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Re: Review: SUP Plans *PIC*
By:Sean M
Date: 12/10/2016, 9:33 pm
In Response To: Review: SUP Plans (Mike Bielski)

I built a 12-6 CLC SUP from plans. I did buy the frame kit as cutting out the frames was a job I felt best left to the accuracy of a CNC router. I felt like the plans had a few minor issues but overall the project went well. The hardest part was cutting the scarf joints and lining up the 3 bottom panels accurately. I made a couple changes to better reflect my intended use of the board. I installed a balsa wood/ 3mm plywood sandwich to serve as a mounting point for my fin box as I wanted a removable fin and eye strap to use as a leash attachment point.

Performance wise the board performs well, it tracks well and has more than enough stability. I've used it mainly in flatwater but have gone out and rode some waves on it and always felt in control. I'm hoping to take it into the surf this spring and I'll report on that once I do it.

If you have any specific questions please let me know and I'll do my best to answer them.

Messages In This Thread

Review: SUP Plans
Mike Bielski -- 12/8/2016, 9:52 am
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Robert Ten Eyck -- 12/8/2016, 3:38 pm
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Mike Bielski -- 12/8/2016, 3:46 pm
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scottbaxter -- 12/8/2016, 7:29 pm
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GCole -- 12/8/2016, 7:53 pm
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Dan Caouette (CSCWC) -- 12/9/2016, 9:34 am
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Rich D -- 12/8/2016, 11:09 pm
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Mike Bielski -- 12/9/2016, 12:26 am
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Etienne Muller -- 12/9/2016, 10:14 am
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Mike Bielski -- 12/9/2016, 10:52 am
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upchurchmr -- 12/9/2016, 1:52 pm
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Mike Bielski -- 12/9/2016, 1:57 pm
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upchurchmr -- 12/9/2016, 4:27 pm
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JohnAbercrombie -- 12/9/2016, 1:13 pm
Re: Review: SUP Plans..in defense?
Paul Sylvester -- 12/10/2016, 5:44 am
Re: Review: SUP Plans..in defense?
scottbaxter -- 12/10/2016, 12:33 pm
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Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 12/9/2016, 3:02 pm
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Etienne Muller -- 12/9/2016, 4:05 pm
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Dan Caouette (CSCWC) -- 12/9/2016, 4:06 pm
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JohnAbercrombie -- 12/9/2016, 6:56 pm
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Mike Bielski -- 12/9/2016, 4:09 pm
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Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 12/9/2016, 4:49 pm
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Mike Bielski -- 12/9/2016, 4:59 pm
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Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 12/9/2016, 6:21 pm
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Mike Bielski -- 12/9/2016, 6:34 pm
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scottbaxter -- 12/10/2016, 12:45 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 12/10/2016, 12:09 am
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scottbaxter -- 12/10/2016, 12:35 pm
Re: SUP Plan - So I have to ask?
Mark N -- 12/10/2016, 5:01 pm
Re: SUP Plan - So I have to ask? *PIC*
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 12/10/2016, 6:55 pm
Re: SUP Plan - So I have to ask?
Mike Bielski -- 12/10/2016, 8:42 pm
Re: SUP Plan - So I have to ask?
Dan Caouette (CSCWC) -- 12/12/2016, 8:34 am
Re: SUP Plan - So I have to ask?
Mark N -- 12/12/2016, 8:51 am
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Rich D -- 12/9/2016, 9:16 am
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Al Zahler -- 12/9/2016, 11:48 pm
Re: Review: SUP Plans *PIC*
Sean M -- 12/10/2016, 9:33 pm
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Mike Bielski -- 12/11/2016, 10:13 am
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Sean M -- 12/11/2016, 4:08 pm
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JohnAbercrombie -- 12/11/2016, 4:29 pm
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Sean M -- 12/11/2016, 7:34 pm
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Mike Bielski -- 12/11/2016, 9:59 pm
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Sean M -- 12/12/2016, 6:43 pm
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Mike Bielski -- 12/11/2016, 6:47 pm
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Dave Gentry -- 12/14/2016, 9:52 pm