Thruster Project

25.2.10

SICK NEW FINS!!!

The strongest I can find... 14 layers of glass when they make them and super nice!!! As strong as any windsurf fin for sure!

3.1.10

twc09 vid coming soon...

twc09 coming soon from Thruster Project Team on Vimeo.

UPDATE 3.1.10 - Reinforcing...

* TWC 09 video coming soon...
* New thruster project approved US/FCS box (see picture)
* New backgrounds up today
* The fin testing continues on the surfboard (see pic)
* TIPS: "things we have learnt" (below)
* Repairs on my quad still going (after I snapped it in half!)
* Reinforcement of the fin plugs on my JP thruster... using my hawaii style proto board in the meantime with the sick custom Thruster Project graphics (see pic)

We had a rare side-shore wind the other day at Plimmy, waves were average but heaps of steep ramps (and perfect jumping direction)... after a few sweet pushies decided that I must start to learn the backloop aswell! I blew a fin plug after a few attempts cos I wasn't sheeting in enough or the ramp wasn't steep enough (to kill all the power) so I was powering up on the last bit of the rotation, and the fin took all the impact.
I didn't use any fiberglass cloth with the plug install (thinking it would be plenty strong).

On the note of the thruster, it's friken awesome!!! Don't know why many more manufactures don't do it?! It just works so sweet!!! Look at surfing!
3x 11-12cm fins is plenty for a windsurfer!

As the FCS fins go, I have been trying the super nice looking AM-2 with the lightweight Performance core construction and inside foil technology. Super nice fins but they just can't take the abuse I give them, and cracks have shown around the base. I am going to save up and get the strongest (I can think of) fins by FCS in the full layered fiberglass construction.

After plenty of RnD, here are some fin TIPS to get ya started with your own project: (we have it pretty much figured out now)
- 3 EQUAL sized (thruster) asymmetrical fins (or 4) work better than a single or twin!!! (with a wave bias)
- Go quad if you need more grip, control, speed, big wave (and I'm not saying a thruster can't do all that either... just a different feel).
- FCS fins are best: easy to install and a huge selection (and easy to get hold of). Best are Glass flex (cheaper to replace) or save up and get the strongest full layered fiberglass sick looking ones (PG-7 or 5)
- use fiberglass cloth with plug install (for a super strong box) or use new FCS figure-8 plug if available
- make your own US box if you want a super strong centre fin (the long-board adapter just looks like it wont 'cut it' if you are likely to encounter rocks or shallow sand).
- Just go ahead and get started!!!

And... if you think that is too much work... we can make one for you!

26.11.09

More FREEWAVE - RND 2 Action 21-11-09

Misty day with wind up and down, and steep ramps. We were able to hold a few rounds but the wind deserted us for the finals. The Thruster Project Team boys gave it a crack (look out for the bright yellow/green, and blue Naish sails, JP boards, and bright pink Thruster project logos). Photos of the event from William and Craig (click on name).

20.11.09

More Lyall Bay Epicness (photos+vid)

More lucky conditions... Lyall Bay Cross-off with a ground swell. Video and a few PHOTOS:

Epic Lyall (14th) from Thruster Project Team on Vimeo.

26.10.09

Pungas TWC Warm up photos 23-10-09

Latest photos we took:
Pungarehu, NZ. Some sick action from the friday before the TWC event. Some of the best waveriding conditions in the world! [Photos part1] (photos part 2)

21.10.09

TARANAKI WAVE CLASSIC

Is this weekend!!! The site is here for all the info, and stay posted for digital media and links from the event.

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We will add pictures we have taken and like for desktop backgrounds and add here from time to time. CLICK HERE

20.10.09

Our Videos on Vimeo

We will use Vimeo now for our latest videos. Enjoy :)
http://www.vimeo.com/thrusterproject/
Have just uploaded some helmet cam footage from a Classic Plimmerton Day...

Classic Plimmy OCT 16 GoPro 5MP wide from Thruster Project Team on Vimeo.

14.10.09

Lyall Bay SICK Cross-off Action 11.10.09

"As good as Lyall gets!" - JC

Cranking Northerly 4.5-5.0m and a massive ground swell (that is supposed to to peak tomorrow).

So yeah an epic session, but then it was time to take photos of the late arrivals.

Sick action!!!

All photos here. ENJOY!!!

10.10.09

Wellington Freewave 09 Round 1 Lyall Bay

Pretty powered up on-shore Lyall bay action. The usual rain squalls... hard work, cold southerly conditions for many, and easy for some. I should of taken photos of all the rounds, but got persuaded to enter the first round (and dam it was cold for me!!!). So photos are mainly of the semi, and final heats (sorry guys). ENJOY :)