http://islandlongboards.com/forums/ Vancouver Island Surfing and Standup Paddleboarding en Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:35:58 +0000 http://islandlongboards.com/forums/topic.php?id=10#post-72 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:17:49 +0000 SurfCo_Staff 72@http://islandlongboards.com/forums/ <p>Check out the Surf Report on our Webpage...</p> <p>SE wind blowing 30 -35 will generate enough swell in numerous spots. The best times to surf is when the wind prediction drops from 35 to 0 (doesn't happen that often, some time it may drop to 15)you get a good 45 minute window of no wind and east coast swell.</p> <p>Check out Columbia Beach, Lantzville, French Creek, Campbell river has spots, the spit off of comox..... </p> http://islandlongboards.com/forums/topic.php?id=45#post-71 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:13:33 +0000 SurfCo_Staff 71@http://islandlongboards.com/forums/ <p>When you are ready to buy, don't waste your time on line, Ask us! or if you abroad, go to a good local surf shop to discuss your size (weight is import, height isn't), skill level and local wave conditions.</p> <p>If your still a Newb, a Lesson can cut down the learning curve immensely. Rent boards, Try different things but start off on a longboard. It's too difficult for most people to learn how to surf on a short board. Most get quickly discouraged.</p> <p>Once you have mastered the basics, look for a nice long board or fun shape (mini-mal) We have local shaper's close by and neighbor's in California who hand shape surfboards that would blow your mind. (quality boards with real care and pride in workmanship.)</p> <p>Some boards mass produced and machine made. While they may be durable, they surely lack the "human" touch of fine workmanship.</p> <p>Hand Shaped Brands we Deal:</p> <p>Bing, Jacobs, Walden, Infinity, Dewey Webber, Harbour, Stewart, Hobie</p> <p>Machine Shaping Companies We Deal With:</p> <p>GSI<br /> Cascadia<br /> Surftech </p> http://islandlongboards.com/forums/topic.php?id=10#post-69 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 02:54:57 +0000 surf monkey 69@http://islandlongboards.com/forums/ <p>lotsa great spots, but all o-so dependant on so many factors... </p> <p>when u say u have a boat, do you mean for transport or for wake surfing? there are a few little lakes with no launch fees for surfing if thats what yer lookin for... </p> http://islandlongboards.com/forums/topic.php?id=43#post-68 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:47:52 +0000 Scott 68@http://islandlongboards.com/forums/ <p>What are your thoughts on Kelly's Controversial Premature crowning?</p> <p>Do we forgive the Pro Surfing Officials?</p> <p>It's no doubt he would've won, but mathematically he hadn't clinched his title. </p> http://islandlongboards.com/forums/topic.php?id=38#post-61 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 05:53:55 +0000 tongsun 61@http://islandlongboards.com/forums/ <p>like a rule of thumb preserve in views that Datejust might have 16 in amid as well as the day 15 in between. typically sellers suit the style quantities inside the descriptions of merchandise , if not just ask them plus they have to politely provide them. in the event you possess the check out within your possession you can also eradicate the bracelet as well as the reference quantities are on the way to be inside the circumstance amid the lugs.</p> <p>If you are searching for to purchase a Rolex check out and you also are undecided amid these two types then just preserve in views the fact that Datejust is slightly bigger. in the event you are searching for just about any scaled-down check out <strong><a href="http://friutbaby.fotopages.com"><a href="http://friutbaby.fotopages.com" rel="nofollow">http://friutbaby.fotopages.com</a> </a></strong> then the day is your most effective assortment otherwise the Datejust is your watch. Also it is considerable to understand that even although they are regarded as to acquire men's watches, that regular does not exist anymore contemplating which they are astonishingly favored amid ladies as well as the tendency is on the way toward bigger wrist watches everyday. </p> http://islandlongboards.com/forums/topic.php?id=37#post-60 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 05:52:28 +0000 tongsun 60@http://islandlongboards.com/forums/ <p>like a rule of thumb preserve in views that Datejust might have 16 in amid as well as the day 15 in between. typically sellers suit the style quantities inside the descriptions of merchandise , if not just ask them plus they have to politely provide them. in the event you possess the check out within your possession you can also eradicate the bracelet as well as the reference quantities are on the way to be inside the circumstance amid the lugs.