Sunova Ghost SUP video and design discussion

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  • @nicbeets7069
    @nicbeets7069 Год назад +3

    Fascinating to hear the process. I always learn something from you Rick! Nice to hear you say that most of us are surfing 1-3 ft. You get a distorted picture when you look at what people post on sup forums

    • @rickweeks
      @rickweeks  Год назад +1

      Hi Beets
      Thanks for that, I am glad that you enjoyed the back story... it was an interesting process!
      Yup.... I hear the same thing from the Baltic, Mediterranean, North Sea, US East Coast, Australia, Japan, many on US West Coast as well.... most people surf 1-3' choppy conditions for most of their session.
      On SUP sites, it's only human nature to post the very best sessions

  • @martinjandke40
    @martinjandke40 Год назад +2

    As always. The master of clear no bullshit video!!! Fullpower Rick.

    • @rickweeks
      @rickweeks  Год назад

      Tino!!! Thanks Buddy, glad you liked it!
      The board is totally awesome 👍👍

  • @bbqgator
    @bbqgator 11 месяцев назад +1

    Looks like a great board. Of course you could make my closet door surf great. The 8'8" or 8'10" should be perfect for me.

    • @rickweeks
      @rickweeks  11 месяцев назад

      Thanks Gator,
      The Ghost really makes it easier…. the closet door would reveal my age all to poorly 😊

  • @markgamble568
    @markgamble568 Год назад +1

    Excellent video and board design Rick! All the best with the Op.

    • @rickweeks
      @rickweeks  Год назад

      Thanks Mark, I appreciate the wishes and great feedback!

  • @leannejack3940
    @leannejack3940 9 месяцев назад

    Just ordering my new custom colour 8'10 Ghost and looking forward to getting it out in our everyday conditions next year and having fun!

    • @rickweeks
      @rickweeks  9 месяцев назад +1

      Sweeet Leanne, I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
      Please let me know what you think after you have some time on it

  • @bryannatusch2556
    @bryannatusch2556 Месяц назад

    Loving your videos, and congrats on the Ghost success! I learned to sup surf in maine on a 11'6 brusurf beast and now building a wood 9'6 to play on more. Gonna try to implement some of your ghost discoveries like the forward fin cluster.
    Now I i gotta go watch more vids of yours!

    • @rickweeks
      @rickweeks  Месяц назад

      Thanks Bryanna, I appreciate that.... enjoy the vids!
      Did you learn the wood board building skills at Grain? Amazing place!
      Good luck with your project, that takes far more patience than I have.
      Please make a video of your board... it would be very cool to watch!

    • @bryannatusch2556
      @bryannatusch2556 Месяц назад

      @@rickweeks thanks! Just virtual training from a number of places, Grain is amazing, but they don't (or didn't) do SUPs. David Weber has stunning boards and training, too! I'll share for sure!

    • @rickweeks
      @rickweeks  Месяц назад

      @@bryannatusch2556 Nice, I'll keep my eyes out!

  • @anchorpoint5871
    @anchorpoint5871 Год назад +1

    Damn you Rick, i will have to think about getting one. Great vid.

    • @rickweeks
      @rickweeks  Год назад +1

      I love doing that to my SUP buddies!!!
      Save up 😊

  • @richartillustrator9316
    @richartillustrator9316 Год назад +2

    Super interesting! As always 🤙

    • @rickweeks
      @rickweeks  Год назад +1

      Thanks Richard, I appreciate that you watch and comment!!

  • @billpaffrath5971
    @billpaffrath5971 11 месяцев назад

    Hey Ricky !!! Thank you for your time making another awesome Video , Well Done Sir.

    • @rickweeks
      @rickweeks  11 месяцев назад

      Thanks Billy,
      See you soon my friend!

