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I have exactly the same wetsuit, and the exact same problem. The white vinegar worked after about 3 hours. Thanks so much for the tip. I will say though this Ripcurl chest zip system is the worst. Even when it perfectly lubed it doesn’t work well. Countless times before a surf I’ve had to ask a mate, or a random stranger to do up my zip as I just can’t get it to work myself. My spring suit , which also a Ripcurl of the same age, has a full plastic zip housing and I’ve never had an ounce of problem.
Whoa this is a huge surprise! I haven't seen any video or photos of Booth in decades and thought he was completely divorced from the sport. I'm glad to see his he a signature model. His Custom-X model had one of the best all-round template.
Hey mate, Booth isn't releasing his old signature boards these days. This is a versatile Nomad brand board by rider Matt Lackey which has the same template as the old Booth Quest boards but modern materials. Stoked this shape is now available again for us prone/dk versatile lovers! Give one a try, and enjoy - KS
hey mate, i haven't used one on a pump track so can't really say yes or no, but my guess is a surfskate might be better suited to a pumptrack due to the difference in styles used to maintain momentum. but who knows, they might be fun, maybe give it a try and see what you think. as for wheel durability, you may be able to try a different density wheel (eg- harder) that might last longer. hope this helps, good luck!
yeah mate i agree, great for both ways! i have other boards i enjoy but keep coming back to this one, great template for sure. thanks for the positive input! cheers -KS
Pretty well agree with all your comments but would add- The resin straps break after a while , I’ve had to replace them 3 times now. They also give me a bad fungal rash if I don’t clean there regularly. The battery doesn’t last as long as it used to and the first thing to go is the tide function leaving just the time and nothing else. Rip Curly quoted me $140.00 to replace strap and battery and postage. I decided it was time to look at a new one and I paid $350.00 for a new one only to find it’s a really dumbed down version of the previous Stainless Steel one with only a bar graph display of the current state of the tide so I’ve lost- Next tide time , full or low, No height of that tide. Future tide predictions anywhere in the world. No moon phase. I’m really pissed and will be taking it straight back.
hey mate, yeah i didn't use it long enough to wear out the strap ha, but yes the plastic isn't good for some skin types and can give rashes especially if left on too long. and unfortunately yes the watches themselves are plagued with issues. even if you get it all repaired/replaced, a new issue might pop up. it's a shame really. thanks for your input! cheers -KS
Hey man I enjoyed the video. I love old school body boards. I have a Morey Mach HS board from the 90s. Do you know anything about that model? I cant find anything online about it
hey mate glad you enjoyed! yeah the Mach HS had a Hard Slick bottom (hence the name) made of high density PE i think, not Surlyn slick which was on higher end models. they were mainly aimed at the beginner/intermediate market, but their template outline was fun for prone (Morey borrowed template specs from their performance shapes for most of their other boards) and some riders liked the durability and stiffness of those slicks when coupled with the board materials, as lower end boards didn't have the X-Flex Mesh reinforcement etc. hope this helps, and enjoy the board! cheers -KS
Totally worked. I had a O'Brien Ski that had been in its' bag several decades. Ski made in the early '70s and able to get zipper unstuck easily .Vinegar and toothbrush used only and took less than 10 minutes.
This looks like a good starter board. What is considered "signature?" I just got a Science board. I would assume it falls into a signature category. Looking forward to using it.
hey mate, by signature board i mean a pro model by a pro rider, usually named in the board's model name (ie- it has their 'signature' of approval and is endorsed by them). this HP Trad board is not a pro rider's signature model per se', but was still designed by team riders. yes it could be a starter board for someone i guess, but it wasn't really designed as one and is more aimed at intermediate to advanced riders. your Science board might be a signature board if it's got a rider's name attached to it (eg- Mike Stewart or Tanner Mcdaniel). hope this helps, cheers -KS
Thank You! I had tried several things including, zipper lube and WD-40. None of the worked. However, this vinegar method worked fast! The zippers on my life vest were frozen hard and wouldn’t move! This method works!!’
@peterbrandt7456 it should be fine if it hasn't been ridden much before going I reckon. It will definitely be more flexible in the warmer water so try to take a new one as it might be pretty soft by the end of the trip. Hope this helps and have fun over there - KS
Yo tuve exactamente esa misma tabla en talla 42.! Para esa época era una bestia de tabla, corrí olas de 4 metros en esa nave y se comportaba súper bien.! Buenos tiempos con los amigos.! Saludos.!🔥👌
glad to hear your 7-X was a great board for you, sounds like you had some awesome times in the water with it. Thanks for the positive input! enjoy - KS
I got the Ecopro cork tailpad on my Timbertek Creeper. I‘m not sure if you can find these pads in Australia though. How do you like the board? Would be cool if you made a review on the Creeper.
