So, I bought a Thai board...

[trifish]

For you Fling lover's... ran across this today

USED SUPERbrand Fling SUPERflex 5'10

REAL is the number one place to get kiteboarding and kitesurfing gear, surfboards, foils, packages, surf clothing and accessories. Located in Cape Hatteras, we have the best conditions for kiteboarding and kitesurfing lessons, as well as surf and foil lessons.

www.realwatersports.com

 

[encladd]

looks like a ci flyer

Long time lurker. I have this board and took me a while to figure out which conditions it goes best in. It's basically a stub but with the wide point at center and a pretty dramatic continuous rocker... so not something you see too often.

The board shines in punchy beach breaks from waist to head high where you can utilize the continuous rocker. Anything bigger and the short rail line works against you. Accels at airs, but not the best for laying down the rail cause it's pretty fat. IMO it's a very niche board for air guys. I can see why Dion Agius wanted this board made... I can also see why they discontinued it. Really works best for advanced surfers in a prettty narrow range of conditions.

 

[oeste858]

After all your rave Fling reviews, looking at that 5'8" ...
Do you guys size them same as your DD or extra L for grovel?
I'm 175-180 lbs., typically ride 31-32L

 

[racer1]

I do an extra L or so for grovel.

I'm 190 and ride a 5'6 at 32 liters (HP shortboard is 31). I could probably ride a 5'4 but 5'6 covers a wide range for me.

 

[oeste858]

thanks! I'll have to keep an eye out for a 5'6".
Man, I've really got to get rid of some boards first. Wife is starting to catch on to my getting the same FCS board bags for all of them to make it seem like I'm taking the same board out of the garage. "I don't understand why you need more than one?"

 

[Goingright]

Long time lurker. I have this board and took me a while to figure out which conditions it goes best in. It's basically a stub but with the wide point at center and a pretty dramatic continuous rocker... so not something you see too often.

The board shines in punchy beach breaks from waist to head high where you can utilize the continuous rocker. Anything bigger and the short rail line works against you. Accels at airs, but not the best for laying down the rail cause it's pretty fat. IMO it's a very niche board for air guys. I can see why Dion Agius wanted this board made... I can also see why they discontinued it. Really works best for advanced surfers in a prettty narrow range of conditions.

Interesting take. I surf mostly Florida beach breaks. Its usually short period swell and waves break kinda fast without much form. When waves are around 3-4 feet / wind swell, I find SPV easy to surf when you want to catch those quick corners and go down the line. When it gets bigger, it catches waves easy as well, has fast momentum and plenty of control.

When paddling around in the lineup, board doesn't feel in the way at all. Very easy to paddle around, drop into waves quickly and quickly toss the board under your feet to get going. Its helpful as waves usually Florida dump quickly.
IMHO, I think this is the best shortboard I have surfed to date. When I'm on this board, I dont feel anything holding me back and dont think about the board at all. Almost like an extension to your body and just having fun in water. The Toy from superbrand is also very predictable and super easy to surf. B/w these two boards, Its all I have been surfing for the past 2 years. My last board purchase was a year ago which is another Toy since I left my other one overseas.
Dont mean to contradict you but they are still selling the board online:

Siamese Palm Viper Surfboard (SPV) - Special Order

Siamese Palm Viper Surfboard (SPV) - The SPV is the best of both worlds: while remaining smooth and clean for turns and rail work, it won’t hold you back while blasting airs. *2014 SIMA Image Awards 'Surfboard of the Year' Nominee! Curvy outline with wider center and subtly pulled in nose and...

www.superbranded.com

Another interesting intake :

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[jkb]

thanks! I'll have to keep an eye out for a 5'6".
Man, I've really got to get rid of some boards first. Wife is starting to catch on to my getting the same FCS board bags for all of them to make it seem like I'm taking the same board out of the garage. "I don't understand why you need more than one?"

If you get a Fling, I'm curious to hear a comparison between it and the GMM2.

Tell the wife that surfboards are like golf clubs. You can't play with just one.

Then tell her to make you a sammich.

Maybe leave that last comment out.

 

[Goingright]

http://instagr.am/p/B35bqf3J53p/

 

[Aruka]

Hey that's my 5-8, hah. Should be here tomorrow.

 

[laidback]

im weak back foot power surfer.

