groundswell, 1677726612

Hardest rock off ive ever tried is jakes point 3-4 foot plus in a southerly..there is one spot without oyster shells or barnacles that all the locals know since a grommy but guys like me new to town find it hard to locate every time we jump off..50% of the time you then get pinaball machined between the rocks and sets after jumping off and trying not to scratch your fins on the ledges after rock off..

My hardest rock off of anywhere i ve been but haven't surfed lennox.

Clam, 1677903197

groundswell you should know the rock off by now, it only takes a few times to learn, Anyways thanks for the photos and details of your history.
K slater goat is not even comparable he only did 2 contests (2 weeks) while I spent 5 seasons there. he even dropped in on me to get the best barrell of his life at the time. on a recent podcast he says I was snaking the pros and nobody liked me -thanks KS, your bro Sean came and hung out smoking bongs with me though.

Whoever had asked about fins for the DS , you forgot to say fcs or futures, I was going to say F4 but who knows if compatible?

fcs big wave fins overpriced BS cost $5 to make in china. g-10 fins cost that much, which are much stronger, how can fcs justify that price?
only kooks would use fcs in a big wave board anyways, obviously paying NF a lot to use them , knowing that they are inferior to what most others are using..

udo, 1677905756

Gumtree - 6'6" DS at Coombabah down to $450 including EA Quad fins
6'2" also $450 inc Bag.

groundswell, 1677911700

[quote=Clam]groundswell you should know the rock off by now, it only takes a few times to learn, Anyways thanks for the photos and details of your history.
K slater goat is not even comparable he only did 2 contests (2 weeks) while I spent 5 seasons there. he even dropped in on me to get the best barrell of his life at the time. .[/quote]
I wasn't taking the piss out of you- Kelly has probably 2 minutes of barrel time in the 90's at speedies but without trying to sound like a fanboy trying to kiss your ass i absolutely know you spent years there getting and picking the best waves of the swell..I know for a fact you got more barrel time at speedies and moneys than anyone i know while you were in indo and g-land.

By me saying "lol" i meant he might be the goat but he spent most of his time trying to beat everybody else in contests to be number 1 when there are plenty of free surfers, ferals and travellers who rip some learning east javan dialect like you did to live with plengkung locals off dried fish or whatever fish they catch and not getting photos of everything they do..

groundswell, 1677949835

Also about jakes- its a great wave and some say world class but is not the kind of wave i like to surf often, personally more into other waves more between gero and gnaraloo than jakes and hate the strong current in a southerly at jakes so dont surf it that often.
Also most of the time since ive lived here ive been a bit fat and unfit so dont surf like im 21-30 any more.
Particularly getting to my feet quickly.
So spent more time filming it than surfing it while ive been here.

Clam, 1678423071

have still got a 10"5 big wave gun for sale if anyone want a very big thick strong board.
yes the same one I tried to sell during the last 4 years, it's 99 litres

udo, 1678574814

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/blairgowrie/surfing/desert-storm-surfboard-by-wayne-webster/1309581899

Supafreak, 1678670908

Couldn’t help myself 6’6” x 20.1/2 x 3. 44 ltrs

udo, 1678678237

Good score Supa
3X DS now....what's the total $ cost ?

Supafreak, 1678678484

[quote=udo]Good score Supa
3X DS now....what's the total $ cost ?[/quote]
$2100 with 2 sets of quad fins and 1board sock thrown in .

dandandan, 1678756179

6'6" is such a diverse size. Love the outline too.

dandandan, 1678759495

[quote=dandandan]6'6" is such a diverse size. Love the outline too.[/quote]
I meant useful in a diversity of waves! I use mine in everything from 2 foot to 6-8 foot.

Clam, 1678764035

supafreak what fins did you get mate ?

Supafreak, 1678766257

[quote=Clam]supafreak what fins did you get mate ?[/quote]
The 6’6” was second hand and came with EA quads which I will probably sell , I will try them first and see how they feel. Webby gave me a set of the fins he’s making with alkali , I posted a picture a few pages back . I brought a set of futures padillac fins second hand for a good price . The EA are medium as are the padillac but comparing all 3 the EA are largest then the alkali then the padillac which is what I will put on the 7’6” . My 6’10” has fcs2 and I’m using H4s in quads and really impressed. Had some fun waves at overhead kirra and slabbing wall at d- bar last decent swell.
Alkali under the padillac front and rears EA under the alkali rears

udo, 1679087109

Could be Fun in a D.S.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CpIlzreNzb_/

rorpeedo, 1679088136

[quote=udo]Could be Fun in a D.S.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CpIlzreNzb_/[/quote]

I’ve got a 6’10 Desert Twin, which after watching that video is tempting to give those fins a try…

rorpeedo, 1679088137

[quote=udo]Could be Fun in a D.S.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CpIlzreNzb_/[/quote]

I’ve got a 6’10 Desert Twin, which after watching that video is tempting to give those fins a try…

Doublems111, 1679267756

Since we're on the topic of fins plus a renewed interest from new DS owners I'll give an update on my journey thus far. Surfed my black friday DS 6'8 for the last swell late Jan/Feb from recollection. Firstly the board, wowza! It's an added confidence. If I'm usually say 6/10 at 8 foot, now I'm 8/10. All of a sudden after the bombs instead of being a little hesitant. Now Fins. I bought stretch quads on marketpkace and usually surf thrusters so cannot say weather it's specifically the board or the fins(or both) but I now understand "rhino" chaser. The amount of momentum was phenomenal, so much so that I outran the barrel at times and played with various stalling options which was fun in itself...
The turning circle was a bit drawn out or sticky as you're flying down the line I guess and have now purchased some small quad rears (with 80/20foil) to tweak further. To be continued...