hey mate, yeah i've got an Ecopro cork pad as well, i'm doing a review on them soon. and yes the Creeper review is also dropping soon! stay tuned yew - KS
Thanks for the review. I had a Meyerhoffer 2 longboard and his XYZ longboard which didn’t have as extreme a hip in it. The XYZ was amazing how well it could turn and had a lot more in it than I ever asked of it. Often got some strange looks and comments from others but it worked really well. Unfortunately, the, carbon fibre original one snapped but I got a copy made up from a local shaper who “got” why it works so well. It lasted better and worked really well.
hey mate, sounds like you recognise the value in these designs! yeah definitely a head turner shape but i think if more people tried and used them they'd be more common and accepted (eventually). glad to hear you're still repping the Meyerhoffer inspired boards! enjoy -KS
Good advise really, unless you rinse after every surf and never dry in the sun liquid seals break down fast not to mention a little less flexible. Dakine Mission suits are DOUBLE glued and TRIPPLE blind stitched with regular tape inside in the core areas with critical points reinforces... prob one of the most durable, warm, well thought out suits out there. The insulation they use is pretty amazing too, happy I gave them a shot they are pretty new in the suit game but really entered strong. Their top of the line are liquid taped and imho worse than their middle range Mission suits for this reason, gice me double glued tripple blind stitched any day
hi mate, yep agree. most seals like that become too fragile to last long with the current technology unfortunately. glad you've found a wetty you're happy with atm, thanks for the heads up on them and for the positive input! enjoy, cheers -KS
Thanks mate, a handy idea! I try to give tips using stuff that most people have access to, but yes that could work well on a low setting for sure. Cheers for the positive input - KS
I just got the Vissla New Seas 4/3 wetsuit. It’s their latest model. It has an innovative zipper that runs from behind the shoulder in a curve. The zipper works well so far. But the teeth are tiny. I hope that it won’t ever get stuck like you had experienced on other wetsuits. I love how comfortable and warm the suit is. However, i am shocked how it doesn’t keep its size. I got it in small as I followed your advice. I am 175cm and could also have tried the medium-small based on Vissla’s sizing recommendation. After the third surf it already streched so much that there are rippels on the arms, the legs and under the shoulder…a real bummer!
hey mate, yeah they definitely stretch a bit! so it's lucky you went a smaller size for sure. yep both of mine have the folds on arms so i feel your pain. and maybe try the tip i shared to keep the zips from locking up later down the line in future, just as a precaution. thanks for sharing the feedback as it helps others too! cheers -KS
hopefully it works for you! if it doesn't work the first time, try reapplying. Also check out my other video on how to prevent it happening again. Good luck! -KS
@@kookshed it hasn’t worked yet, I even tried rust calcium remover and scrubbed with a toothbrush but the zipper won’t budge. I don’t want to force it and have it come off the track, but I need this to open. Ahhh!
@@releasetoreceive fair enough mate, sounds like it's fused on pretty solid! another viewer suggested using a pin to get the stuff into all the nooks and crannies of the zipper head and zip track teeth that you can as well, to help it get to work everywhere. if none of that works, maybe try a little WD40 in there or even coconut or sewing machine oil. but they are last resorts that don't necessarily work in this situation, it sounds pretty bad, i'd just keep reapplying and hope for the best. good luck -KS
did you mean use a very fine Pin, yes? that could be a good idea if the toothbrush doesn't fully work in the zip head! thanks for your positive input! cheers -KS
Awesome tip will work eveytume my wet suit is years stuck and i was about to throw out and expensive omeil. So isaid try youtube.. surely somehas a solutuon vinigar makes sense it an acid. And thats whats need. I new it would work. Perfect. Thanks again yeah winter swimimg again. Yeah.
Ive always had this board in my quiver and everytime i surfed it. It always reminded me why I loved this board. Bought another one just in case the old one snaps. Ive gone tube on beachies that impossible to make it and its just addictive how this board gives you speed. Fastest board in my quiver.
for sure mate, definitely a fun and fast ride! good idea having a backup one too, you sound a bit like me, i do that ha. thanks for the positive feedback, enjoy! -KS
good question mate. personally i did notice a bit of flushing through the side of chest flap if a wave hit at a certain angle. For bodysurfing can i recommend trying a zipperless suit? they are similar to a chest zip wetsuit but i reckon they seal better around the neck and chest if fitted properly, and are warmer overall if they use good materials. i'm going to post a vid about zipperless suits in future so stay tuned! cheers -KS
Hey mate how would you compare it to a bat tail for releasing in spins etc? Does it sit kind of in the middle when comparing to crescent tail and bat tail when it comes to releasing? Or does it release better/worse than both? I'm looking to add to my quiver a board that's loose and fun in 2-3ft (Aussie) and usually go with a bat tail for those smaller waves, but I'm interested to see if the Wi-Fly is worth considering instead.
good question mate. i rode a bat tail again recently and gotta say they do spin excellently, but honestly the Wifly tails have no problems releasing/spinning at all, even in the pocket etc, you would think by looking at them they might hold too much etc, but no, i think the other design elements might offset this. keep in mind this board seems to go best in waves over 3ft with more power, so you might still need to bust out the bat tail for smaller days. hope this helps -KS
@@kookshed that's a great help thanks mate. I think I'll look at a bat tail again next spring, but for now as we're heading into autumn and bigger swells (🤞🏻) I'll stick with the crescents.
