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My new "flow"

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Created by Krisiz1 > 9 months ago, 15 Jul 2009
Krisiz1
WA, 331 posts
15 Jul 2009 10:06PM
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Had a sail of my new board. I dont think the operator was working to well but had a great time!!




Bender
WA, 2236 posts
15 Jul 2009 10:16PM
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very nice mate. I hope you got some "wood" on its maiden voyage

elmo
WA, 8897 posts
15 Jul 2009 10:22PM
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Whats with the Red?

Flows aren't red, that's sacrilege

looks nice though

Bender
WA, 2236 posts
15 Jul 2009 10:27PM
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elmo said...

Whats with the Red?

Flows aren't red, that's sacrilege

looks nice though



Being red i reckon it would be quicker than a slow, oopps sorry flow

It does look very nice though

nebbian
WA, 6277 posts
15 Jul 2009 10:29PM
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I WANT ONE!!!!

Gestalt
QLD, 14976 posts
16 Jul 2009 8:40AM
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but it's not the same shape?

Haircut
QLD, 6491 posts
16 Jul 2009 9:15AM
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very nice - but you won't be opening any cans with the new one

ikw777
QLD, 2995 posts
16 Jul 2009 11:21AM
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Did you ask for those mods to the shape? Tail looks a little fatter. Does it have the same amount of vee?

How does it go?

hoop
1979 posts
16 Jul 2009 10:48AM
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Hi, I built the red board. Just to clarify ,the Flow in the photo is a 266. The red board was based on the 276. Hence the different shape.
The nose was modified to make it look more modern. It finished at 260. I didn't put the deck channels in. I think it looks a bit cleaner without them.
it was an interesting project to do. I'm keen to see how it goes.

ikw777
QLD, 2995 posts
16 Jul 2009 2:24PM
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Nice work. Lower weight?

hoop
1979 posts
16 Jul 2009 1:47PM
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6.8kg

ikw777
QLD, 2995 posts
16 Jul 2009 5:11PM
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Ha ha! my 276 (classic version) weighs 9.1!!!

Bondalucci
VIC, 1580 posts
16 Jul 2009 6:33PM
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elmo said...

Whats with the Red?

Flows aren't red, that's sacrilege

looks nice though


- Not happy with red, eh, Elmo???
...Now that does suprise me!!

elmo
WA, 8897 posts
16 Jul 2009 7:33PM
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Bondalucci said...

elmo said...

Whats with the Red?

Flows aren't red, that's sacrilege

looks nice though


- Not happy with red, eh, Elmo???
...Now that does suprise me!!




It's a Flow, there are certain things you just don't do

Does look nice

Bondalucci
VIC, 1580 posts
16 Jul 2009 9:51PM
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Suppose you're right Elmo.......

Making a red flow is a bit like making this-






elmo
WA, 8897 posts
16 Jul 2009 8:38PM
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Would love to know how it rides, if it's retained the flow's feel

Bender
WA, 2236 posts
16 Jul 2009 8:41PM
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elmo said...



Would love to know how it rides, if it's retained the flow's feel


While standing in the water today it flew past with only the area behind the fin touching the water. It looks like its rather good in chop and bloody fast.

Krisiz1
WA, 331 posts
16 Jul 2009 9:52PM
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elmo said...



Would love to know how it rides, if it's retained the flow's feel


Now i've had a few sails (haven't got much work done this week) I feel I can give a more accurate assessment
It's definatly quicker than a flow, gybes the same (but thats what I wanted), still a comfortable ride in the bumps but has a very different sound (so what)
Only downside, because it's so light every time I have a swim the umbilical flips the board over! Used to happen sometimes on the old board, but it's no big deal, just have to get a softer uni joint. I'm thrilled with it I will get some photos in action when I can con someone into walking out on the sandbar to snap me

Krisiz1
WA, 331 posts
16 Jul 2009 9:55PM
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Oh yeah, re the colour. I told Hoop to make it bright (I hoped it would be mauve)

ikw777
QLD, 2995 posts
17 Jul 2009 9:50AM
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Krisiz1 said...

elmo said...



Would love to know how it rides, if it's retained the flow's feel


Now i've had a few sails (haven't got much work done this week) I feel I can give a more accurate assessment
It's definatly quicker than a flow, gybes the same (but thats what I wanted), still a comfortable ride in the bumps but has a very different sound (so what)
Only downside, because it's so light every time I have a swim the umbilical flips the board over! Used to happen sometimes on the old board, but it's no big deal, just have to get a softer uni joint. I'm thrilled with it I will get some photos in action when I can con someone into walking out on the sandbar to snap me


I suppose it's a bit different because its lighter and probably much stiffer too (?)

keef
NSW, 2016 posts
17 Jul 2009 1:04PM
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Krisiz1 said...

Had a sail of my new board. I dont think the operator was working to well but had a great time!!



board looks great, is it flatter than the flow & it looks like it has some nice fat chines for the chop, allso like the 3 different strapp positions

mobile1
WA, 5 posts
17 Jul 2009 7:56PM
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Why are these boards called "nude" ? please explain.

jp747
1553 posts
18 Jul 2009 10:31PM
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mobile1 said...

Why are these boards called "nude" ? please explain.


cuz they're red hot

Bondalucci
VIC, 1580 posts
20 Jul 2009 10:47PM
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Thanks for posting the pics Krisiz.
Your next challenge is to jump off the new flow, back onto the old one and give us an idea of how they compare directly.

I'm tipping the new one will be a little faster and earlier to plane, but reckon the old one might ride a little more smoothly.....

Good luck with it.

(There's a guy here in Vic that does it too, and I'm tempted to get my 93 ltr "cloned")

Krisiz1
WA, 331 posts
21 Jul 2009 5:31PM
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Bondalucci said...

Thanks for posting the pics Krisiz.
Your next challenge is to jump off the new flow, back onto the old one and give us an idea of how they compare directly.

I'm tipping the new one will be a little faster and earlier to plane, but reckon the old one might ride a little more smoothly.....

Good luck with it.

(There's a guy here in Vic that does it too, and I'm tempted to get my 93 ltr "cloned")


I went out last night. Conditions were vicious! 30knts+ gusty. 4 mtr fully cranked on. It was a dream. All my friends were there (yeah alone again).New board just skips over the lumps. Sailed till it got too dark!



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