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New Smik coming

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Created by stehar > 9 months ago, 4 Jul 2020
stehar
NSW, 557 posts
4 Jul 2020 9:25AM
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New Smik Bonza on order - this is mock up for colour choice - any actual photos of construction would be really good! Is it possible Scott? Thanks Steve

Looks f""king incredible, 9'5" by 32.5". Hopefully use the speed generated to create carving turns with weight transferance, rather than pressure thru knees and thighs. The Sunova One let me do this to some extent and healed the knees, this board intended to put me back into full surf mode and keep the knees functional.

Nugdam
QLD, 600 posts
4 Jul 2020 10:22AM
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Yeww! I can feel the stoke already. Did you get the lighter carbon construction?

stehar
NSW, 557 posts
4 Jul 2020 11:48AM
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Did not get the carbon deck, Did get carbon rails tho. The different fin setups look good too. Also asked for longer deck pad, to within abt 18" of the nose! Very competitive price for board delivered to the door - getting keen now!! Any pics please Scott?

stehar
NSW, 557 posts
11 Jul 2020 2:11PM
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Here are the two colours I liked - mockups help choose between " brown bomber " or the " grey ghost " Thanks to Scott for images!





The deckpad is full, like the grey image, Both are very good, but - grey it is!
Also testing fin setups for me - will have recommendations shortly - when some nice offshore's prevail. stoked yahoo hooray Steve

thegreatsup
502 posts
14 Jul 2020 7:09PM
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Looks epic! The pintail looks like a proper pintail and not the wider pin that the original photos were of?

stehar
NSW, 557 posts
15 Jul 2020 11:00AM
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Hopefully for me it will be the fuller version as shown on the Smik website. Easier on the knees? I will text Scott for some fotos - he said he would try to, no luck yet tho! Steve

stehar
NSW, 557 posts
16 Jul 2020 8:53AM
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Joining eps now and CNC krub coming? Hope I got that right!

stehar
NSW, 557 posts
17 Jul 2020 6:35AM
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Thanks Scott - straight out of cnc

Coming on - yahoo!!! Emerging from cyrofreeze


Tardy
4919 posts
17 Jul 2020 6:29AM
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stoked for ya stehar, great shape ever since i got my 9,11 insane pin tail gun i never looked back ,bigger wave the better

thruster is the go ...,mine has quad set up ,but with the pin and length i found the quad stiffens it up too much .

good call on the extra nose pad

stehar
NSW, 557 posts
17 Jul 2020 10:46AM
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It will be enjoyable testing different fin setups in all sorts of waves

MickMc
VIC, 452 posts
17 Jul 2020 12:27PM
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stehar said..
It will be enjoyable testing different fin setups in all sorts of waves


When do you get it? Be good to hear which fin setups work for you.

stehar
NSW, 557 posts
17 Jul 2020 1:37PM
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Not sure when it will be finished - enjoying the build and communicating with Scotty - As well as his fin setups he has tried ( see blurb on website - under Bonzer board ), I am keen to try 5fins with the centre one being fairly small.

stehar
NSW, 557 posts
18 Jul 2020 7:38PM
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Just realised my different fins are " futures " so just asked Scotty, if it is not too late, please put in the right boxes - he will pass on info and it could happen? Here is hoping!!

stehar
NSW, 557 posts
22 Jul 2020 8:30PM
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Here you go - shaped Yaaaa

stehar
NSW, 557 posts
22 Jul 2020 8:31PM
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Timber deck!!!!


stehar
NSW, 557 posts
2 Aug 2020 2:27PM
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Next stage! Probably 5 or six weeks till I get it.

micksmith
VIC, 1674 posts
3 Aug 2020 6:47AM
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Next stage! Probably 5 or six weeks till I get it.


What's with the filler patches on the tail

stehar
NSW, 557 posts
3 Aug 2020 1:37PM
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Dont know, is it bad? Suspicious? Wondered abt it! Tell all Scotty!!! Do I need a new one and leave this one alone? Steve

stehar
NSW, 557 posts
3 Aug 2020 4:43PM
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Dont know, is it bad? Suspicious? Wondered abt it! Tell all Scotty!!! Do I need a new one and leave this one alone? Steve


I needn't worry on second thoughts, I think he is a fair dinkum bloke! Why would he send me a foto if it was stuffed. I am happy to go with it.

stehar
NSW, 557 posts
4 Aug 2020 2:28PM
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Asked Scott - quote " that is fully laminated and puttied, noticing how little putty is required compared to moulded boards. Anything out of "" b"" made in a mould has to have a ****e load of putty to get the board back to spec. " end quote

Ashmullet
NSW, 282 posts
5 Aug 2020 7:07PM
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Great looking boards

stehar
NSW, 557 posts
7 Aug 2020 2:39PM
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Yes, rea?ly like the fuller pin tail plus hybrid nose, will give stability along with sufability and speed carves!!!! Yahoo - bout 4 weeks till it lands - more pics please Scott.

stehar
NSW, 557 posts
12 Aug 2020 10:29AM
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Sold my three boards - waiting now for Bonza. Update please Scottie! More pics too please. Thanks Steve

Nugdam
QLD, 600 posts
12 Aug 2020 5:28PM
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Must be pretty close to getting it

stehar
NSW, 557 posts
16 Aug 2020 7:23PM
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Yes, check latest foto, shipping now. Time?



Just arrived today ( Sunday), my wife's new Jimmy Lewis Striker, try and get a vid of her ripping Woolgoolga beachies to bits.

stehar
NSW, 557 posts
16 Aug 2020 7:23PM
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Yes, check latest foto, shipping now. Time?



Just arrived today ( Sunday), my wife's new Jimmy Lewis Striker, try and get a vid of her ripping Woolgoolga beachies to bits.

justaddwater
NSW, 674 posts
17 Aug 2020 8:38AM
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stehar said..
Yes, check latest foto, shipping now. Time?



Just arrived today ( Sunday), my wife's new Jimmy Lewis Striker, try and get a vid of her ripping Woolgoolga beachies to bits.



Select to expand quote
stehar said..
Yes, check latest foto, shipping now. Time?



Just arrived today ( Sunday), my wife's new Jimmy Lewis Striker, try and get a vid of her ripping Woolgoolga beachies to bits.



I know this is a Smik thread but I love the look of that striker your wife will love it!, and Steve I hope your board turns out well,I am looking forward to more of your vids

stehar
NSW, 557 posts
22 Aug 2020 8:15AM
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Finished and just left the factory.


Vid of Carol riding Striker coming as soon as the surf co operates. Steve

MangoDingo
NT, 891 posts
22 Aug 2020 8:42AM
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WOW Steve!!!
That thing looks fully sik!!!
another beautifully crafted sled from the crew at Smik!!!
you must be grinnin' like a panda in a bamboo plantation I reckon.

stehar
NSW, 557 posts
22 Aug 2020 2:07PM
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Yes - a speedy unit, to take on fast beach breaks - with the sand on the local beaches at the moment you really have to pick your wave - semi closeouts a lot of them, the others ( could be a barrel even! ) Can hardly wait!!! Steve

stehar
NSW, 557 posts
6 Sep 2020 8:41AM
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Arriving Freemantle on 12th sept. Couple of days to release and sent over to me. 70 years old on 22nd sept - hoping board arrives for birthday - son is 40 on 30th sept - all family meeting at lakes way ,( near blueys beach ) 6 bed place on acres grandkids will love it! Steve



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