I'll miss it - but the new owner is stoked!!!
Showing posts with label Firewire TJ Pro. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Firewire TJ Pro. Show all posts
Friday, November 11, 2016
Firewire TJ Pro - Sold
Great board - just wasn't getting used.
I'll miss it - but the new owner is stoked!!!
I'll miss it - but the new owner is stoked!!!
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Rocker Comparisons
With the TJ Everyday, we have three longboards.
Having waxed La's board (Patagonia Noseglider) and the new TJ, I had an opportunity to compare the boards side by side, along with the TJ Pro.
When I lived here in the late nineties, I weighed 157#. I could surf anything from sub 6' potato chips all the way up to a friends 10' longboard. These days I have to watch what I eat, but I am working on getting back down to my fighting weight. All that said, when I originally sold some shortboards to buy the TJ Pro, I was working with the mentality that a 9'0" board would work for me the same way they did back in the day. That board is a great board, but it really needs juicier waves with more energy to work well. This TJ Everyday is the opposite - it'll pick up almost any wave without having to expend a ton of energy paddling. Perfect for White Plains and other longboard spots.
The Everyday definitely has a longer flat section in the middle of the board - that added with the extra volume makes for easier paddling than the Pro model. The other reason I couldn't take my eyes off this board is the sidebiter Futures boxes - I had looked at this board before, but they were single fins (they can be ordered with different tails and fin configurations, but one had the right stuff in the back ;)
I'll still take out the Pro to places like Cliffs and Daystar on a good day, but for the jogs to White Plains, the Everyday will be the ticket!
When I lived here in the late nineties, I weighed 157#. I could surf anything from sub 6' potato chips all the way up to a friends 10' longboard. These days I have to watch what I eat, but I am working on getting back down to my fighting weight. All that said, when I originally sold some shortboards to buy the TJ Pro, I was working with the mentality that a 9'0" board would work for me the same way they did back in the day. That board is a great board, but it really needs juicier waves with more energy to work well. This TJ Everyday is the opposite - it'll pick up almost any wave without having to expend a ton of energy paddling. Perfect for White Plains and other longboard spots.
The Everyday definitely has a longer flat section in the middle of the board - that added with the extra volume makes for easier paddling than the Pro model. The other reason I couldn't take my eyes off this board is the sidebiter Futures boxes - I had looked at this board before, but they were single fins (they can be ordered with different tails and fin configurations, but one had the right stuff in the back ;)
I'll still take out the Pro to places like Cliffs and Daystar on a good day, but for the jogs to White Plains, the Everyday will be the ticket!
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
In Between and After
I initially paddled out with Marlon on the Firewire. I was able to catch a few while Marlon was waiting for his wave.
I also caught up with Noe who was using a tiny boogie board to ride the shorebreak more efficiently.
Marlon caught another and got to standup on the board!!! I wasn't in position to take photos, but I did see him get up! At some point I did get on the SUP and caught a bunch of little ones ;)
I'm glad the sun is making it's way back to the Northern hemisphere - that's means more time to surf after work!!!
I also caught up with Noe who was using a tiny boogie board to ride the shorebreak more efficiently.
Marlon caught another and got to standup on the board!!! I wasn't in position to take photos, but I did see him get up! At some point I did get on the SUP and caught a bunch of little ones ;)
I'm glad the sun is making it's way back to the Northern hemisphere - that's means more time to surf after work!!!
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Third Time Out
I brought the new board out for the third time on Saturday morning. I like it more each time! It is definitely a board for making turns and not a noserider (but I knew that making the purchase). With some good waves, I can see carving bottom and top turns.
With care on the takeoffs, my back isn't screaming bloody murder right now. Hopefully as I get my paddling muscles back into shape, my lower back gets stronger and the pain goes away completely. I've been stretching the heck out of my back - enhanced flexibility is another goal I have.
Small bumps make the best traction surface. Put the time in to get a good wax job on your board and your surfing won't suffer for it.
It's been a while since I've prone surfed, but it is good to mix things up to keep everything fresh! Now I just have to figure out how to use the gopro on this (I am not sticking on a mount to the tail or the nose).
With care on the takeoffs, my back isn't screaming bloody murder right now. Hopefully as I get my paddling muscles back into shape, my lower back gets stronger and the pain goes away completely. I've been stretching the heck out of my back - enhanced flexibility is another goal I have.
Small bumps make the best traction surface. Put the time in to get a good wax job on your board and your surfing won't suffer for it.
It's been a while since I've prone surfed, but it is good to mix things up to keep everything fresh! Now I just have to figure out how to use the gopro on this (I am not sticking on a mount to the tail or the nose).
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
New Surfboard
Thank you kids and La for my birthday present!!!!
Firewire Timbertek TJPro
I surfed it on Saturday - man I am out of shape.... looking forward to catching the dawn patrol with this board (so I can whittle away my belly fat). I'm going to have to figure out a way to use the gopro while using this board - I don't like the typical deck mounted pictures (can't see anything but you - no background at all).
I surfed it on Saturday - man I am out of shape.... looking forward to catching the dawn patrol with this board (so I can whittle away my belly fat). I'm going to have to figure out a way to use the gopro while using this board - I don't like the typical deck mounted pictures (can't see anything but you - no background at all).
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)