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SkimHard420
05-25-2006, 07:50 PM
Okay I sold my board this winter and I need to invest in a new one, that is durable, fast, and gives good float...I have brought it down to a Vic Carbon and a Slotstik Pro Vac...but I have no experience with Vics or Slotties...any help would be great. :confused: I had an Exile Hybrid but it was too small and didn't float me.
Rockporter9
05-25-2006, 08:46 PM
I'm gonna say vic. I haven't skimmed either brand, but recently ordered a ml vic polyvac that I can't wait to ride
idrathrbskimmin
05-25-2006, 08:46 PM
they are both good boards. Vics are heavier which can be good in wind. Slotties are light and turn pretty well
Rockporter9
05-25-2006, 08:51 PM
Also slotties are narrower like a paulo and have less rocker. They are lighter which sucks on windy days and are thinner at 5/8". Vics seem normal in shape and rocker. There also thicker at 3/4" and a little heavier which is a plus on windy days
SkimHard420
05-25-2006, 09:28 PM
okay i was leaning more towards slot anyways
ZapBulletRider
05-25-2006, 09:33 PM
interesting name. Whenever I skim hard my boner severely affects my running ability.
SkimHard420
05-25-2006, 10:03 PM
dude, im a chick, i dont really have that problem. haha but that was funny.
OtotheZ
05-26-2006, 05:05 AM
if float is what your looking for get a 3/4 thickness of either brand.. and run faster with or without hard on haha
samcollett
05-26-2006, 05:09 AM
what's your local break like? heavy or not so powerful
DaRob
05-26-2006, 05:13 AM
interesting name. Whenever I skim hard my boner severely affects my running ability.

ide be kinda scared to fall...
Pack A Bowl
05-26-2006, 05:22 AM
It depends on your local beach and the conditions a lot, decribe em...
SkimHard420
05-26-2006, 08:07 AM
its not heavy like in cali, east coast conditions but still workable
MaloSkimmer
05-26-2006, 01:54 PM
I say Slot, because of the width verse lenght. They are narrower. They are thinner, provac that is. Doubt your some fatass chick looking to skim, so 3/4" verse 5/8" isn't a real debate issue. The flatter rocker will help with your speed. Unless your some track star at school.

If for no other reasons, Sticky Bumps surf/skim wax has always used Slots in their ads with super hot chicks laying near or on the board. Something about a girl and a Slotstik is just sexy and kinda punkish all at the same time.
SteveTaylor
05-26-2006, 04:03 PM
I say Victoria because they care about skimboarding.