  • @johncopetti1253
    @johncopetti1253 Год назад +1

    Cheers Rick.. Looks like a board that would suit me. I hope one of the local boys might purchase one so I can have a feel. I went the 8'8" flow. Nice board in all respects, but not my thing, but enjoying it for now. All the best and enjoy..😊

    • @rickweeks
      @rickweeks  Год назад

      Thanks John!
      I can't remember if you got some Quobba fins...
      if not, the Carbon Mixed Thruster set changed my Flow from "not interesting" to super fun
      So you may want to try some to get the most out of your Flow.
      Then save up for a Ghost!!!!

    • @johncopetti1253
      @johncopetti1253 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@rickweeks thank you Rick.. I will look into them. At the moment using a quad setup with small trailers and enjoying the experience of different setups. All the best, enjoy and keep up the great work 😊

  • @zoecat808
    @zoecat808 11 месяцев назад

    Looks like great board. !

    • @rickweeks
      @rickweeks  11 месяцев назад

      Indeed it is Zoe!!! Thank you my friend!!

  • @federicoknye6301
    @federicoknye6301 Год назад +2

    Sos un genio Rick!!

    • @rickweeks
      @rickweeks  Год назад +2

      Gracias Federico, eres muy amable!

  • @yakuza76
    @yakuza76 Год назад +1

    Ahora mismo tengo 47 años, sueño con tener 75 y ser como tu!!!

    • @rickweeks
      @rickweeks  Год назад +2

      ¡¡¡Gracias yakuza, sigue cargando, vive bien y estarás allí antes de que te des cuenta!!! ¡¡Amo y aprecio todos los días!!

  • @andysgarage007
    @andysgarage007 Год назад +1

    Right On brah You Da Man

    • @rickweeks
      @rickweeks  Год назад

      Thanks Andy, glad you enjoyed it!

  • @derekhemmes
    @derekhemmes 5 месяцев назад

    I'd love to see a video of you comparing a Creek to the Ghost of similar sizes. How do they feel? What design elements cause those differences? When would you choose to ride one over the other? Or is the Ghost a quiver killer?

    • @rickweeks
      @rickweeks  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks Derek, great question!
      The quick and dirty answer is:
      Ghost is a quiver killer in most situations for most people, but then I felt the same about my 9'4 Creek. They are truly VERY different and I always chose the Ghost now.
      If I was traveling to Indonesia to ride steep reef barrels with size, I would definitely take the Creek, it handles size and juice really well, it fast and carves like it's on rails.
      The Ghost takes all I learned from so many great boards ( Creek, Sp25, Flow V2, Kanga & Placid) and adds a new dimension with the combination of easy width and fins forward.
      The Ghost is a new performance experience that never has let me down in any situation yet.
      I try to never compare different models head to head because one would usually have to be the "Winner"
      Truth is, each board has a niche it fits in and is always perfect for someone.
      I don't feel as though my opinion of one over the other would necessarily be consistent with another SUPsters reality.... so I avoid the head to head comps.

  • @markgamble568
    @markgamble568 11 месяцев назад

    Hey Rick,
    I’ve ordered an 8.8 in ghostly white.
    Also got a set of Jordy Smith white camo fins (thruster with slightly smaller centre)
    Looking forward to trying the combination out.

    • @rickweeks
      @rickweeks  11 месяцев назад

      ha ha... love it! Why didn't I think of that!!
      I want to see pics when you get it please!
      supthecreek@gmail.com
      Who's your Sunova Dealer?

    • @markgamble568
      @markgamble568 11 месяцев назад

      Surffx (Australia)
      I’ll send pics when I get it.

    • @rickweeks
      @rickweeks  11 месяцев назад

      @@markgamble568awesome, please say hi to John and Guy for me!

    • @markgamble568
      @markgamble568 11 месяцев назад

      Will do

  • @Gomez561
    @Gomez561 11 месяцев назад +2

    Really enjoy your surf videos! I’m a younger guy at 44 and learning to SUP surf now after focusing on flat water racing for a few years. I’m in Florida so we don’t get ideal conditions often but watching your technique is helping me put a lot of things together to catch more waves. Rock on! 🤘

    • @rickweeks
      @rickweeks  11 месяцев назад +3

      Thanks Gomez, I appreciate that you took the time to comment!
      I also have a place in Florida just south of the Cocoa area, so I know your condition…. Great for dialing in the balance control 😊
      Enjoy the journey, it’s an amazing sport!

