Dr Strange....and the winner is...?!

john - · Post by **john -** » Wed Mar 17, 2004 3:19 am

How do Doc?

did you come to a decision regarding quad vs tri? have you purchased ordered or walked away dumbfounded at the range of possibilities. did I miss you answer in the 97 odd relpies?

Technos answer regarding "best fin set up for quad" confirmed to me that my Parkes quad will be a good match for me - on paper anyway!

interested in where your at and why

cheers

dorje

DrStrange · Post by **DrStrange** » Wed Mar 17, 2004 10:23 am

I think the answer may have only floated thru a couple pm's with Syd and His Beelineness. The winner is a trimmed down version of Blast Stubb Vector. For 90% or more of California waves should work well to great. The slimmed down version is to increase the range upward. Syd actually suggested it and when I emailed the idea to Bud he wrote back that he had recently shaped several such with just that idea in mind! Synchrony. Great minds think alike. etc.

So the quad appeals to me because I've always like surf style of big drivey arcs using a lot of rail (stubby outline). Both to watch and to do (or at least try to do. I know, I know Yoda, "is no try, only do or don't do".) Never was much on the vert myself. Much more down the line and circle back sort of thing. Also, the Stubb template looks SOOO much like the single fin eggs I used to ride stand up on that nostalgia played a part too. And from what everyone I've heard comment who's ridden a Blast, you can't go wrong with one of Bud's boards

And, last but not least, Bud's bio really touched me. I love the come from behind fighting spirit that permeates what he has been through and overcome. Got to have some special mojo behind all of that

fooj · Post by **fooj** » Wed Mar 17, 2004 10:33 am

You have chosen well. I have 4 Blasts and there is not a dog among them. Jeff.

john - · Post by **john -** » Thu Mar 18, 2004 2:09 am

sounds good DrStrange

I think we have similar styles, however I do aspire to vetical compententcy so im going to get the oll tri fin reconed at some stage to work on that when conditions prevail. We've moved from a 70 minute drive from the coast to a 5 minute trip so ive been getting heaps more water time and with winter comming on....!

As for Bud you could'nt help but be inspired. Ive been wondering if he was the inspiration for the young girl from Hawaii to get back in the water and surf after the tiger shark took her arm not so long ago - amazing story

A friends girlfriend commented she had no excuse but learn after hearing about the Hawaiian girl. Their currently on a months surf trip up north.

well happy quad riding! Im up to my last payment on mine after tomorrow so we could compare notes later.

cheers

dorje