</p> <p>If you are searching for to purchase a Rolex check out and you also are undecided <strong><a href="http://friutbaby.fotopages.com"><a href="http://friutbaby.fotopages.com" rel="nofollow">http://friutbaby.fotopages.com</a> </a></strong> amid these two types then just preserve in views the fact that Datejust is slightly bigger. in the event you are searching for just about any scaled-down check out then the day is your most effective assortment otherwise the Datejust is your watch. Also it is considerable to understand that even although they are regarded as to acquire men's watches, that regular does not exist anymore contemplating which they are astonishingly favored amid ladies as well as the tendency is on the way toward bigger wrist watches everyday. </p> http://islandlongboards.com/forums/topic.php?id=36#post-59 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 05:51:52 +0000 tongsun 59@http://islandlongboards.com/forums/ <p>like a rule of thumb preserve in views that Datejust might have 16 in amid as well as the day 15 in between. typically sellers suit the style quantities inside the descriptions of merchandise , if not just ask them plus they have to politely provide them. in the event you possess the check out within your possession you can also eradicate the bracelet as well as the reference quantities are on the way to be inside the circumstance amid the lugs.</p> <p>If you are searching for to <strong><a href="http://friutbaby.fotopages.com"><a href="http://friutbaby.fotopages.com" rel="nofollow">http://friutbaby.fotopages.com</a> </a></strong> purchase a Rolex check out and you also are undecided amid these two types then just preserve in views the fact that Datejust is slightly bigger. in the event you are searching for just about any scaled-down check out then the day is your most effective assortment otherwise the Datejust is your watch. Also it is considerable to understand that even although they are regarded as to acquire men's watches, that regular does not exist anymore contemplating which they are astonishingly favored amid ladies as well as the tendency is on the way toward bigger wrist watches everyday. </p> http://islandlongboards.com/forums/topic.php?id=35#post-58 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 05:51:19 +0000 tongsun 58@http://islandlongboards.com/forums/ <p>like a rule of thumb preserve in views that Datejust might have 16 in amid as well as the day 15 in between. typically sellers suit the style quantities inside the descriptions of merchandise , if not just ask them plus they have to politely provide them. in the event you possess the check out within your possession you can also eradicate the bracelet as well as the reference quantities are on the way to be inside the circumstance amid the lugs.</p> <p>If you are searching for to purchase a Rolex check out and you also are undecided amid these two types then just preserve in views the fact <strong><a href="http://friutbaby.fotopages.com"><a href="http://friutbaby.fotopages.com" rel="nofollow">http://friutbaby.fotopages.com</a> </a></strong> that Datejust is slightly bigger. in the event you are searching for just about any scaled-down check out then the day is your most effective assortment otherwise the Datejust is your watch. Also it is considerable to understand that even although they are regarded as to acquire men's watches, that regular does not exist anymore contemplating which they are astonishingly favored amid ladies as well as the tendency is on the way toward bigger wrist watches everyday. </p> http://islandlongboards.com/forums/topic.php?id=34#post-57 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 05:49:33 +0000 tongsun 57@http://islandlongboards.com/forums/ <p>Rolex day and Rolex Datejust are without the need of doubt amid the two most favored style all through the Rolex collection. The common query is :"What are on the way to be the variance amid these two models?" contemplating the fact that two in the wrist watches start looking practically a comparable it is uncomplicated to acquire baffled ,especially after you are buying inside the internet, and you also are only in a <strong><a href="http://friutbaby.fotopages.com"><a href="http://friutbaby.fotopages.com" rel="nofollow">http://friutbaby.fotopages.com</a> </a></strong> location to ascertain pictures.