A mouse just popped out of my $1285 surfboard!

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: buck

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: buck
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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.

I'd love to know what a CF long board would weigh. I have two long boards (a 9'0" McTavish and a 9'6" Sakoda-he's a local shaper) and a 7'6" fun board...haven't ridden them much this year though.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: 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.

Water temps are in the mid 50s here right now. Pretty chilly but a 3/2 with booties helps quite a bit.

 

[buck]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: 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.

Water temps are in the mid 50s here right now. Pretty chilly but a 3/2 with booties helps quite a bit.

Here on the coast in central WA, I had a 4/3 hood,booties,gloves and was fine. Its never that bad here IMO, and I am skinny.

 

[uclaLabrat]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: 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.

Water temps are in the mid 50s here right now. Pretty chilly but a 3/2 with booties helps quite a bit.

Where you go out at?

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: uclaLabrat

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: 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.

Water temps are in the mid 50s here right now. Pretty chilly but a 3/2 with booties helps quite a bit.

Where you go out at?

Carlsbad, just north of the campground usually but I've surfed Beacons and Grandview from time to time and Oceanside as well.

I haven't been surfing much this year though. Been spending most of my free time on my motorcycle or at home with the wife and son. I only went out a few times over the summer.

 

[MaxDepth]

<sniff> I miss my boards <sniff>

 

[buck]

Originally posted by: MaxDepth
<sniff> I miss my boards <sniff>

I miss my annual trips to Rodanthe and Buxton. When I lived in FL I made the trip 2-3 times a year. My aunt lives in KDH and we always had a free place to stay...

Do you live near there? I see you are in NC.

 

[rbV5]

I first surfed at Westport Wa in the early '80's, we would venture up North when it was huge outside and caught it awesome a few times in the groins

I've never surfed warm water myself. Port Orford is about as far South as I've ventured, and Jordon River to the North, but mostly North Oregon coast.

Goofy?