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bgreen
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 Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 1:48 am Post subject: wave arrow |
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Does anyone know about the Wave Arrow?
http://www.wavearrow.com/
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Dolphin Glider
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| Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 12:45 pm Post subject: |
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| Never heard of it. Interesting looking, although that tail reminds me of the future tv show from the movie Idiocracy called "Ow, My Balls"... |
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mrmike
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RNT808
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| Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 2:48 pm Post subject: |
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I have to agree that the tails on those boards look absolutely spooky.
It’s obvious that the “inventor” is pretty high on what he’s come up with, and you can’t blame him, they’re cool enough. But to claim that “Nothing similar is or was on the market.” is kind of a stretch. I’ve seen that basic theme re-visited many time over the years. |
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Nels
Dolphin Glider
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| Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 2:59 pm Post subject: |
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| Quote: | | But to claim that “Nothing similar is or was on the market.” is kind of a stretch. I’ve seen that basic theme re-visited many time over the years |
I think he really meant "on the market", which strikes me as pretty true when dealing with commercially available products. I can see echos of other boards which people around this forum have either made or shared knowledge of, and a number of us have pretty long-term exposure to surfing.
The tail, while radical for the marketplace, actually wouldn't put me off given the waves I tend to ride. It would be fun to see some video. |
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RNT808
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| Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 4:36 pm Post subject: |
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Nels:
You’re right, when you look at it from a “commercial product” standpoint, his statement isn’t such a stretch after all.
I’d like to see some video of those boards in action, myself. The rider pictured on his site looks to be having a blast. It would be nice to see how the boards handle.
I made a board a number of years ago from a recycled windsurfer that had a very similar tail shape. It was a very fun board to ride, but I took a real beating from that tail. Maybe it was my riding style, the wave conditions or a combination of the two but I think I still have bruises from that thing. |
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rodndtube
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willy.wipeout
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| Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2009 10:05 am Post subject: Wave Arrow |
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With it,s triple hull minitrimarran twin fins hydroplane lift three hulls and two channels he seem.s to have covered all bases, I wonder if it,s fitted with a drinks cabinet or a plasma TV to watch as you wait for your next wave 
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mrmike
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have they heard of k.i.s. (keep it simple) here is the opposite end of the scale a piece of 1/2" birch ply stain and varnished cost me about $20 and 3 hr of work rides great what else do you want MRMIKE 
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