Doublems111, 1679270511

Happy to grab the EAs off you Supafreak whenever ready to sell/post. Building a collection of futures now... haha

Supafreak, 1679273011

[quote=Doublems111]Happy to grab the EAs off you Supafreak whenever ready to sell/post. Building a collection of futures now... haha[/quote]
Haven’t tried then yet , been out of the water for 3 weeks, had a 3 way collision in the surf and did some rib damage, hoping to have a surf on tomorrow’s pulse . I will let you know. What area are you in ? I’m in tweed heads.

Island Bay, 1679276480

[quote=Doublems111]Since we're on the topic of fins plus a renewed interest from new DS owners I'll give an update on my journey thus far. Surfed my black friday DS 6'8 for the last swell late Jan/Feb from recollection. Firstly the board, wowza! It's an added confidence. If I'm usually say 6/10 at 8 foot, now I'm 8/10. All of a sudden after the bombs instead of being a little hesitant. Now Fins. I bought stretch quads on marketpkace and usually surf thrusters so cannot say weather it's specifically the board or the fins(or both) but I now understand "rhino" chaser. The amount of momentum was phenomenal, so much so that I outran the barrel at times and played with various stalling options which was fun in itself...
The turning circle was a bit drawn out or sticky as you're flying down the line I guess and have now purchased some small quad rears (with 80/20foil) to tweak further. To be continued...[/quote]

Good feeling, aye!
Best of luck on your fin/fun/solid wave quest. I'm about to buy a set of the Stretch quads myself - on sale at my local shop.

Doublems111, 1679294330

[quote=Supafreak][quote=Doublems111]Happy to grab the EAs off you Supafreak whenever ready to sell/post. Building a collection of futures now... haha[/quote]
Haven’t tried then yet , been out of the water for 3 weeks, had a 3 way collision in the surf and did some rib damage, hoping to have a surf on tomorrow’s pulse . I will let you know. What area are you in ? I’m in tweed heads.[/quote]


Thanks IB, yeah it's real fun. Stoked to have stretch quads, feels like a solid set to have for multiple options. Like the MF's for fcs kind of thing. A good all rounder.

I'm in Burleigh SupaF. No rush at all, just beats listing them; whenever you're ready...

Supafreak, 1679295357

@doublems , ok cool

Clam, 1679367968

[quote=Supafreak][quote=Clam]supafreak what fins did you get mate ?[/quote]
The 6’6” was second hand and came with EA quads which I will probably sell , I will try them first and see how they feel. Webby gave me a set of the fins he’s making with alkali , I posted a picture a few pages back . I brought a set of futures padillac fins second hand for a good price . The EA are medium as are the padillac but comparing all 3 the EA are largest then the alkali then the padillac which is what I will put on the 7’6” . My 6’10” has fcs2 and I’m using H4s in quads and really impressed. Had some fun waves at overhead kirra and slabbing wall at d- bar last decent swell.
Alkali under the padillac front and rears EA under the alkali rears[/quote]
thanks supafreak,
the pyzel have dual foils and may not be so good in small waves , they are for high speeds , not for generating speed

Clam, 1679368200

[quote=Doublems111]Since we're on the topic of fins plus a renewed interest from new DS owners I'll give an update on my journey thus far. Surfed my black friday DS 6'8 for the last swell late Jan/Feb from recollection. Firstly the board, wowza! It's an added confidence. If I'm usually say 6/10 at 8 foot, now I'm 8/10. All of a sudden after the bombs instead of being a little hesitant. Now Fins. I bought stretch quads on marketpkace and usually surf thrusters so cannot say weather it's specifically the board or the fins(or both) but I now understand "rhino" chaser. The amount of momentum was phenomenal, so much so that I outran the barrel at times and played with various stalling options which was fun in itself...
The turning circle was a bit drawn out or sticky as you're flying down the line I guess and have now purchased some small quad rears (with 80/20foil) to tweak further. To be continued...[/quote]
great plan, because the stretch rear fins are fairly large and you could loosen up with the smaller rear size 80/20s

Clam, 1679368810

those grey alkali fins webby has are the first batch made of my template that I was riding in the last ~ 6 years, they have small rear fins and worked good for me until I started playing with different fin sizes, I'm trying new sizes in the last year or two.
I'm using a more balanced size fin fronts and rears, a bit smaller fronts and a bit bigger in rear, but not actually bigger in the back and smaller in the front. I just mean a bit more than the template webby has in stock. following the Hawaiians ,like kai lenny who has for real "bigger rear and smaller fronts"

udo, 1679432014

Decal
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp3Yrt9jW2B/

Clam, 1679443720

if your ordering a DS be sure to ask for round safety nose, otherwise by default it will be a pointed nose tip.
The majority want pointed nose. so be sure to specify you need a safe nose. with a DS board this big and heavy you should have the nose tip safe. it actually bothers me that my design has been changed to a sharp point on them. : disclaimer

NEGATRON, 1679552769

Got my DS.