    • @Gomez561
      @Gomez561 11 месяцев назад +2

      @@rickweeks thank you! Hope all is well ✌🏼

  • @surfdetective
    @surfdetective 11 месяцев назад

    Was surprised to see the standing area wasn’t curved, but flat. How are you reaching your volume requiremen?….. little thicker rails ? Linden made a flat deck mid length with what I thought was too beefy rails but it works amazing. Besides some of the reps from Werner paddles warned me rhar the heavy dome decks would eventually wear on your knees….. and it did!!!!

    • @rickweeks
      @rickweeks  11 месяцев назад

      Good detective work!
      Actually the rails are quite pinched performance rails.
      Flat deck is a combination of moderate thickness width and careful distribution.
      In the photos at the end I put a rail shot of my 8’10 that shows the rail profile.
      All Sunovas have fairly low volume performance rails.
      The GenRation models have higher volume rails because the Pros want enough volume to float at water level, not sink to their knees.
      They achieve performance by dropping the rail quickly right at the edge to get the results they need.

    • @surfdetective
      @surfdetective 11 месяцев назад +1

      I get it. Why pinch the board from center creating a dome,,,,like the last bit of nose rocker not compromising the flat rocker. Dream board @@rickweeks

  • @robertzeeland
    @robertzeeland 11 месяцев назад

    I simply adore my Sunova Creek 9'4" and Sunova Shroom 8'3". Sold my Placid 8'10", which was stable and a great turning board, but too slow. What size Ghost would suit me? (90kg, wing foil, karate, SUP, North Sea 'chop hopper', 54y) Thanks for making time for your YT content, much appreciated, S.T.C! Peace, Rob :->

    • @rickweeks
      @rickweeks  11 месяцев назад +1

      Thank You for the great feedback Robert!
      I tested my 8’10 Ghost to my 8’10 Placid and came up with
      “they are unequally equal” 😂
      Placid had the edge in the nose but the Ghost was an easy winner on the tail stability, making the Ghost overall comfortable so it was on par with the Placid.
      Also tested my 9’1 Ghost to my 9’4 Creek and the Ghost was noticeably more stable.
      So….. at your weight and age I feel you would find the same comfort in the 8’10 Ghost as I do on my 9’1 and that is super stable for me. …. and you will find the Ghost has great speed in all conditions.
      They are in production, so get your order in soon 😊
      Please let me know what you think!

    • @robertzeeland
      @robertzeeland 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@rickweeks Thanks for your insights, Creekers! Much appreciated. Peace, Rob :->

  • @yakuza76
    @yakuza76 Год назад +1

    Im from Spain. Love your videos!!
    Where do you live?
    Thanks

    • @rickweeks
      @rickweeks  Год назад +1

      Thanks yakuza, I am on Cape Cod, in Massachusetts USA
      I never made it to Spain, but I lived in Sagres, Portugal a few winters ago and had a great time!

    • @yakuza76
      @yakuza76 Год назад +2

      @@rickweeks Love Sagres. Maybe too windly in summer

    • @rickweeks
      @rickweeks  Год назад +1

      @@yakuza76 lots of wind for sure... but some good places to hide from it and score a session!

  • @nashmc2675
    @nashmc2675 Год назад

    Nice channel! I'm learning a lot about SUP. Where are you from? The conditions looks so smooth over there.

    • @rickweeks
      @rickweeks  Год назад

      Hi Nash, thanks for watching and your question!
      I live on Cape Cod wher during the summer, the prevailing wind is offshore!
      Florida in the winter, where it is not as offshore all the time.
      If you ever have SUP questions feel free to email me at
      supthecreek@gmail.com

  • @DS-wi3bk
    @DS-wi3bk 9 месяцев назад

    Where is this beach?

    • @rickweeks
      @rickweeks  9 месяцев назад +1

      Hi DS,
      It’s on Cape Cod.

