Which board to get and other Frequently Asked Questions

[zeus]

if anything id go up to a medium haha, i weigh the same and would never want to ride anything under a medium again.
i <3 my large 3/4 hybrid

[tommygallagher]

Thinking about investing in a large 3/4ths. needa get mah stacks up yo

[mjetty]

wordd, had other people tell me the same...much appreciate

[Benwa]

Thinking about investing in a large 3/4ths. needa get mah stacks up yo

lol thats huge get it tapered if anything

[TBABY]

Getting a new Shortbus soon. I'm getting a 52" regular shape but I'm not sure if I want 5/8 or 3/4 tapered to 5/8. I'm 160lbs, what do you guys think?

[Chrith]

I would do 3/4 if not a little bigger board. 52 seems on the smaller side of your weight limit

[tommygallagher]

lol thats huge get it tapered if anything

yahhh probably.

[lucasskim]

Getting a new Shortbus soon. I'm getting a 52" regular shape but I'm not sure if I want 5/8 or 3/4 tapered to 5/8. I'm 160lbs, what do you guys think?

3/4 tapered to 5/8 isnt very nice. now 3/4 tapered to 1/2 is amazing. it feels as fast as a 5/8 board but that extra float in the middle makes it a dream

[TBABY]

I would do 3/4 if not a little bigger board. 52 seems on the smaller side of your weight limit

Really? I've always rode a 52" or at most 52.75". I don't want to get a 54" and not be able to ride it as good.

Edit: Might get another fish, 51" this time instead of 49". I'm not sure though.

[Chrith]

im ~140 and am happy with my 52.75. feels jussssst right.

[TBABY]

I'll see if Curtis will me me a 53".

[Jim Gordon]

Edit: Might get another fish, 51" this time instead of 49". I'm not sure though.

Fish sounds good, but what was wrong with the 49" fish. Why do you feel it was too small?

[Jim Gordon]

Hey Jim,
I recently started noticing a big improvement in my drop and wave riding and I was wondering if it might be a good idea to go for a smaller board. I currently ride 2 diffrent boards regularly(one hybrid, one pro shape) and their both ms and i weigh around 165. What are the possible advantages or disadvantages of me getting a small?

...anyday now...

Sorry, I guess I forgot about this thread because it's always at the top. I guess I should check each time I come on here and so should everyone else. mjetty................PM sent.

[TBABY]

Fish sounds good, but what was wrong with the 49" fish. Why do you feel it was too small?

When I got it I loved, but through the course of a year I got to 6'1" and it didn't feel right anymore.

[ZapBulletRider]

awesome. cuz SOMB needed another troll.

[Jim Gordon]

When I got it I loved, but through the course of a year I got to 6'1" and it didn't feel right anymore.

I see your point. I always said, I think companies should have a weight and height chart. But the bottom line is.........what feels right for you.

[TBABY]

Shortbus has a weight chart. I'm 160lbs. Do you think a 51" 5/8 fish will be good?

[Jim Gordon]

Shortbus has a weight chart. I'm 160lbs. Do you think a 51" 5/8 fish will be good?

Not all fish are the same, some have a narrow nose and tail. And some brands are wide and they round the end of nose a lot, so it measures a lot shorter than it really is.......get it? Also don't forget rocker, each company puts in different kinds of rocker (more rocker = quicker turning, but slower). Now if you have a board with lots of rocker you can over come the lack of speed by side-slipping. When you add every little thing up it = a big difference. The only real way to tell if you're going to like a board is to try one.

[Manny]

Not all fish are the same, some have a narrow nose and tail. And some brands are wide and they round the end of nose a lot, so it measures a lot shorter than it really is.......get it? Also don't forget rocker, each company puts in different kinds of rocker (more rocker = quicker turning, but slower). Now if you have a board with lots of rocker you can over come the lack of speed by side-slipping. When you add every little thing up it = a big difference. The only real way to tell if you're going to like a board is to try one.

Best post I've read in a while.

[LeroyJenkins]

Anyone have an opinion on the vic poly's? Or the plane wrap ex with this new dynamic rocker?

I usually ride a medium exile hybrid, so how do these boards ride different?