7'2x 20x 3 1/4 49.5lt. I'd post a photo, but can't for the life of me work out how to do that here... Regardless it looks amazing.

Was over $500 to get it through customs on top of the $600 freight to get over from Oz. So keep that in mind NZ crew looking to get one. Next time I'll fly over and pick it up!

First surf was a bit weird. 6ft plus at a local deepwater bombie that moves A LOT of water.
Just on dark, slightly stormy, fresh choppy swell, overcast with just me out. Spooky to say the least, so I wasn't in the most relaxed mood. Paddles smaller than I thought it would with zero issues duck diving. With the thickness even at 20 wide sitting on it was surprisingly rocky.

Anyways, paddled no worries in, but with the forward volume I found myself lying further up on the board and jumping up a little too far forward and having to shuffle back to get a bottom turn in. This with the fact the wave has a steep take off that morphs into a fat section where you bottom turn had me regretting surfing it as a quad. To be fair I wasnt in a relaxed headspace and was needing a buddy out there, so it was a bit of a straight-up, no-frills, 4 waves and get the fuck in surf.

I want to try it again at this wave as a thruster. It's my first board with Futures (Impressed, makes way more sense than FCS} so will buy a thruster set. The other wave I got it for is a faster down-the-line wave which I know will appreciate the quad. (Pyzels Quads BTW}
Webster recommended the Tokoro's so will probably give them a shot.

Thoughts on fin sizing for a board of this size? I usually roll with large fins but thinking dropping down the mediums might be wise.

But there you go, first surf done and dusted with a burning desire to get it in the water again!

udo, 1679553949

Whats with the $500 Customs Charge ?

Supafreak, 1679554415

What’s the deal with customs ? Is that an import tax ? Fark they don’t miss ya . I can relate to the solo mission you were on , hard to focus on the surf when your mind is straying to what lurks beneath. I have shark eyes stickers on my local boards for some minor mental relief haha. Anyway enjoy the new stick and let us know how your fin experiments go .

NEGATRON, 1679556496

$23 Bio-security levy
$68 Customs duty
$316 GST {Paid GST on the board in OZ too}
$28 import transaction fee
and GST on Bio levy & import fee.

Plus Air NZ whacking on
$80 for something I'm not even sure of?!?

To be fair I only had to pay for the customs stuff as Beachgrit offered me a thank-you "Pick any board, anywhere" deal.
If I had to pay I would've just waited till I was doing a OZ mission.

udo, 1679698608

.

udo, 1679885647

https://www.instagram.com/p/CqRMN9vyJyx/

Clam, 1679890371

[quote=NEGATRON]Got my DS.

7'2x 20x 3 1/4 49.5lt. I'd post a photo, but can't for the life of me work out how to do that here... Regardless it looks amazing.

Was over $500 to get it through customs on top of the $600 freight to get over from Oz. So keep that in mind NZ crew looking to get one. Next time I'll fly over and pick it up!

First surf was a bit weird. 6ft plus at a local deepwater bombie that moves A LOT of water.
Just on dark, slightly stormy, fresh choppy swell, overcast with just me out. Spooky to say the least, so I wasn't in the most relaxed mood. Paddles smaller than I thought it would with zero issues duck diving. With the thickness even at 20 wide sitting on it was surprisingly rocky.

Anyways, paddled no worries in, but with the forward volume I found myself lying further up on the board and jumping up a little too far forward and having to shuffle back to get a bottom turn in. This with the fact the wave has a steep take off that morphs into a fat section where you bottom turn had me regretting surfing it as a quad. To be fair I wasnt in a relaxed headspace and was needing a buddy out there, so it was a bit of a straight-up, no-frills, 4 waves and get the fuck in surf.

I want to try it again at this wave as a thruster. It's my first board with Futures (Impressed, makes way more sense than FCS} so will buy a thruster set. The other wave I got it for is a faster down-the-line wave which I know will appreciate the quad. (Pyzels Quads BTW}
Webster recommended the Tokoro's so will probably give them a shot.

Thoughts on fin sizing for a board of this size? I usually roll with large fins but thinking dropping down the mediums might be wise.

But there you go, first surf done and dusted with a burning desire to get it in the water again![/quote]
avoid large fins with the DS model, large fins are for small boards with concaves and sharp rails. the opposite of a DS with vee, soft rails, max volume..so in powerful waves big fins will cause drag and stiffen the turning ability. if the waves are weak and gutless then big fins help to provide some drive/ speed....
if waves powerful then use smaller fins, try it and report back thanks guys

Supafreak, 1679895712

[quote=udo]https://www.instagram.com/p/CqRMN9vyJyx/[/quote]
Just chatting to Troy , he destroyed his quiver over 2 months in Hawaii so is rebuilding and heard good things about these boards so he’s giving them a go .

udo, 1679898990

Good eh....Does he get stung with Indo import Tax on them ?

