Matt
May 30, 2023, 7:54am
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Totally agree, the creativity and energy is so good.
wanabxtrm:
From my perspective a number of the brands are utilizing similar aspects which Kalama used 1-2 generations ago before the production Cuda but are now more refined. When I look at the bow curves, tail pull and transition from tear drop/elliptical to hard chine I notice them. Similarly where he has shaved volume and re-allocated I see many of the other brands not there yet. As a pilot I see some of those factors from the area-aspect as your mostly in flight not on water.
It does feel like you can see where current boards take inspiration from the early Barracuda proto pictures, while the production Barracuda looks quite distinct.
Interesting to look at the old Barracuda thread in summary mode
Anybody ridden one of the long skinny Kalamas? 7’8 by 18" I am about to torture myself for the next year to learn this whole downwind sup thing. Dave is saying those skinny ones are easier to learn on…I dont see how that is possible. If pedigo and finch wheren’t doing this shit I wouldn’t have to go through the hell I know it is.
Things I am curious about on the long ones. What is the lam schedule? Are their stringers for the standing area? Could it be easier to learn on? Why do I hate myself e…