Should be your sig line

 

[racer1]

Hey that's my 5-8, hah. Should be here tomorrow.

Looks sick! In the comments on that post somebody said that they've had 4 flings in SuperFlex and just got one in Supertech and they're bummed on that construction.

 

[Aruka]

Looks sick! In the comments on that post somebody said that they've had 4 flings in SuperFlex and just got one in Supertech and they're bummed on that construction.

Yeah I saw that. Phew!

 

[retodd]

It just occurred to me that the fling has an outline that would go really well with a wing and swallow tail & twin plus trailer set up

 

[Goingright]

It just occurred to me that the fling has an outline that would go really well with a wing and swallow tail & twin plus trailer set up

Im sure they will make one for you upon request

 

[rgruber]

They have a swallow tail version and one with a hip but not both together:

Fling - Stock 5'8 - Swallow Tail

Video The world’s best high performance fish - now with a swallow tail Designed as a shorter and more modern/high performance take on the keel fin fish, it has all the grooviness of the throwbacks with none of the weird oldness. It’s young, rad, and classy all at the same time. Crazy fast down...

www.superbranded.com

Fling - Stock 5'8 - Hippy Tail

The world’s best high-performance fish - now with a "Hippy" squash tail. Designed as a shorter and more modern/high performance take on the keel fin fish, it has all the grooviness of the throwbacks with none of the weird oldness. It’s young, rad, and classy all at the same time. Crazy fast...

www.superbranded.com

 

[Goingright]

Y'all need to get on the toy x. As an advanced semi pro tennis player and advanced surfing kook, this board is so much fun..lol
works best with JJF fins as its a full outline surfboard (not a flyer)

Toy X

The Toy Surfboard was Initially created as a small wave groveler, the Toy morphed into a high performance yet user-friendly model. Low rocker and a wider outline make for great paddling power and a subtle single to double concave creates drive through sections. As well, soft, forgiving rails...

www.superbranded.com.au

 

[MrSteve]

Do you guys prefer the new dims or the old dims?

 

[daave]

I was the guy who asked about the different constructions. Also wanted to ask, Super makes the superflexs in CA now?

MrSteve - only have the older dim 5'6 superflex. I want to try the slimmed down one but current board is pretty freaking good. Holding up really well too.

 

[encladd]

Interesting take. I surf mostly Florida beach breaks. Its usually short period swell and waves break kinda fast without much form. When waves are around 3-4 feet / wind swell, I find SPV easy to surf when you want to catch those quick corners and go down the line. When it gets bigger, it catches waves easy as well, has fast momentum and plenty of control.

When paddling around in the lineup, board doesn't feel in the way at all. Very easy to paddle around, drop into waves quickly and quickly toss the board under your feet to get going. Its helpful as waves usually Florida dump quickly.
IMHO, I think this is the best shortboard I have surfed to date. When I'm on this board, I dont feel anything holding me back and dont think about the board at all. Almost like an extension to your body and just having fun in water. The Toy from superbrand is also very predictable and super easy to surf. B/w these two boards, Its all I have been surfing for the past 2 years. My last board purchase was a year ago which is another Toy since I left my other one overseas.
Dont mean to contradict you but they are still selling the board online:

Siamese Palm Viper Surfboard (SPV) - Special Order

Siamese Palm Viper Surfboard (SPV) - The SPV is the best of both worlds: while remaining smooth and clean for turns and rail work, it won’t hold you back while blasting airs. *2014 SIMA Image Awards 'Surfboard of the Year' Nominee! Curvy outline with wider center and subtly pulled in nose and...

www.superbranded.com

Another interesting intake :

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Sounds like you're surfing it mainly in the conditions it's meant for: smaller, short period punchy beach breaks. Not surprised you like it. It excels in those conditions. And ya you can call super and have them draw one up for you, but like I said it's no longer part of their retail line. Glad you're stocked on it!

 

[racer1]

I was the guy who asked about the different constructions. Also wanted to ask, Super makes the superflexs in CA now?

MrSteve - only have the older dim 5'6 superflex. I want to try the slimmed down one but current board is pretty freaking good. Holding up really well too.

I'm pretty sure they stopped working with GSI to make the Superflexes in CA now.

My superflex fling is holding up great after a year of heavy use. Still has lots of pop and just some pressures that i got in the first few months. I'm actually really surprised how well it's held up.