[floridaskimmer]

Anyone have an opinion on the vic poly's? Or the plane wrap ex with this new dynamic rocker?

I usually ride a medium exile hybrid, so how do these boards ride different?

The poly has a low rocker, exiles have a high rocker, huge difference.

[tommygallagher]

im ~140 and am happy with my 52.75. feels jussssst right.

how we rode the same size rocket fish and I'm 50 pounds heavier than you is beyond me

[LeroyJenkins]

The poly has a low rocker, exiles have a high rocker, huge difference.

then would the poly be better for east coast?

[sam22]

then would the poly be better for east coast?

most likely yes. Depends on where you are

[LeroyJenkins]

most likely yes. Depends on where you are

long beach island nj

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElAIm8NbXgQ

[Jim Gordon]

The trouble with this sticky is...... it's hard to tell when there's a new post. Maybe have have the thread change color or something.

[FedorD]

Thinking about getting exile recruit or E-glass... My weight 136, beginner, what will be better MS size or ML?(shop don't have M)

[mjs]

ML would be huge, go with the MS

[Toggaf]

wow, a new member actually used this thread..+1...are you ordering it directly from exile? or from a retailer near your location? you could find a medium if you ordered it from exile, but if your going to stick with a MS or ML you should take a few things into consideration..are you a fast runner? are the conditions that you skim considered good? you'll want a slightly smaller board if you skim heavier conditions and you are a fairly fast runner, or a larger board if you are a little slower or a little inexperienced and the conditions you skim are a little on the weaker side..Exile has pretty good weight recommendations, so you should try to order a board that is right around your weight range (unless you want to use your own experiences to help you buy a board that will fit your style of riding, wich a lot of good riders do)

[FedorD]

wow, a new member actually used this thread..+1...are you ordering it directly from exile? or from a retailer near your location? you could find a medium if you ordered it from exile, but if your going to stick with a MS or ML you should take a few things into consideration..are you a fast runner? are the conditions that you skim considered good? you'll want a slightly smaller board if you skim heavier conditions and you are a fairly fast runner, or a larger board if you are a little slower or a little inexperienced and the conditions you skim are a little on the weaker side..Exile has pretty good weight recommendations, so you should try to order a board that is right around your weight range (unless you want to use your own experiences to help you buy a board that will fit your style of riding, wich a lot of good riders do)

i will buy from eastcoast, the have ML E-glass for 300$ and M recruit for the same prize.
i run fast, will skim at sandy hook and long branch.
you're advice?)

[FedorD]

is it good?
http://www.eastcoastskimboards.com/C...m-2_p_458.html

[oatmeal]

How long have you been skimming?

What board(s) have you owned prior?

Where and how often do you skim?


answer these and I can help

[FedorD]

How long have you been skimming?

What board(s) have you owned prior?

Where and how often do you

answer these and I can help

I am new, will skim 5 days per week

[oatmeal]

This is what zaps bio says about the comp board:

"The Comp is our standard, tried and true, high performance shape. It is the most neutral design in our high-end line up. Being that it doesn’t favor any particular riding style, like the pro models and specialty shapes, the Comp is a great board that any rider can benefit from. It is the preferred shape by some of our team riders."

I actually think comps are good boards and it will last you a while. Since you are new it may be a tad difficult for you since it isn't a beginning board. BUT if you plan on skimming that much, the board will be at able to keep up with your progression level, unlike if you were to get a chizel or wedge, those are strictly beginning boards. Either way if you choose to go down a skill level and go with a zap chizel or wedge the comp will be a good board. Zaps a great company so you're going to get quality no matter what type of board you choose.

Lastly, it I was you I would consider going down a board skill level just because you are brand new, but I don't think you will be disappointed if you do go with the comp.

zaps site if you want more info on boards: http://zapskimboards.com/boards/

[shimmer]

Hello, I'm looking to get started. I weigh somewhere in the region of 105 lbs. I will be skimming frequently this summer, maybe 3 or 4 days a week. I will be skimming on a variety of beaches, but mainly one that has a smaller swell but lots of waves rolling in from a distance(maybe 3/4 tapered to 5/8?). Being has I'm only getting in to the sport I don't want to spend a lot af money. It would be good if I could buy in Europe.
Thanks in advance.