My CBD ride report

[prjwebb]

Thought I'd get everything into a new thread.
Board is 6'0" x 18"13/16 x 2"3/8 - 28l
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Based off the Taj template
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nose width maxed out and tail widened a fair bit also
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Initial impressions when I received the board were that it packed a nice bit of foam for more average conditions and that if anything I'd gone a little too full. Well I took it out for the first surf today and as soon as I lay on it to paddle out all concerns about doing too chunky were gone. The thing feels like a little weapon, even the widened nose is still pretty skinny, especially compared to the Sub Scorcher I've been riding for the last 5 months. It paddles about as well as my 5'8" Sub, probably a little better actually, despite the added rocker, that extra rail length is something I've missed without realising. Waves were around head high on the peak, fairly steep but not especially punchy and flattening out on the shoulder fairly quickly. The kind of conditions where my 6'2" Taj would be limited.
I only caught a few nice waves on it today because the tide filled in a little too quickly but first impressions of the board is that it's buttery smooth through turns, literally effortless. First wave felt great, smooth off the bottom, nice arc off the top and the board just releases at the apex of the turn and comes back under you and ready for the next one. Generates speed well through fatter sections too. Where I'd be boggin on the stock 6'2" the added tail area of the CBD flew along and the flex felt very lively. More so than any of my other Firewires in fact. Very early days but right now I'm extremely happy with the board and the changes I made to the model using the CBD program. Feels like it could well be a magic board in the making!

I'll keep updating as I surf it more.

[core personal training]

yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeew

[prjwebb]

Had a few fun lefts on the CBD today. The thing just gets better and better. For a board that's getting close to 19" wide the thing just vanishes under your feet once you're up and riding. Feels like you can go anywhere on the wave. It's one of theses boards that just feels comfortable under your feet and fills you with confidence.
Had a couple of nice back hand turns on her. First left on it and first turn the guys I was surfing with we're saying I blew a fair bit of water out the back so that's a good feeling.

Sticking with the magic board theory at present.

[Chris]

ha stoked Prj, but I think i speak for everyone here on the forum, we need official statements from your witnesses. I know core will.

[prjwebb]

Haha! I'd like to see a photo myself. Would be nice to get a decent shot one day...

Board is a keeper though, the CBD program produces the goods!

[Chris]

pumped! amped! stoked! and any other words surfers are required to use to express enthusiasm.

[iggy]

ha stoked Prj, but I think i speak for everyone here on the forum, we need official statements from your witnesses. I know core will.
jejejeje!!!

[core personal training]

pumped! amped! stoked! and any other words surfers are required to use to express enthusiasm.

i think YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEW covers it

[core personal training]

spray dude was still waiting for my MB yesterday....bummer....

[prjwebb]

Well, just had the most almighty back spasm while getting my shit together to go surfing today so no ride reports from me for a while. Ended up flat out on the floor trying to crawl up onto my bed for 20 minutes. Now I'm sat in a wheelie office chair with a bag of peas on my back whilst the sun is shining, the wind is offshore and the waves are good. Living the dream!

A couple of days rest and then off to the chiropractor I guess.

[Wandi]

Get well soon mate
The new board curse strikes again

[prjwebb]

Haha yeah. It's been a nagging injury from work so I think this will be a good wake up call to start stretching daily and strengthening those muscles in the right way to stop it happening again. Will probably be a blessing in the end.

[iggy]

jajajaa I'm already on the stretching program!!!

[prjwebb]

it's a good move, i'm just lazy as

[core personal training]

its my profession and I'M to slack to do the hard work...!!!...that sucks phill...hope it settles off quickly...if it makes you feel any better, i was crawling to my feet again yesterday and came in and lay on sand with the kids after only a few failed attempts while offshore deep blue autumn groundswell madness broke mechanically...with hardly anyone out..!!...i'm on the bed today....new board imminent...i think what we learn from this is DONT GET NEW BOARDS..!!

[prjwebb]

Yeah, I wonder if we can sue Nev... Heh.

