Dave, I couldn't find a rocker profile image. Here are a few versions of the Galaxy's, most of these are slightly long and thicker than a version that would be ideal for you. Hope this helps... Hollar if you have more questions
Cool, thanks Wayne for psting that up! One of my favorite designs is the CI twin finner in epoxy (5'7" x 19 1/4" x 2 3/8"). Although it's considered a small wave design, I found it worked better in steeper, more hollow waves, chest to HH range. The Galaxy twin looks a little more balanced than the MTF, more wider in the tail area. Seems like more of an all-rounder type board, right?
Oh yes I'm familiar with the CI twin, you either love it or don't really care fot it. Yes, you have a keen eye, the Galaxy is more of a balanced shape. If you have owned the CI twin there are a few design quirks that make the board work great and it's also the same design quirks that hinder the shape or limit the overall performance in daily conditions. If you have owned one you probably know what I'm talking about.
Dave, I think an inch shorter than your CI twin and the slightly narrower and slightly thinner. Me's think 5'6" x 19 1/8" x 2.35" would be a good place to start. EPS if you want super light, poly if you want more drive and speed through the apex of your turns. I prefer poly, what ever you prefer...
Dave, EPS/epoxy is fine, if you have owned a few you are familiar with the quirks and the finish of the epoxies and you don't have a problem with the quirks then I don't mind shaping it.
Occaisionally,the customer isn't familiar with the quirks of EPS/epoxies and complain about the board turning yellow or the finish isn't as nice as regular poly they have a problem with it. This even after I explain all the weird quirks before shaping the board they look at me and give me the "go ahead". Most of the complaints are mainly cosmetics and have no bearing on how the board rides, still... As far as performance the EPS/epoxies are much more sensitive to temperatures and the ride characteristics vary by the ambient temps. Poly's ride much more consistent through a wider range of temperatures.
Cool, thanks Wayne for psting that up! One of my favorite designs is the CI twin finner in epoxy (5'7" x 19 1/4" x 2 3/8"). Although it's considered a small wave design, I found it worked better in steeper, more hollow waves, chest to HH range. The Galaxy twin looks a little more balanced than the MTF, more wider in the tail area. Seems like more of an all-rounder type board, right?
ReplyDeleteLol, I just read your comments about having a narrower tail up here in N. OC. What dims would you suggest for me (5'5", 165#) on a Galaxy twin eps?
ReplyDeleteOh yes I'm familiar with the CI twin, you either love it or don't really care fot it. Yes, you have a keen eye, the Galaxy is more of a balanced shape. If you have owned the CI twin there are a few design quirks that make the board work great and it's also the same design quirks that hinder the shape or limit the overall performance in daily conditions. If you have owned one you probably know what I'm talking about.
ReplyDeleteDave, I think an inch shorter than your CI twin and the slightly narrower and slightly thinner.
ReplyDeleteMe's think 5'6" x 19 1/8" x 2.35" would be a good place to start. EPS if you want super light, poly if you want more drive and speed through the apex of your turns. I prefer poly, what ever you prefer...
...been on a eps trip lately..i dunno. I'll call you next week to get the ball rolling. Thanks Wayne.
ReplyDeleteLOL! Never ending David back at it. Right on! Boards look sweet!
ReplyDeleteDave,
ReplyDeleteEPS/epoxy is fine, if you have owned a few you are familiar with the quirks and the finish of the epoxies and you don't have a problem with the quirks then I don't mind shaping it.
Occaisionally,the customer isn't familiar with the quirks of EPS/epoxies and complain about the board turning yellow or the finish isn't as nice as regular poly they have a problem with it. This even after I explain all the weird quirks before shaping the board they look at me and give me the "go ahead". Most of the complaints are mainly cosmetics and have no bearing on how the board rides, still... As far as performance the EPS/epoxies are much more sensitive to temperatures and the ride characteristics vary by the ambient temps. Poly's ride much more consistent through a wider range of temperatures.