Timmy Turner and Ian Battrick in the latest Surf Norge testing Lunasurf Tail Pads and Leashes in Iceland

See more from Issue 3 of Surf Norge’s Iceland feature at http://www.lunasurf.co.uk/pages/Luna-Trips.html.  Tim Nunn, a member of the Lunasurf Photogrpaher Collective shot the trip. You will see a lot more of this trip and more cold water travels with Ian Battrick and Timmy Turner in his upcoming book ‘NUMB’. Due for release in 2012.

Timmy Turner, was there searching for some new waves and filming some of the last scenes for his upcoming movie Cold Thoughts. This is the follow up to his award-winning film, ‘Second Thoughts’ which won the ’2004 Surfer Poll Movie of the Year’. This time his film charts his recovery from several life threatening brain surgeries and being told “not go back to the tropics for a while at all costs, to avoid the heightened risk of further infection”, to him exploring some of the coldest and remotest parts of the surfing world.

Click any of the shots to check out the latest Lunasurf trip, which showcases team riders, Timmy Turner and Ian Battrick putting the new Lunasurf tail pads and leashes through their paces in sub-zero conditions around Iceland. Check out the Lunasurf Leashes and Lunasurf Tailpads on the website.

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Ian Battrick, see more shots and tales from the trip by clicking the shot

LUNASURF 6ft 5.5mm Prolite Comp Surfboard Leash in Neon Green and Neon Red

We take our own Lunasurf technical products very seriously, each and every one is the result of years of surfing experience, and years of testing and refining before we put a product to market. The Lunasurf Prolite Comp Leashes have been developed and tested by our team riders Ian Battrick and Timmy Turner. Both are well known for charging heavy and performance waves, as well as being progressive surfers, meaning a comfortable, low drag, strong leash is essential. What they have come up with is a leash designed to be as light weight as possible, with minimal drag in the water. Perfect for maximizing your performance in smaller to overhead conditions, but will stand up to more serious conditions when needed. The team have tested it from small beachies punting airs, to grinding barrels, from Iceland to Scotland, California to Indo to make sure it stands up in all conditions.

Ian Battrick putting the leash through its paces on a beach in Iceland.

Lunasurf team rider Chris Noble testing at his home break in Thurso

Timmy Turner at home in a cold water lefthander

Ian Battrick warm water testing in Indo

The comfortable cuff and lightweight but strong leash makes it the perfect all round leash for performance and everyday surfing.

 

Technical Specifications -

6ft Prolite Competition Surfboard Leash

 

•  High strength, light weight, low drag 5.5mm cord
•  Anti-corrosion, stainless steel double swivels, reduces tangling
•  Extra slim fit, soft, flexible ankle cuff
•  Key pocket (in ankle cuff)
•  Lightweight, slim quick release 1″ wide rail saver
•  Precision molded fittings, keeping the cord away from your feet
•  Lunasurf 6 month Guarantee

The 6ft ‘Prolite’ leash has been designed to be as light weight as possible, with minimal drag in the water. Perfect for maximizing your performance in smaller to overhead conditions.

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Josh Mulcoy 5 fin signature Future Surfboard Fins

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Josh Mulcoy has been a friend of Lunasurf right from the beginning, we’ve had the pleasure of being on trips with him in Iceland and Canada and so we’re more than pleased to be stocking his versatile signature fin from Futures Fins. The upright template makes them ideal for fast tight turns and vertical surfing, when set up as a thruster, change to the quad set up, and you add drive and hold, it’s almost the perfect all round fin set up. Check out the technical specs below and click on any of the shots to go to Lunasurf.

Josh Mulcoy weaving his way through a little wedge in Iceland on a Luna Trip

Josh Mulcoy Luna Tripping in Iceland

Josh Mulcoy, warming up on a cold Icelandic night with Lunasurf team riders Ian Battrick and Timmy Turner.

Futures Fins Josh Mulcoy 5-Fin

Built with a lightweight hexagonal core that provides a glass-on like flex. Honeycomb have a medium flex pattern, stiffer than Blackstix but more flexible than glass and Techflex.

An upright template making the fin very fast and pivoty. Designed for tight vertical snaps and critical surfing. Riding the quad rears instead of the center fin will add drive and hold.

