CI New Flyer vs. CI Fred Stubble

[Dma013]

Yes I was looking to get either the Fred Stubble or New Flyer for 2-4 ft small waves in the Newport area of California. I'm a 5'10 165lb high begginner who has recently transitioned from longboards. Which board would be easier for catching these waves and doing turns, I am not looking for a board for tricks right now. I was told by CI that a 5'9 Fred stubble would be best, but I thought it might be too short, any thoughts?

[jaffa1949]

My opinion is, most CI salespeople just want to sell you any of their boards, and they don't care which one.
Hey it doesn't work for you but it's a sale!
Have a read up and see what you think with all the information on the forum.
Depends on how big a jump down you are going.
Other things like age and how you define a high beginner.

[waikikikichan]

Get the Fred Stubble cause it's newer. The original Flyer is what like 10 years old over ? The flyers should have a small swallow tail which should be looser, but easier to damage the tips. If you are a "beginner" than you're less than average. CI does make the Average Joe.

[Dma013]

I'm able to stand up and turn easily I just want a board that's easy to catch small waves, I used mostly longboards but I used a 6'8 fish which I'm kind of over and my skill level is ready for a shortboard I'm 16 btw. I probably fell 1 out of 100 times on the fish because it was it was really steady.

[jaffa1949]

Good age prospects look at the average joe or similar i other brands, can't see why not just stay on the longer end of that series.

[Dma013]

Thanks jaffa