</p> <p>In fact the two wrist watches certainly are a comparable except for the sizing difference. The Datejust circumstance actions 36 mm in width and its bracelet is twenty mm. even although the day has 34 mm circumstance and 19 mm Band. as a finish off result what would make them unique is a few of mm inside the circumstance and one mm inside the band. in the event you are at a diamond jewelry store can be uncomplicated to distinguish them after you possess the wrist watches part by part . </p> http://islandlongboards.com/forums/topic.php?id=25#post-45 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:28:05 +0000 Colin 45@http://islandlongboards.com/forums/ <p>Bravo - well said Scott!! </p> http://islandlongboards.com/forums/topic.php?id=25#post-44 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 19:52:22 +0000 Scott 44@http://islandlongboards.com/forums/ <p>I recently read the article "On Craft" From the most Recent Surfer's Journal Vol.19 Num.6</p> <p>It's a discussion with Dave Parmenter and Andrew Kidman and the art, science, craft and romance of the traditional handmade surfboard.</p> <p>It is an awesome piece! it's the 21st century and changes in the surfing industry are crazy! if you haven't allready read it I would suggest you buy a copy and read it! it will bring you back to the first time you ever visualized riding a wave! I can gaurantee the visualization was not on a Cheap, Cookie Cutter pop out made in Thailand.</p> <p>If you are new to surfing here are a few analogies I have put together so that you can relate.</p> <p>If you are a gamer, it is kind of like buying a bran new 320gb Playstation 3 but instead of buying games you just download free demos. (you never get the real feel)</p> <p>If you like to eat, it's like you could have gone to Smokin' Joes BBQ to get a pulled pork poutine but instead you went to timmy's for a snack wrap to save $2.54 (you still want more)</p> <p>If you like cars, it's like when you go to pick up a rental and your expecting a 2010 Cadillac and they give you the keys to a 93' Firefly</p> <p>I think I could go on and on. My opinion, Spend the extra $150.00 It feels good to surf a real surfboard and it especially feels good to support the shapers that keep the soul in surfing. </p> http://islandlongboards.com/forums/topic.php?id=19#post-38 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:35:35 +0000 mbrussel 38@http://islandlongboards.com/forums/ <p>yes mate, moved over with work earlier in the year, i have turned my attention to the trails, the hills and mtn biking, but i miss the water, between the occasional USA mission and the island windsurfing i get my fix. Just came back from aussie land which was fun (5 yrs since i was home) i'm looking forward to a few waves around chrissy time. I'm guessing your having a hard time in mexico? lol if your this way i'm keen to catch up.. </p> http://islandlongboards.com/forums/topic.php?id=19#post-37 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 16:06:11 +0000 Colin 37@http://islandlongboards.com/forums/ <p>Mike are you living on the Mainland now?? </p> http://islandlongboards.com/forums/topic.php?id=19#post-36 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 06:04:28 +0000 mbrussel 36@http://islandlongboards.com/forums/ <p>i am interested to know who is interested in splitting costs for fuel, ferry and car costs to get to the island from the mainland to catch some waves, i'm sure there are plenty of you! </p> http://islandlongboards.com/forums/topic.php?id=10#post-35 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 05:58:32 +0000 mbrussel 35@http://islandlongboards.com/forums/ <p>try the beaches near columbia beach, normally alot of windsurfers out when the wind is up, but some cheeky waves can be had near the breakwater.....</p> <p>i'm also keen to know more using a boat near nanoose but then if i am going to so much trouble i might as well drive west </p> http://islandlongboards.com/forums/topic.php?id=18#post-34 Sun, 05 Dec 2010 02:49:34 +0000 Colin 34@http://islandlongboards.com/forums/ <p>Hey everyone, Colin here sitting in Mexico checking out the ILB website, thought i'll start this FORUM rolling again.