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chrisb wrote:Should a beginner be allowed to use the name "rabbit"

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Cheers for the help guys.

I see Bic boards are pretty cheap. I can get a 7'3 brand new for $299. Are they heavy compared to other boards? I see that they weigh 5.6kg. How much do other boards weigh?

It's got me thinking...for the same sort of money, I can get a 2nd hand NSP 7'6, or a brand new bic 7'3.

Any suggestions?

Cheers alakaboo for the feedback.

BTW, I was actually thinking of epoxy boards mainly because of my past windsurfing background (15 years ago!). Bic boards (and many other epoxys) were highly regarded back then.

I don't get out surfing much (so a learner) and it's more for having a board when the kids go out who are just learning too. I was thinking of an epoxy board for it's durability as it will probably end up being carted around more than it gets used. I'm also looking at 2nd hand, so something around a...