GSI modern wide vs The Mini Mega Magic 2

[surferbee]

Apologies for misreading your intent. FWIW, that's not really me being all that harsh either. But seriously, if you keep surfing you'll likely move through several (or many) boards as you learn, improve, and try new things. If you know you like the 7'8" mini mal that you rented, why not get that or something similar? A mini mal with a thruster setup is a great transition board from a longboard that'll let you catch lots of chunky waves and work on your turns.

Like others here have said, you'll probably be fine on any of those boards but you also don't really need as much volume as you're looking at for your weight and fitness (assuming you're still surfing ~4x/week). Some people really like the Walden Magic and maybe it'll work well for you, too. If you're set on it, then get it, try it, and if it doesn't suit your needs then sell it and get something else.

[waikikikichan]

I don't really like the reduced volume 56 liter of the cancho. I need/want something of at least 65liter to be honest, I want easy wave watching and less paddling over performance tbh. Also the Torq is almost as expensive as the walden.

*disclaimer- I am not a troll and will give you my thoughts which you may/may not like*
1) Forget about VOLUME. You have to consider ALL aspects of a board. You can order 10 different boards from 10 different shapers each board being exactly 65 liters, and each board will ride totally different. Now in the case of the "same" board, Walden Mega coming in two versions 74 or 79, then that's a case were Volume can come into play.
2) Boards have NO potential on their own. Like a golf club, bowling ball, computer or paint brush. It is YOU that needs to paddle. It is YOU that needs to be in the ride part of the take off zone. A good surfer ( which means a good paddler ) can ride ANY board.
3) It won't matter what board you get. Now please don't think I am putting you down and saying you're not good enough to ride those boards. The truth I've found is it "doesn't really matter", Beginners can ride ANY board and it doesn't really matter. Advance/expert surfers can ride ANY board and it doesn't really matter. For those beginner-intermediates EVERYTHING matters. Until you start turning backside and end each ride on your feet, it really won't matter. Don't need to rack your brain too much, just get the board and go surf. Ride the wave NOT the board.
4) Watch out what you wish for. You say "you NEED/WANT" something of at least 65Liters". And I realize you came to that conclusion from a board you try out and liked. Yet you still don't know/understand what corkiness means. Short and wide and thick may get you the same VOLUME as a longer thinner board, but at a price. With a very wide deck and a thick boxy rail and a beginner not able to set / control his rail, there will be problems. When the white water hits the rail, it's more likely to get washed out from under your feet, when the wave's energy/force is too great for you to handle ( due to too much volume )

[Raysn29]

Apologies for misreading your intent. FWIW, that's not really me being all that harsh either. But seriously, if you keep surfing you'll likely move through several (or many) boards as you learn, improve, and try new things. If you know you like the 7'8" mini mal that you rented, why not get that or something similar? A mini mal with a thruster setup is a great transition board from a longboard that'll let you catch lots of chunky waves and work on your turns.

Like others here have said, you'll probably be fine on any of those boards but you also don't really need as much volume as you're looking at for your weight and fitness (assuming you're still surfing ~4x/week). Some people really like the Walden Magic and maybe it'll work well for you, too. If you're set on it, then get it, try it, and if it doesn't suit your needs then sell it and get something else.

No harm done, thanks for the advice. I will probably go with the cheapest option then that closely resembles the 7'8 minimal. I think I am going to contact the surfrental shop. See if they will sell me the board

[jaffa1949]

Sounds like a plan