Longboard suggestions

[YakAk]

Thinking about adding a longboard to the stable. Looking for something light and more hi-performance but still versatile enough to walk up the nose. Basically, not too "loggish".

 

[griffinsurfboard]

 

[sizzld1]

That thing is a beauty Greg

 

[griffinsurfboard]

At low speed this 5 fin is very free and trims really well - better than a single fin

As soon as there is any energy it ramps right up .

 

[rgruber]

Depends on where you live, both type of surf and what shapers are around.

I've got a Justin Quintal Longboard from Ricky Carrol that I like. It's a pretty simple rounded pin on the narrower and thinner side but with enough heft to glide.

Mine is similar to this:
http://easternlines.com/product/ricky-carroll-jq3/

 

[manbearpig]

Just got a 9'2 midget smith hobie "fusion" 2+1 I think would fit your bill

 

[spenat]

that's one hell of a board GG.

I haver a old one of yours thats a 2-1 setup that I bought off of havoc years ago

my next Longboard will be something similar to what you just posted for sure

 

[YakAk]

Looks awesome Greg!

 

[Oceanslide]

Looking for something light and more hi-performance but still versatile enough to walk up the nose. Basically, not too "loggish".

My Von Sol HPTC longboard fits that bill perfectly. Super, super fun board! This is 9'3" x 23" x 3", eps/epoxy.

 

[YakAk]

Thanks everyone for the feedback. I thought I was taking a break from buying boards.

 

[dietz]

My blue and grey board. So much fun.
http://forum.surfer.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2548821

 

[FresnoRipper]

That's a beautiful board, Greggy.

 

[YakAk]

Any other suggestions?

 

[potato-nator]

Any other suggestions?

i have found soft-longboards to be quite fun as well as priced well as well as getting
bonked-in-the-head well.

 

[silentbutdeadly]

Any other suggestions?

i have found soft-longboards to be quite fun as well as priced well as well as getting
bonked-in-the-head well.

Yeah but they don't surf for crap

 

[potato-nator]

Any other suggestions?

i have found soft-longboards to be quite fun as well as priced well as well as getting
bonked-in-the-head well.

Yeah but they don't surf for crap

if true then why are they the go-to board for beginners?

 

[silentbutdeadly]

I'm being trolled right?

 

[potato-nator]

no.
you've never tried one; have you...?

 

[Mayday]

no.
you've never tried one; have you...?

A buddy of mine rips on his 8'0 Catch Surf Plank. Enough to make me want one. He did say that they don't engage on rail like a regular board though, that theres a slide factor for sure.

 

[silentbutdeadly]

Of course I have. How could I have an opinion on them if I haven't tried? I've ridden Costco, doule's and some other surf camp board and they were all horrid. The reason they work for beginners is cause they float well and don't hurt you when you get hit. All they're doing is going straight so they don't notice how shitty they are.