Front Fins:

Height:     4.55    in,        11.56    cm
 Base:       4.24    in,        10.77    cm
Area:      14.57    sq in,    94.00    sq cm

Quad Rears:

Height:     3.79    in,        9.63    cm
 Base:       3.80    in,        9.65    cm
Area:      11.08    sq in,    71.48    sq cm

Center Fin:

Height:     4.55    in,        11.56    cm
 Base:       4.24    in,        10.77    cm
Area:      14.57    sq in,    94.00    sq cm

Surfboard fins explained – Choosing a Quad Fin Set – a guide to choosing the right surfboard fin

Choosing a Quad Fin Set

FCS gives you the freedom to choose from our extensive range of quad sets, or you can add rear fins to your existing thruster side fins and customize your own quad set up.
Use the following information to narrow your search and help determine which quad set or rear fin will ultimately work for you and your board.

STEP 1: REAR FIN POSITION

Checking your rear fin position allows you to pick the correct quad set or rear fin that will suit your board.

STEP 2: REAR FIN SIZE

The size of the rear fin will have a major influence on the pivot and hold characteristic of your board.

STEP 3: REAR FIN FOILS

Choose a foil that best suits your rear fin position and the desired performance you want to achieve.

Flat: Mimics the performance of a regular side fin, offering fast transitions between turns, quick release and added hold on rail. (Ideal for boards with a wider tail; performance shortboards; and boards with rear fins positioned close to the rail)

70/30 or 80/20: Combines the performance of a centre and side fin, offering increased speed, smooth rail-to-rail transitions and a consistent feel in a variety of conditions. (Ideal for all board types and rear fin placements)

50/50: Mimics the performance of a regular centre fin offering increased pivot with the added advantage of stability and control. (Ideal for all board types and rear fins positioned closer to the stringer)

See the full range of FCS and Futures fins quads here – http://www.lunasurf.co.uk/categories/Surfboard-Fins/Quad-Fins/

ASTRODECK 123 New Nathan Fletcher Tail Pad Camo

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The New Nathan Fletcher pad in camo. Three pieces with built-in arch and 45 degree to vert kick. Now, we can’t guarantee that you’ll be able to launch air like Nathan, or get shacked at Pipe like Nathan, or drop down the face at Mavericks like Nathan, but at least with Nathan’s pad on your board, you can pretend you do.

• Nathan Fletcher Signature Pad
• Color: Camo
• Three Piece Traction Pad
• Built-In Arch
• 45 degree to vert

See the full range of Astrodeck tail pads here - http://www.lunasurf.co.uk/brands/Astrodeck.html

LIFEVENTURE Expedition Duffle 70L

Lunasurf team rider Ian Battrick spends months each year in Indo. His programme is to surf as much as possible, live cheaply, travel with the locals and see as much of the country and culture as possible. He also knows that once you’re off the local ferry and into a canoe you’re going to need something to keep your clothes dry, that’s why he uses the Expedition Duffle, rugged, water tight and big enough for all his gear, it is the perfect bag for going off the map, or on a weekend mission. Click the shots to shop.

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Expedition Duffle 70L

Features

● Made from tough, 1000 denier ripstop fabric
● 1600 denier reinforced base
● As specified for overlander trucks
● 80mm top and side grab handles for ease of handling
● 60mm shoulder strap with metal d-ring lashing points
● High-strength, YKK lockable zips

Technical Specification

Capacity	Dimensions	Weight
70 Litres	30 x 66 x 33 cm	1.1 Kg

TO SEE THE WHOLE RANGE OF LIFESYSTEMS PRODUCTS ON LUNASURF.CO.UK

http://www.lunasurf.co.uk/brands/Lifesystems.html

TO SEE THE WHOLE RANGE OF  LIFEVENTURE PRODUCTS ON LUNASURF.CO.UK

http://www.lunasurf.co.uk/brands/Lifeventure.html

Photographer Profile – Roger Sharp

Sharpy is the editor of CARVE magazine and a photographer for ASL and Surfing. He is currently living in London as it’s “close to the airport”.

He likes gravy, guinness and gin. Not all at the same time. That would be weird.

When not in the sea the Somerset kid is an Apple geek and Canon lover. He also has a fine blog about everything from cameras to surfing here – surfphoto.co

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