Tested the 6'8" Yesterday...

[thawkwood]

In chest to head high surf I finally tried the used 6'8" I bought for fifty bucks (then performed some minor repairs with ding dough, added a new leash and nose guard). It was a bit less stable than my 7'2" MiniMal, and a bit tougher to paddle, but once I got the hang of it, I had fun. Even popping up on a big wave and then being dropped nose downward, wiping out, and being spun about underwater was exhilarting.

I can hardly wait till the next time I find good conditions for my 6'8". I'll take my 7'2" out again, to give my burning biceps a rest.

TH

[isaluteyou]

cool stuff ive packed my 7'4 thruster away for the time being being using my 6'8 exclusivelly at the mo. I also found it a little bit spindly to begin with but its great fun

[thawkwood]

Personally it depends on the mood. If I'm in the soul-surfing/dawn patrol mindset, out comes my 7'2" funshape. If I'd like to tear into the waves the 6'8" works just fine.

[isaluteyou]

Its nice to have some flexabiity in your quiver. A board for all occations(sp)