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Old 07-30-2013, 02:55 AM
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Hi BroSurfer 

Nice vids Back flip entry nice too but all i can think off is "Hot Chips".. maybe with sauce,.. hmm yum yum whatever is happenin
Old 07-30-2013, 03:21 AM
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Hi Guys !

If you would likexto join my face book page : https://www.facebook.com/Bro********
Old 07-30-2013, 05:24 AM
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LOL BC...those chips are so addictive ....we call them SlapChips...in SA...it killed my last session rcSurfing knowing the kids would not leave me even one chip ...LOL

Board Polished !
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Old 07-30-2013, 07:33 AM
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Default RE: Bro ********'s Custom Boards

A short video clip to share a 'close up' look at a Bro******** board's.....construction and final finish.........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gK3rMJfc3Rw

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Old 07-30-2013, 09:01 AM
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A very cool painting on the wall of one of the Muizenberg beach buildings..... Share the STOKE !

Old 07-31-2013, 08:40 AM
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Part two - Hardware and Running Gear....this is Hombre' Bro ....off to Mexico !...its been a great build !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98QbEUUiYfY

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Old 07-31-2013, 10:19 PM
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a few 'little' pointers that can make a 'big' difference !

seal the exposed motor mount holes with silicon - stops moisture getting in - ensure that the motors power cables are set high up to avoid moisture getting in.

seal the servo and ESC using Prestick ( poster putty) and insulation tape - add a small o-ring around the servo horn with grease.

use 'thin' solder when soldering plugs on - it has a lower melting point and makes the job that much easier.

always use plastic ties on 'all' the water pipe joints - keep the water pipes well out of the way of the battery area to avoid damage.

allow the rudder guide tube to be as long as possible to support the s/s rod from bending...on the servo end as well.

I like to have the option of running different cell count batteries - its an easy way to tune the boards performance down for a kid or a novice to have a go with it...and you don't waist your big power batts....win.... win !

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Old 08-01-2013, 02:09 AM
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Sealing all the components as best as you can is like driving a car with air bags and safety belts - we hope never to need it - but - have them 'just in case'

Sealing the steering servo with duct tape/ insulation-tape over the joints - placing a o-ring over the post - goes a long way in keeping the servo going - even if moisture is present.
apply a dab of red rubber grease on the o-ring so that it slides easily between the servo arm and servo casing.

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Old 08-01-2013, 02:19 AM
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Default RE: Bro ********'s Custom Boards

How do I ship it ?

Packaging the board so that it is 'well protected' - yet - 'light' enough to keep the shipping cost down to around $70 to most Global destinations...by air..

So far I have shipped a number of boards like this and it has worked well......

I supply a complimentary board stand made from a 2L plastic container - its is simple yet very effective and helps with the packaging....the board rests on iy in the box.
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Old 08-02-2013, 03:29 AM
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Production continues :

2 X Bro dudes to go to OZ - busy applying the carbon fiber foot/mount pads to the core..

Start another float'er for the UK - must be the good weather they are having......

Nick taking a break from being on the water - doing his language reading to me in the workshop - Homeschooling is great !

Have a great weekend Guys - Hope you all get to have a few Great Waves.....I sure am hoping to !....

No uploads until Monday whilst RCU UPGRADE .....
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Old 08-07-2013, 03:33 AM
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A few video's from the weekend:

Friday session- a quickie ! ....filmed by my now 13 year old daughter 'Jesssica'.....she made it a small tourism video promoting Muizenberg.....very cool

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7b78i2Qwwk Saturday Session:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQ0SUvr_Pkc

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Old 08-07-2013, 10:53 AM
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Default Bsck online !

Saw this T-Shirt whilst out at the shops - thought it was classic.....LOL

Sent another Bro off to Oz today....for those who are interested it cost US $ 100 plus US $25 for shipping by air ( weighs around 150 grams - 5 ounces - suitable for board 650 - 750 mm long) - well proven to take the punch.
Various rash vest colours to chose from: Red - Orange - Green - Yellow....request...

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Old 08-07-2013, 11:55 AM
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Default Big Wave competition: 2013

​Entered a Big Wave Competition started by Kite at : Rc Surf World ? View topic - Big Wave Competition 2013

​This is my first entry - hoping for some serious big surf in the near future.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1I1h9CBd50w

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Old 08-08-2013, 01:16 AM
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not that keen on the new rcu scene either bro.... like your first entry into kite's comp but... pretty busy atm but hope to check out what's happenin in kite land soon.
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Default RCU - simply a case of the new company using it's product

​Howzit BC.....I believe that RCU was taken over by a new company who owns this software - so they are choosing to use it. Their change over has been shabby to say the least...I am really hoping that they get it sorted soon !

