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s-core, surftech or fiberglass shortboard?

PostPosted: Mon Sep 18, 2006 3:32 pm
by hyber
hi, im 6'2 and am now confident on my 6'4 circle one funboard ( can bottom turn, cutback ),
i was thinking between 6'3 and 6'4 but i dont know what brand to get,

the s-core seems like the best option but i havent really been able to find any actual opinions or reviews and it sounds almost too good.. as in it will just be too lose and fast for me.

A surftech seems good but apperently their not so good in choppy surf.

Fiberglass is another option but i want just one board for conditions up to 6foot and i go away alot, so i wouldnt want it breaking on the plane!

( i would probably be buying used boards, maybe new for fiberglass as its cheaper )

thanks alot!

PostPosted: Mon Sep 18, 2006 8:36 pm
by rich r
Go to your local surf shop and have a talk with the local shapers or the local pro. They'll show you a range of boards they have, probably.

Re: s-core, surftech or fiberglass shortboard?

PostPosted: Mon Sep 18, 2006 8:38 pm
by drowningbitbybit
hyber wrote: the s-core seems like the best option but ... will just be too lose and fast for me.

A surftech seems good but... not so good in choppy surf.

Fiberglass is another option but... i wouldnt want it breaking on the plane!


I think you summed it up yourself :wink:

PostPosted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 12:49 pm
by baja fresk
surftechs slap in the chop.

s-core's are no stronger than a PU board, just lighter.

i would go with a PU board, save the cash.