Desert Storm surfboard

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caml started the topic in Monday, 13 Jul 2015 at 2:06pm

Discussion about the
"Desert Storm" shaped by Wayne Webster
Ridden and designed by the "Camel"

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Baldhead Monday, 4 Aug 2025 at 1:02pm

I've ordered a 7'0 Desert Storm, thinking about Pyzel Padillac quad fins.

Any feedback on how they go?
Thanks

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stunet Monday, 4 Aug 2025 at 1:08pm
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Supafreak Monday, 4 Aug 2025 at 1:24pm
Baldhead wrote:

I've ordered a 7'0 Desert Storm, thinking about Pyzel Padillac quad fins.

Any feedback on how they go?
Thanks

I’ve got a set of the padillac and the Webster fins for my 7’6 DS , prefer the websters , hit Wayne up for a set , I find them not so stiff. IMG-2566

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udo Monday, 4 Aug 2025 at 2:22pm

Hey Caml....Dont forget if you see Ryan Watts - A Ride Report on the First Desert Twin

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Underdownunder Monday, 4 Aug 2025 at 7:03pm
udo wrote:

Hey Caml....Dont forget if you see Ryan Watts - A Ride Report on the First Desert Twin
https://www.instagram.com/p/CW179UUhsXK/?img_index=1

ryan resides in Ireland these days. great underground surfer , I used to take him surfing when he was a grom back in NZ.

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Clam Tuesday, 5 Aug 2025 at 10:57am
Baldhead wrote:

I've ordered a 7'0 Desert Storm, thinking about Pyzel Padillac quad fins.

Any feedback on how they go?
Thanks

The pyzel fins are better in 30ft waves, for waves under 6-8ft try some smaller , more flexible fins. The Webster fins are solid fibreglass, that means good in waves over 6ft , maybe a bit slower in small waves.

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Clam Tuesday, 5 Aug 2025 at 11:11am
udo wrote:

Hey Caml....Dont forget if you see Ryan Watts - A Ride Report on the First Desert Twin
https://www.instagram.com/p/CW179UUhsXK/?img_index=1

There is no feedback sorry udo, I vaguely recall Ryan said he got rid of it , for some reason I forget, didn’t ride it more than once ? Had to sell it or something, I will confirm this when I chat next with him. And surprise news is II have been riding twin fins for about 2 years now! And I’m saving up for a “desert twin” Webster

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lostdoggy Tuesday, 5 Aug 2025 at 11:14am

How are the fin boxes holding up in the twins riding big waves, caml?

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Craig Tuesday, 5 Aug 2025 at 11:30am
Clam wrote:

The pyzel fins are better in 30ft waves.

Ha, will never need them then :p!

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Baldhead Tuesday, 5 Aug 2025 at 2:00pm

Thank you for all the feedback advice.
Appreciate the info Supafreak, pic's.
Saved me looking into fins ie Pyzel quads that aren't suitable
Spoke with Webby his quads were a limited run. He suggested Futures F6 quad for 7'0 as an option, go from there. I have a set of Danny Fuller quads will start with them.

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Baldhead Tuesday, 5 Aug 2025 at 2:22pm

I have a 6'6 desert twin x 203/4x23/4 40 litres. Low rails
I ride it as step up DOH beachies south coast WA.
Great drive, hold, carve and pivot. I have the third fin box for a trailer fin on back hand.
It's a bit of an allrounder goes in smaller lined up waves, good down the line speed, carving
Tried a few fin sets. The Soulty seas MR twin works for me.
I ordered a 7'5" DT x 207/8 x3 50 litres.
Going to Indo later this month try it out and Margs in spring.
Can report back.
Webby is so good to get a board from.

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Baldhead Tuesday, 5 Aug 2025 at 2:20pm
Clam wrote:
Baldhead wrote:

I've ordered a 7'0 Desert Storm, thinking about Pyzel Padillac quad fins.

Any feedback on how they go?
Thanks

The pyzel fins are better in 30ft waves, for waves under 6-8ft try some smaller , more flexible fins. The Webster fins are solid fibreglass, that means good in waves over 6ft , maybe a bit slower in small waves.

Thanks for feedback Caml.
What dim twin boards are you riding? Anything for bigger surf