Mon 2 Aug 2004
UPDATE: I don’t have to sell it now. WooHoo!!!!
Now that I want a BMX I have to give up something. Unfortunately that has to be one of my surfboards.
It’s the first board that I had custom made for me. I’m a bit sad about it because it has been (and still is) a great board. Reality is that whenever I go for a surf, which is nowhere near as often as I like, I take my longboard and my bullet stays in the car. I think that is has been wet from the leak in my garden shed more often that from its intended use over the last 2 years.
When I went back to university after 2 years off I had to sell my mountainbike. I have always regretted it. I know that it’s not my use to have an expensive piece of sporting equipment around if it’s not being used, but reality is I still want to ride a bike.
I may regret selling my board, but at least I will still have my longboard, which is better for a family guy as it can take me and one of my kids at the same time.
Now for the sale pitch: Its a New Wave Bullet, ideal for the conditions around Wellington, a bullet shape is a shortboard with a bit more width towards the ends. This means that it is good for the messy onshore conditions that you can expect at Titahi Bay or on the West Coast, but with long rails it’s fast enough for when you want to get serious.
Because I’m relatively big I had them put another layer of glass on the topside. It gives it a lot more strength.
The extra width of this board means that it would be OK for a beginner if you were willing to work hard. Its faster and more responsive than a mini-mal; not as forgiving as but as you progress you would be rewarded with a cool ride.
Contact me if you want more info.
Specs:
- Steve (Jinx) Johnstone custom
- 7’0” x 20” x 13 5/8” x 14” x 2 3/4”
- FCS G-2 fins
- Extra glass coat topside
- T&C Tail Grip
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