Sharpeye Surfboards

[waxfoot]

Have you ever ridden a Ghost? If so, how would you compare the two? I’m looking to add a HPSB to the quiver for trips and the Synergy and Ghost are both on the list.

I have a ghost, but I've not surfed it yet. I wouldn't be able to compare them , as the Ghost I have is much bigger than the Synergy.

I don't think they're anything alike though, and the story would be as you'd expect it:
Ghost = Higher wave range,
Synergy = Lower wave range.

 

[Washed up]

Has anyone tried a I72 with a round tail?

I’ve got a I72 squash that is epic when it’s head high and under, but I find gets a bit unsettled when it’s overhead +. Not sure a round tail would settle it down as I feel the concave is the main reason behind the unsettled feeling.

cheers

 

[Leonardo]

Has anyone tried a I72 with a round tail?

I’ve got a I72 squash that is epic when it’s head high and under, but I find gets a bit unsettled when it’s overhead +. Not sure a round tail would settle it down as I feel the concave is the main reason behind the unsettled feeling.

cheers

I do have a round tail i72.
Yeah same feeling. Great board for head high and under. Concave, rocker and the rails which are fuller on the tail area play a bigger role than the tail itself I think.

 

[Washed up]

That’s what I thought would be the case.

I’ve got a Synergy which has the same up and go and as the I72, but feels a bit sticky when trying to release the fins on the crappy waves at my local. I feel like it needs a bigger canvas or down the line waves to get the best out of it.

The search continues…..

 

[Aruka]

That’s what I thought would be the case.

I’ve got a Synergy which has the same up and go and as the I72, but feels a bit sticky when trying to release the fins on the crappy waves at my local. I feel like it needs a bigger canvas or down the line waves to get the best out of it.

The search continues…..

You play around with fins at all?

I have yet to ride a sharpeye that I would describe as sticky.

 

[Washed up]

Yeah, Fannings and AM2s.

Shortcomings aren’t related to the board, just need to be heavier on the back foot.

 

[Aruka]

Both pretty raked templates. Maybe try the Filipe, Sharpeye or other, more balanced template.

 

[Washed up]

Also tried Andino’s, the AMs fell the best so far.

I’ll see if I can get a set of Sharpeye’s or Filipe’s to try.

Thanks for the suggestions.

 

[kool-aid]

I've surfed both the ghost and synergy.

They're completely different boards, for sure. The Ghost really likes to draw longer lines, while the Synergy is a classic HPSB that will fit into much tighter spots. The Ghost will paddle and catch waves much better on a similarly sized board but won't be nearly as maneuverable on the vertical axis as the Synergy.

Right now, the Synergy is the most high-performance board I have in my quiver. I've really enjoyed riding it in 4 - 8 foot waves at OB when it's fun and round but not overly powerful. I tend to ride it almost exclusively on the north end of the beach, where you paddle a little bit less and the waves are a bit rounder.

If the period starts to creep up, I'd definitely prefer to ride a ghost. I don't currently have one in my quiver... I've been riding happy travelers for the last two seasons. I'll probably get another season out of those, but I will probably go back to the Ghost.

I've also surfed the I72 as a round tail and I think it's an amazing combination. I used my I72 round tail when it was fun and 2 - 6 feet, mostly in the fall. I've ridden it in bigger waves as well, but it starts to lose its composure over 6 feet; it's just too fast.

 

[Goofy_Footed]

I've surfed both the ghost and synergy.

They're completely different boards, for sure. The Ghost really likes to draw longer lines, while the Synergy is a classic HPSB that will fit into much tighter spots. The Ghost will paddle and catch waves much better on a similarly sized board but won't be nearly as maneuverable on the vertical axis as the Synergy.

Right now, the Synergy is the most high-performance board I have in my quiver. I've really enjoyed riding it in 4 - 8 foot waves at OB when it's fun and round but not overly powerful. I tend to ride it almost exclusively on the north end of the beach, where you paddle a little bit less and the waves are a bit rounder.

If the period starts to creep up, I'd definitely prefer to ride a ghost. I don't currently have one in my quiver... I've been riding happy travelers for the last two seasons. I'll probably get another season out of those, but I will probably go back to the Ghost.

I've also surfed the I72 as a round tail and I think it's an amazing combination. I used my I72 round tail when it was fun and 2 - 6 feet, mostly in the fall. I've ridden in bigger waves as well but it starts to lose it's composure over 6 free - it's just too fast.

Awesome insight, thanks! Is your Synergy a round tail?

 

[kool-aid]

Awesome insight, thanks! Is your Synergy a round tail?

Yes, it has a tight round tail but not quite a pin. It's 6'1 x 19.25 x 2.625 and 31L, which is a little bit longer than my everyday shortboard and about the same amount of volume. It's not a custom, I picked it up off the rack.

 

[waxfoot]

Awesome insight, thanks! Is your Synergy a round tail?

I know the question isn't aimed at me, but my feedback on mine is based on the squash tail version of the Synergy.

 

[Washed up]

I've surfed both the ghost and synergy.

They're completely different boards, for sure. The Ghost really likes to draw longer lines, while the Synergy is a classic HPSB that will fit into much tighter spots. The Ghost will paddle and catch waves much better on a similarly sized board but won't be nearly as maneuverable on the vertical axis as the Synergy.

Right now, the Synergy is the most high-performance board I have in my quiver. I've really enjoyed riding it in 4 - 8 foot waves at OB when it's fun and round but not overly powerful. I tend to ride it almost exclusively on the north end of the beach, where you paddle a little bit less and the waves are a bit rounder.

If the period starts to creep up, I'd definitely prefer to ride a ghost. I don't currently have one in my quiver... I've been riding happy travelers for the last two seasons. I'll probably get another season out of those, but I will probably go back to the Ghost.

I've also surfed the I72 as a round tail and I think it's an amazing combination. I used my I72 round tail when it was fun and 2 - 6 feet, mostly in the fall. I've ridden it in bigger waves as well, but it starts to lose its composure over 6 feet; it's just too fast.

Great feedback.

I feel the Synergy will be good in bigger waves where you can draw out turns, unfortunately my local doesn’t throw up those conditions often.

I agree the I72 gets loose and fast when it’s 6+.

Cheers