For all your questions and comments related to our product testing. http://forums.boardseekermag.com/list.php?5 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:09:52 +0000 Phorum 5.2.19 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,11333,12579#msg-12579 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,11333,12579#msg-12579
Just wondering if you ever try the quads as twinns to see
if the board would perform better or not.
I have had a twinn fin and now have 2 quads, but prefer
the twinn fin from what i have tried and had feedback from other
wave sailors in my area they agree.
I will try my boards as twinns when i get around to ordering the
blanks for the thrusters.
Can you tell me from a technical side what changes in performance
should be made or lost by removing the thrusters.

Thanks..]]> waveraider ASK A CLONE Sun, 26 May 2013 08:40:01 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,12338,12388#msg-12388 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,12338,12388#msg-12388 adrian jones ASK A CLONE Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:09:06 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,12338,12354#msg-12354 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,12338,12354#msg-12354
Any reason the Simmer Freewave 85 or 95 tri fin didn't make the test?
Did you have one on site and it didn't make the cut, or was one not available?

Have you or any of the clones tried the board?

Thanks in advance for any feedback on it.]]> wstt ASK A CLONE Tue, 25 Dec 2012 16:37:41 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,10887,12339#msg-12339 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,10887,12339#msg-12339 I find your question.
I have test and I want to send you but file is in Word file who don't go throught.
Send me mail in I send you test.
Srečko Slovenija]]> srecko SLO ASK A CLONE Fri, 21 Dec 2012 08:32:18 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,12338,12338#msg-12338 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,12338,12338#msg-12338 admin ASK A CLONE Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:28:56 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,9759,12048#msg-12048 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,9759,12048#msg-12048

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Always wait for U...Vocaloid Costumes | One Piece Costumes]]> Cronin ASK A CLONE Thu, 31 May 2012 04:01:14 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,6498,11692#msg-11692 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,6498,11692#msg-11692
I sail 50/50 on the coast and a local reservoir, so have the same issues as you with windless pockets and changeable weather. I would look at the 122 futura, I get on great with mine.

You still have the options for in board straps and a more swept back fin to help in the early stages, with then moving more towards the back and out board, then you can change the fin to a much faster speed/ slalom shape.

Guy]]> Yugger ASK A CLONE Sun, 20 May 2012 17:46:03 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,6498,11691#msg-11691 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,6498,11691#msg-11691
I Didn’t know about OTC Tenerife or UK. I need to find something like that here in the USA.]]> mark2001r6 ASK A CLONE Sun, 20 May 2012 15:30:12 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,6498,11690#msg-11690 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,6498,11690#msg-11690
I have tried a 136 pro super sport at OTC Tenerife I also tried a 122 and 133 Futura in the same time and conditions, heavy chop/ swell with a bit of racing. They where all 2010 editions what year is you Futrua?? I have found they have changed a lot over the last few years, they have got more freerace since the Carve came back out, and are much improved. I think that there is a big difference between my 2011 and the 2010 and 2008 versions that I have tried over the last few years.

I have since brought a 122 Carbon 2011 Futura. I much perfired the feel and speed of the Futura, I found if you move the mast back a bit it did help in the chop. I know that the 136 is that bit bigger but found it to be very cumbersome and I felt that I was always about to go over the front, it didn't feel that fast either.

I do find with the Futura that the fin that comes is a bit soft for me and will give under you at times, but I have sorted this with a better fin. Also you do need to be positive with it to get the best out of it, the harder you push the more you get. Jibes tend not to be to much of an issues, just be positive.

I'm 5 11 and 98kg's I tend to use my 7 and 8.2m sails on it I have used my 6.2m but I need to get a smaller fin for it.

Have you thought about a Fanatic Ray 130??
Guy]]> Yugger ASK A CLONE Sun, 20 May 2012 11:11:57 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,10207,11680#msg-11680 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,10207,11680#msg-11680 Bicker ASK A CLONE Sat, 19 May 2012 02:32:46 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,6498,11662#msg-11662 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,6498,11662#msg-11662 I don’t have any information about you’re the Supersport 127, but I was wondering how you felt about your jibes on your Futura. I’ve never done a fast planning jibe, and if I get a Futura, am I going to be at my wits end trying to pull off my first planning jibe?

