Tuesday, 29 May 2012

Lil Rockit


The Lil Rockit is proving to be a worthwhile addition to my quiver of  Handplanes
Having less volume than my standard Rockits makes it easy to manage in larger or more powerful surf and i am finding them more than capable in smaller surf  . Measurements for the Lil Rockit are 300mm(12'') x 200mm(8'') and they have a nice deep single concave running from just shy of the nose through to the tail . At this stage we are only offering them with the velcro strap system  and of course you can have one sealed with Bio Products Natural Timber Oil or Bio Varnish
If your keen email me at ecoride@y7mail.com for a price and availability. 



Rockits With Options

 
Eco Rides allround handplane is the Rockit . It measures 400mm(16'') x 200mm(8'') and works well in all types of surf .  The one above is sealed using Bio Products Natural Timber Oil and has a velcro strap. While the Rockit below is sealed with Bio Varnish and has a slot cut into the nose as a hand hold  . Regardless , they fly in all types of surf !!

If your interested in a Rockit for your quiver email me at ecoride@y7mail.com for pricing and an ETA on delivery .

Monday, 23 April 2012

Minds In The Water


                                               Keep an eye out for Rasta's latest venture
                                                              " Minds In The Water"
                                                  I love the line from Howie Cook
                                         " Surfers not only have the gift of the ocean
                                                  we also have a responsibility"
                                            You might also want to check out S4C's website
                                              

Friday, 20 April 2012

Summer fun

                This is some footage that my daughter Rose took of me and one of my Rockits
               terrorising the tourists at Kings beach over the xmas holidays. The waves were
             tiny, onshore and mainly closing out but i still had some fun and got some exercise.
                  No children were injured during the making of this clip . Hope you enjoy!!





Wednesday, 4 April 2012

Come hell or high water

                                            Check out this trailer to Kieth Malloys new film
                                                           Come hell or high water
About taking a breath and kicking your feet
in the big blue sea. I love it!
         Took one of my Rockits for a swim yesterday and scored some great waves
         at Maroochydore while playing dodgems with the school holiday crowd.
         Swell is on the increase with a cyclone sitting way way out to the East of us.
         Hopefully it will hang around for the Pa and Ma bendall surf comp and
         the Caloundra surf festival over Easter. I am hoping to try out my new
         Lil Fishie handplane in this bigger surf. I am getting on to waves easily
         with my Rockit handplanes with just one fin on (makes it easier for me in
         the shallows) and want something with a little less volume for the bigger surf .
         Cant wait to see how it goes. Looking forward to some Easter barrels, Yeeha!!


Sunday, 1 April 2012

swallow tail flyer

                               The shots above are of my Swallow Tail Flyer That has been nick
                               named the King Fishie . It measures 490mm(19'') long by 210mm
                              (8. 1/4'') wide.Underneath it has a nice deep  concave running from
                               just behind the handle through to the flyer where it flattens out with
                               a slight vee in the tail. Oiled using Bio Products natural exterior Oil
                               Recommended to me by South Australian timber surfboard builder
                                 Nick Brauer . Nick uses this oil on most of his chambered and
                                    hollow timber boards with great results . If you are interested in
                                    purchasing a King Fishie contact me at ecoride@y7mail.com
                                    Below is  the trailer for Stoked and Broke from Cyrus Sutton .
                                             Cant wait to see this movie . Hope you enjoy!