live4truth
Grom
Reged: 05/13/08
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Wondering if anyone knows if there’s a Formula Energy distributor in the states? Love a few of the shapes and interested in the tech as well...just wondering if anyone had any helpful information as to where I can look/get one. I know someone was selling two last year on the east coast, but can’t be sure...I appreciate the help!
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AquaClear
Grom
Reged: 11/10/05
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I to would love some info. I want a Formula Energy!
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Retropete
Billy Hamilton status
Reged: 01/20/06
Posts: 1752
Loc: Sunny Coast Qld Australia
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Buy a Coil (aren't they only $650) or a Proctor.
Similar tech but without the Australian price tag of $1000 plus.
Still keen on one?
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AquaClear
Grom
Reged: 11/10/05
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I am interested more in his designs. His unique fin placments ,outline's and rail curves are differnt.
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Ivan_
Michael Peterson status
Reged: 12/16/10
Posts: 1822
Loc: Cabo, Mexico
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Exactly what fin placements are you talking about? 
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retodd
Tom Curren status
Reged: 02/22/09
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Fins are set way back
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live4truth
Grom
Reged: 05/13/08
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Also his fins look closer to the rail than a McKee set-up, but a bit farther than a rail placement. His carbon placement is unique as well...really would like to see one up close to feel the difference from my Hayden.
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retodd
Tom Curren status
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Also the fact he uses polyester resin with all his unique layups 
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manbearpig
Billy Hamilton status
Reged: 05/11/09
Posts: 1600
Loc: its so flat
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Quote:
Buy a Coil (aren't they only $650) or a Proctor.
Similar tech but without the Australian price tag of $1000 plus.
Still keen on one?
Proctors are $1000+ and are domestic
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redrider
Nep status
Reged: 07/08/10
Posts: 755
Loc: CA (South OC)
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Quote:
Exactly what fin placements are you talking about?
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Ivan_
Michael Peterson status
Reged: 12/16/10
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Loc: Cabo, Mexico
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somehow that doesnt look different and unique to me, if anything it has a lot of toe 
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live4truth
Grom
Reged: 05/13/08
Posts: 60
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Quote:
Exactly what fin placements are you talking about?
Sorry for the generalization...his quad placement seem pretty unique...
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Edited by live4truth (05/31/12 05:17 PM)
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manbearpig
Billy Hamilton status
Reged: 05/11/09
Posts: 1600
Loc: its so flat
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The Bollywood board and his twins are boards I have wanted to try for awhile. Would also be interested to hear if there is U.S distribution.
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Retropete
Billy Hamilton status
Reged: 01/20/06
Posts: 1752
Loc: Sunny Coast Qld Australia
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I just left a voicemail asking Gary if he has any US distribution and I'll let you know what he says when he calls back.
I'll also let him know about this thread in case he would like to log in and answer questions.
Here's his contact details...
http://formulaenergy.com.au/contact/
I'm going to have a look at them in person tomorrow since I've discovered there's a shop on the Sunshine coast stocking them.
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Bman76
Grom
Reged: 03/09/11
Posts: 75
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I've had a few of Gary's boards - aliens are super fast! Go with the flower of life art decks. The hemp decks felt a little heavy to me and didn't have the same flex pattern.
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retodd
Tom Curren status
Reged: 02/22/09
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pics show twin placement and what looks like twin placement with quad trailers ( set way back / 2.5-3 inches up ? )
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retodd
Tom Curren status
Reged: 02/22/09
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my favorite 
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Retropete
Billy Hamilton status
Reged: 01/20/06
Posts: 1752
Loc: Sunny Coast Qld Australia
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Hey Sean,
What dims are you riding the Alien at?
I'm looking forward to feeling these boards up.
Seems like Gary has given the site an overhaul and there's more videos up as well as used boards.
Even have a used one from Rasta's quiver for those who really want to find out if it's the Indian or the arrow.
Luckily I outweigh Rasta by 20 plus kgs so I'm not tempted to go down that path.
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Ivan_
Michael Peterson status
Reged: 12/16/10
Posts: 1822
Loc: Cabo, Mexico
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Keen eye retodd
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Bman76
Grom
Reged: 03/09/11
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Hey Pete,
I was riding a 5'10, 19 3/4, 2 7/16 - the flower deck i had was amazing. I've ridden a 5'6 nemo twin and that was also hectic. I've also ridden a 6'2 alienator in biggish surf, but found it too big for my needs. Super light boards and very responsive. Not cheap though 
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live4truth
Grom
Reged: 05/13/08
Posts: 60
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Just thought I'd update this post...I contacted FE via their website and received the following info. The email included pics of the boards...if you want the actual email with the pics just pm me and I can send it to you...
Hi Tom,
No official dealer
Here is the breakdown and a few options:
Export prices
All in AUD $$$
8 weeks to make
Freight to California is $395 door to door via AIR.
USC RANGE any model
$814 for a plain deck
$891 hemp
$946 flower of life or other print.
Any fin set up plain white bottom..
G-BOMB RANGE any model
$632 plain
$682 rail spray
$814 print black rails
Anymore questions please feel free to contact myself or Gary regarding shaping queries.
Kind Regards
Eden Scallan
Formula Energy
www.formulaenergy.com.au
info@formulaenergy.com.au
10/48 Machinery Drive
Tweed Heads South NSW 2486
ph 07 55262 150 fax 07 55262 150
Mobile Australia 0418 798 209
Mobile international +61 418 789 209
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Retropete
Billy Hamilton status
Reged: 01/20/06
Posts: 1752
Loc: Sunny Coast Qld Australia
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The freight cost will stop most in their tracks.
However here's another case of an Aussie made surfboard being quoted cheaper to a US customer than being retailed here.
The USC hemp deck is priced at $995 (on special) at the shop that stocks them.
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