Supafreak, 1679899565

[quote=udo]Good eh....Does he get stung with Indo import Tax on them ?[/quote]
Not sure , possibly have a family member or friend bring them over .

udo, 1680124571

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/heywood/surfing/surfboard-webster-desert-storm/1310335890

Island Bay, 1680136015

If any of you think the DS looks too blobby, but are curious on a Webster, have a look at the Spartan.

My 7'6 hasn't seen a lot of action since moving from my old haunt, but that was a mistake. First day of the recent run of long period swell I took it out in barely OH waves. Friends laughed when they saw it, but I ended up getting three nice little barrels and some solid carves. And I was of course hopelessly overgunned.

The week before it was a treat in 12-15ft faces.

It's a refined, versatile semi gun.

udo, 1681350624

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/belmont-north/surfing/webster-desert-storm-surfboard/1310937987

Max Wax, 1681980673

For anyone wanting the stretch quads I’m pretty sure they are no longer being brought into Australia according to the Futures rep I know. I like them in fishes and shorties in up to 5ft waves, they have a nice inner foil that makes them feel lively, I haven’t tested them in step ups, the rears are too big for me at 5’9 65kg in bigger boards. I have a 5’11 DS and I use F4 fronts with 80/20 foil 3.625 quad rears. Feels very stiff with bigger fins like camel said and I haven’t found a thruster setup that works for me yet.

udo, 1681982299

Still a few sets available
https://surfboardempire.com.au/collections/fins/products/futuresstretchhoneycombquad
^ Take $20 off your first order
https://www.southernman.com.au/product/futures-fins-stretch-honeycomb-quad/?srsltid=AfAwrE6kJwqswVtHz2JMZ8pxUbbL2b_HQMIbiIPlzf6ajPtlQ7OKTS7nJtA
https://tradewindsurf.com.au/product/futures-stretch-quad/

udo, 1681986894

6'10"
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/caloundra/surfing/webster-desert-storm-surfboard/1311242789

Bnkref, 1682580816

There is a 9'6 DS available in Geelong. $1,200 (including a board bag). Looks incredible.

Listed on Facebook (Surfcoast Secondhand Surfboards).

Blowerpow, 1683674974

FR, talk me through the baby swallow on your DS?

freeride76, 1683675644

I love the feeling, especially with the quad set-up.

Feels like the two quad fins and swallow work in conjunction to provide more drive and just a better feeling underfoot - it feels more positive to me- wherever you go rail to rail you have fins engaged and one tip of the swallow in the water.

Feels much more stable on whitewater rebounds too.

goofyfoot, 1683680686

seaslug, 1683680848

very very noice, looks mint

lostdoggy, 1683681991

Very nice.
Dims?
Why’d you get off the yellow and black sprays for red and black?

goofyfoot, 1683683945

6’6 x 19 1/2 x 2 3/4

Good to change it up ld

john_c, 1683685827

Just picked up one of these (Desert Storm Twin) 6'2 x 19 3/4 x 2 3/4 36 liters as a mini step-up.

Loving it so far in the solid waves we've had recently:

[img]https://www.webstersurfboards.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/desert-twin-bottom.png[/img]

lostdoggy, 1683690807

Hey, John,
You were running your standard 6’6 as a twin from memory out at bower?
How different is the fin placement on that and how does that feel in comparison.
Same keels that you put in the 6’6?

Blowerpow, 1683692313

Thanks Freeride.
Very nice goofyfoot, I've ordered something very similar.

Seabiscuit, 1683693514

Anyone ridden one of Webster's Cannonballs? If so, how did you find it. Looking at getting my mits on one.

https://www.webstersurfboards.com.au/step-down/cannonball

Supafreak, 1683699466

[quote=Seabiscuit]Anyone ridden one of Webster's Cannonballs? If so, how did you find it. Looking at getting my mits on one.

https://www.webstersurfboards.com.au/step-down/cannonball[/quote]. I haven’t ridden one however when I was picking up my boards I had a look and was interested . Webby said it’s one of his biggest sellers . Let us know how it goes if you pull the trigger on one . A friend bought a 6’6” wacko recently and absolutely loves it .

john_c, 1683761344

[quote=lostdoggy]Hey, John,
You were running your standard 6’6 as a twin from memory out at bower?
How different is the fin placement on that and how does that feel in comparison.
Same keels that you put in the 6’6?[/quote]

Hey Lost, the fins are probably 20mm closer to the tail on the DS Twin. The fact that there is a lot less board combined with thinner rails gives it a real lively feel. Handles late drops and barrels well also. It's the perfect size for those days that aren't quite solid enough for the 6'6. Pic from yesterday:
[img]https://stellamaris.nsw.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/point_May_23.jpg[/img]

lostdoggy, 1683762069

Epic, John!

icandig, 1684385410

https://www.instagram.com/p/CsXSUBsv_-D/

Island Bay, 1684388233

Good effort, john c!

