A mouse just popped out of my $1285 surfboard!

[buck]

CFboard.jpg
CFboard2.jpg
Offending mouse!: cfboardmouse.jpg

I just got it last Thursday and rode it for the first time yesterday. Its a hollow carbon fiber surfboard and the dimensions (for those that care) are 5'8"x19.375"x2.375. Link to website is http://www.avisosurf.com/

What the cats toy is sitting in is a vent plug to release air, the website goes into it if you are interested.

A normal surfboard ranges from $399 to $599 for new boards, this one is a lot more expensive, but it is so much more durable.

 

[Braznor]

This place for rent.

 

[KillerCharlie]

I see you're from Seattle... did you learn to surf elsewhere? I haven't met anyone that learned to surf in Washington. My roommate surfs out here, but he's from Florida where he had surfed for 14 years. He says the waves are way better (though not as good in form) than the east coast. He took me out once - 50 degree water is hard to surf in. It was fun, but I just couldn't see putting myself through that to learn. If I had learned elsewhere it wouldn't have been as bad.

 

[Slew Foot]

Surfboards cost that much?

 

[buck]

Originally posted by: KillerCharlie
I see you're from Seattle... did you learn to surf elsewhere? I haven't met anyone that learned to surf in Washington. My roommate surfs out here, but he's from Florida where he had surfed for 14 years. He says the waves are way better (though not as good in form) as the east coast. He took me out once - 50 degree water is hard to surf in. It was fun, but I just couldn't see putting myself through that to learn. If I had learned elsewhere it wouldn't have been as bad.

I grew up in Cocoa Beach Florida. I have also lived in Cincinnati where I drive 5 hours to surf in the great lakes where I learned what real cold water is.

Where I am at, Westport WA is the closest surfspot. Its pretty weak but its not bad. It can get REALLY good in the cove. I prefer going down to Oregon, at a not so secret point break. If anyone is really curious on my bbzzdd page are some pics of said secret spot.

 

[JohnCU]

:thumbsup:

 

[buck]

Originally posted by: Slew Foot
Surfboards cost that much?

They are some of the most expensive board on the market right now. Normal boards go for between $300-$600+ new.

 

[judasmachine]

Originally posted by: KillerCharlie
I see you're from Seattle... did you learn to surf elsewhere? I haven't met anyone that learned to surf in Washington. My roommate surfs out here, but he's from Florida where he had surfed for 14 years. He says the waves are way better (though not as good in form) than the east coast. He took me out once - 50 degree water is hard to surf in. It was fun, but I just couldn't see putting myself through that to learn. If I had learned elsewhere it wouldn't have been as bad.

FLA has no surf. Here in St Pete we pray for tropical storms so we have something resembling waves.

 

[buck]

Originally posted by: judasmachine

Originally posted by: KillerCharlie
I see you're from Seattle... did you learn to surf elsewhere? I haven't met anyone that learned to surf in Washington. My roommate surfs out here, but he's from Florida where he had surfed for 14 years. He says the waves are way better (though not as good in form) than the east coast. He took me out once - 50 degree water is hard to surf in. It was fun, but I just couldn't see putting myself through that to learn. If I had learned elsewhere it wouldn't have been as bad.

FLA has no surf. Here in St Pete we pray for tropical storms so we have something resembling wavers.

I went over to the west coast of FL a few times and got decent waves (more power than size). I had fun at holmes beach, siesta key, and indian rocks beach. The east coast is where its at if you want to surf more and better waves.

 

[judasmachine]

Originally posted by: buck

Originally posted by: judasmachine

Originally posted by: KillerCharlie
I see you're from Seattle... did you learn to surf elsewhere? I haven't met anyone that learned to surf in Washington. My roommate surfs out here, but he's from Florida where he had surfed for 14 years. He says the waves are way better (though not as good in form) than the east coast. He took me out once - 50 degree water is hard to surf in. It was fun, but I just couldn't see putting myself through that to learn. If I had learned elsewhere it wouldn't have been as bad.

FLA has no surf. Here in St Pete we pray for tropical storms so we have something resembling wavers.

I went over to the west coast of FL a few times and got decent waves (more power than size). I had fun at holmes beach, siesta key, and indian rocks beach. The east coast is where its at if you want to surf more and better waves.

So I've been told, but have yet to make it over there. My boss takes off every time it's up, and leaves me at work to cover for his arse.

 

[buck]

Originally posted by: judasmachine

Originally posted by: buck

Originally posted by: judasmachine

Originally posted by: KillerCharlie
I see you're from Seattle... did you learn to surf elsewhere? I haven't met anyone that learned to surf in Washington. My roommate surfs out here, but he's from Florida where he had surfed for 14 years. He says the waves are way better (though not as good in form) than the east coast. He took me out once - 50 degree water is hard to surf in. It was fun, but I just couldn't see putting myself through that to learn. If I had learned elsewhere it wouldn't have been as bad.