    • @DS-wi3bk
      @DS-wi3bk 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@rickweeks thanks man, i love your videos

  • @chasingwaves11
    @chasingwaves11 Год назад

    cool design ! , Agree Cape has nice fast punchy waves , then you get on south coast side by RI not so punchy lol on normal surf days ..
    Cape is more of a 1,2,3 you in the waves my neck of the woods its more like 123456789 10 maybe 20 lol then your in the wave lol

    • @rickweeks
      @rickweeks  Год назад

      Thank you my friend, if you ever want to try one of mine, get in touch!!

  • @rickweeks
    @rickweeks  Год назад +1

    Hi Tommy
    It varies from size to size but not a lot…. Still great drive in a drawn out speed turn, but so easy to turn!
    I am an official Sales Agent for Sunova and I am processing orders for the Ghost to US customers.
    Email me if interested
    supthecreek@gmail.com

  • @lalomora5746
    @lalomora5746 Год назад +2

    Que elegancia cogiendo olas 🌊

    • @rickweeks
      @rickweeks  Год назад

      Muy apreciada lalo, gracias! 😊

  • @lynnh8189
    @lynnh8189 Год назад +1

    Thanks for sharing
    Keep up the videos,
    What fin set up and what fins are you using the most?
    Does the fins set up make a big difference?
    Where can we get a Ghost and prices ?
    Thanks
    Dale

    • @rickweeks
      @rickweeks  Год назад +1

      Hi Dale
      If you are located in the US, please email me at
      supthecreek@gmail.com
      and i will direct you to purchase options.
      Fins are not as critical on the Ghost because the design is the "fix" I needed!
      BUT... I only use Quobba fins on my Ghost as well!
      Pre Ghost:
      Fins changed the way I have been able to surf for the past 5 years....
      Pre Ghost I "fixed" boards by using:
      "Ho Stevie" quad set (4.7" fronts - 3'6" rears)
      or
      Quobba Fins are game changers!
      My favorite set:
      Quobba Mixed Thrusters in Carbon Glass
      By far the best fins I have ever used
      use Promo Code: "Creek15" to save 15% when ordering
      quobbafins.com/collections/carbon-glass-series

  • @robertstrecker9925
    @robertstrecker9925 11 месяцев назад +1

    Brilliant!

    • @rickweeks
      @rickweeks  11 месяцев назад

      Thanks Bobbie, see you in the water in a few weeks!

  • @detacheddad3396
    @detacheddad3396 Год назад +1

    You always have breakthrough videos. My last board was a 9’ FireWire quad and that board was something else, it broke in half ditching it. I finally broke down and bought a sup. It’s used and huge but will get me started. I am rearranging my life so I can enjoy it more. Thanks for the inspiration Rick.

    • @rickweeks
      @rickweeks  Год назад +2

      Enjoy the new arrangement... it will open a new world to you!!
      Big is a good place to start... it eases the learning curve.
      Then you will have a much better idea how you want to progress when looking for your next board.
      Just mind the big board... they are hard to avoid in shallow water and can do some damage.
      Try to stay in enough water to get under and away from the board until you have a solid grasp of SUP surfing.

  • @johnbaker7692
    @johnbaker7692 Год назад +1

    Darn it Rick! This may mean that I will have to start saving towards a new “investment in my active retirement”. Of course you could surf a table top and make it look smooth.

    • @rickweeks
      @rickweeks  Год назад +1

      Ha ha, start saving John, it’s not a table top!
      That is the goal of the Ghost…. make it easy for me to surf as well as possible in my mid 70’s !

