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by knee-rider
Mon Oct 15, 2018 12:44 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Kneeboard Surfing ...
Topic: New Fin Material Developments
Replies: 0
Views: 11599

New Fin Material Developments

Hi folks I stopped looking for fins in surf stores and have turned towards diving stores and straight on to manufacturers I am lucky that I live in Italy now and this is the country that manufactures the greatest fins for all different water sports This is home to the greatest water sports factory b...
by knee-rider
Wed Jul 11, 2018 4:33 am
Forum: Kneeboard Design...
Topic: Future Quad set
Replies: 4
Views: 2058

Re: Future Quad set

I am on my second big order from Hanelei Fins This Australian guy has a specific Kneeboard line of different fin designs models-- quads as well as thrusters I love the cant he puts on some of his fins it really makes a difference on my boards Mayer is also a kneeboard shaper and as an Australian tha...
by knee-rider
Sun Apr 01, 2018 7:28 am
Forum: Kneeboard Design...
Topic: South African Kneeboards & Shapers
Replies: 4
Views: 2373

Re: South African Kneeboards & Shapers

Man I thought it was all over and I had given up on my South African idea-- but long and behold you showed up a year later I am going to contact you through your web site-- I am an American Expatriated for work and have been living in Europe for a number of years Talk to you soon through your web si...
by knee-rider
Sat Jan 27, 2018 8:46 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Kneeboard Surfing ...
Topic: knee board shape
Replies: 5
Views: 5791

Re: knee board shape

Totally agree with Scott on that small fin set-up
Plus three fins is less drag
The bigger the waves the more I increase my fin surface and set further back that center fin
You can never have/own enough fins -- it's the only thing that will allow a surfer to fine tunes a board
by knee-rider
Thu Dec 21, 2017 5:44 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Kneeboard Surfing ...
Topic: Technique for generating speed on gutless waves?
Replies: 14
Views: 15180

Re: Technique for generating speed on gutless waves?

Hi Kneelo Main I started reading your post late but would like to give you my two cents about riding small waves I live and work in Italy and ride Mediterranean "whale farts" mushy and at times (when bigger from the Mistral wind) very foamy stuff I totally agree with what was stated above ...
by knee-rider
Wed Aug 30, 2017 11:29 am
Forum: Contests...
Topic: 2017 World Titles-Team USA
Replies: 8
Views: 3816

Re: 2017 World Titles-Team USA

Hi Joe I cant guarantee to be there as a spectator for the world event because of conflicting work schedules but you never know We have an Italian good friend of mine that signed up to participate at the worlds finals repping for Italy Federico is a stand up surfer and a professional instructor for ...
by knee-rider
Tue Aug 29, 2017 2:21 pm
Forum: Contests...
Topic: 2017 World Titles-Team USA
Replies: 8
Views: 3816

Re: 2017 World Titles-Team USA

Hi Folks this is your friendly American expatriate that some of y'all met this past February at the US worlds qualifying rounds in Oceanside Joe I am still expecting you to give my "ars" a call once you get to Florence-- i might even have a place for you and your wife to stay for free I ju...
by knee-rider
Sat Aug 26, 2017 1:34 pm
Forum: Kneeboard Design...
Topic: Is the volume really necessary?
Replies: 111
Views: 110459

Re: Is the volume really necessary?

sorry for the late reply yes volume can be distributed in length or width in order to try and match your favorit board I am big into wave count and willing to sacrifice duck diving-- go turtle in the worst case scenario-- but dont make me loose wave count I am a weekend surfer and that is when I am ...
by knee-rider
Wed Apr 19, 2017 2:50 am
Forum: Kneeboard Design...
Topic: Is the volume really necessary?
Replies: 111
Views: 110459

Re: Is the volume really necessary?

Hi Norm always ask for the same volume you found yourself comfortable with while paddling and surfing Its all about figuring out what volume works best for you This will be determined by your paddling skills, your surfing level and many other factors I have been living overseas in Europe now for 20 ...
by knee-rider
Wed Jan 18, 2017 2:55 am
Forum: New Boards...
Topic: San Diego Shapers
Replies: 4
Views: 2022

Re: San Diego Shapers

Xstepper
can you send me pictures at
david.rigo@email.com
What size measurements does this board have-- width and thickness included
What fin configuration
What is the price
Is it Epoxy or Polyester
What glass job does it have 6+6 oz Top 6oz bottom-- etc etc??
Were are you located
by knee-rider
Tue Jan 17, 2017 6:33 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Kneeboard Surfing ...
Topic: Shark 'repellants'
Replies: 8
Views: 2599

Re: Shark 'repellants'

Thanks Gardim for the additional product information When I actually wrote the other guys they replied that it was NOT feasible to apply their guard shield to a kneeboard because the controlled box would get in the way of the kneepads and foot rest location I am wondering of other products exist tha...
by knee-rider
Tue Jan 10, 2017 8:52 am
Forum: Contests...
Topic: 2017 US Kneeboard Titles and Festival
Replies: 15
Views: 6826

Re: 2017 US Kneeboard Titles and Festival

I am totally stoked -- I should be able to coincide my annual US trip/parental visit with this Oceanside event In my past US trips the event never coincided with my home travel plans I will be coming in all the way from Italy early March and I look forward to relaxing on the beach with my Italian gi...
by knee-rider
Wed Dec 28, 2016 2:12 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Kneeboard Surfing ...
Topic: Shark 'repellants'
Replies: 8
Views: 2599

Re: Shark 'repellants'

thanks Gardim for the additional information Do you have a link and a name to write to I have my kneeboards with center standard US skeg box My favourite boards are all US made but with the OZ idea of keeping fin placement forward so Ive got questions as well to ask the manufacturer--related to plac...
by knee-rider
Wed Dec 28, 2016 5:04 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Kneeboard Surfing ...
Topic: Shark 'repellants'
Replies: 8
Views: 2599

Re: Shark 'repellants'

gardim thanks for pointing out this new product to all of us I have been looking into this kind of product in the past and got caught behind in new developments such as the O&E I personally had a shark experience which led me to start considering and researching for products that are out there T...
by knee-rider
Mon Dec 19, 2016 10:16 am
Forum: Kneeboard Design...
Topic: Paipo or kneeboard
Replies: 2
Views: 1796

Re: Paipo or kneeboard

I can see the crossover/overlap point of this statement That is why I subscribe to both forums and I am the owner of a few technical good Paipo's They make for easy travel, especially if you are on business trips and would like to remain discrete with colleagues and or Foreign Agents that come and p...