I am pondering to buy a longboard. I am past my third season now, surf about 30 days/year. I am 6.3 and 200lbs. The board will be used in Beach breaks in France, Portugal and Spain and in the weak, short period windwell soup called North Sea (Dutch/German coast). From what i have seen, I like Firewire a lot optically and they seem to be a bit more sturdy than traditional boards,too. I have set my eyes on two models. What I look for my board is good glide and paddle help vs a minimal, but something that is still maneuvrable enough. I am not expecting to noseride in the near future. This board will be my only board when I travel (March - October).
1. Flexflight 9.0 x 23 x 3, Squash, about 76l
This is supposed to be a performance longboard, but from what I read, seems to be good as an allorund board too.
2. TJ Everyday 9.4 x 23 1/4 x 2 7/8 about 76l
More a mix of performance and noseirder.
So far I am tending a bit more towards to the Flexflight. That is also because I had a longboard at 9.0 and found that length already quite long, both on th water as well as handling i.e. at the airport. I am not sure I would be comfortable with an even longer board. Although It looks as if the TJ everday would be a great summer board and a great paddler.
Which of these two you think would be a better allrounder?