Which brand/make of board are you riding?

Post by **pig champion** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 4:45 pm

for my standard shortbaords i have just changed to Al Merricks after riding JS's for about 3 years ... before settling on the Merricks i also tried Aloha, Chilli & Gunthers with mixed results ... i'm happy with the Merricks at the moment, but i can see myself going back to JS's in the near future ...

curious to know what you are all riding & what you think of them ...

Post by **razorback** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 5:13 pm

Pure's from cromer and they are pretty darn good...

Post by **Karlos** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 5:18 pm

A Hayden Shape. I'll be buying another.

Post by **Girlgrom** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 5:21 pm

I like Al Merrick and Warner - and tho they get knocked, some of those China boards can actually be pretty good - like superfish.

Post by **moreorless** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 5:45 pm

I liked Simon Anderson's and Greg Webber's custom boards, when you could get them without having to wait ages for delivery. (My best board ever was a Webber. It's about 10 years old now but still goes great whenever I take it for spin.) My last was a Mark Rabbidge and I think the next will be as well, although Mike Psillakis also seems to making some great boards.

Post by **elmo** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 6:22 pm

I got a Drew Anderson board it is soooo mad hell thin but

Post by **brendo** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 7:48 pm

ive been riding mark platers boards for the last 14yrs. they are awsome and i reckon ive only had maybe 3 that were a bit ordinary out of 25+ boards. he is a seriously underrated shaper, but hes been around a good while, and guys like margo have riden his boards before being thrown dollars by big shapers. i rode a 3 of gunthers boards before that, and they were dogs. also riden tony cerfs, they ok, aloha(gc) it was good.
but just cant go past marks boards. he listens to what i want, and consistently comes up with the goods. in case you wondering, he shapes for maddog, and also does MR boards under licence

Post by **Chamberess** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 8:16 pm

All 6 are JS,couldnt be happier

Post by **stoive** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 8:29 pm

6 board Js quiver, whoah

2 of my shortboards are matt penn shapes, for insight, one was a old board of kai otton. i love the really low rocker, the last board i rode was this Js which was really hard to get into em earlier

Post by **Meataxe** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 8:32 pm

Hey nice one missy, I've got a nice white 6'2" JS shorty. Also got a channel islands 5'10" retro twin fin, a Jet 6'4" shorty, a 6'1" Spyder Glyder and a big old single fin.

Post by **Chamberess** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 8:53 am

stoive wrote:6 board Js quiver, whoah

Admittedly,that was my ex's influence.He bought me my first JS and i havnt looked back since.Last i heard,the ex had 8 JS boards,all with Bruce irons sprays...so it's safe to say he is also pretty happy with them.

Post by **surfscracking** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 9:01 am

Have tried alot of shapers boards over the years Pottz, Darcy, Al Merick, Dalberg's, Sel, Tuflites, Sam Egan, China shite but am now riding Chaos boards which I have been stoked with. By far the most consistant sticks I have had.

Chamber he didn't leave you for Bruce did he???

Post by **Nick Carroll** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 9:28 am

Haydenshapes
Allan Byrne
Pat Rawson
Maurice Cole
MR
Banksy
Stu Kenson
TF
Nev (Firewire)
Webber (S-Core)
Michael Baron (TufLite)
Dick Van Straalen (12' racer)
Craig Lockwood (12' racer)
Barry Bennett (10'6" racer, handshaped by Baz!)

as you can tell I have a Surfboard Problem.

Post by **Chamberess** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 9:31 am

surfscracking wrote:
Chamber he didn't leave you for Bruce did he???

hahaha wouldnt suprise me,he idolised him.

Post by **Moby** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 9:36 am

Warners customs for the last 4 years, Brett makes excellent boards and takes the time to listen to guys like me! I know so many guys riding his boards which has to be a great reflection of his ability.

Got a Haydenshapes made late last year and it is a sensational board so will more than likely go with Hayden for my next. He's also a good guy with a great attitude, supports the local boardriders and looks after the groms too.

Post by **CaT_SPeW** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 9:39 am

Rip Curl Michael Anthony Designs. being my first board i can only compare it to my mates Balin (and a few hire mals

) that i borrowed for a couple of months and i like it way more than that

Post by **tootr** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 9:44 am

jim banks * 3
simon anderson * 2
dain thomas * 1
brett munro for the tiny wave tanker

also i have tended over the years (for performance shortboards anyway) to stick to the same highly experienced shapers and just incrementally change bits and pieces......

Post by **smw1** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 9:56 am

Mark Gnech - all round shorty
Webber - 6'9 semi-gun
Tuflite Randy French fish - travelling/backup board
Billy Tolhurst (9'1 performance mal)

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