Anyway, after I ink the deal with Bud for my new stick, she queries on Facebook to her whole social world, "Can someone tell me just how many surfboards does one man need?!
TO MY RESCUE: EQ responded back to her Facebook post almost immediately with THE definitive answer:
What could my wife say? Faced with his unassailable logic, I'm sure the light has finally broken in upon her. I even imagine she must actually now admire my latest choice and how I keep my working quiver down to about 5 boards.That's easy, Pammy.
X divided by Y = # of Boards
X = 28
X is the size waves your man rides. Unfortunately for you, Scott is a beast, and easily handles waves into the 28ft Range.
Y= 4
You need to switch to a different board every 4ft of wave face.
So: at least 7 boards in Scott's case... But of course he needs back-up since they break. (I've seen Scott buckle two boards myself)
Final answer: a minimum of 14!!!!
I hope this has helped you.
I tell ya, EQ has like an honorary Ph.D in Surphysicspsychology -- one of the truly neglected graduate majors of our time.