  • @epicv7dayz824
    @epicv7dayz824 10 месяцев назад

    Gday Rick, have recently stumbled upon your channel following my new foray into,sup surfing. I’m a prone longboarder for many years, however shoulder injuries have forced me to look at sup surfing. Harder than it looks! Anyway I’m currently learning on Naish 10’8” x 30 progression is somewhat slow., with an eye on my next board I’m conflicted between sunovas ghost and point-break. Probably vastly different boards but I prefer larger boards and surf and more drawn out manoeuvres. The Naish will remain in stable for nose riding on smaller days. Your thoughts very much appreciated. I’m leaning towards point break! Cheers, Ron

    • @rickweeks
      @rickweeks  10 месяцев назад

      Hi Ron,
      Welcome to the magical world of SUP!!!
      It is so much more than to imagine... and will only get better the deeper you go into it!!
      Yes... Ghost and Pointbreak are very different!
      The Ghost is an amazing performance shortboard that sizes up to be excellent for even a beginner that wants one board to learn and grow into an advanced surfer.
      The Pointbreak is not a longboard style board... it surfs like a big shortboard, but may be exactly what you are looking for.
      The turns are performed like a shortboard but the length draws out the turns and makes nice long lines down the wave.
      It may actually be a bit harder to learn how to turn properly at first, because of it's length.
      Best to start on flatwater to get a sense for how the board feels under your feet.
      When taking it into surf for the first sessions, it would be best to find a less crowded point or inlet sandbar, where you have room to move.
      This will give you the room you may need to adjust to the difference from your Naish... because it WILL be different!!
      One you have the Pointbreak wired, it is a beautiful way to enjoy many days that others think are not worth going out.
      I ride it up to head high on pointbreaks, but it might be a bit of a beast in OH beachbreak.... it is a lot of board to fit into fast, hard breaking waves. Best used on waves with some room to move.
      Here is a link to a video that might not pop up in your search
      ruclips.net/video/R7u-s8_U2VI/видео.html
      If you you would like to talk more, please contact me at
      supthecreek@gmail.come
      Where you live may affect availability of the Pointbreak... because of it's 12' length, they are delivered only by container and sell fast, so not many in shops stock.
      I can help you sort that out if you email me
      Peace
      Rick

  • @markadams3264
    @markadams3264 10 месяцев назад

    Hi enjoy the videos. I am looking to get the ghost as my next board. Can you give some advice on which size. I want to go as short as possible I’m 50 years old 5’7 and 90kg’s. I’m at a intermediate level. The waves here Australia have a-lot of power even when small. You make the 9’1 look really stable but not sure if that’s right one or if the 9’3 or 9’6 might be more suitable. Appreciate your thoughts.

    • @rickweeks
      @rickweeks  10 месяцев назад +1

      Hi Mark, thanks for the positive feedback!
      There is a lot that goes into the proper choice.
      If you would like more than a quick answer, please email me at:
      supthecreek@gmail.com
      The 9'1 would work fine for you by numbers alone
      I am much older and 17 kg heavier and the 9'1 is super comfortable form me, even in serious wonk.
      Because you asked about much bigger, I suspect there is more information that I would need to match you up correctly. I have a short questionnaire that provides me with a better understanding of your waves and other factors that are important.
      I lived in Noosa for 7 months one year and had a great time back in 84/85

  • @terryhall7770
    @terryhall7770 10 месяцев назад

    Rick…you’re the man!!! Thanx for all the classy Sunova reviews. I’m dead keen to get the Ghost…I quite like the idea of the forward position of the fins (just gotta sneak it pass my wife…lol). Keep up the good work Rick…Cheers T

    • @rickweeks
      @rickweeks  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks Terry, I appreciate your support!!
      You will find the words!
      Please give me your feedback after you get your Ghost, as I am eager to hear how it suits everyone!!

  • @sector7676
    @sector7676 11 месяцев назад

    Those Sunova boards look sweet! Could u tell me which model/size would likely be best for catching waves early? I'm 145lbs never have SUP'd but have some experience surfing, usually knee to chest Florida waves...

    • @rickweeks
      @rickweeks  11 месяцев назад +1

      Sunova has so many shapes to fit a wide variety of conditions.
      Surf experience is important but to adapt easily to SUP, the right board is critical.
      I will be in Florida after Thanksgiving, with several modules that work well in the waves there. I would be happy to let you try some.
      Please email me at
      supthecreek@gmail.com
      To discuss boards that would suit your transition to SUP.