Bnkref, 1684563061

[quote=icandig]https://www.instagram.com/p/CsXSUBsv_-D/[/quote]

Thanks for the link icandig. A mate bought that today. He's already got a 6'8 DS. He said it's in excellent condition. Looks amazing.

Max Wax, 1685275039

If anybody has a set of Danny fuller futures quads lying around I’m interested in buying a set? Or even just the quad rears?

Bnkref, 1685339999

My mate that bought the 2nd hand 8'0 DS from Anglesea debuted it yesterday at big Bells. He was frothing. First time for him on a board bigger than an 6'8.

udo, 1685342192

Can you get him to write a few Words ?

Island Bay, 1685345093

Nice one, Bnkref. Nothing like the first time :-)

pittsy, 1686016688

1/3rd life crisis, just purchased a 6'6 (38.5), Webby couldn't have been nicer, recommended the f4 quads (i'm a slight 70kg) - detailed review to follow

edd_finn, 1686020575

[quote=udo]Can you get him to write a few Words ?[/quote] Hi Udo. Yeah great to be out in the bigger stuff with a large board. First time stepping up from the 6’8 to the 8ft. Paddled well, kept you clear of trouble and duck diving not a problem. Didn't have the right fin set up (thruster) and was really only getting used to it.

Wasn’t really sure where to position myself on the board when paddling in. Tried sitting further back than i thought felt right and that seemed to work. Sometimes i feel though the nose of the DS pushes a bit of water when trying to paddle into bigger ones (rather than knifing in).

As i say, nice board and still experimenting.

udo, 1687000995

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/freshwater/surfing/webster-desert-twin-surfboard/1313477316

udo, 1689137338

Brand New 6'10 - $750
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/port-macquarie/surfing/surfboard-6-10-webster-desert-storm/1314397434

I focus, 1689145928

[quote=udo]Brand New 6'10 - $750
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/port-macquarie/surfing/surfboard-6-10-webster-desert-storm/1314397434[/quote]

Haaaa just drove past PMac a couple of days ago.

lostdoggy, 1691741776

https://www.instagram.com/p/CvzA4PaSGzY/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Supafreak, 1691742330

[quote=lostdoggy]https://www.instagram.com/p/CvzA4PaSGzY/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==[/quote]
Troy again , same swell , maiiden surf on the 6’10

lostdoggy, 1691742864

Epic!
Is he a big dude?
Board looks small on him haha

Supafreak, 1691743224

[quote=lostdoggy]Epic!
Is he a big dude?
Board looks small on him haha[/quote]
Id say he’s 5’11 and 90kg , fit bastard, he wears the power ranger helmet as he’s been scalped at 12ft scar reef , knocked out cold at lassos ( duck diving got sucked back over ) and knocked out and drowned at 6’- 8’ chopes , got revived and then got secondary drowning that night . Wife makes him wear a helmet these days .

goofyfoot, 1691747986

[quote=Supafreak][quote=lostdoggy]Epic!
Is he a big dude?
Board looks small on him haha[/quote]
Id say he’s 5’11 and 90kg , fit bastard, he wears the power ranger helmet as he’s been scalped at 12ft scar reef , knocked out cold at lassos ( duck diving got sucked back over ) and knocked out and drowned at 6’- 8’ chopes , got revived and then got secondary drowning that night . Wife makes him wear a helmet these days .[/quote]

Ha far out that's a decent history of injuries supa

get off the shoulder and have a real dig ya pussy

goofyfoot, 1691749665

[quote=Supafreak][quote=lostdoggy]https://www.instagram.com/p/CvzA4PaSGzY/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==[/quote]
Troy again , same swell , maiiden surf on the 6’10 [/quote]

That is an epic photo, how’s the flare on the wave

Supafreak, 1691750268

Yeah I was chatting to him and told him of my new school bus driving roll and he sent me the pic with the caption ‘ maybe you can drive your bus through this ‘ Its got the photographers name bottom right, don’t know if he was swimming or on back of a ski . It’s certainly a round bazza .
udo, 1692668655

Decided to take the 7’6 for a paddle today, surf was 4ft with 6ft bombs ( well overhead ) I’ve only surfed it once before at 4ft greenmount just to get a feel for how it would duck dive . I was really impressed today at how easily a board this size was to turn , the bottom turns felt unreal and coming off the top I was in glide mode . So much fun and had some great late drops as just getting used to how to best paddle in . I didn’t get this board for 10-12ft surf more a aid in helping this old boy into waves when it is 6-8ft and some of the breaks I’m headed too are a long long paddle . Really impressed with this board and the fins that Wayne supplied went great.

lostdoggy, 1710992086

Nice, Supa!

Island Bay, 1710993066

Sweet!
Such a good feeling, aye

Supafreak, 1710995055

[quote=Island Bay]Sweet!
Such a good feeling, aye[/quote]
I wasn’t sure I was going take it to the ments but now it’s the first board going in the bag .

