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Hein
Since 08 Mar 2005
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Wed Nov 15, 06 11:06 am Flip Tips |
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When two of the top pros ride flip tips and seem to be
able to stick anything; I'm thinking, hmmmm..... Maybe
there's something too those things:
-Hein
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tonski
Since 11 Jun 2005
332 Posts
NW Portland
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Wed Nov 15, 06 11:12 am |
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That is really a beauty!! So far, my 1st generation Hein board has been so loyal I have no excuse to upgrade. I think there really is something to not sharing your board with others so it remains loyal.
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
3753 Posts
Los Angeles, CA
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Wed Nov 15, 06 11:41 am |
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That's cool, Hein! Any shots from the bottom? Just wanted to see if you put a "ridge" in it like Brunotti does...
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Hein
Since 08 Mar 2005
1315 Posts
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Wed Nov 15, 06 11:57 am |
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The release is dialed. no sucking; -clean like
a good non-flipped board. How? Ain't telling,-yet.
I did spend plenty of time tweaking my concept
with the computer.
-Hein
P.S. I almost always have certain riders in mind
when I design a new board. Thanks for taking the
bait, Adam.
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
3753 Posts
Los Angeles, CA
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Wed Nov 15, 06 12:13 pm |
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haha! God dammit, looks like I'm going to have to buy a new board next year. I would now, but I still need a drysuit and a new quiver...
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Hein
Since 08 Mar 2005
1315 Posts
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Wed Nov 15, 06 1:09 pm |
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Adam,
I should be thanking you for the inspiration.
I'm sure we can work something out that will
fit your limited college budget (and still leave
you with some spare change for your motor
head addiction )
I still like how you painted that chopped SX
Brunotti style. So maybe you can do your own
paint and save me the hassle.
Seriously, I'm not trying to force a board on
you but I was wondering how long it would take
for you to respond after I posted that design.
-Hein
P.S. Here's a detail of the flip tip. Hopefully it's not
clear enough to give away the release design.
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jahmbi
Since 28 Jul 2005
622 Posts
MORE HUMAN THAN HUMAN
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Wed Nov 15, 06 1:22 pm |
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tonski wrote: | That is really a beauty!! So far, my 1st generation Hein board has been so loyal I have no excuse to upgrade. I think there really is something to not sharing your board with others so it remains loyal. | IS THAT KIND OF LIKE YOUR GIRL FRIEND OR WIFE PLEASE EXPLAIN NOT TO SHARE WITH OTHERS TROLL
_________________ It's Never To Late To Realize What's Important In Your Life.. |
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
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Wed Nov 15, 06 1:35 pm |
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Thanks, Hein! I'll keep in contact with you for sure...
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tonski
Since 11 Jun 2005
332 Posts
NW Portland
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Wed Nov 15, 06 2:45 pm |
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RT - You'll have to join the Hein owners' club to understand and get the words of wisdom from the guru himself.
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gabe
Since 16 May 2005
476 Posts
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Wed Nov 15, 06 4:00 pm |
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is that a new fin design? symmetrical.
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Hein
Since 08 Mar 2005
1315 Posts
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Wed Nov 15, 06 4:38 pm |
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I call those fins 'blunts' but I think they
have a bit more drag than my current
outlines. It was just something different
to put out there.
Thanks for noticing.
-Hein
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mikes
Since 13 Mar 2005
90 Posts
B'Ham
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Wed Nov 15, 06 9:52 pm |
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Right on! Looks nice, can't make it all out but looks like a variation of what Underground did a few years ago. I made a board with them modeled after an UG and it worked great. Then everything went short and out went the flip tips, I thought hard about adding them to the twintip I just made this fall but was too eager to get to making kitesurfboards so I went the easy way. I'm a believer in the concept
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
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Wed Nov 15, 06 10:33 pm |
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Wow, I didn't know Underground did it too... Looks really similar to Brunotti.
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blowhard
Since 26 Dec 2005
2026 Posts
Windward
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Thu Nov 16, 06 8:24 am Dereck Camacho |
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Dereks explaination does make a lot of sense about this design,his website is very good info
they just look like they would stub easily ,
but P.J.C. has been on one of Jon Pexnas' old boards like this and I never see him over the front
Looks very well done
I also think top pros can ride 2x4 better than most of us could ride anything else ,but every little bit helps
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Hein
Since 08 Mar 2005
1315 Posts
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Thu Nov 16, 06 11:27 am |
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Based on the session I just had, I'm sold. Dereck's site is just an
over simplification used to show why he thinks it won't work. Perhaps
what he shows doesn't but that doesn't mean there isn't a solution.
The proof is always on the water:
I was able to go slightly off the wind, unhook, take both feet out of the
straps, place my back foot in the center of the board and hang five
off the nose. -with no worries of getting a face plant. In powered
7m conditions (other guys on 10s and 12s as usual)
I was also able to press the nose, lift the tail by leaning way forward
and then spin to toeside. Sickness.
I purposely landed a number of raileys and S-bends way forward.
board popped right up and I rode away. I can't wait to drop into a
steep section with it. Problem is the 5-7 is so good strapless in the
surf that I may never get around to it.
-Hein
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stringy
Since 23 Jun 2006
1726 Posts
vancouver
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Thu Nov 16, 06 1:06 pm |
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hein,
From looking at the images, your board does not have the step like the production boards. Does this change how it performs?
jim
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dcrowe
Since 11 Oct 2005
265 Posts
hard to say, I was inverted
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Thu Nov 16, 06 8:02 pm |
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Hein, that board looks sick! My favorite board is an old Wipika with flip tips. I landed most of my trick the first time on it because it was so forgiving. I haven't ridden it in the surf because it's a 120 and I'd pearl instantly on such a small board. I'd love to see how a bigger one of your would do down the line.
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