Would the 7'6'' be a good board for me if I am looking for a funboard that can turn and I usaully ride a 5'8'' shortboard and a 5'10'' egg shortboard? I am 15, 5'7'' and 118pounds.
i can see this as a real fun ride, but i havent seen any footage of noserides where it really-really holds so you can get a 10 . I will be trying it out though...
Sorry for the two comments in a row...I didn't think the first one had posted because it didn't show up following a refresh.
Definitely planning to try one when I get a chance, it does look fun. It's just hard to swallow claims like "it's faster , turns better, gets more drive out of turns, and is the best of both worlds" after watching the video of a pro longboarder and being able to see first hand that there are both pro's and cons. But I guess that's just the marketing biz for ya, huh?
No drama on the 2 comments. I have to say that I am no prosurfer and it does exactly what ti says for me. We are selling them nearly everyday now. I am seeing them on the beaches. I think that says something for sure.
Being an amateur level surfer of 13 years and an engineer who designs products for a living, I love to see new designs like this.
However a lot of bold claims are made by the designer of this board... and to me they aren't yet fully substantiated. If you watch the clip of the Gareth Donovan riding one, and you've seen enough longboarding in your life to have a good basis for comparison, it's clear this board offers both advantages and disadvantages compared to traditional longboards.
Hi, I think the best thing to do is go to your local dealer and ride a demo. You will understand after the first wave that this board is different to ride and does perform like a shortboard but with the paddling characteristics of a longboard. You get the best of both worlds.
I looked at all the vids and the board looks ok in small mushy waves. Looks like the rail could get hung up in steep or hollow waves. Are there any videos to show how the board works in hollow waves like we have here in Hawaii? Aloha, Mark
The rails don't really get hung up. The more you ride the board off the tail the more responsive they are. You have to change your style a little from a traditional longboard. More back foot. just like a shortboard.
Not everyone can ride a shortboard and not ever wave can be ridden by a shortboard. This board is very versatile, lots of fun to be had on it for sure.
Would the 7'6'' be a good board for me if I am looking for a funboard that can turn and I usaully ride a 5'8'' shortboard and a 5'10'' egg shortboard? I am 15, 5'7'' and 118pounds.
LongBeachSurfing 1 year ago
@LongBeachSurfing - Yes you are spot on. Try the 7'6 you will find it to be very fast and really enjoyable.
GlobalSurfIndustries 1 year ago
i can see this as a real fun ride, but i havent seen any footage of noserides where it really-really holds so you can get a 10 . I will be trying it out though...
vjsurfandmusic 1 year ago
Sorry for the two comments in a row...I didn't think the first one had posted because it didn't show up following a refresh.
Definitely planning to try one when I get a chance, it does look fun. It's just hard to swallow claims like "it's faster , turns better, gets more drive out of turns, and is the best of both worlds" after watching the video of a pro longboarder and being able to see first hand that there are both pro's and cons. But I guess that's just the marketing biz for ya, huh?
Stickstacks12 2 years ago
No drama on the 2 comments. I have to say that I am no prosurfer and it does exactly what ti says for me. We are selling them nearly everyday now. I am seeing them on the beaches. I think that says something for sure.
GlobalSurfIndustries 2 years ago
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Stickstacks12 2 years ago
Again - go for the demo. This is a fun board to ride.
GlobalSurfIndustries 2 years ago
Being an amateur level surfer of 13 years and an engineer who designs products for a living, I love to see new designs like this.
However a lot of bold claims are made by the designer of this board... and to me they aren't yet fully substantiated. If you watch the clip of the Gareth Donovan riding one, and you've seen enough longboarding in your life to have a good basis for comparison, it's clear this board offers both advantages and disadvantages compared to traditional longboards.
Stickstacks12 2 years ago
Hi, I think the best thing to do is go to your local dealer and ride a demo. You will understand after the first wave that this board is different to ride and does perform like a shortboard but with the paddling characteristics of a longboard. You get the best of both worlds.
GlobalSurfIndustries 2 years ago
Does it ride small barrel nice?
LongBeachSurfing 2 years ago
The smaller boards especially would handle small barrels. They are super fast and responsive. Try 7'6 or 8'0 models.
GlobalSurfIndustries 2 years ago
I looked at all the vids and the board looks ok in small mushy waves. Looks like the rail could get hung up in steep or hollow waves. Are there any videos to show how the board works in hollow waves like we have here in Hawaii? Aloha, Mark
whiteykauai 2 years ago
The rails don't really get hung up. The more you ride the board off the tail the more responsive they are. You have to change your style a little from a traditional longboard. More back foot. just like a shortboard.
GlobalSurfIndustries 2 years ago
why are you wasting your time on developing a the longboard when its already been surpassed by the shortboard?
justWatchin97 2 years ago
Not everyone can ride a shortboard and not ever wave can be ridden by a shortboard. This board is very versatile, lots of fun to be had on it for sure.
GlobalSurfIndustries 2 years ago
love the look of the fish in the background at 0:41
justWatchin97 2 years ago
stop talking and show us how it rides...
mattress73 2 years ago 4
Check out the other videos we have on Youtube.
GlobalSurfIndustries 2 years ago
I would definately give it go would love to review it
Clidro 3 years ago
can't wait too see it ridden - nice to see something different!
hooverbaglegs 3 years ago
Who's the architect of that house? It's great!
Nice looking board, too. Real engineering, nice to see a lot of thought go into something.
stevemcgee99 3 years ago
The designer of the house is the same as the designer of the board, Thomas Meyerhoffer, the bald guy with the gray t-shirt in the video ;)
futureundead 2 years ago
strange looking board- looks like it should be fast tho
nukes27 3 years ago