CaptainCurly
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| posted on 13-8-2006 at 17:38 |
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shortboard advice please help!!!
Hey, the thing is i cant decide between these two JS shortboard's i have rode a 6'2 20 modern thruster typed fish for a year and i love
it however, i want something that will work in bigger surf at Croyde in the autumn and winter. The specs are 6'4 18 3/4 or 6'2 18 1/2.
I would say i am a intermediate as i can pull off bottem and top turns ok enough. I am 6'0 tall am a mere 160lb (11.5 stone) i reckon i
will be able to rip better on the 6'2 but it seems strange as i already have a 6'2 fish and i think fish's are ment to be a good 4inchs
small than your regular shortboard. Or should i play it safe with the 6'4? Any adivce would be appreciated? or feedback on JS boards?
Thanks.
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BB
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| posted on 14-8-2006 at 09:21 |
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Hey there, playing it safe with the 6-4 is a good bet but experimenting usually does advance your surfing techniques & further
improves your skills & knowledge, although if its a indecision based on unsatisfaction then id go for the differing shapes. You say
youre around 6ft, a 6-4 would then better suit you i would think, anyway, whatever you decide to do, i can say that resin8's are
definately out of the equation mate, dunno if youve heard but they have released a batch of weak crumpling boards that are being
returned by loads of unhappy surfers, the JS's are go then i guess, all the best and happy surfing. BB
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| posted on 18-8-2006 at 11:47 |
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Go for the 6"4' fella. Especially if you want to use it in bigger surf.
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