Seabiscuit, 1710995565

[quote=Supafreak][quote=Seabiscuit]Anyone ridden one of Webster's Cannonballs? If so, how did you find it. Looking at getting my mits on one.

https://www.webstersurfboards.com.au/step-down/cannonball[/quote]. I haven’t ridden one however when I was picking up my boards I had a look and was interested . Webby said it’s one of his biggest sellers . Let us know how it goes if you pull the trigger on one . A friend bought a 6’6” wacko recently and absolutely loves it .[/quote]

Loving the Cannonball - didn't gel with it straight away for some reason. Had it over in Indo in reasonably solid waves where I didn't ride it as much. Loving it back home in Vic though in everyday surf.

Supafreak, 1710997429

@seabiscuit , thanks for feedback , what was the problem in indo ? Too wide in tail ? Or not enough rocker ?

Seabiscuit, 1711065301

Not sure to be honest - think it was more me than the board. Has been great back here in steeper waves. Nice and solid platform but has some go about it.

lostdoggy, 1713865420

Assym leggy plugs again udo.
Maybe deliberate?

https://www.instagram.com/p/C6FZ_N_y8eT/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

udo, 1713867869

Deliberate ....But why :-]
The 8'6 Spartan in Pic below Plugs are nicely Fitted .

Island Bay, 1715392373

Tweaks to the DS. Good looking tweaks

https://www.instagram.com/p/C6zhbkOyff6/

udo, 1715392609

Nice ..was just about to Post that Link...

Island Bay, 1715393026

11 May will go down in history - the day someone beat Udo to it :-)

udo, 1715393818

Still like to get Feedback on this Big Mutha Twin
https://www.instagram.com/p/CW179UUhsXK/?img_index=1

quadzilla, 1717395621

A never ridden 8/0..20.5..3.5 for $750 pick up in Sydneeee or Ulladulla ...Facebook market place

I focus, 1717407657

[quote=Island Bay]11 May will go down in history - the day someone beat Udo to it :-)[/quote]


Hahaha

I focus, 1717407712

[quote=Island Bay]Tweaks to the DS. Good looking tweaks

https://www.instagram.com/p/C6zhbkOyff6/[/quote]

The nose has been pulled in a bit on those.

udo, 1718511062

63'' DS over in the West
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/dawesville/surfing/desert-storm-webster-surfboard-/1325610715

udo, 1718692856

6'10" D.S.
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/ulladulla/surfing/as-new-webster-surfboard-desert-storm-step-up-6-10-48l/1325669349

Supafreak, 1718693008

^^^^ he blew it with not having 5 fin boxes , I have same board and it goes much better as a quad .

udo, 1719547297

"76 Webster desert twin - Surfing in North Nowra NSW | Gumtree Australia" https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/north-nowra/surfing/76-webster-desert-twin-/1325912792

Seabiscuit, 1719898022

Anyone ridden or have one of Webster's Wackos? They look great

Supafreak, 1719899822

[quote=Seabiscuit]Anyone ridden or have one of Webster's Wackos? They look great[/quote ………… a friend has one , he loves it , has a 2 board quiver 6’6 wacko and 7’ DS , rides the wacko in indo up to 6ft , he’s 65 so once it’s bigger likes the paddle power of the DS

Seabiscuit, 1719900212

Beaut - thanks Supa.

Was envisaging for good surf around that mark,

gilbert, 1720660512

Anyone in VIC interesting in buying a near-perfect 6'2 DS?
Just haven't clicked with this vs my other boards so may look to offload

goofyfoot, 1720663367

[quote=gilbert]Anyone in VIC interesting in buying a near-perfect 6'2 DS?
Just haven't clicked with this vs my other boards so may look to offload[/quote]

Can you post some photos

gilbert, 1721613445

Apologies for the delay, will try and get a few more, looks like this:
[url=https://ibb.co/84z5vQ8][img]https://i.ibb.co/84z5vQ8/Screenshot-2024-07-22-115513.png[/img][/url]

udo, 1721613832

Price ? Fin System and other Dims.

lostdoggy, 1721614355

Looks like it’ll be a stocky which are 6’2 19 1/4 2 5/8 35L and futures.

gilbert, 1721779414

Yep complete stocky in perfect condition but for 1 small ding on the underside from travelling in a board bag (thanks Qantas) which I can fix up. Not sure what the going rate is - maybe $450

lostdoggy, 1721780808

Perfect for a chunky day at beacon.

Bnkref, 1721782053

Nice looking board. $450 is about right.

Where are you based gilbert? Not for me but a mate blew a fin plug on a board yesterday and I think he might be retiring that board and potentially looking for a replacement. He's got a 6'8 DS and is a fan of them.

gilbert, 1721797456

Located in Melbourne - don't really need to sell it but i just find myself surfing other boards more so figure it's better in the water vs in the shed! Awesome for when the beachies are big.

Got a nice 6'6 Vouch long fish twin and a 6'2 Corey Graham twin so a 6'2 DS just overlaps them too much. Epic travel board though and I'd take it over any of my other boards if I was going to the Ments or similar (I did last year, but swell didn't get big enough to need it). It's glassed very strong - feels like a tank and it'd last forever

udo, 1722034243

6'6 D.S. 41 Litres - FCS
$450 Neg
Goldy Facey Marketplace

lostdoggy, 1722035510

Good deal.

udo, 1722040651

Sold...Roystein ?