Worked like a freaking charm! Every one of my zippers on my burton snowboard bag were totally corroded stuck. Was literally pulling my knife out to cut her open for my board and figured eh let’s see what RU-vid has for this. Unreal, this magic trick is legit!
why did you not mention the dems on the board in the vid.? did i miss something? That helps a ton when giving a board review. My apologies if u did mention the boards dems. I was dying to know. I am 6'6" 230lbs. and ride the 6'0". The 6'2" was a bit big, like you were saying about yours. They can replace a longboard.... Shoots the 6'4" (biggest model) is 57 liters!! Thanks for your time...
you could be right mate, not sure on the exact makeup of the substance right now but yeah it messes them up for sure! hopefully this vid helped in some way though. cheers -KS
@@kookshed - definitely, the vinegar makes perfect sense. gonna put it on just before I go out for a surf next time - I just have a partial lockup on my front zip quicksilver
@jeffg4686 no worries mate. I've also got another video on how to keep zappers from locking up again that you might wanna check out as well. Cheers and good luck -KS
Thanks for your reviews! I had a Baked Potato 5.9 wich I loved...I swapped it for a brand new Twice Baked same size. Haven't had the chance to use it yet, but I just to love my BP. Was the right choice?
good question mate. i guess as usual it all comes down to personal choice, especially with the tail designs. i love my BP because it's very fun and i've had great times with it, but the TB is more refined and tweaked for a little more performance in my opinion. i think if you loved the BP you'll be very stoked on your new TB and happy with your swap for sure. enjoy! -KS
I am 82kg and a beginner, I wanted to downsize from my 9'0" longboard. I am still getting used to it but I find it has helpful. I have the 6'2" 57 litere the only negative is forget duck diving.
fair enough mate, i reckon you'll have loads of fun on yours once you get used to the shorter length! and haha yes 57L would be a boat to try and duckdive ha. thanks for the input! enjoy -KS
good to hear you're having fun mate, thanks for the input! i've done a Sweet Potato II review on here as well you might like to check out sometime. Cheers -KS
Hi. Are the rails to thick to surf vertical waves? The thing is that I am not sure which board should i buy, if a mid lenght or a haydenshapes soft....
hi mate, i'm assuming you mean vertical/steep/hollow waves, yes..? these softies can handle them to some extent. but yes the rails are bulkier than their pe/epoxy counterparts, the board is thicker too. a 'proper' midlength board might give you more performance in the rail department, but then there's all the other design factors to consider also (eg- length/swing weight/template etc), to find what works best for you in your waves you usually ride. be aware that this particular HK Soft apparently has better (stiffer etc) rails than the newer ones released, so try to look at older stock if possible to help your decision. hopefully you find what you're looking for! good luck - KS
@@kookshed Thank you very much for your help. Last question, I have a JS Monsta box 6.4 39lts. Malibu 7.0 47 litres. 93 kg, 1,74 m. I go once every month to the water, but I surf since my 12 yrs and have 45 now. Will this board add value to my quiver? I mean I would like to have the 6.8 55lts to paddle in rip currents and catch more waves. I have afraid of being (because it is a softboard) to slow and the feeling will be much worse than an epoxuy board
good question mate. i would say unless you're after a softboard like this for a specific reason, maybe a 'normal' epoxy or PU/PE board would suit you better. you could maybe look at an Epoxy or even PE Hypto Krypto roughly around the same size you were thinking, they are very versatile and perform very well! if the price is a deterrent, maybe you can find a used one for cheaper? there's also some other great models out there that might fill the gap in your quiver better than the HS soft if traditional board feel/performance is a concern. hope this helps! good luck -KS
I demo'd the 6'8" and was super impressed, even in 2-3ft mushy onshore conditions. I'm a 6'2" 100kg 42yo intermediate, and after having surfed 6'6" Softech TC performance series and 7ft Something Special model boards for years I found this one waaaay more lively and responsive as it felt considerably lighter and stiffer. The 51L of volume was ample to catch even knee high waves, it turned on a dime and did easy floaters on end section whitewash. For a foamy it's the best I've ever tried, but unfortunately the futureflex soft construction is no longer available - the new soft top models now have a stringer and are epoxy only (no carbon rails), and were heavier. Unfortunately the demo board wasn't for sale (it was the shop owners), so if you find one grab it!
great feedback mate! glad you found them to be good fun. shame about the change in construction, glad i grabbed this one! many thanks for your review (it may help others too) and positive input, all the best -KS
