by lazyturtle » Tue Jul 14, 2015 12:39 am
by oldmansurfer » Tue Jul 14, 2015 1:36 am
lazyturtle wrote:. That all said, I can get up on it without too much effort, but I certainly don't paddle for as much as I did with the thicker board. So I'm shopping.
by dtc » Tue Jul 14, 2015 1:50 am
My goal is to have a good time, spend some time in the ocean and get some exercise. I'm not sure what else to say there. I'd like to be able to turn and go down the line more consistently. I want a board that fits in my Honda civic so I can surf before work. I'd like to be able to hit the lip and come back. Are these the goals they mean?
by waikikikichan » Tue Jul 14, 2015 7:02 am
by lazyturtle » Tue Jul 14, 2015 7:52 am
oldmansurfer wrote:lazyturtle wrote:. That all said, I can get up on it without too much effort, but I certainly don't paddle for as much as I did with the thicker board. So I'm shopping.
I am not sure I understand this part. Do you mean you aren't trying to surf as much as you did? It is common for people to want to get a board that will make them surf better. I think that happens some times but for most it is just chasing a dream. I surfed Diamond head a bit long ago and there are channels and breaks in the surf all over the place, so easy to paddle out without duck diving ....or was that just where I went? I think you should get a board as long and thick as you can get into your car. If you want to get a really good board for you specifically go get a local shaper to make you one. I had some really memorable days at Diamond head, but I bet it is more crowded now.
by lazyturtle » Tue Jul 14, 2015 8:03 am
dtc wrote:
Now, of course (not being condescending I hope), almost all of these goals are dependent on you, not the board. However, I totally get that you want a board that will help you get to those goals as much as possible. First thing I will say is to look around at what other (good) people are surfing in your area and think of getting something like that, but with a bit more size
by lazyturtle » Tue Jul 14, 2015 8:11 am
waikikikichan wrote:Swallow tails work good at Diamond Head. But I don't recommend them for newbies. They always chip or crack the tips. One of the most popular boards ridden at Diamond Head is from the local shaper Mitsu. His model the " Akule " is perfect for the waves there. I never had one complaint about that board.
By the way, don't get caught up with exact numbers. You could give those same numbers and nose/tail descriptions to 10 different shapers, and each board would come out different ( and ride different )
by oldmansurfer » Tue Jul 14, 2015 10:30 am
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