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I'm going to build a board and I was wondering if anybody has old footpads, straps, handle, or fins from a broken board or something. I could pay about $40 for everything or $20 for pads and straps (maybe a little more for something nice). Let me know if you've got anything laying around. Thanks!

For my wood boards I stayed with Tracker fins (http://www.omnitech-engineering.com/fins/) cheap and usable. Ok g10s are nicer and thinner but I would doubt that I feel the difference in a blind test.
G

Anyone who has been to my 2 warehouses, including house can attest to the fact that there is so much spare parts, gear old and new models and anything else you can think of from the time we used to make boards to today, that I am sure you will find something that would work for you.
Give me a ring and come over.
Evan

I told goobe (Matthew) that I wanted to start a "fund" for him to get some decent gear. He makes all his gear including bar, board, etc! It's crazy and he's a damn good rider. I think he would be such a better rider if he had proper gear.

At least I know he's in La Ventana right now ripping it up so I don't feel so bad as I sit on my ass waiting for wind.

-Bobby

Bobby,
Thanks for the compliment. I heard you learned some new moves in Costa Rica. I'll look forward to seeing them in the spring. La Ventana was sweet! Well, actually it was sweet when it wasn't raining, cold, or totally windless. I was down there with Marcus, who is looking at a lengthier-than-expected trip because his truck broke down. While I appreciate your fundraising initiative for me, maybe we should consider diverting future funds to Marcus so he can make it back to America. To address your comments about having proper gear, you should try my newest board. I brought it down to Mexico and was able to land 720's and inverted back rolls. I think my boards are starting to command the level of respect that they deserve. There were some Slingshot reps down there and one guy took some pictures, so you may see my board in a magazine! Keep an eye out for a pink board with black and white stripes.

playing with boards 8) is fun..
L.M.G.

What's an inverted backroll? I mean, inverting something is flipping it on it's back, so how can you have an inverted backroll?

Inverted = upside down?

as opposed to more of a flat spin.. "back roll"
L.M.G.

Goobe, when do we get to see your first line of boards for the public?!

Did Marcus make it back home, yet? If not where do we send money :shock:

Did Kev and Tyson make it back, too?

Stoked on your 720's!!! I'm glad you guys had some killer sessions. I'm so ready for the wind to come back on a more consistent basis. I'm rarin' to go!!! Welcome back.

-Bobby