I bought a new board

[KnuckleDragger]

I just picked up an 8'-2" mini long board over the weekend. Unfortunately, budget restrictions forced me to go with a machine shaped board made in Thailand.

Does anybody know anything about the brand "Blue". Best I can find is that it is made by a company called USI - Universal Surf Industries.

[Vince]

I just picked up an 8'-2" mini long board over the weekend. Unfortunately, budget restrictions forced me to go with a machine shaped board made in Thailand.

Does anybody know anything about the brand "Blue". Best I can find is that it is made by a company called USI - Universal Surf Industries.

EH! You unreal, barney, buying a popout board made in a country famous for da ping-pong ball show dan da surf culture.

Bettah you not paddle in surf over 2 foot o dat t'ing will snap jus like yo neck when da braddahs see you on dat kook board. You mo' bettah off on a pink twin fin.

Support da local shapers.

Vince Mo'oloka

[KnuckleDragger]

Sorry Vinny, I didn't mean to get your speedo in a bunch. I guess I should have consulted your vast wisdom so you could recommend a local shaper in RI.

[skierX]

u. picked up an 8'-2" mini long board made in Thailand.

vince: Bettah you not paddle in surf over 2 foot o dat t'ing will snap jus like yo neck when da braddahs see you on dat kook board.


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im sure mr vince is kidding about the boys. sort of.
but he also makes a good point.

1. you would be better off on a long-board.
2. suggest you take the pop-out to the gararge and trash it up a bit
and let it sit out in the sun awile before you bring in to the beach.

3. have fun

[KnuckleDragger]

I agree with vince too. I have 2 other short boards made by local/known shapers already and I would have much rather bought another hand made board but didn't have the cash. I wanted something long enough to have some fun on those 2' summer days. After checking several shops for used boards without any luck, I had to decide between the new popout and a new hand shaped board. The difference in price was over $300 and I couldn't justify that for a board that is only going to be used a dozen times a year. I was just asking if anyone else has had any experience with these boards.