7S Superfish 3 CV 8' vs Odysea Log 8'

[zeplinmaker]

Hey everyone!

First post here so please treat me kindly

I am 6', 85kg and am about to purchase my first board. I have narrowed it down to these two:

1. 7S Superfish 3 CV (8' long, 23" wide, 61L)

2. Odysea Log softboard (8' long, 23" wide, 86L)

Both boards are are the same length and width, with the log a bit more thicker and having more litres.

Firstly, will both of these boards suit a complete beginner? Is there one people would recommend over the other? My goal is to simply catch as many waves as possible.

Im assuming the superfish may be better to paddle. I can also get the superfish brand new for an absolutely great price (cheaper than the log). But price will not come into it and I want the easiest one out of the two.

Any feedback or assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!!!

[waikikikichan]

It depends what you were riding before. If you were already riding a sponge, I would go more towards the Superfish. But if you're clumsy ( drop the board in the parking lot, whack the walls ) and danger prone and surf a really crowded beginner spot, the Log will be more carefree / stress free.

My goal is to simply catch as many waves as possible.

Catch the wave and only go straight ? Then I would go with the Log, since the sponge will absorb the whitewater imperfections better and not buck you off as much as a hard board would.

[zeplinmaker]

Catch the wave and only go straight ? Then I would go with the Log, since the sponge will absorb the whitewater imperfections better and not buck you off as much as a hard board would.

Firstly, thanks for your reply

Secondly, I am not someone who is looking to work my way up the ranks...if that make sense. Standing up and just going straight is my number one priority, followed by some gentle turns after I gain some confidence/experience.

I've only rode one board before....a 8' softboard...I only used it for a a few hours and that was enough for me to decide it's something I want to do more of.

Most things I read online say go glass/epoxy as I will out grow softboard quite quickly. But I'm also not sure on how delicate the 7S Superfish 3CV is...I don't want to constantly be getting it repaired.

I also thought the Superfish would paddle better as well? If there is nothing between them (standing up and going straight), I was leaning towards the 7S but now your post has given me some more thinking to do.

Also, is applying and removing wax on a softboard just as easy?

[waikikikichan]

I also thought the Superfish would paddle better as well?

And how did you come to that conclusion ?

[zeplinmaker]

Not sure haha. My limited knowledge I presume.

If there is zero benefits of the superfish I will go the odysea log. Let me question it this way, what would the superfish do better than the log? And is the 8' 7s superfish a true beginner board or would I find it difficult? (Just assume I am a complete beginner for this question).

Thanks again.

[jaffa1949]

In answer to your question about what can the superfish do that the log can't?
Nothing ! It can only do something if you can do it.
The super fish is a better board for a more capable surfer which you are not!
You could go with the superfish but a much steeper learning curve, but if you read all the advice we give to white water riding novices, learn your basics on the softie ( very capable surfers can ride pipeline on them).

[Big H]

And is the 8' 7s superfish a true beginner board or would I find it difficult? (Just assume I am a complete beginner for this question).

Thanks again.

I second all that has been said already and would add that the super fish 8 is not a beginner's board at all. Not at all. At all.

If you will ride whitewater and are looking forward to your first "green" or unbroken wave, you need the foamie. You need the foamie. The foamie.


8' superfish I would say is designed for an older surfer who is skilled but age and/or waistline have caught up to them and the extra size/float is appreciate to accommodate those senior gains. A good deal on a board that is ill suited is not a good deal at all.

If you really want a fibreglass board then look at longboards 9'+ in length.

[Oldie]

I actually thought about buying a foamie in addition to my board for something that floats extremely well and that anybody in the family can fool around without to much worry. Great for whitewater riding and small green waves, too, as they have so much float.

CI is now adding a foam board, too...https://www.cisurfboards.com/waterhog-x-int/

[dtc]

I think most people are saying that between those two boards, the Odysea is clearly the preferred for you. But can you choose other boards? Something that looks like the odysea but is a ‘hard’ board might have more long term attraction. Going the other way, if you are in a country where you can get a costco wavestorm, then that is a cheaper foamie option that will achieve a similar result

[zeplinmaker]

Thanks everyone, some great advice on here. Have just purchased the Odysea Log 8'.

Looking forward to using it.

In regards to wax, I'm assuming there is no special trick for waxing a softboard?

[waikikikichan]

I am not someone who is looking to work my way up the ranks...

Most things I read online say go glass/epoxy as I will out grow softboard quite quickly.

So if you're not planning on moving up in ranks quickly, why are you already planning on "breaking rank" by getting a more advanced board ?

If and when you "out grow" your first board (which a sponge board is a good choice) THEN start the search for a 2nd board. If you out grow your board....... GOOD ! it shows that you are improving.

[waikikikichan]

I also thought the Superfish would paddle better as well?

And how did you come to that conclusion ?

Not sure haha. My limited knowledge I presume.

And what bits of knowledge ( however limited it might be ) says the Superfish will paddle better than the Log ? Something you read on the maker's website, advice you got on "another" surf forum, Physics degree ? I'm curious to know, as there's a lot of mis-information / fake news out there.

[zeplinmaker]

Waikiki I didnt know the 7S was a more advanced board...hence the whole reason for this thread even existing. Simple as that.

Anyway have purchased the log and sex wax green label. Fun times ahead.

[waikikikichan]

Waikiki I didnt know the 7S was a more advanced board.

Just to make it clear, ( to prevent any mis-understanding from other newbie/beginners reading this post ), a Superfish XL is not a "advanced" board. It's a good "transition" board down from a longboard, a big hybrid for bigger/heavier riders, or 2nd board ( but more likely 3rd board ). My shop sold a bunch of Superfishes and always got good responses back.
BUT... compared to a sponge board, YES, a Superfish is of a higher level and take more skills to ride. It is not good for riders that can not already turn on a open face. But better to learn on than a 6'6".

[zeplinmaker]

Thanks mate. Very knowledgeable.

My Log is arriving tomorrow with express shipping. Taking it out this weekend for a spin....can't wait.