Kneeboard Surfing USA Community Forum

Thanks Knee-rider for the insight. I've been surfing for awhile now...decades actually and I still am trying to get magic boards . I have a quiver of really great boards, but once in awhile you get a magic one. I'll try to match the volume of my 5'7" that I am just so happy with and if I get an...

I don't want to beat a dead horse, but I got a simple question that may not have a simple answer. I recently got a proven "MAGIC" 5'7" board that rides unbelievable. If I want a longer board (i.e. 6 feet) that performs like my magic 5'7", would I want the same volume? or ..... on...

Knee-rider, I don't have the answer to your post, but there are some really good responses in the archived kneeboard design forums. The fin placement that you choose should match your style of surfing.... As a possible alternative, you may want to install an adjustable center fin box so you can dial...

I was fortunate to live in San Diego in the early 80s till 87". Lots of great waves at OB, Imperial Beach, and spots in La Jolla. I may have shared a session with you without knowing it! Steve Lis and I had a mutual friend, (Chris Taylor) and I was able to get a board from Steve back in the lat...

Seems like anyone 50+ that is surfing has some sort of exercise/fitness regiment I haven't got a response to just surf while you can and that's enough to maintain a good surf session. I guess it is not a coincidence that if you still surf, most are physically active in some other area.... core, card...

Crox, About mid June to mid August, there's maybe two or three tiny bumps on the North Shore, but the rest of the time it is flat. I got a paddleboard just to keep my shoulders sort of in shape but I always take a few weeks just to get comfortable in small surf when I can go kneeboarding. Keep paddl...

Now I know I am really at the elementary school level for fitness..... I'm glad I got some responses cause now I realize there's way more to stay fit than a few days of simulated paddling and mind surfing. Great responses, THANKS.

Brad, I just had a chance to check our Kneeboarding site... work, cleaning up the yard, other domestic duties got in the way. Good idea on paddling cause without strong paddling, it's tough to keep an edge n the water. Guys like Scott have an outboard motor strapped on some how, so that really is an...

hankj thanks for the guidelines. Very good insight from a fellow kneelo. I have also scaled back from using weights over 10 years ago and and I am doing a modified bit of interval training, although I don't time them. I share some of the same paths as you.... not lifting cause of (elbow, shoulder) i...

so far, this is what works for me. hydrate before session.. even the night before. Paddle on total gym with the arms pulling to the center of the machine whenever I can... have great boards...drink beer...take your time paddling into the line up but stroke it when I'm paddling for a wave...I'll cons...

I see the videos and pics.... guys 50+ years old just ripping overhead waves and being as stoked as a teenager. 2...3... maybe 4 hours out in the water for a session and doing it regularly. I'm one of those 50+ years old guys and I love to surf, but I want to know what other kneelos do to keep fit s...

Looks like a blend of Blast template and Aussie fin setup. Have fun. Do you ever go to Horseshoe's (?) in La Jolla? I got some great barrels there, but some true ass kickings back in the 19__ __ . I don't want to age myself too much.

Bryn,

Your tri fin board looks like a killer! What are the dimensions (length, widest point on the board). How many inches (or centimeters) are the fins from the tail of your board.

Aloha,

Pick a spot in the pocket and let er rip! Aim or project to a spot you want to be and good things can happen. Your board will make a big difference in how you turn. I called it fantasizing when I was in my teens and twenties... I think they call it mind surfing now...hah! See yourself blasting off t...

Different surfing styles, different board designs, different fin placements, different wave size, conditions..... no wonder there's so much variation in fins used. Lesson learned: what may be the perfect fins for one may be a dud for someone else. Have fun kneeboarding and enjoy the ride.