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old school fishes

Postby Sleek Zeke the Peak » Thu Jan 19, 2006 12:22 am

I'm considering an twin-fish; one of the old school style ones. Like either the Joel Tudor fish or the Derek Hynd/Bushrat one.
What I want to know is: are they good boards for 'all-round' conditions - or really just for long point waves?

I want a board that encourages a very fluid style; that I can focus on maintaining speed through turns. I want to do less vertical/explosive surfing; favouring fluid, speed, & smooth figure-8 cutties.

However - I want a board that will still give me fun on short rides.

Can anyone provide feedback on these style of boards??
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Postby libby » Thu Jan 19, 2006 2:10 am

Brentteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee oh Brennntteeeeeeeeeeeee topic for you dar-ling :lol:
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Postby Brent » Thu Jan 19, 2006 6:45 am

Honey !!!!
Nice curry for tea, yum yum (the girl can cook guys:-)))))

Now Fish. A topic dear to my heart, but really I could write a fleshin novel bout them and it's all been written before, countless times. If you want to see thousands of posts (I'm not kidding- 16,000 plus posts) written by lovers, shapers, riders & masters of all things piscitorial go to shapers site www.swaylocks.com. Search under the word "fish" and see what happens.

But before you ask any questions - search. They bite otherwise.
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Postby Sleek Zeke the Peak » Thu Jan 19, 2006 10:17 pm

You mean to say that you're not going to spoon-feed me at all!!?? :lol:

Seriously, though. If you are wise on the subject, I would love to hear your answers to my query.
I did get a hefty response back from Derek Hynd, but it didn't really address what I was asking.

In the meantime, I'll check out the other forum & let you know how I go....
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Postby Sleek Zeke the Peak » Thu Jan 19, 2006 11:47 pm

Nice site..... still ploughing through it, but the first couple of threads have tuned my right in!

It seems my new board choice is on the right lines to what I am after......

I've got an old 24"-30" 1970s skateboard, real flexy deck & poly wheels. I'm looking for that flow.... & cutties; that's all I want: cutties with flow, style & speed.
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Postby Sleek Zeke the Peak » Thu Jan 19, 2006 11:58 pm

......oooooohhh .... it just gets better AND BETTER!!!!!

(where can I get $800 from quickly??)
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