FLA has no surf. Here in St Pete we pray for tropical storms so we have something resembling wavers.

I went over to the west coast of FL a few times and got decent waves (more power than size). I had fun at holmes beach, siesta key, and indian rocks beach. The east coast is where its at if you want to surf more and better waves.

So I've been told, but have yet to make it over there. My boss takes off every time it's up, and leaves me at work to cover for his arse.

New Smyrna and Sebastian inlets are always bigger than other places. Those are your safest bets.

 

[KillerCharlie]

Yeah, the west coast in Florida sucks for surfing. I don't know anything about surfing but my roommate never shuts up about it and how he was an ocean lifeguard blah blah blah.
Anyway, he usually goes to Westport as well. I don't think he could handle the drive down to Oregon unless he was there at least 3 days.

 

[buck]

Originally posted by: KillerCharlie
Yeah, the west coast in Florida sucks for surfing. I don't know anything about surfing but my roommate never shuts up about it and how he was an ocean lifeguard blah blah blah.
Anyway, he usually goes to Westport as well. I don't think he could handle the drive down to Oregon unless he was there at least 3 days.

4 hours to one of the best point breaks in north america is well worth it IMO.

 

[flxnimprtmscl]

Originally posted by: buck

Originally posted by: judasmachine

Originally posted by: KillerCharlie
I see you're from Seattle... did you learn to surf elsewhere? I haven't met anyone that learned to surf in Washington. My roommate surfs out here, but he's from Florida where he had surfed for 14 years. He says the waves are way better (though not as good in form) than the east coast. He took me out once - 50 degree water is hard to surf in. It was fun, but I just couldn't see putting myself through that to learn. If I had learned elsewhere it wouldn't have been as bad.

FLA has no surf. Here in St Pete we pray for tropical storms so we have something resembling wavers.

I went over to the west coast of FL a few times and got decent waves (more power than size). I had fun at holmes beach, siesta key, and indian rocks beach. The east coast is where its at if you want to surf more and better waves.

Maybe it's just this one spot, but I go to Daytona Beach every year for a jetski event and the surf is the most pathetic chop I've ever seen. It's more like being in a washing machine than an ocean. It's funny because this event draws people from all over the country and I see the midwest guys get so amped up about riding in the ocean and how bad ass the waves are. I'm just laugh. If you think this is gnarly come out to Oregon where I'm at and you'll get killed

 

[buck]

Originally posted by: flxnimprtmscl

Originally posted by: buck

Originally posted by: judasmachine

Originally posted by: KillerCharlie
I see you're from Seattle... did you learn to surf elsewhere? I haven't met anyone that learned to surf in Washington. My roommate surfs out here, but he's from Florida where he had surfed for 14 years. He says the waves are way better (though not as good in form) than the east coast. He took me out once - 50 degree water is hard to surf in. It was fun, but I just couldn't see putting myself through that to learn. If I had learned elsewhere it wouldn't have been as bad.

FLA has no surf. Here in St Pete we pray for tropical storms so we have something resembling wavers.

I went over to the west coast of FL a few times and got decent waves (more power than size). I had fun at holmes beach, siesta key, and indian rocks beach. The east coast is where its at if you want to surf more and better waves.

Maybe it's just this one spot, but I go to Daytona Beach every year for a jetski event and the surf is the most pathetic chop I've ever seen. It's more like being in a washing machine than an ocean. It's funny because this event draws people from all over the country and I see the midwest guys get so amped up about riding in the ocean and how bad ass the waves are. I'm just laugh. If you think this is gnarly come out to Oregon where I'm at and you'll get killed

Well I miss the warm water, but I don't miss it being flat all the time.

 

[mAdMaLuDaWg]

I've always wanted to learn how to surf (and snowboard, ski, and skateboard)

 

[rasczak]

Originally posted by: buck
CFboard.jpg
CFboard2.jpg
Offending mouse!: cfboardmouse.jpg

I just got it last Thursday and rode it for the first time yesterday. Its a hollow carbon fiber surfboard and the dimensions (for those that care) are 5'8"x19.375"x2.375. Link to website is http://www.avisosurf.com/

What the cats toy is sitting in is a vent plug to release air, the website goes into it if you are interested.

A normal surfboard ranges from $399 to $599 for new boards, this one is a lot more expensive, but it is so much more durable.

nice board. i thought you lived in seattle? where are the local spots?

 

[buck]

Originally posted by: rasczak

Originally posted by: buck
CFboard.jpg
CFboard2.jpg
Offending mouse!: cfboardmouse.jpg

I just got it last Thursday and rode it for the first time yesterday. Its a hollow carbon fiber surfboard and the dimensions (for those that care) are 5'8"x19.375"x2.375. Link to website is http://www.avisosurf.com/

What the cats toy is sitting in is a vent plug to release air, the website goes into it if you are interested.

