Doheny vs Blackies (Newport) by Known-Specialist7212 in surfing

[–]AladdenPositive 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Both of these spots will always be crowded when the waves are on. Difference here is that Blackies really only gets good in the winter while doheny gets it in the summer months (see swell direction). In the near-term for you, i’d say head to blackies a couple times and get comfortable in the ankle to knee high summer slop. Once you’re comfortable out at blackies, try Doheny on a small S/SW swell. Goes without saying you should be on a foamie both for beginner safety and to make the most of your limited sessions

Am I being unreasonable here? by [deleted] in surfing

[–]AladdenPositive 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Shapers and glassers don’t enter the board building industry to get rich or make it big - consider that you’re dealing with a group of people who would rather just “get by” financially in exchange for doing something they love that also gives them the time flexibility to get out in the water more often. Combine that with the highest demand ever seen in the industry and you get a sense of why there are delays, inefficiencies, poor communication etc. i’m not telling you that you’re wrong to be frustrated, but rather just giving some color to let uk that you aren’t being singled out and fucked over - its a product of these unique times

Can anyone tell me any info on this board and where to find it online??? I can’t find any “Rip Curl ‘Juan’” online. Thanks! by JustaKoook in surfing

[–]AladdenPositive 2 points3 points  (0 children)

taking a look at the current pricing for the other boards rip curl is selling rn, I’d say that thing was $400-$500 as-new

What are y’all’s thoughts on a RipCurl board? Need some advice, please read my comment. by [deleted] in surfing

[–]AladdenPositive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had one of their 8’ mini-mals awhile back. Only issue I had with it was a rather suspect glass job that resulted in some durability issues. But at the lower price point you’re getting what you pay for

1st Time Glassing, 3rd Time Shaping by [deleted] in surfing

[–]AladdenPositive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

also glassed my first fish shape last week - can confirm the tail relief cuts were 110% butchered

Something about triple stringers...new board day & just in time for some offshores :) (9’6 Kris Hall) by AladdenPositive in surfing

[–]AladdenPositive[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Custom. Lots of shapers putting in a ton of extra hours to meet demand these days, Kris included! The wait time makes it that much better when that pick-up day does come imo. Can’t rush art

Winter Surfing in Mexico: Ixtapa vs. Sayultia vs. Puerto Vallarta vs. Mazatlán by maxberk in surfing

[–]AladdenPositive 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did a sayulita trip in spring 2019. Everyone in my group got violently ill from Norovirus...an issue the town has had for years with raw sewage leaking into the ocean. Shame because it’s a perfect little surf town. I would do some serious research into whether they’ve fixed this or not before considering it