THE FREEBORD [04.03.2009] Category: Skateboard

"Keeping the dream alive"


In the real world we don't get waves every day, and unfortunately during summer these flat spells can last for weeks. This is where the freebord steps in. Designed to offer the same feeling as snowboarding, we think it also has a place in every surfers' quiver. Here is a quick rundown on what the Freebord offers:

Freebord’s outside wheels act just like the edges on your snowboard. The result: total speed control that allows you to bomb the steepest street you want.

Freebord’s center wheels act like the petex base on your snowboard allowing you to slide your edge and drift into switch. Great way to practice your 180's for next time out in the surf.

Edge in and slide to a stop, same as you do on snow. So you always have full control.

Freebord’s patented truck design is the only board on the market that combines both carving and sliding (think about it: without both, it’s not snowboarding or surfing).

mesurf has one of these puppies on its way thanks to Frosty at Freebord NZ. We will have a comprehensive review and footage of the mesurf crew putting this bad boy to the test. In the meantime, check out the Freebord site and see what it is all about.

              



BRAND:  Freebord
STYLE: Freebord
WEB: www.freebordaustralia.com
RRP: Packages start from $350 Aus

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2010-07-29 23:30:00

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Surf Report

The swell Is messy out of the ENE and has picked up to around 3-4ft and it's overcast with showers. The winds are light WSW early and are trying to clean conditions up, but NE winds are predicted later. Messy waves along the open beaches early and check Kawana pocket and Kings later when the wind goes NE. Check out the latest Coastalwatch forecast.

Weather

Wind:

5 kts WSW

Swell:

3-4ft ENE

Rating:

4

High Tide:

09:48 am & 10:05 pm

Low Tide:

03:59 am & 03:37 pm

Water Temp:

20

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Outlook:

Wind: NE/NW 10/15 knots, reaching 15/20 knots south of Cape Moreton in the morning. Sea: 1.2 to 1.7 metres. Rain breaking up to showers during day. Late thunderstorms developing.

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