</p> <p>We have a B&amp;B and Casa Rentals here on the Nayarit Coast, had some great surf this week and the weather is around 26-30 deg during the day.</p> <p>Check out our website <a href="http://www.stayandsurfinmexico.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.stayandsurfinmexico.com</a> and come and visit us at Casa Siestas and Olas </p> http://islandlongboards.com/forums/topic.php?id=11#post-27 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:04:02 +0000 jason 27@http://islandlongboards.com/forums/ <p>Just looking for some input on websites or shops to buy used SUP boards. I've tried craigslist, surfingvancouverisland and usedvictoria and only found 1 4sale and it's to big/long. Where does everybody buy there used boards?? thanks </p> http://islandlongboards.com/forums/topic.php?id=10#post-26 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:55:09 +0000 Patrick 26@http://islandlongboards.com/forums/ <p>Mike, you might want to check south of Parksville in the Nanoose area. The small cove near my house breaks on the northerly outflow winds we have been having lately. Similar to the Beachclub. The wave at its best is 3' to 4' front side but is clean and runs for a fair distance. If you are more daring than I, the opposite side of the cove point has some larger spots but is very rocky. If you use your boat you might want to try the islands outside of Schooner. There are waves out there that break on both the northerlies and the usual south winds. Have fun. </p> http://islandlongboards.com/forums/topic.php?id=10#post-25 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 01:02:02 +0000 mikewalker 25@http://islandlongboards.com/forums/ <p>Hey hows it going, i've been surfing a break near the beachclub resort in parksville bc only surfable a few times a week but does the trick on a long board. Looking for some good spots on this side of the island I own a boat! so if anyone's down to do some exploring etc, or just wants to give me some decent areas to surf other than the beachclub I would appreciate it :D </p> http://islandlongboards.com/forums/topic.php?id=9#post-24 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:30:54 +0000 olivier 24@http://islandlongboards.com/forums/ <p>Anyone interested in the SUP race in Seattle sept 27, info on paddlesurf.ca </p> http://islandlongboards.com/forums/topic.php?id=7#post-23 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 04:56:11 +0000 olivier 23@http://islandlongboards.com/forums/ <p>At the right spot you can catch a good wake from pilot boat out of break water.Do you stand up in Vic? </p> http://islandlongboards.com/forums/topic.php?id=5#post-22 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:57:13 +0000 bamphibian 22@http://islandlongboards.com/forums/ <p>back on... thanks for the replies - Sean nice boards!! In the end I went for the Bing Synchronizer, what the heck... so there is a very nice Infinity 7'0 Stinger for sale at ILB... single fin of course.</p> <p>Should get the new one in a few weeks - in time for fall swells. Went for a 6'10" which should be plenty. Lots of options there.</p> <p>cheerio - </p> http://islandlongboards.com/forums/topic.php?id=7#post-21 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:02:42 +0000 phatbuddha 21@http://islandlongboards.com/forums/ <p>Where in victoria did you find a location with waves? Interested! </p> http://islandlongboards.com/forums/topic.php?id=8#post-20 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:00:07 +0000 mike 20@http://islandlongboards.com/forums/ <p>Hi Mike from Haida Gwaii, Im looking for a ride with Surfboards/SUP from Port Hardy to the Tofino area. Willing to Trade for a place to stay up here this coming season, its rustic but very close to Surf and I go every day with my Van and Boards to check all the spots. I will like to travel south Mid Aug. call 1-250-626-6809 </p> http://islandlongboards.com/forums/topic.php?id=7#post-19 Sat, 13 Jun 2009 01:02:02 +0000 olivier 19@http://islandlongboards.com/forums/ <p>Hi<br /> I am training for the stand up race in Qualicum, anyone interested in training to push each other ,lte me know.<br /> Also i found a spot in Victoria where you can catch some small swell, i have been looking for spot close to home and with a 12 ft board it doesn't take much to get moving, anyone want to share spot for stand up surfing.