Lovely setup Thomas!Thomas A wrote:I have used the shinnster for a couple of weeks, a favorite i any conditions!
Pictures to show my own design of deckpads, cut from 3 large square pads, it took me about 2 hours and a bit of a mess, but worth it I think
If you put your front feets slightly more toward the front of the board it track very solidly. Nothing to compare with no skim, the rail is almost straight parallel and the board is 160cm long so you have a long efficient rail to help keep your line. If you have more weight to the back, then the nose tend to move around a little. So you ride it like you want and this is what I really like about this board. Also, I next week I will receive bigger fins (80mm instead of 57mm) and see how different it will be. Me, I want to improve the low end with a better upwind drive.davesails7 wrote: So I'm wondering if I would like the Shinnster/Paipo? Does the hard straight rail make it track pretty well and feel solid? Or does the nose hunt around and want to slide out in turns more like a skimboard?
In my opinion the Shinnster tracks a lot better than a skimboard, even compared to my old crazy fly skim, which also had 2 fins in the back. But it does become loose if you get planing/more flat, you need to hold the edge. It does not sit as solid in the water as a 'real' surfboard with big fins.davesails7 wrote:Those red and white pads look great! Nice work!
I've ridden some skimboards and a Naish Alaia before, but didn't really like them. The lack of fins made it too loose for my taste. Also, I have a slingshot space pickle that a lot of people ride with 2 fins, but I much prefer with all 4 fins in. So I'm wondering if I would like the Shinnster/Paipo? Does the hard straight rail make it track pretty well and feel solid? Or does the nose hunt around and want to slide out in turns more like a skimboard?
Haha… I did the same thing with the TOMO logo on my Vanguard !Thomas A wrote:Phil spotted that I even made a cut out for the Shinn name
-I wanted the pads to cover as much as possible of the board, as I do use a large portion of the board some times...
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