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03-27-2011, 09:11 AM
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Cananzi and ItsFishi Thanks for the info, that link has been added to my Favorites so I won't forget. The info I was looking for.
Specially for my other NQD-leaky-project, must look familar to the Aussies:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ALOdK77P1A[/youtube]
NQD-copy of the Graupner Jet Sprint.
Jimi I live 20 minutes drive from the beach. Ponds and canals near my house (for testing).
Wave-like we are very poor. Sandy coastline, (2-4) sandbanks parrallel to the shore, mostly westerly (onshore) winds, hardly any swell, if then it lasts max 10 hours.
But enough choppy waves to do some jumping. Tubing will be rare, but you never know.
Always good to go to the sea.
What started out as a sabbatical year helping a friend of mine getting started with his beachclub in Zandvoort, ended in 9,5 years working and enjoying the beach.
1990-1999 I have been working as cook at a beach-club in Zandvoort. During the season I slept in a small cabin next to the club.
[link=http://www.skyline13.com/]New owners - same name - new look[/link]
Waking up at 6:00 am, get a cup of coffee and sea 60-100 meter in front of you. That's (was) the life.
Done some boogie-boarding on the rainy and windy days, and sailed with Hobie Cats and Prindle 16's.
The ultimate personalisation of your surfer Dude (or Dudette) : [link=http://www.thatsmyface.com/Ornamental-Heads/Full-Head/flypage.my.ilvm_grey.tpl.html]Your Mini-Me head[/link]
(If you got money to spare !! 1/4 size $199 ).
Hans
Specially for my other NQD-leaky-project, must look familar to the Aussies:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ALOdK77P1A[/youtube]
NQD-copy of the Graupner Jet Sprint.
Jimi I live 20 minutes drive from the beach. Ponds and canals near my house (for testing).
Wave-like we are very poor. Sandy coastline, (2-4) sandbanks parrallel to the shore, mostly westerly (onshore) winds, hardly any swell, if then it lasts max 10 hours.
But enough choppy waves to do some jumping. Tubing will be rare, but you never know.
Always good to go to the sea.
What started out as a sabbatical year helping a friend of mine getting started with his beachclub in Zandvoort, ended in 9,5 years working and enjoying the beach.
1990-1999 I have been working as cook at a beach-club in Zandvoort. During the season I slept in a small cabin next to the club.
[link=http://www.skyline13.com/]New owners - same name - new look[/link]
Waking up at 6:00 am, get a cup of coffee and sea 60-100 meter in front of you. That's (was) the life.
Done some boogie-boarding on the rainy and windy days, and sailed with Hobie Cats and Prindle 16's.
The ultimate personalisation of your surfer Dude (or Dudette) : [link=http://www.thatsmyface.com/Ornamental-Heads/Full-Head/flypage.my.ilvm_grey.tpl.html]Your Mini-Me head[/link]
(If you got money to spare !! 1/4 size $199 ).
Hans
03-28-2011, 02:42 AM
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Hi Jimi
I can't i don't have all the parts i need to fix it up here so i have to be happy with the little run i got out of it as you can see buy the video it it got some power and turns on a dime
Dan,
I can't i don't have all the parts i need to fix it up here so i have to be happy with the little run i got out of it as you can see buy the video it it got some power and turns on a dime
Dan,
03-28-2011, 08:45 PM
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Hey guys
I recieved a hobby kings package today so its go time on the RC surfer, unless someone wanst to buy the whole lot with an offer I cant refuse!!
You guys and your beautiful breaks, here is mine!!
needless to say its gonna be a little while before I get water bound!!
Also thought I would add my RC drug of choice as it runs through snow,water,mud and whatever you can throw at it!!
The Raptor/Slash
So before I crack the RC surfer I am considering selling it to feed my Traxxas addiction!!
shoot me a PM if intrested!!
-Ron-
PS Hans the mini-head wesite is awesome, yet a little creepy!!lol
I recieved a hobby kings package today so its go time on the RC surfer, unless someone wanst to buy the whole lot with an offer I cant refuse!!
You guys and your beautiful breaks, here is mine!!
needless to say its gonna be a little while before I get water bound!!
Also thought I would add my RC drug of choice as it runs through snow,water,mud and whatever you can throw at it!!
The Raptor/Slash
So before I crack the RC surfer I am considering selling it to feed my Traxxas addiction!!
shoot me a PM if intrested!!