Bnkref, 1722051262

Thanks gilbert. Mentioned it to my mate but he’s going to get his board repaired.

I’ve got a 6’6 DS in the slimmer version of the stock dims. Great board for me as a step up.

Roystein, 1722054840

[quote=udo]Sold...Roystein ?[/quote]
Nope

monsieur poopy, 1722130039

Hi Gilbert, I'm quite keen on the 6' 2 if its still around. Thanks

gilbert, 1722833648

Hi MP, apologies been away for a bit, I will chuck it up on FB marketplace so you can find me there

udo, 1722836123

Looks Nice $450

udo, 1723259650

https://lucidglassing.com/products/desert-storm-carbon-surfboard-best-step-up-surfboard?variant=47034763903274

Supafreak, 1723261082

@udo , is the carbon rap strong enough to prevent pressure dings ? & does it only come in black ? What advantages does carbon wrap have over a standard board from ww

Island Bay, 1723264841

[quote=Supafreak]@udo , is the carbon rap strong enough to prevent pressure dings ? & does it only come in black ? What advantages does carbon wrap have over a standard board from ww[/quote]

Hey Supy,
fwiw my 6'10 PuPe DS has six years and hundreds of rocky sessions on the clock, incl dry dockings and snapped leggies. Still looks 7/10.

Supafreak, 1723265643

[quote=Island Bay][quote=Supafreak]@udo , is the carbon rap strong enough to prevent pressure dings ? & does it only come in black ? What advantages does carbon wrap have over a standard board from ww[/quote]

Hey Supy,
fwiw my 6'10 PuPe DS has six years and hundreds of rocky sessions on the clock, incl dry dockings and snapped leggies. Still looks 7/10.[/quote]
Yes IB I have the fat 6’10 and it’s holding up well , just a few pressure dings from my feet and where Ive had a death grip on it , the 7’6 with heavier glass job I think is looking great still . They have both been getting plenty of use . About to hit the waves as here comes the pulse.

Island Bay, 1723265762

Nice one. Hope you score, mate!

udo, 1723619061

6'6" Desert Storm -43 litres - $650.
https://www.facebook.com/share/8PpPVSyBdmyDwLD6/

udo, 1723632005

And Another
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/forestville/surfing/webster-desert-storm-surfboard-/1327134396

caml, 1725507270

Think this has been mentioned on here years ago.
My DS boards don't have any dents from my feet because DS boards are made with high density foam, and glassed with at least 2 x 6 Oz ,
2 x 6 Oz + 1 x 4 Oz or
3 x 6 Oz
(On the foot area )
This makes an incredible difference to the foot dent area! The boards look like new, kept in a board cover they can look in perfect condition after 10 years of use!

freeride76, 1725519984

My 7'6" is like that- as new.

My 6'6" is glassed lighter and has some wear and tear denting- still, after 5 years of being absolutely thrashed it's in very good nick.

GuySmiley, 1725521165

I have a much loved and surfed Van Straalen fish that is still perfect after 12 years, Much gratitude Dick :)

chico, 1725583622

Yep solid glass job on my stock 6'8" DS - I'm in WA and honestly I must have ditched my board hundreds of times in 4-8ft waves. One small rail to stringer crease which I got fixed but other that it's been indestructible after 4 years of solid waves.

Bnkref, 1725585874

Bought a 2nd hand 7'0 DS about 18 months ago. Finally was able to use it last week with the bigger swell in Vic. Really nice board. Very happy with it.

udo, 1727734915

Supa does your D.S. get much Attention from other Surfers over there in Indo ?

Supafreak, 1727735425

There are plenty of WW boards around indo , one spot that will remain unnamed , every second board was a a DS or spartan and a few wacko’s .

lostdoggy, 1730193579

6’6 DS with fcs.

https://www.facebook.com/share/19cFVDZQix/?mibextid=79PoIi

udo, 1730762906

6'6 DS - 35 L - $700
https://www.facebook.com/share/1DZAwCaRRR/
- - - -
7'6 - $700
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/forestville/surfing/webster-desert-storm-surfboard-/1327134396

udo, 1730946200

https://www.southernman.com.au/product/used-second-hand-surfboard-webster-610-pick-up-only/?attribute_pa_size=610&gad_source=5&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8J3Di5TJiQMVwqRmAh23ew3NEAQYASABEgK3b_D_BwE
- - - - - - -
NEGATRON Still Keen to Read your D.S. Ride Report

udo, 1731114242

https://lucidglassing.com/products/desert-storm-68

udo, 1731114242

https://lucidglassing.com/products/desert-storm-68

blackers, 1731134552

[quote=udo]https://lucidglassing.com/products/desert-storm-68[/quote]
Smoking in the black carbon.

udo, 1731547840

https://www.instagram.com/p/DCSzrMby0gU/

udo, 1733130488

https://www.instagram.com/p/DC2NSbNTJqr/?img_index=1

udo, 1733794011

Brand New 8'0 - $800
https://www.facebook.com/share/15Nyt6Ru93/

Island Bay, 1733891657

Few better things than going back to a trusty favourite after giving it a break for a wee while.
Surfed my 6'10 DS at very good Outsides this arvo and got clean barrels on my first two waves. Does not happen often for me!

