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[jdevlan]

On the Red Tide, are the new 2007.5 model changes worth the extra money?

Where is a reputable online store to buy them from?

[dtown]

Mine is a 2007.5. We like it. The Land lock just looked and felt like a POS. The Red Tide looks and feels like it would cost more than the Landlock. Is it worth twice the $$$? If you are a big guy like me (255lbs) it is. Are any boating accessories worth it? Gotta pay to play!

[sagmanaur]

I agree that the Landlock is a good beginner board, but I believe you will quickly grow out of it.
I will say though, this summer I've been riding a Shredd Stixx Thresher Shredder and having a great time with it, VERY responsive (not a beginner board). This past weekend we met up with a friend that had a Landlock (the original board that got our family addicted to surfing), and I had a great time on it. Just screwing around, I even did a Fire Hydrant. So my point is, if you get a beginner board like the Landlock, you can go back to it a year later and do some cruising on it... good fun!!!

[jdevlan]

I just bought a 2007.5 Red Tide. Thanks for your input!

[dtown]

Here is a picture of my extra large a$$ in Lake Powell a couple of weeks ago... see even a large dude like me with a foamy wake can surf with this board.
FYI- I have fugured out how to clean the wake up since then (400lbs in the bow).

[ragboy]

Here is a picture of my extra large a$$ in Lake Powell a couple of weeks ago... see even a large dude like me with a foamy wake can surf with this board.
FYI- I have fugured out how to clean the wake up since then (400lbs in the bow).

Speaking of the red tide, I am a big Inland Surfer fan since we got the Yellow Loogey, and I met the crew, very nice people. And I have been thinking about a Red Tide for months, replace the landlock, and support the smaller companies. Well, I am waiting, because I saw the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. Lance from IS was walking around with the new 2008 Red Woody. It was white, with wood inlay, and a red trim around it. I kid you not, I would buy this thing to just put in my rack. My pants got tight.

I have no pictures, but look out for it. Sell your red tide's on ebay when it comes out (if you like). I can't tell you how sic it looked it person.

We are also looking forward to the green loogey for RJ. The new design of the 2007.5 and 2008 loogey has a pointed nose and a different rail to help it spin faster and not bury the nose. The 2007 loogey wants to bury the nose often. Jeff from IS was riding the green loogey at Worlds.

[dtown]

jdevlan - as Surfdad told me when I got the baord... Make sure you move your feet to the wave side of the board once you are up and moving. This helps you set your edge into the wave. Also remember to put your weight on the front foot to accelerate and back foot to slow down (the board responds to this very well).

Enjoy!!! - I think we are heading out tonight after work. When it hits 90deg. in Portland the Willamette River surf is rockin!

[sagmanaur]

Dtown,

Where do you surf at on the Willamette?

We put in down in Newberg, wouldn't mind hooking up with other surfers.... sometimes I need a ride because my wife is a fair weather surfer...

[dtown]

After work we usually put in at the 10th street exit (of I-205) in West Linn because it is close and nobody is usually there. On the weekends we usually put in at the I-5/Wilsonvilly ramp. Out of town the next two weekends, but usually make it out at least once during the week. I'd love to hook up. Dito on the fair weather surfin wife. Got her into a dry suit once, she says never again.

[jdevlan]

Thanks for all of the input. I have my new Red Tide and I am heading to Georgetown Lake (Montana) in about 3 hours to try it out. I am concerned I may not have enough wake with stock ballast, 4 adults, and 6 kids, but what the hell. It looks too shiney and new to not give it a shot. Hopefully by the end of the weekend I have a whole bunch of new wakesurfers. I will keep you posted.

dtown-thanks for the advice on foot placement.

[sagmanaur]

Dtown,

You must know the area well at 10th Street. I was there on a wakeboarding clinic a few years back (Shane Bonifay was in the boat) and we hit a rock ledge which ripped off our (well Liquid Force's) driveshaft and rudder. I haven't been there since, not unless I'm with someone that knows the area.

Steve

[dtown]

sent you a pm

[jdevlan]

Wow, what a great weekend. My last ride I lasted about 5 minutes without the rope. Again, thanks for the advice.... much appreciated!