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Comment on Hybrids by George Ku

George Ku — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 07:29:26 +0000

I designed and developed Hybrids about 15-20 years ago. I didn’t like riding thin, narrow boards, and I couldn’t get my “quota”. The Hybrid is just a fuller designed shortboard with a little more “ears” up on the nose. The bottoms and rocker can be what ever you like. When AM first saw my boards, he asked “what’s this” ? and that was the beginning of the hybrids popularity. Most of the shapers use Vee bottoms….All of mine have a running Inverted Vee with some Vee just under the nose to cut the chop, and I have my own custom rocker. The Hybrid design is faster, looser, and can hold a higher line on the face. They also paddle better than most other boards because of their volume. As long as they are foiled right, there’s no problem. For bigger and/or older guys, it’s the best design on the market today. The one downside that they do have is that in really choppy, bumpy, windy blown surf, they are difficult to control…but,(read on)
Hybrids also have a wider range of surf that they will perform well in….anything from 2-3′ up to 10′…perfect for traveling…or if you can only afford one board and you don’t want a 9′ longboard,….get a Hybrid !
They paddle great, and are fast and loose ! Aloha, George

Comment on Hybrids by Jeff

Jeff — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 21:19:15 +0000

Hi George, I was looking at your boards and really liked the one marked 8hbb looks between hybrid and gun . I’ve been looking for some thing like this, and would like to know more about it.

Mahalo, Jeff

Comment on Longboard Sale! by Zach

Zach — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 07:58:25 +0000

Hey, howzit George? Looking to increase my quiver and replace a 9’0″ to 9’4″ longboard (funboard, gun etc, acceptable.) Looking to see what you might have in the used market or possibly have one shaped. If you could email me some info it would be appreciated: zaqlaster@gmail.com. Thanks, and Aloha, -Zach.

Comment on Hybrids by Niko

Niko — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:19:02 +0000

Aloha cuzzin!

Having my family move to the mainland i always feel i need to buy from hawaii and support the aina. I wanted to buy a board, first time really on stand up, but dont want to start with a long board. Being 5’3″ at 200 lbs, what kine board would you build for me and how much?

Mahalo,

Niko

Comment on Longboard Sale! by Arlen

Arlen — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 19:34:46 +0000

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Comment on SUPs & Paddles by Albert Skalak

Albert Skalak — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 13:22:26 +0000

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Comment on Hybrids by Funny Quotes

Funny Quotes — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:38:24 +0000

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Comment on Shortboards by khaleana

khaleana — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 08:29:33 +0000

P.S i got up on my first wave although it was small, it felt amazing.( just wanted to share) thanks for your help!!

Comment on Shortboards by khaleana

khaleana — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 08:27:18 +0000

thanks i took a lesson (north shore) yesterday and i loved it, I’m hooked. I don’t understand everything you said but i get it for the most part. looking forward to more waves!!

Comment on Shortboards by George Ku

George Ku — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 18:41:05 +0000

You could start with something in the 9′ range, 22 3/8 wide, 2 7/8-3″ thick, soft rails, hard at the tail,
Tri fin(2 + center box for 7-7.5″ center fin) Try renting something at one of the beaches to get a feel
for what you are looking for and comfortable with…Rocker tends to be really important starting out as you’ll have to adjust
to moving forward or back while trying to catch waves and prevent pearling..
A little extra nose and or tail rocker will usually resolve the problem. There are many cheap import boards
that should work well for you without having to dig too deep for cash. NSP has a good reputation for this
type of board.