Yeah !...the rcSurf Big Wave event will certainly add some interest and insight to our Blogs.....I feel like I am up against the California Boyz - BUT - it only takes one Big Wave to win it and I have a good opportunity in my sights to really Go BIG !

I still feel like video entries would be far better to see a true reflection of the wave - photos for the most of it share a very scrwed picture of the reality.

Your board is looking awesome !....I'm hoping that when you receive your Bro Dude from me - it will encourage you to get it going soooner !

We have a Public Holiday to-morrow "Woman's Day".....so it is Friday over here for me .........

Hope to hit the Surf a few times this Long Week end.



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Originally Posted by YPC
​Howzit BC.....I believe that RCU was taken over by a new company who owns this software - so they are choosing to use it. Their change over has been shabby to say the least...I am really hoping that they get it sorted soon !


no worries bro if thats the case i now see the forest from the trees.... money rules these days hey

Btw lookin fwd to my mini bro dude the fiberglass deck i made is just waitin to epoxy him onto for a permanent ripper.

Shame about the RCU thing if it stays as is but lookin fwd to the many that take on kite's challenge.... Hear what you are sayin regarding the vid/pic scenario but gotta give it to kite for his enthusiastic take on rcsurfing including this big wave contest.... Cali MJ and SA Bro leading the way atm... 3mths to go...

Enjoy Womens day... damn if they had womens day here men would need a week to get over it... lol

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Default My own little Bro's

My Boy'z certainly have much more heart than me nowadays for the extreme kind've stuff...I just hit the deck a little to hard now....the force of gravity seems to increase when you add weight. I'm much safer behind the camera being coach and designated driver...........LOL




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Old 08-09-2013, 04:56 PM
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Dom asked me to pass on this message.

JIMI – here is a favour please
POST ON MY BEHALF: on both the RCU forums.

Hi Guys !
For ‘some reason’ I am not able to access the RCU forums ??? – please contact me through www.bro********.com or [email protected] should you need any info – advise – product – whilst............... RCU hopefully sort this situation out......which I do hope is sooooooooooon !

Bro********
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hi all

not sure whats happening with RCU atm... can still access ******** and YPC... had to do a relog in via the main page first but...?

Anyway would just like to add that skateboards are like snowboards, something everyone should try/enjoy before they die ...
Ramps jumps 1/4 pipes 1/2 pipes rails n stuff nowadays (faark says the raven) wish they were around when i was younger... then again with total disregard to safety equipment back then would prob be dead or disabled... and not postin any of my crap now... lol
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Default Back on rcu !

Eventually !

Thanks Matt, for following me up and helping sort things out !
Thanks JIMI for sending me contacts and for posting on my behalf !

Hope to hit the surf late afternoon.....very cold and windy !....we'll SEA !

Has anyone found a set up page so we can set our print size and font permanently ?

Bro'

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Cool Sunday afternoon surf session "Chilly Afternoon" 2-3 ft face

Managed to get down to Muizenberg beach for a few good 2-3 ft face waves... late this afternoon.
As usual - even though it was a very chilly afternoon, the beach was social and happening........

Always good fun and a laugh to be had when sharing the STOKE........ !

A great example of rail to rail surfing: 4:15 into the video
Pulled a very nice 'reverse 360' in this session. 4:50 into video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-t8k88n_9U

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What board do you like better out of the two? do you run it on 2s lipo or 3s?

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Originally Posted by YPC

Thanks Matt, for following me up and helping sort things out !
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Glad to see you on. Reading through what the site IT department are working on and it was saying they had a fix in the works. Hopefully the glitch is solved - shoot me an e-mail if issue returns!!
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Originally Posted by Justaddwata
Glad to see you on. Reading through what the site IT department are working on and it was saying they had a fix in the works. Hopefully the glitch is solved - shoot me an e-mail if issue returns!!
Howzit Matt....thanks again...you are a calming voice in the chaos. I do trust that you will still be our 'seasoned moderator'
I am sure that the 'glitches' will be solved - I will 'just have to' do my best to get used to this new package...

Have a great week !
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Originally Posted by tunda
What board do you like better out of the two? do you run it on 2s lipo or 3s?

Howzit Tunda....

I prefer the 'floater'....perhaps mostly because it is simply 'different'....from the traditional shape of surf board.


The set up can run from 2s to 4s batteries - around the 5000mAh size. I have recently been surfing with 4s packs but would recommend starting with 3s packs to get into it.

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