Sunova TR3 paulonia images

Beautiful!!!

Loving the bronze/gold rails..

I didn't like it at first, as I expect a Sunova to look a certain way... but I must admit... it's growing on me

I gotz two TS3 boards on the way this winter super stoked with this look!!!

9'0 Flash and 9'1 Placid....

Just bought a TR3 Steeze with black rails. Are these bronze rails going to replace the black or is it a more expensive version, anyone know ?

Wow - how nice do those look!

What is the board with the silver/grey nose? Is this a new board design?

Good to see new lines coming out from Sunova.

Have they removed the pull up handle from all the lines?

Jonathan

you can always spec a liftsup handle on an order...

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supthecreek said..

rockmagnet said..
Just bought a TR3 Steeze with black rails. Are these bronze rails going to replace the black or is it a more expensive version, anyone know ?

I believe bronze rail is the standard TR3 after Jan 2020

Note:
The XXX Balsa construction will be an option after January, and it will cost more.

Fear not, all you Sunova owners.... your balsa Sunovas are not outdated, they are actually a more expensive option now

I was admiring my Creek out in the sunny, warm Vicco conditions we had yesterday, thinking about how it would look finished in paulownia instead of balsa...I think I'm a balsa kinda guy...I still reckon the original red/yellow fade is the best finish I have seen...

Also, with reference to the balsa/paulownia finishes, it's not a new thing, at least in sailing circles...back in my Moth sailing days in the 80's, Paulownia was a favoured timber for scow moth construction, and had been for years before this. Both light and cheap. Still being used for the occasional scow built now. Balsa was also used, originally as and end grain sandwich (instead of foam), but of course it became a sponge if either skin was pierced. My last moth was a strip-planked balsa skiff (hull) with a paulownia deck and cockpit. Beautiful boat.

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WaveScience said..

Helmy said..

I was admiring my Creek out in the sunny, warm Vicco conditions we had yesterday, thinking about how it would look finished in paulownia instead of balsa...I think I'm a balsa kinda guy...I still reckon the original red/yellow fade is the best finish I have seen...

Also, with reference to the balsa/paulownia finishes, it's not a new thing, at least in sailing circles...back in my Moth sailing days in the 80's, Paulownia was a favoured timber for scow moth construction, and had been for years before this. Both light and cheap. Still being used for the occasional scow built now. Balsa was also used, originally as and end grain sandwich (instead of foam), but of course it became a sponge if either skin was pierced. My last moth was a strip-planked balsa skiff (hull) with a paulownia deck and cockpit. Beautiful boat.

I agree that the red/yellow Creek finish is the best that Sunova does. The Paulonia looks great above without the colour tints. The raceboards with colours look better in balsa. For some reason, the grain of Paulonia doesn't seem to suit the colour tints as well.

Another vote for the Paulonia finish with no tints. The supsurfs look so good without it so why not do the same for other sup. Specially as tint seem to fade over time (at least the orange of teh Allround from my friends).

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jjma said..
Good to see new lines coming out from Sunova.

Have they removed the pull up handle from all the lines?

Jonathan

you can have either handle,d

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Helmy said..


Also, with reference to the balsa/paulownia finishes, it's not a new thing, at least in sailing circles...back in my Moth sailing days in the 80's, Paulownia was a favoured timber for scow moth construction, and had been for years before this. Both light and cheap.

Haha thats because you blokes had to take the decks off and fix them up every single week.

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rockmagnet said..
I think I'm in love, with Paulownia, Shh, don't tell my wife

OOPs, too late, I think she found out. It's going to be hard to hide a 9' sup

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Balsaboards N.Z. said..

more images .. these totally beat the balsa for looks , i.m.o.

I most certainly share your opinion. It even manage to make the clog look good :-)