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THE SECRET TO RIPPING AT 62
Think a mid-length can’t turn? Think again.

In this video, I’m pushing the Aipa Big Boy Sting to its absolute limits. Most people see a board this size and think "cruiser," but at 62 years old, I’m not interested in just cruising. I’m looking for radical, shortboard-style pivots and high-performance carves that most people think are impossible on a board with this much volume.

The "Secret Sauce": Why This Works
The "impossible" turning radius you’re seeing comes down to a specific combination of legendary shaping and "underground" fin tech:

The Ben Aipa "Sting" Wing: This isn't just an aesthetic choice. The wing (the "Sting") effectively shortens the rail line, allowing the board to pivot like a much smaller craft while keeping the paddle power of a big board under my chest.

The Futures Scimitar 5-Fin Setup: This is the real "cheat code." Using the Futures Scimitar template in a 5-fin configuration provides an insane amount of lift and "squirt" out of the turns. That 18-degree twist in the Scimitar foil allows me to push through the turn without the board tracking or locking up. (This fin set up is found exclusively at Stewart Surfboards website)

Age is Just a Number (If You Have the Right Gear)
At 62, your equipment has to work harder for you. I’ve found that the Big Boy Sting, paired with the Scimitar 5-fin "engine," allows me to maintain a radical approach that stays true to the shortboard revolution—without the struggle of low-volume sinking.
If you’re looking to reclaim your performance game without sacrificing wave count, this setup is the answer.
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