Blackfly and L'Edge stuff.. New SL'Edge video :)

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Re: Blackfly and L'Edge stuff.. New SL'Edge video :)

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Just had time tonight to paddle at the local playpark in the dark, so didn't get to really give it a go. From what I could tell, its going to be a ton easier to get it vertical. I could bury the ends with very little effort.
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..uhh, :roll: how do you even know when a beach ball is vertical? :)
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its when either your hair or your face are in the water. :)
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Just a bump for outfitting ref, page six for those asking about shin foam.
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The new Lightweight L'Edge arrived at my shop yesterday and I had an opportunity to weigh them, along with the standard L'Edge, Prelude and Spanish Fly. Here are the results-

Standard L'Edge- 60.54#
Lightweight L'Edge- 50.11#
Prelude- 49.80#
Spanish Fly- 50.10#
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Wow 10# difference, it is a lot!! Good for them to be able to bring the weight down!!
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The new light weight L'Edge is a blast to paddle. It takes a lot less effort than the original, is faster, still boofs great, surfs great and spins on a dime. I also had a preproduction L'Edge that was a little lighter. I really like the production model of the light. It feels solid creeking with good flex, not too much. So much fun. Faster than my friends in their Options. When I am behind them I have to stop in extra eddies to slow down. :wink:
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