Advice for a 3rd board

[Gumby]

This blokes riding a 6' 2" in this photo. I'll wager he rode one type of board when he was learning

Yeah that's a photo of me. See how my sh1tty 6'2 has thrown me way too wide on the turn?

[Trev]

This blokes riding a 6' 2" in this photo. I'll wager he rode one type of board when he was learning

Yeah that's a photo of me. See how my sh1tty 6'2 has thrown me way too wide on the turn?

[andy2476]

hey gumby. Either you want to be a surfer or you wanna get better at surfing. If you just wanna be a surfer go buy another board and another etc, you'll barely progress and you'll probably give up. If your goal is to get better at surfing, get or keep one board and stick to it. And to get the most out of surfing you should get the most adaptable user friendly surfboard ever made. A thruster in the right size for you. What some on here in misguided disdain call a high performance shortboard. High performance doesn't mean it is only for high performance surfing it means the boards perform at a high level. Anything other than that type of board is one dimensional. Thats not to say they aren't good for what they are made for, be it getting dropped in on at Lennox by an expat IT account manager from Yorkshire or surfing tandem mini mals with your male capoiera instructor and special friend at maxxed out South Maroubra. The one thing one dimensional boards are really bad at is helping your overall surfing progress.

[Hatchnam]

True to form as always. Turning everything into an attention seeking pissing contest. Lifetime behind the camera but no time on front of it.

Hi perf board perform at the highest level, umm durrr, Einstein.

Getting a board that enables you to catch lots of waves and get your wave count up will more than likely lead u to performing at a higher level much sooner and more sustainably and attainably than a board that's built strictly as a top end performer.

A board that's built strictly for top end performance is probably THE most one dimensional of all. Plenty of great surfing being done on boards that aren't purely hi-perf boards.

[andy2476]

Yes because people who spend a life time in front of the camera are such well rounded individuals. True to form indeed, not reading all the info and just taking the bits that suit the strange little barrow you want to push.
A shortboard thruster built to the right spec for an intermediate surfer will be easy to paddle and will be easier to get waves on.

[el rancho]

these look like dynamite all-round thrusters. mid 80s hi perf like this one Occy used to ride. plenty of volume, flattish rocker, modern enough rails.

[steve shearer]

thats exactly what I was going to say.

[Hatchnam]

Exactly . The 80's hi perf thruster is a great performing board

A shortboard thruster built to the right spec for an intermediate surfer will be easy to paddle and will be easier to get waves on.

Exactly. One that's built to the right specs for said surfer

[Animal_Chin]

True to form as always. Turning everything into an attention seeking pissing contest. Lifetime behind the camera but no time on front of it.

Hi perf board perform at the highest level, umm durrr, Einstein.

Getting a board that enables you to catch lots of waves and get your wave count up will more than likely lead u to performing at a higher level much sooner and more sustainably and attainably than a board that's built strictly as a top end performer.

A board that's built strictly for top end performance is probably THE most one dimensional of all. Plenty of great surfing being done on boards that aren't purely hi-perf boards.

Thanks for taking my advice and putting a bit of effort into your posts Hatchy. Much easier to read.

I can see a little "u" in there, but no probs. You'll get there. Respect bro'!

[Hatchnam]

And growing up surfing the one hi perf board in the eighties was a much more viable option than attempting to do that on a completely modern one these days. Hence the proliferation and rebirth of boards that are now out there again that borrow from the eighties. Because they are a more attainable option for most.

[andy2476]

Exactly . The 80's hi perf thruster is a great performing board

A shortboard thruster built to the right spec for an intermediate surfer will be easy to paddle and will be easier to get waves on.

Exactly. One that's built to the right specs for said surfer

that's right so what the fuck are you going on about? you agree with me you weirdo fucking wanksock.

and everyone thought salty was the bad guy?

[ctd]

I have a 9ft2 longboard and a 7ft4 minimal

Should I buy a third board?




(not really asking)

[Gumby]

Loving the banter on here. That alone was worth the post.
Plenty of wise words in there too.
I was never going to run out and get another board tomorrow anyway (would have been more towards end of year or so), so will stick with the 6'2 for every session between now and then and just go with my gut after that.
Never going to get the same opinion from everyone out there anyway, but that's good.
Peace out gents.

[Hatchnam]

Exactly . The 80's hi perf thruster is a great performing board

A shortboard thruster built to the right spec for an intermediate surfer will be easy to paddle and will be easier to get waves on.

Exactly. One that's built to the right specs for said surfer

that's right so what the fuck are you going on about? you agree with me you weirdo fucking wanksock.

and everyone thought salty was the bad guy?

All I did was encourage him to experiment so he could learn about boards and how they perform and what works and what won't for him.
U took that all completely out of context to the extreme with ur mini mal this, it ex pat that. I never said to avoid a thruster or a short board at all. Something like the LSD chubby checker or a DHD Margo nugget would be a good option for an intermediate surfer wanting a board that performs at the higher and of the spectrum. Whereas a super refined hi-perf will hinder more than it helps for the most part. Fwiw I have always advocated that most surfers benefit from a bit more foam, foil, and float. Is this now also a recent revelation for u too ?

[andy2476]

stay the fuck out of this gumby.

[Donweather]

Gumby, you're own words in your very first post intimated that your 6'2" is not designed for bigger waves....it's designed for smaller, fatter, weaker waves, so to be saying this board isn't performing in steeper, bigger, hollower waves is probably correct. I wouldn't be going to it (the 6'2") when the surf get's bigger, in fact I'd be doing the opposite. it was designed for smaller/fuller waves, then ride it in those conditions.

If your 5'10" doesn't cut the mustard in the bigger stuff then yes you need a step up board. Is 6'1" a step up? I'm not so sure....depends on the boards volume and planing area and what size swell (and period) you wish to be riding it in.

I'd do some research, find a board you think you like and then go and talk to shaper about what you want from that board and see what his recommendations are for the board and dimensions. A shaper who listens to what the surfer wants from their board is worth their weight in gold!!!

[JSB]

Hey Gumby maybe try a set of bigger fins with more hold and drive for a cheaper option, may stop a bit of sliding and force you to draw out your turns better.

[JSB]

I have a 9ft2 longboard and a 7ft4 minimal

Should I buy a third board?




(not really asking)

Yep I hear Hypto Kryptos are popular these days