A normal surfboard ranges from $399 to $599 for new boards, this one is a lot more expensive, but it is so much more durable.

nice board. i thought you lived in seattle? where are the local spots?

Westport WA, Oregon, Vancouver Island, Northern Cal, back home in FL, Hawaii.

Thats where I have been this past year.

 

[SuperjetMatt]

Originally posted by: buck

Originally posted by: KillerCharlie
I see you're from Seattle... did you learn to surf elsewhere? I haven't met anyone that learned to surf in Washington. My roommate surfs out here, but he's from Florida where he had surfed for 14 years. He says the waves are way better (though not as good in form) as the east coast. He took me out once - 50 degree water is hard to surf in. It was fun, but I just couldn't see putting myself through that to learn. If I had learned elsewhere it wouldn't have been as bad.

I grew up in Cocoa Beach Florida. I have also lived in Cincinnati where I drive 5 hours to surf in the great lakes where I learned what real cold water is.

Where I am at, Westport WA is the closest surfspot. Its pretty weak but its not bad. It can get REALLY good in the cove. I prefer going down to Oregon, at a not so secret point break. If anyone is really curious on my bbzzdd page are some pics of said secret spot.

Westport.

I ride standup jetskis in the surf there with some friends every now and then.

 

[buck]

Originally posted by: SuperjetMatt

Originally posted by: buck

Originally posted by: KillerCharlie
I see you're from Seattle... did you learn to surf elsewhere? I haven't met anyone that learned to surf in Washington. My roommate surfs out here, but he's from Florida where he had surfed for 14 years. He says the waves are way better (though not as good in form) as the east coast. He took me out once - 50 degree water is hard to surf in. It was fun, but I just couldn't see putting myself through that to learn. If I had learned elsewhere it wouldn't have been as bad.

I grew up in Cocoa Beach Florida. I have also lived in Cincinnati where I drive 5 hours to surf in the great lakes where I learned what real cold water is.

Where I am at, Westport WA is the closest surfspot. Its pretty weak but its not bad. It can get REALLY good in the cove. I prefer going down to Oregon, at a not so secret point break. If anyone is really curious on my bbzzdd page are some pics of said secret spot.

Westport.

I ride standup jetskis in the surf there with some friends every now and then.

On the cove side, it can get really good and fun, on the beach, its mushy. Its close though, pretty easy to do in a day with time leftover.

 

[SuperjetMatt]

We only ride on the beach side. We don't want to ride where there are surfers or swimmers for obvious reasons.
The swell at the cove is quite a bit nicer, but the beach is is alright.

 

[buck]

Originally posted by: SuperjetMatt
We only ride on the beach side. We don't want to ride where there are surfers or swimmers for obvious reasons.
The swell at the cove is quite a bit nicer, but the beach is is alright.

Hopefully I will make it back out there this weekend, they are calling for 12+ feet on Fri-Sat.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: buck
CFboard.jpg
CFboard2.jpg
Offending mouse!: cfboardmouse.jpg

I just got it last Thursday and rode it for the first time yesterday. Its a hollow carbon fiber surfboard and the dimensions (for those that care) are 5'8"x19.375"x2.375. Link to website is http://www.avisosurf.com/

What the cats toy is sitting in is a vent plug to release air, the website goes into it if you are interested.

A normal surfboard ranges from $399 to $599 for new boards, this one is a lot more expensive, but it is so much more durable.

It's hollow? Does the board have a stringer like foam boards do?

Man, it's been a long time since I bought a new stick. I bet that sucker is light as hell.

 

[buck]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: buck
CFboard.jpg
CFboard2.jpg
Offending mouse!: cfboardmouse.jpg

I just got it last Thursday and rode it for the first time yesterday. Its a hollow carbon fiber surfboard and the dimensions (for those that care) are 5'8"x19.375"x2.375. Link to website is http://www.avisosurf.com/

What the cats toy is sitting in is a vent plug to release air, the website goes into it if you are interested.

A normal surfboard ranges from $399 to $599 for new boards, this one is a lot more expensive, but it is so much more durable.

It's hollow? Does the board have a stringer like foam boards do?

Man, it's been a long time since I bought a new stick. I bet that sucker is light as hell.

Yes it is hollow, that pic with the mouse coming out is the valve to release air/pressure. No stringer, and this thing is extremely light, but wasn't too light on a shitty sideshore wind session.
I had a shape just like this back in 99' but I broke it after a month.

 

[uclaLabrat]

I don't think I could routinely surf water that cold. I hit up big sur in the middle of july once and it was 49 deg. I was in a 3/2. That kinda sucked.