  • @pedromiguelbaratasousarama1044
    @pedromiguelbaratasousarama1044 11 месяцев назад

    It looks like a fantastic board, when will it be available in Portugal? Is the 8,5x30 -118l, a stable board?

    • @rickweeks
      @rickweeks  11 месяцев назад

      Hi Pedro
      It can be ordered now.
      Contact
      Tiago Silva
      Mauka Lodge
      Ericera
      The Ghost is a stable shape due to width to length and decent volume
      Stability of a particular size would depend on your stats, skill level and experience
      Contact me at me email and we can go over your numbers
      supthecreek@gmail.com

  • @chasingwaves11
    @chasingwaves11 Год назад

    yewww

  • @samlorussojr
    @samlorussojr 11 месяцев назад

    Shredding!

    • @rickweeks
      @rickweeks  11 месяцев назад

      Thanks Sam! Much appreciated my friend!!!!

  • @eddiewouldknow
    @eddiewouldknow 11 месяцев назад

    I'm paying attention Rick, I like your logic and explanations, great stuff!

    • @rickweeks
      @rickweeks  11 месяцев назад

      Thanks Eddie, I am glad you enjoyed it!

  • @tommyc5606
    @tommyc5606 Год назад

    Rick...how many inches further up is the fin cluster set from other Sunova boards? Very interesting concept. My main stick is an 8' 0" Hypernut (never ridden a Sunova). I love the board but am getting tired of battling the wide nose through the surf when its gets bigger (I live in NJ). I am on the hunt for a board with a more pulled in/pointier nose without giving up a lot of stability.

    • @rickweeks
      @rickweeks  Год назад

      Hi Tommy
      Somehow my answer to your question posted as a separate comment, please scroll down to read.

  • @strawdog397
    @strawdog397 11 месяцев назад

    I had been waiting with some anticipation for the next Ghost video and this didn't disappoint. Good in 1-3ft, flat deck, stable, no need to get all the way back for turns - sounds special. Bert's backstory on the fins and the rest of the design features seems to make this a push back board on the received wisdom about width, volume and fin placement. Excellent. Could this be in part "Go big and have fun in the real world"? (I paused moving forward on a Speeed as I want to try it alongside a 9'+ Ghost. Hopefully soon.)
    Thanks Rick

    • @rickweeks
      @rickweeks  11 месяцев назад

      Thanks strawdude, much appreciated!
      Yes, I have been pushing back on the accepted conventional wisdom about width for a long time, because everything is relative…. smaller folks will say wide boards don’t work because they don’t need width or have never ridden a well designed wider board.
      The Ghost and Speeed over 9’ are not really comparable from a turning standpoint IMO ….. with the more parallel rails, a larger Speeed will turn best if you can move back toward the kick pad, where the Ghost doesn’t require that much movement to the rear. I would be interested in your take after you get to complete are them. Enjoy the research, I always love looking for a new board 😊

  • @johnboone6417
    @johnboone6417 11 месяцев назад

    Rick’s a great wealth of knowledge and works tirelessly on bringing us solid advise videos!

    • @rickweeks
      @rickweeks  11 месяцев назад

      Thanks Johnny, I appreciate that my friend! Hope to get out with you before I head south

  • @capecodcdog
    @capecodcdog Год назад

    Great video buddy. I got to get out there and give one a spin. Best, Johnny

    • @rickweeks
      @rickweeks  Год назад

      Thanks Johnny
      I will have three Ghosts in the mid Cape area, while I am staying there for the next month or so.
      Please contact me at
      supthecreek@gmail.com
      We can set up a time and place where you can try one.
      After today, I will be unavoidably off the grid far a while and unable to communicate with people
      Please have patience if I do not respond after 5 pm tonight.... it may be a few weeks or just a couple of days.

  • @ryanhorlyck
    @ryanhorlyck Год назад

    awesome as usual rick. love your channel

    • @rickweeks
      @rickweeks  Год назад

      Thanks Ryan... stoked you are enjoying the vids!