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Best surfboard for surf

Last post 03-09-2008, 6:25 PM by F18. 16 replies.
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  •  03-04-2008, 8:20 PM 469079

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    Best surfboard for surf

    I'll be in Kauai in May. I've only long boarded, and although delightfully fun, I want a more aggressive board. I am 6' 170lbs and don't mind taking a thrashing. Probably blunt tip 6'7"+ three set fins in the rear.
  •  03-04-2008, 8:29 PM 469099 in reply to 469079

    Re: Best surfboard for surf

    al merricks are real good.
  •  03-04-2008, 9:40 PM 469212 in reply to 469099

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    Re: Best surfboard for surf

    tAngelylor:
    al merricks are real good.
    i back that for sure. but, having said that, i ride only long boards haha
  •  03-04-2008, 9:55 PM 469251 in reply to 469079

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    Re: Best surfboard for surf

    Morledge:
    I'll be in Kauai in May. I've only long boarded, and although delightfully fun, I want a more aggressive board. I am 6' 170lbs and don't mind taking a thrashing. Probably blunt tip 6'7"+ three set fins in the rear.


    wow, you and snowman should have a drink
  •  03-04-2008, 9:55 PM 469252 in reply to 469079

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    Re: Best surfboard for surf

    Morledge:
    I'll be in Kauai in May. I've only long boarded, and although delightfully fun, I want a more aggressive board. I am 6' 170lbs and don't mind taking a thrashing. Probably blunt tip 6'7"+ three set fins in the rear.


    wow, you and snowman should have a drink
  •  03-04-2008, 10:00 PM 469262 in reply to 469252

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    Re: Best surfboard for surf

    Is snowman going to kauai? Does he live there? If it's frostie, then I guess I'd settle for ice.
  •  03-05-2008, 7:09 PM 470723 in reply to 469262

    Re: Best surfboard for surf

    Go with a bodyboard.

    Just kidding.

     

  •  03-05-2008, 11:43 PM 471066 in reply to 469079

    Re: Best surfboard for surf

    I am 5'10" 180.  I ride a merrick ksmall 6'2"..surftech model so it floats pretty well.  Hopefully you'll get an early south swell.  I was there last summer on the first big south of the season.  I stayed on Poipu.  If you walk out from Brennecke's at Poipu beach park and walk towards the right (maybe 100_ yards) there is a deeper water fun break that's easy and breaks both ways.   Another mile or 2 down the road there is a restaurant next to Prince Kuhio condos....good south well spot, but that whole area can be a bit shallow at times.  By the way, buy "The Ultimate Kawaii Guidebook".  Has every thing you could want to do in Kauai.  Surf all morning and then go hiking, snorkling and see the island the rest of the day.  Go snorkling up at Ke'e beach, Tunnels, and Hideaway.  Take a half day boat along the Napali coast (or kayak it for an amazing all day adventure).  Tons of stuff to do, but definitely get that book, you won't be disappointed.  Just make sure you give your board plenty of padding for the air travel...my board cracked a bit on the way.

  •  03-07-2008, 4:30 AM 472559 in reply to 471066

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    Re: Best surfboard for surf

    Yeah, I have about four different travel journals and the ultimate guide is one of them. I wish they had more information on scuba diving and topo maps of some underwater spots. The secret lava pools will be cool to see! 
  •  03-07-2008, 6:17 PM 473402 in reply to 469079

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    Re: Best surfboard for surf

    topic is funny:

    best surfboard for surf

    what else would you use it for?

  •  03-07-2008, 6:47 PM 473448 in reply to 473402

    Re: Best surfboard for surf

    F18:

    topic is funny:

    best surfboard for surf

    what else would you use it for?



    To pick up girls?
  •  03-07-2008, 7:06 PM 473467 in reply to 473448

    Re: Best surfboard for surf

    If youre going from a longboard to a short board your biggest challenges are gonna be catching waves/floatation and the lack of stability.
    Instead of getting a 6'7'' 'gun' or big wave short board, make sure its a thicker, meatier shortboard. Almost like a supersized short board. Thicker rails will help it be more stable and float better. You can get a 'big guy' short board that'll be a good transition. Go in to a good shop and talk to the guys, they can help you out a lot
  •  03-09-2008, 4:24 PM 474667 in reply to 473448

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    Re: Best surfboard for surf

    monicats1:
    F18:

    topic is funny:

    best surfboard for surf

    what else would you use it for?



    To pick up girls?

    does it work?

  •  03-09-2008, 6:07 PM 474719 in reply to 474667

    Re: Best surfboard for surf

    F18:
    monicats1:
    F18:

    topic is funny:

    best surfboard for surf

    what else would you use it for?



    To pick up girls?

    does it work?



    Im not sure, we should test it.
  •  03-09-2008, 6:09 PM 474722 in reply to 473402

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    Re: Best surfboard for surf

    F18:

    topic is funny:

    best surfboard for surf

    what else would you use it for?



    What's the surfing equivalent of lodge pimping?
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