My buddy says I'm not good enough to ride an AL Merrick. That you have to "earn the right" to ride a "real board". I say he's full of sh*t. But what do you all say? Money aside, can you start out on a CI w/o getting hassled or should you "work your way up to it"? I say if you can afford it you "earned it". Feedback anyone?
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Not good enough for a Merrick?
- Thread starter carmonrowe
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What do you care what anyone thinks? If you find a board you like and you can afford it, get it. Forget about what other people, who aren't even your friends, think.
That said, don't get a board (regardless of maker) that you're not ready to ride.
That said, don't get a board (regardless of maker) that you're not ready to ride.
my friend's little brother who is around 15 got a brand new 500$ CI and after 1 year of usage regrets paying for it simply because he coulda gotten the same value outta any other board even a used one. at his level he didn't even use any of the "features" that a nice CI board offers. for him something that floats and he can stand up on was really good enough. Sorry to say I have to agree with ur friend. But yeah its ur money buy wuteva u want.
here is a better response, find a local shaper, build a relationship with him, have your boards taylor made for you and your level and i guarantee you, your surfing will progress much faster than buy shelling out 500$ couple times a year for a new CI you have no clue on riding.
This isn't my first board but darn near. This is my second summer and Ive ridden about three different boards since I've started. I'm looking to get a smaller board so why not make it a Merrick I say.
well go for it, assuming you came on this board for advice which I do all the time, then my opinion is stated above.
again if you can do a cutback, floater, off the lip, then I say MAYBE go for a CI. but I still think a local shaper relationship will give you more benefits. my 2 pennies. <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/shrug.gif" alt="" />
If you can afford it, get it.
Why wonder "what if?"
That said, if you don't get good at surfing, you can't blame your board, that's for sure.
And if you kook out, you have only to look within.
Why wonder "what if?"
That said, if you don't get good at surfing, you can't blame your board, that's for sure.
And if you kook out, you have only to look within.
SUFING ON A MERRICK IS'NT GOING TO MAKE YOU PROGRESS ANY FASTER. IF YOU GOT THE CHEESE GET WHAT YOU WANT. I SAY FIND A REPUTABLE SHAPER AND LET HIM BUILD YOU A BOARD TO YOUR SPECS. WITH THE EXTRA MONEY YOU SAVED, TAKE YOUR GIRL OUT FOR SOME SUSHI.
It's not so much the name,as the type or model you get to help you progress faster, to the next level above where you are now. A board that paddles well and turns easy would obviously be a wise move. <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/socrazy.gif" alt="" />
There are many CI models that fall into that catorgory.
There are many CI models that fall into that catorgory.
I'm looking at an M13. I have an "appointment" to try one out this weekend w/ a friend of a friends.
Well if you can stand up and ride waves on it, then why not get it? I mean, are you that AFRAID of what other people say?
who give a flyingfuck....go surf motherfooker.
dont listen to ur friends. do whatever u want. and then make fun of them when u get better than him.
when he asks to ride it, say hes not good enough.
dk
dont listen to ur friends. do whatever u want. and then make fun of them when u get better than him.
when he asks to ride it, say hes not good enough.
dk
WHHOOAA!! I'm not "worried" about what people think I'm just asking is this the general consensus?
Does your buddy think it's some type of "status symbol" to ride a Merrick board ???? Who cares !!!!!!
1) Don't worry about what your pompous ass friend says- if he is telling you what to do and bagging on your surfing, he is probably not that good himself.
2) The M13 could be a good board for you- it seems to fall within the "high-performance-ish, funshape-y, sorta shortboard". Could be a good step-up for you. Go for it if you like it.
2) The M13 could be a good board for you- it seems to fall within the "high-performance-ish, funshape-y, sorta shortboard". Could be a good step-up for you. Go for it if you like it.
I'm thinking about an M13 in tuflite. It would be my first short board as well. I wouldn't worry about what anyone thinks, there is always someone out there on better gear who surfs/rides/drives/etc. worse than you! Does anyone know the sizes this board comes in and dimensions of each? Web site is no help. thx
I say buy a CI for sure. Even if you arent good enough to benefit from the fancy sh#t, you will feel good about your board...and who can say confidence isn't a great addition to any quiver.
The M-13's come in 7'0",7'6",8"0, etc. the widths are around 20"-21" I believe. I rode a couple waves on a 7'6" and had fun. Easy paddler for sure, but still loose.
The M-13's come in 7'0",7'6",8"0, etc. the widths are around 20"-21" I believe. I rode a couple waves on a 7'6" and had fun. Easy paddler for sure, but still loose.