed. Millions of grey board surfers are accosted every year and these dolphins are never brought to justice...
Moving down to Charleston, SC at the end of the month and it would be great to meet up with some of the local JBers. Maybe get out for a surf, beer, coffee, whatever.
Mac
Some good tips. I'm a decent swimmer, but there is a big, big difference between getting in a pool and swimming 2 miles and getting thrashed by a 40 degree wave, held under and swimming in a hooded wetsuit/boots and gloves. Especially in the old wetsuits that were made to retain water to keep...
I WAS THAT KID. And I have suffered ever since. I can't ride DOH tubes, I can't surf a hull like Knost.... it has been a painful existence. The only thing that would make it right is getting my hands on THIS BOARD. It would close the circle and let healing begin. Let's make this Christmas...
Bonzer E wing - 5 fin sinner
Super fast board decent thickness, great float. Shaped EPS but has good weight to it.
Small brown mark near fins is from resin.
Board is in Bradley Beach NJ
$550
I use the UK wetsuit drier and Dry Guy for boots and gloves with a baking sheet under it to catch/contain water. Hanging the suit in a warm room (like near the furnace) helps. Multiple suits and boots helps too.
Stayhomme - my advice would be to turn this into a positive learning experience for your brother.
If he learns from this experience, then $550 is cheap (I've paid a lot more).
- Have him take responsibility. He went to buy the board, he saw it, he paid for it. If he was unsure, he should...