<br /> Cheers </p> http://islandlongboards.com/forums/topic.php?id=5#post-18 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 03:12:22 +0000 Steveo 18@http://islandlongboards.com/forums/ <p>Hey Sean. It's Steve here in Nanaimo. I sent you a email a while back but it must not have got to you. I just finished my first hollow and would love to get together so shoot the shit and compare notes. Call me at 714-2424. </p> http://islandlongboards.com/forums/topic.php?id=4#post-17 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 03:08:54 +0000 Steveo 17@http://islandlongboards.com/forums/ <p>Anything to keep the spam out is a plus. Thanks </p> http://islandlongboards.com/forums/topic.php?id=4#post-16 Sun, 31 May 2009 15:10:52 +0000 Surfsider 16@http://islandlongboards.com/forums/ <p>New forums are great. Cant wait till they really take off. </p> http://islandlongboards.com/forums/topic.php?id=6#post-15 Sun, 31 May 2009 04:55:55 +0000 ssmmaann 15@http://islandlongboards.com/forums/ <p>G'day all. I'm an ex-pat returning to the Island for a couple weeks at the end of July. Just wondering if anyone was up for some exploring to find some good points. I realise it's not the best time of year. However two years ago I found a couple of sweet reefs off of Nootka in July. It was 4ft+ and light winds. Awesome days. I live in Queensland, Australia.I am happy to split cost for hiring a boat to check out possible reefs and points. Anyone have some spots they've been considering let me know.<br /> Cheers<br /> Travis </p> http://islandlongboards.com/forums/topic.php?id=5#post-14 Sun, 31 May 2009 04:49:45 +0000 ssmmaann 14@http://islandlongboards.com/forums/ <p>Bamphibian<br /> I am gonna sound kind of amateur next to the shaper above, but 7s make a whole ton of boards with 5 fin boxes. The problem you'll have I believe though, is that if you want to ride a single fin, you'll need something with a "mal style" fin-box in the middle. Your avarage middle thruster fin wont be big enough to work on it's own. Unless you like things REAL loose. Once you start riding quads and twinnies it is weird going back to thrusters. </p> http://islandlongboards.com/forums/topic.php?id=5#post-13 Sat, 30 May 2009 20:06:11 +0000 Sean Morrison 13@http://islandlongboards.com/forums/ <p>Love the Bing Synchronizer, I fact so much I've duplicated it in a hollow wood construction for my daughter. I couldn't agree more in that the vesatility of a bonzer setup is increadibly appealing. My daughters is 6'4" and I am currently building another one 5'8" in length. Both boards are constructed of 100% re-claimed lumber for my daughters board and storm felled wood for the 5'8".<br /> Another great feature of the synchronizer is the fin box set-up. Bing has gone with Pro-Box fin boxes, and these fin boxes are the cats ass! The are compatible with pretty much any tab style fin...FCS, Lok-Box, or Futures to name a few...Also the fin boxes have inserts, allowing you to adjust your fin angles...0 degrees, 4,6 or 8 degrees...Anyways, good luck with yer search, just wanted to throw in my two cents worth, Bonzer is a good choice, almost like having a quiver all in one board! Sean Morrison/Eco-Stoke Surfboards. </p> http://islandlongboards.com/forums/topic.php?id=4#post-12 Sat, 30 May 2009 03:39:21 +0000 Thore 12@http://islandlongboards.com/forums/ <p>Hey Hey! </p> http://islandlongboards.com/forums/topic.php?id=5#post-11 Thu, 28 May 2009 05:16:17 +0000 bamphibian 11@http://islandlongboards.com/forums/ <p>Hi all - good timing on the new Forum... so I am on the hunt for a new board, and I want something like a bonzer - the 5 fin option. Mostly I want the single fin or quad option for different conditions. I love the single fin feel but the quad gives that extra level of control ya know??</p> <p>The Bing Synchronizer looks great, but is super expensive... Any other boards out there that people could recommend? </p> <p>cheerio - </p> http://islandlongboards.com/forums/topic.php?id=4#post-10 Wed, 27 May 2009 22:49:59 +0000 Starkicker 10@http://islandlongboards.com/forums/ <p>Nice! Thanks. </p> http://islandlongboards.com/forums/topic.php?id=4#post-9 Wed, 27 May 2009 21:59:02 +0000 servoweb 9@http://islandlongboards.com/forums/ <p>Thanks for the feedback Starkicker!</p> <p>I'll take a look at integrating that ability but for now, once you've logged in you can click Edit Profile on the left side there and at the bottom of the screen you can change your password to whatever you want.</p> <p>Thanks again and hope that helps for now! </p>