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by lars
Thu Aug 28, 2008 3:10 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Kneeboard Surfing ...
Topic: KB tow in?
Replies: 7
Views: 1504

KB tow in?

Are any kneelos doing tow ins at Mavs , Ghost Tree, or any other Big spots? What kind of boards are being used? Straps? Just wondering.
by lars
Fri Jan 14, 2005 8:02 am
Forum: Kneeboard Design...
Topic: WILL FIVE FINS REPLACE QUADS?
Replies: 57
Views: 13884

5 fin

I had a 5 fin made by Farralones Kneeboards in the early 80's. It was set up to go 3, 4 , or 5. I agree with the statement that fin placement is everything. With the 5 set up the fins were all bunched in the tail. We used to call this set up "The Rake". It only really worked [sort of] in t...
by lars
Thu Jan 13, 2005 11:42 am
Forum: Kneeboard Design...
Topic: freeline kneeboards
Replies: 18
Views: 6097

Freeline kneeboards

John Mel has made kneeboards for me since the late 70's. I've always found him to be an excellent shaper and a 100% quality human being. I currently own 3 Freeline thruster shapes varying from 5'6" to 5'9". My 5'9" is channeled and rides well in hollow OB type waves. My other 2 boards...