Surfing Waves

Hey all,

Longtime lurker, first time poster. So to give a little back story, I've been surfing for a few months now on a very, VERY high volume 7' epoxy beast of a "shortboard" and it's served me well. I'm really happy with my progress. That being said, my current board, while it catches anything, it doesn't have that "glide" that a longboard does so I've been looking for a beater longboard. And oh man, this thing is a BEATER. I've talked the guy down to nearly half of the posted price. My main concern is that I'm not all that familiar with longboard dimensions. I DON'T want a "performance longboard", so mainly I want to make sure this isn't one. I don't believe it is, but the 2.5" thickness seems pretty odd as well as the diamond tail. Thoughts? Is this a good all around longboard for cruising on those tiny shin high days? Thanks. This board seems to have a TON of knowledge between all the great posters!

http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/spo/4608314108.html

It is a beater cruiser , no worries if there is nt to much water damage as a beater cruise at a low price.
Why not!

Thanks Jaffa,

I just don't ever recall seeing a longboard as thin as 2.5" so that had me a little concerned.

My (9ft1) longboard is 2 5/8 thick, so only 1/8 inch thicker. I know that extra 1/8 might be important... anyway, my board really thins out at the nose and tail and also thins out toward the rails; so the thickest part (the 2 5/8 part) isnt actually very much of the board. It floats and glides me no problems, I'm about 83kg (180lb).

Diamond tails were popular during a phase in the history of surfboard development - most people use a squash tail now for that same effect, but there is nothing wrong (nor 'high performance') about a diamond tail - just think of it as a squash tail. Although some people reckon diamonds are actually better because they give more control.

Anyway, I wouldnt worry about it too much. Unless you are particularly large (maybe 200lb plus), in which case there might be an argument to get a thicker board in light of your desire to glide and cruise (which is the essence - and the delight - of longboarding). Even then the board will still be pretty good, but perhaps the gliding aspect wont come as easily.

I am definitely not a big guy at 5'9" 150 lbs. I just have become pretty familiar with short board dimensions and characteristics and how they effect performance over the last several months, but hadn't given the longboards much though until very recently, so thanks.

I really can't say enough how much help reading this forum has been in my journey so far.

looks/sounds like a performance lb board to me but i aint no expert. i had a beautiful glenn darcy plb measuring in at 9'2 x 22.1/4 x 2 3/4. the widest point was just below centre if thats any help.

lovely board but i was a bit big for it at 15.5 stone, an expert told me that anyone over 13 stone might have trouble getting on a wave early on my board. (i'm now on a westbay all rounder 9'4 x 23 x 3 1/4 and loving life)