Hey if you have any little core and back exercises that would help me out Dave, it'd be much appreciated if you could mail anything across!

Hope you recover before the board turns up!

[core personal training]

yeah, bloody nifty nev..!!...rest and ice next few day's..walk around...i lay instead of sit...dont try stretching at this stage...have you seen a doc..do you know exactly whats up??....email me and we will turn you into the spartan..!!..maybe skype's easier??..let me know...

from
never takes his own advice dave

[prjwebb]

Nah no doc yet. It's a lower back muscle spasm from lifting and pushing often on one side at work from what I can tell.
I'll mail you in the morning. I'm stupidly expecting to be able to surf tomorrow but realistically there's no chance.
Thanks Dave, I appreciate it!

[prjwebb]

Swells dying so boards cleaned up until next time. Taking the Sub out for a grovel this afternoon I think. Back is still stiff but useable.
Here's a rocker shot for everyone. I'm wondering if it's been slightly relaxed in the last year? Doesn't seem as extreme as my 6'2".
http://instagr.am/p/ItuzxwJHKM/
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[iggy]

Nice!!

[core personal training]

take it easy mate..i'm off now too...cant even touch my toes so should stay home...too nice a day though....

where's my MB, where's my MB, where's my MB, where's my MB, where's my MB, where's my MB, where's my MB,

[prjwebb]

Swell was tiny so didn't bother in the end. Ha can't remember the last time I could touch my toes. I REALLY need to work on stretching and flexibility!

[Chris]

Prj do you have hobbit arms?

[prjwebb]

Haha nah, long arms, long legs and no flexibility!

[Chris]

ha!

[core personal training]

Prj do you have hobbit arms?

he is our own little Homunculus.....(Big Bang reference)

[Chris]

that show is kind of funny if you can allow yourself to get into it.

[prjwebb]

I enjoy it when I watch it but rarely watch it so sadly the reference was lost on me, Dave.

[Chris]

yes I too rarely watch it. Too busy watching macgyver over and over....

[core personal training]

your not sporting a mullet are you chris???

[Chris]

I have a shaved head a collection of celebrity wigs that I sport, and yes right now, I am channeling macgyver...

[Wandi]

How's your CBD coming along Prj
You still loving your new board
You must have caught some good waves on it by now
Cheers

[prjwebb]

Waves have been shithouse for the last month. It hasn't gotten wet in ages :(
Hopefully there will be a couple of days next week but the forecast keeps changing, can't wait to get a really good day on it.

[Chris]

poor PRJ!

[prjwebb]

Frustrating as hell. The swells up on the south coast today with 30mph offshores. I might go get blow out the back of a few even if it is a bit of a drive...

[Chris]

i miss off shores like that because you can get barreled on waves that are normally lame...

[prjwebb]

Yeah there is that!

[CBD-bruce]

Howdy prj,

How's the back?

I know the feelin', hope you are fine again!

-Bruce

[prjwebb]

The back has been good since the last incident thanks! Feeling strained from work this week but it's holding out. I need to get back on the stretching program.

Still loving the CBD, haven't had a huge amount of pumping days on it as the waves have been so bad this year but every time I get on it I feel right at home. Confident that it's the best board I've ever had.

[prjwebb]

Nearly a year on, still my favourite board...ever. Still holding up well, bottom and rails are immaculate and deck has less denting than I'd put on a poly board in a quarter of the time. She's not as white as she once was but not too bad either. Still nice and light too.
Have to say, it's about the only board I've had that if I snapped it tomorrow I'd order another one exactly the same right away. All my other boards are fun and go great but there's other updated models I'd be keen to try, but the CBD is spot on. It's unreal how it feels on rail. It draws a way tighter arc than my mini driver with way less effort and just feels so free under foot.

If I could get a super groveller and a small wave shortboard dialled in feeling the same I'd be made!

[buzzy]

Woohoo! Stoked for you.

[core personal training]

phill is stoked yeeeeeeeeeew