Board felt so good and got compliments from a few out there (the board, not the pilot).

Supafreak, 1733893568

[quote=Island Bay]Few better things than going back to a trusty favourite after giving it a break for a wee while.
Surfed my 6'10 DS at very good Outsides this arvo and got clean barrels on my first two waves. Does not happen often for me!

Board felt so good and got compliments from a few out there (the board, not the pilot).[/quote]
Last week I had my 6’10 ( fat version ) out in double overhead waves and guys were commenting on how I seemed to effortlessly paddle in to waves . It really is a favourite board of mine .

Supafreak, 1733894222

@island bay , I remember you saying that you lost your board on the rocks and it handled it well. My legrope blew off my ankle under impact from a wave as I was straightening out , board ended up on the rocks and hardly a mark , just a couple of minor scratches. Farking good glass jobs .

Island Bay, 1733895051

So good aye. The relief!

goofyfoot, 1733896642

[quote=udo]https://www.instagram.com/p/DCSzrMby0gU/[/quote]

That looks nice

udo, 1733898302

Love that Blue...Its gone down your Way .
;-]

Mcface, 1733898561

Good times IB and Supa making me realise I need to stop mucking around and get my 6'10.

My 6'6 was that shade of blue and looked incredible.

udo, 1733898830

Down at Ulladulla
https://www.southernman.com.au/product/used-second-hand-surfboard-webster-610-pick-up-only/?attribute_pa_size=610&gad_source=5&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8J3Di5TJiQMVwqRmAh23ew3NEAQYASABEgK3b_D_BwE

udo, 1734767202

Jeezus - 8'0 D.S. @ 75 Litres - $450
https://www.gumtree.com.au/web/listing/surfing/1329723466

seaslug, 1734770146

A lot of volume for an 8'

quadzilla, 1734794732

[quote=seaslug]A lot of volume for an 8'[/quote]
When an OX rides a board, it needs some meat.75 litres is the volume of my 9/6 Padillac

AndyM, 1734817901

I like volume as much as the next guy but 3 3/4 inches might be pushing the limits.

quadzilla, 1734821020

[quote=AndyM]I like volume as much as the next guy but 3 3/4 inches might be pushing the limits.[/quote]

Its only an 1/8 above my desertStorm and Padillac, my BIG FLOATER "mal" is 4 and 1/4 at 106 litres.knee paddle specialist...Ya get used to whatever is underneath you.

udo, 1734821557

4 1/4
https://youtu.be/QMf5PxXepPg?si=8SgmbhFXn1Rs3fCI

Island Bay, 1738362354

7 years old, almost, and she's had a good week. New wax job and some minor ding repairs. Here's to another 7, old chook!

[img]https://i.imgur.com/VBrm68T.jpg[/img]

Arnold Horshack, 1738363756

Held up nicely IB

Island Bay, 1738364297

Several hundred surfs under its belt, most of them at very rocky spots. Incredible glass job.

And if this Southern Ocean low ends up looking anything like this, we'll get a whopping long-period groundy. Please!

[img]https://i.imgur.com/kmAUoQs.jpeg[/img]

GuySmiley, 1738367888

(:))

udo, 1738374470

https://www.bennettsurf.com/products/7-webster-desert-twin?srsltid=AfmBOooQ8orJpHUUyQnFyFIcHBJMzYMJtBos_RbrrDsK4MDHcql2DT-z

Supafreak, 1738375244

[quote=udo]https://www.bennettsurf.com/products/7-webster-desert-twin?srsltid=AfmBOooQ8orJpHUUyQnFyFIcHBJMzYMJtBos_RbrrDsK4MDHcql2DT-z[/quote]
That’s a very fair price , fins included makes it a bargain .

blackers, 1738376195

[quote=Supafreak][quote=udo]https://www.bennettsurf.com/products/7-webster-desert-twin?srsltid=AfmBOooQ8orJpHUUyQnFyFIcHBJMzYMJtBos_RbrrDsK4MDHcql2DT-z[/quote]
That’s a very fair price , fins included makes it a bargain .[/quote]
Dinnae last long, sold.

udo, 1741212457

Older 6'10 D.S. $200
https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ff3RemTfz/

Supafreak, 1741262968

[quote=udo]Older 6'10 D.S. $200
https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ff3RemTfz/[/quote]
Bargain, fins included makes it a super bargain , they look like large legacy neutral , good all round fins .

udo, 1741842633

6'2" DS - 38 L- $500
https://www.facebook.com/share/1GVEHrxMcb/

udo, 1741851535

8'6" Same Seller ^ $700
https://www.facebook.com/share/1BNiDvhYC9/

udo, 1743160681

8'6" Price Drop to $600
https://www.facebook.com/share/1LnW8cxLfn/

udo, 1745102532

^
Down another 50
$550.