BTW: One of the board comparison reviews I read about the Futura said it was a passive board rather than an active board and did fairly well in the chop compared to the other freerace boards.

Mark]]> mark2001r6 ASK A CLONE Fri, 18 May 2012 01:47:26 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,11427,11660#msg-11660 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,11427,11660#msg-11660
Thanks for the links and the posts.]]> mark2001r6 ASK A CLONE Fri, 18 May 2012 01:30:58 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,11427,11659#msg-11659 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,11427,11659#msg-11659 Boardtests
Re: 2011 Rocket 125 or 2011 Carve 131 Wood
April 28, 2012 08:29AM Registered: 20 days ago
Posts: 2
Both boards are freeriding boards but with quite different caracteristics. The Tabou is a real planing machine and very easy to gybe, the rocket leaning more to freerace, like the Starboard Futura. The Carve is more a pure freerider and will out perform the Tabou and the Futura when it comes to gybing. The Carve is a really fast board but If you into blasting I would go for the Rocket or the Futura, are you into free(fun)riding and Carving I would go for the Carve.

Tests
Tabou Rocket: [boardtests.com]
Starboard Carve: [boardtests.com]
Starboard Futura: [boardtests.com]

Im not a Clone, but I saw that you only got spam answers so far so I hope its okay. Kind regards C]]> mikeo ASK A CLONE Fri, 18 May 2012 01:01:24 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,11427,11658#msg-11658 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,11427,11658#msg-11658 The cave was easy to ride, and easy to turn, its my big board so all of my other gear is smaller
Here is the Starboard website [www.star-board.com]

Beforr I bought the carve I googled and searched the web, even going back a couple of years on tests and what people thought of it.
If you do a little searching I think you will find alot of information on the Futura and how it rides and turns,
I ran across it many times in my searches.]]> mikeo ASK A CLONE Thu, 17 May 2012 18:27:43 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,11657,11657#msg-11657 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,11657,11657#msg-11657 i bought new board..mistral syncro 114ltr..what you think about these board???]]> constantin ASK A CLONE Thu, 17 May 2012 16:16:52 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,11427,11645#msg-11645 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,11427,11645#msg-11645
I wish board companies had an upgrade plan for people who need a forgiving board to hone their skills until they are ready for faster less forgiving board.]]> mark2001r6 ASK A CLONE Thu, 17 May 2012 04:19:04 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,11427,11427#msg-11427 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,11427,11427#msg-11427 Got to sail it with a 7.4 yesterday in some flat to small 2 ft chop for 1 hour.
I am no expert and have only rode a few boards in my years of sailing buy here is what I thought that first hour.
I am 56 yrs old weigh 235lbs with wetsuit on, the 121 ltr floated me well right off the top and seem to get up and plane ok , compared to my last board I was replacing my HI Fly Madd 115 twin fin which by the way I really like so it will take a lot to get me thrilled with the Carve.
So rode it for 1 hour turned very nice and seemed to do just about anything you wanted in the turns from a slower turn to a more sharp on a dime turn which was nice.
It also seemed to handle what chop there was pretty good, go upwind not a problem down wind too, here in the "Gorge" USA you seem to sail down wind a lot cause the river is pushing you upwind.
Speed was average not a big concern of mine I just like to have fun, and when I learn more about the board I am sure it will go faster than yesterday.
My only draw back that I could tell was that it did not feel as "active or squirrely"
as I wanted, the foot straps were place inboard for the rep. told me that would be the spot to get the most response from the board.
of course I had a 7.4 sail on which is kind of heavy and cumbersome.
So all in all a good board, I read all the tests the past couple of weeks and I felt it tested the best and the Carves had a good reputation in the past and that is why I went with it. Cost was 1400 US dollars.
My next board will be a RRD 2012 102ltr FSW which should be much more active.]]> mikeo ASK A CLONE Sat, 05 May 2012 14:46:31 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,11333,11333#msg-11333 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,11333,11333#msg-11333
I'm looking at getting a 90-100ltr wave board for lighter wind days.