-Ron-
PS Hans the mini-head wesite is awesome, yet a little creepy!!lol
03-29-2011, 02:19 AM
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Hi Crew,
The Turnigy ESC's arrived today and yes they are exactly the same.
They just cost about 10 bucks cheaper from Hobby King than a Seaking on Ebay alright!!!
Fish,
Nice paint job.
That board is gonna look so sick out in the surf.
Well done.
Stonky,
It looks just a little bit on the cold side to be goin' in on a rescue mission if you ever had a breakdown, lol.
Do you have any Polar Bears and Killer Whales living around there?
We just get the odd Great White and a lot of Tigers and Bronzies around here.
JIMI
(Gero - W. A.)
The Turnigy ESC's arrived today and yes they are exactly the same.
They just cost about 10 bucks cheaper from Hobby King than a Seaking on Ebay alright!!!
Fish,
Nice paint job.
That board is gonna look so sick out in the surf.
Well done.
Stonky,
It looks just a little bit on the cold side to be goin' in on a rescue mission if you ever had a breakdown, lol.
Do you have any Polar Bears and Killer Whales living around there?
We just get the odd Great White and a lot of Tigers and Bronzies around here.
JIMI
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03-29-2011, 02:42 PM
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Rainer,
How long to go until you get to have your second run in some waves?
I bet you are keen for another surf session after your long hibernation.
Running one of these boards several times a week just puts so much wear and tear on everything and I am constantly cleaning, fixing leaks, cracks, o-rings, Dudes, cables, mounts, connectors etc.
At least you only get to break things for a few days a year and then spend the rest of the year preparing and waiting.
3 to 4 foot and offshore again this morning, I think I will go and catch a few at "Stockfence" for an hour or so.
Wonder what will get broken today?
JIMI
(Gero - West Oz)
How long to go until you get to have your second run in some waves?
I bet you are keen for another surf session after your long hibernation.
Running one of these boards several times a week just puts so much wear and tear on everything and I am constantly cleaning, fixing leaks, cracks, o-rings, Dudes, cables, mounts, connectors etc.
At least you only get to break things for a few days a year and then spend the rest of the year preparing and waiting.
3 to 4 foot and offshore again this morning, I think I will go and catch a few at "Stockfence" for an hour or so.
Wonder what will get broken today?
JIMI
(Gero - West Oz)
03-29-2011, 07:41 PM
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Jimi
No polar Bears, just Grizzlys and Black ones, Polars are 14 hrs north and killers are 14 hrs west!!
I attacha fewpicsfroma couple days agowith the closest I get to surfing in the winter!!
(first one is me 2nd one is my buddy just before i dropped in)
(p.s. pound sand with your ocean shots!!)
Rainer
Guns are forzombie groundhogsand bears when I am in the back country in the summer,They allcan be a lil aggresive!!lol
Somtimes I think about taking my RC's to the gun range!!
as surfcurls posted thats what the Kyosho looks like before paint!!
P.S.S.
No Offers yet!! lol guess I am goung to start this on my next days off!!
No polar Bears, just Grizzlys and Black ones, Polars are 14 hrs north and killers are 14 hrs west!!
I attacha fewpicsfroma couple days agowith the closest I get to surfing in the winter!!
(first one is me 2nd one is my buddy just before i dropped in)
(p.s. pound sand with your ocean shots!!)
Rainer
Guns are forzombie groundhogsand bears when I am in the back country in the summer,They allcan be a lil aggresive!!lol
Somtimes I think about taking my RC's to the gun range!!
as surfcurls posted thats what the Kyosho looks like before paint!!
P.S.S.
No Offers yet!! lol guess I am goung to start this on my next days off!!
03-29-2011, 11:31 PM
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Hi Crew,
Well, I didn't end up gettin' to the beach this mornin' but there was a few perfect little waves comin through "Stockies" on the way to work and there would have been plenty of real surfing action in the area all week.
I think I better stop messin' around with these models so much and start hittin' it myself again.
Ronky,
Wow mate, that looks like an awesome alterenative to a paddle out.
Rainman,
Good luck @ the North Sea
JIMI
(Gero - W. A.)
Well, I didn't end up gettin' to the beach this mornin' but there was a few perfect little waves comin through "Stockies" on the way to work and there would have been plenty of real surfing action in the area all week.
I think I better stop messin' around with these models so much and start hittin' it myself again.
Ronky,
Wow mate, that looks like an awesome alterenative to a paddle out.
