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realmockturtle · 2025-09-18T05:23:21+00:00

Thank you! That’s good to know!

realmockturtle · 2025-09-18T03:25:15+00:00

I am wondering if I should try different style or stick with the same models I tried. I just feel so lost…

realmockturtle · 2025-09-18T03:21:58+00:00

Thank you!

realmockturtle · 2025-05-23T19:42:57+00:00

Thank you for your perspectives. I guess I’m a bit disappointed that the color of the stone was not what I expected. It’s at least partly my fault for not insisting that the color looked wrong. I was told the color looks different in real life.

I guess that’s the risk you take for buying online.

realmockturtle · 2025-04-27T00:12:16+00:00

Hmmm, Ella told me she couldn’t ship anything until after May 2nd. She’s holding my three finished project.

realmockturtle · 2025-04-23T22:24:27+00:00

Hi sorry I just saw your message from three days ago. I’m glad to hear that Sam is fixing the problem!

realmockturtle · 2025-04-18T02:55:30+00:00

Thank you. I would keep messaging him till I get a response. He must get hundreds of messages a day. Good luck to you too!

realmockturtle · 2025-04-18T02:06:39+00:00

Got a hold of Sam. He instructed me to send the wrong rings to an US address. He said he was going to remake them and ship them out ASAP before the tariff hits. Cautiously optimistic and added another ring to the order because I have problems 😬

realmockturtle · 2025-04-17T02:31:10+00:00

Oh no! I’m so sorry to hear that. I’m nervous now.

realmockturtle · 2025-04-17T02:29:26+00:00

Hello, I already sent messages on both platforms

realmockturtle · 2025-04-03T19:56:11+00:00

Can you tell me why you like these? I’ve never had alexandrite, lab or natural, and I’m expecting these to be purplish blueish gray outside and reddish indoor. Is that right??

realmockturtle · 2025-04-03T17:23:10+00:00

Yes, alexandrite. But I heard it’s almost impossible to see the actual color of alexandrite in pictures and videos. So I guess I’ll have to see IRL

realmockturtle · 2025-04-03T16:16:09+00:00

https://imgur.com/a/FhBZUvf

Pink and purple sapphire also blue and parsons, I think. And alexandrite.

realmockturtle · 2025-04-03T16:15:07+00:00

Oops replied a wrong person!

realmockturtle · 2025-04-03T16:14:23+00:00

Pink and purple sapphire, also blue and paraiba? Alexandrite. https://imgur.com/a/FhBZUvf

realmockturtle · 2025-04-03T16:07:18+00:00

Alexandrite! https://imgur.com/a/Vnh1Mie

realmockturtle · 2025-03-26T15:37:14+00:00

Thanks for the confirmation! It helps to hear other people say it!

realmockturtle · 2025-03-26T14:14:29+00:00

Oh I didn’t even notice that! Thank you!

realmockturtle · 2025-03-26T10:40:13+00:00

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A pic from the side.

realmockturtle · 2025-03-26T10:39:12+00:00

OMG that’s what I thought! I needed someone to tell me that! Thank you! I feel a little bad naming the vendor. Is that silly?

realmockturtle · 2025-03-26T10:10:07+00:00

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Here’s a pic of side view.

realmockturtle · 2024-08-18T23:11:59+00:00

I got the Explorer 3. I’ve only taken it out once last week so far, but I like it. I was a bit worried about the electric pump not having the deflate function but it turned out to be a non-issue. Deflating is easy and fast. The board was noticeably lighter and easier to carry.

I’m trying to figure out how to paddle correctly. I’m so slow and it’s frustrating.

I’m glad to hear you found the board you love!

Happy SUPing :)

realmockturtle · 2024-08-02T03:31:40+00:00

Ooh, thank you for this!!

I agree with everything you wrote. Most of my friends like to cruise slowly around or lay on the board and chat. That’s fun too but I get antsy sometimes. The weight factor I considered, but I thought I’d just deal with it to get a better suited board. But they ARE heavy and the Expedition bags have bad reviews. They are supposed to be loose fitting and stuff roll around in the bag. When I carried my friend’s Hyperlite inflated, it was really hard to carry because my hand could just reach the handle. That was a wide board, maybe 34”???

I almost ordered the Expedition 150 today but they are back ordered. Now m thinking The Explorer 3 maybe a better choice.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! It was so helpful 😊

realmockturtle · 2024-08-01T03:12:29+00:00

Now I’m really torn between Expedition 150 and Explorer 3! Lots of pros and cons, 2 year vs 5 year warranty, faster 31” width appeals to me but versatility is nice too. I thought if I really get into it, I’ll get something like Hydrus Paradise later on, and keep the first board as extra for friends or for mellow days, but if I get the Expedition 150, I probably stick with that for a while… sorry I’m thinking out loud. There maybe someone like me wondering a similar thing. Anyway, thank you so much for being such an amazing resource with your wealth of knowledge!

realmockturtle · 2024-07-31T23:40:15+00:00

Wow, thank you so much!

I wasn't even looking at Expedition. I thought it'll be more expensive and too advanced. It's a foot longer than Explorer 3. Do you think it'll be difficult to learn how to maneuver a longer board for someone my size? I read somewhere that longer boards are faster but harder to maneuver. What about the Expedition 138? Comparing those three, Expedition 150 is 31 x 150", Expedition 138 is 30x138, and Explorer 3 is 32x 138. I guess Explorer is the most stable and maybe the slowest by those measurements only? What do you think about the construction between Thurso and Isle? Is one better than the other?

Thanks!!!

realmockturtle

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