I want something thats going to be good for frontside riding without sacrificing jumping performance (although I want to ride more tbh).

Have heard good things about the Quatro Tempo 92 & Tabou DaCurve 91TE but not sure... What about Fanatic?

I sail down in between Henistbury head - Avon - Bournemouth - Poole - read cross shore / cross on waves/ wind - so want a board to suit those conditions. Although something that can handle decent waves too if I go to Cornwall for a w/e would be cool.

I'm 90kgs, usually sail an 80ltr evo - so want something to add to this for lighter wind days - ie float out and ride / wind drops I can change board rather than sail...

Anyone out there own either of the above or a fantatic and can recommend?

Cheers

Jonny]]> jonnyflakaflopper ASK A CLONE Sun, 29 Apr 2012 17:26:13 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,9759,11310#msg-11310 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,9759,11310#msg-11310
Tests
Tabou Rocket: [boardtests.com]
Starboard Carve: [boardtests.com]
Starboard Futura: [boardtests.com]

Im not a Clone, but I saw that you only got spam answers so far so I hope its okay. Kind regards C]]> Boardtests ASK A CLONE Sat, 28 Apr 2012 07:29:57 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,10887,10887#msg-10887 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,10887,10887#msg-10887 FrenkBert ASK A CLONE Wed, 04 Apr 2012 06:35:23 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,9793,10657#msg-10657 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,9793,10657#msg-10657 wei ASK A CLONE Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:09:44 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,10207,10558#msg-10558 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,10207,10558#msg-10558 Thanks for your enquiry. The new FSWs are amazing, their shortness and curved plan shape make them looser, more fun and better in the air than our previous FSWs and this width also makes them very stable and gives them a wider wind range. The width allows us to to make the rails thinner so they can be more responsive in carving moves and even in wave riding too.

I use the the 102, 96 and 90 in waves for lighter winds or gustier conditions and only switch to my quads when the waves are bigger or the riding is getting tougher.

The boards are very stable through the water and soooo smooth, many of my clients describe them as smooth as silk and very controllable. Many who try our fsws buy : )

The feedback from all sailors of a variety of weights and abilities has been excellent.

What weight are you and which size interests you so I can best advise?
How would this board fit in your quiver?

Look forward to your reply and thanks for considering RRD,
Enjoy,]]> mikeo ASK A CLONE Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:05:57 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,10207,10292#msg-10292 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,10207,10292#msg-10292 Bicker ASK A CLONE Thu, 08 Mar 2012 03:30:21 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,10207,10250#msg-10250 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,10207,10250#msg-10250 Although I have been known to be wrong,
I tried to look it up but wrong RRD]]> mikeo ASK A CLONE Tue, 06 Mar 2012 22:43:06 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,10207,10239#msg-10239 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,10207,10239#msg-10239 whitey ASK A CLONE Mon, 05 Mar 2012 21:55:22 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,10207,10209#msg-10209 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,10207,10209#msg-10209 even saw the board on the cover but could not read the contents of the mag.
Plus printed in different language other than english.
Maybe someone with a subscription could post the article?
2012 RRD Free Style Wave 102 ltr.]]> mikeo ASK A CLONE Sun, 04 Mar 2012 05:59:10 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,10207,10208#msg-10208 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,10207,10208#msg-10208 Bicker ASK A CLONE Sun, 04 Mar 2012 05:21:48 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,10207,10207#msg-10207 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,10207,10207#msg-10207 and would like to report on it?
The 102ltr since I am a heavy weight.
New shape this year wider and shorter.
My choices I think are the Goya 1 104ltr and the RRD
Not too much has been said about them except the adds.
I sail the Gorge at the more tame spots like to get an opinion of someone in the know.
THANKS]]> mikeo ASK A CLONE Sat, 03 Mar 2012 15:19:58 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,2407,10182#msg-10182 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,2407,10182#msg-10182 lovin it ASK A CLONE Fri, 02 Mar 2012 10:43:15 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,2407,10173#msg-10173 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,2407,10173#msg-10173 Stev-0 ASK A CLONE Fri, 02 Mar 2012 07:07:00 +0000