Rainman,
Good luck @ the North Sea
JIMI
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03-30-2011, 08:36 AM
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Hey Guys, I just got a used RC Surfer on Craigs list it's a modded one from RC Surfrider. It's in good condition and John fron Surf Curls is hooking me up with some parts. I'll post some pix soon. I have'nt gotten it in the water yet, the prop shaft was bent the motor cooling coil was blocked and one of the cooling fins has the tip broken off, but it does have the "DUDE" but he needs a little work too. The motor and ESC seem to be solid so far, I'm going to put a cheap 2.4 radio in it. I cant wait to ride some waves with it!!!!
03-31-2011, 10:42 AM
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The Girl Is $20 And I have a New Dude That had The Hand cut in Shipping But has been repaired
so for that one I could sell it for $85 The shipping charge on either would be the same .
Email me if you need more info
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so for that one I could sell it for $85 The shipping charge on either would be the same .
Email me if you need more info
[email protected]
04-01-2011, 07:19 AM
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Hi guys,
Let me present me : I'm a french fan of RC models (especially cars and also surfin' and Jet boats since a few months) and I am reading all your very helpfull experiences since a few months too... In fact, I know Lolocarrera who is really the French Surf RCpope !!!
This month, we will organize the 1° Surf RCSession here in France. It will happend the coming 16 and 17 of April 2011 in Anglet (French west coast near the Spanish boundary).
>Today, we are only 2 guys to come but if there is some european people read this ad, we will be very happy to meat them...
For any info : Please contact me ([email protected])
Thanks and be confident I will be stay tune for all your modifications...
Let me present me : I'm a french fan of RC models (especially cars and also surfin' and Jet boats since a few months) and I am reading all your very helpfull experiences since a few months too... In fact, I know Lolocarrera who is really the French Surf RCpope !!!
This month, we will organize the 1° Surf RCSession here in France. It will happend the coming 16 and 17 of April 2011 in Anglet (French west coast near the Spanish boundary).
>Today, we are only 2 guys to come but if there is some european people read this ad, we will be very happy to meat them...
For any info : Please contact me ([email protected])
Thanks and be confident I will be stay tune for all your modifications...
04-01-2011, 04:55 PM
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Alien Dude,
That is JIMI Findrix flying at "Point Moore - Geraldton - West Oz" on your poster.
Cool idea, sounds like a bit of fun in the sun.
Be sure to post plenty of YOUR pics after the event.
As for the invite to other Euro RC Surfers, I hope you meant "meet them" and not "meat them", LOL.
JIMI
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That is JIMI Findrix flying at "Point Moore - Geraldton - West Oz" on your poster.
Cool idea, sounds like a bit of fun in the sun.
Be sure to post plenty of YOUR pics after the event.
As for the invite to other Euro RC Surfers, I hope you meant "meet them" and not "meat them", LOL.
JIMI
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04-01-2011, 07:02 PM
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Jimi, That's A Cool Pic Of One Of Your Sessions For The Cause In France !!!
As A Grom, We Had A Steep And Long Down Hill For Skateboarding Back In The Days Before Urethane Wheels And Good Sealed Bearings.
We Termed It "The Meat Grinder" For Obvious Reasons. I Still Have Scares From That Place.
Just Brought Me Back When I Was 12 Years Old, Still Stoked Today ...
Great Pic, Great Idea
This Is Great For Our Sport !!!
Grinder Curly
As A Grom, We Had A Steep And Long Down Hill For Skateboarding Back In The Days Before Urethane Wheels And Good Sealed Bearings.
We Termed It "The Meat Grinder" For Obvious Reasons. I Still Have Scares From That Place.
Just Brought Me Back When I Was 12 Years Old, Still Stoked Today ...
Great Pic, Great Idea
This Is Great For Our Sport !!!
Grinder Curly
04-01-2011, 11:16 PM
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meat them lmfao
jimi you crack me up.
I ended up taking the 3s out it dosent sway no where near as bad anymore im pretty happy. It does sit a bit to the forehand side so i might have to weight it up a bit...
how much weight you got to counter the esc jimi?
I ended up bolting on the cut down dudette 5mins ago instead of buying another figurine. intresting see how it goes becuase i never gave it a whirl.
jimi you crack me up.
I ended up taking the 3s out it dosent sway no where near as bad anymore im pretty happy. It does sit a bit to the forehand side so i might have to weight it up a bit...
how much weight you got to counter the esc jimi?
I ended up bolting on the cut down dudette 5mins ago instead of buying another figurine. intresting see how it goes becuase i never gave it a whirl.