What do you guys think about this board.

[0gravity]

What do you guys think about this board: http://www.ebay.com/itm/SKIMBOARD-51...37381953342019

I weight 155lb and my height is 5'9'' ... I would like a cheap board but still be able to ride some waves.

Thanks in advance.

[Toggaf]

I'd be careful..brand name skimbaording brands know what they're doing and for the most part are worth the money..that nose rocker looks weird ( could be the picture but I'd still be careful) and I usually like to buy products from companies who at least know that the word "tough" is not spelled taugh..

You could find a much better high end used board for around the same price (although probably a little more) in the for sale section or on craigslist in case you decide not to go with the ebay board..

Edit: I'm not positive, but I think most of the main skimboard companies don't use wood stringers (I don't know the pros and cons of wood stringers either)..As far as I know, they use a different method of shaving the foam blank in order to give the board rocker, wich I'm guessing allows the boar to be structurally stronger, but again I don't know... also, most companies use 5/8s or 3/4s for standard rail thickness, not 7/8s

[0gravity]

thanks for your insight...I was looking at Craigslist and I found this can you please tell me what do you think http://orlando.craigslist.org/spo/2975787556.html

I would really appreciated.

[TBABY]

That's a better quality board, but it's a little big for you.

[0gravity]

would it be that bad if the board is a little big. Would I be able to ride it, or it is just going to be too hard that is not worth it?

also here is another one if someone can take a look: http://orlando.craigslist.org/spo/3013615655.html

and another one that might work : http://daytona.craigslist.org/spo/2976041549.html

[Kyle Willcox]

I would get the Vic, yes it is a little big for you but its a much better board over all and the price isn't too bad either

[Toggaf]

the last victoria looks like the best buy..the only thing that I would say is be careful of the ultra vac..its a great shaped board, but the older ones have the tendency to fall apart..my brother had one and so did my friend and they both snapped within a year without insanely hard use, just regular wear and tear..I heard they fixed the durability problem in 2011, but I personally am always cautious now with Ultras..if you do decide to go with an older model ultra, always make sure to keep good care of it and fix the dings promptly so the foam doesn't start deteriorating (they don't use closed cell foam in the ultra to keep the cost low)..great board, just not durable

[Apolinarius]

Hey...
It just awesome. 0gravity your boards are looking cool.. i like all especially first one..

[0gravity]

Thanks a lot for everyone's opinion...I think am gonna go for the last Victoria.

[Chrith]

if you're in orlando head over to skimcity, its in indialantic (Melbourne area) great selection of boards and one of the strapping young lads there can learn you about which board to get.

[cbhart17]

You can do better for 119

[0gravity]

Guys I found this : http://www.ebay.com/itm/Zap-Skimboar...item3f174faa3e

What do you guys think.

[OG Mike D]

Ogravity, check the Boards for Sale thread on this site. Usually better deals and selection than Ebay and you can negotiate...

[0gravity]

This thing ends in 4 hours : http://www.ebay.com/itm/Zap-Skimboar...item3f174faa3e

I don't know if I should buy it or not...dam it, I don't know what to do. Can someone give their opinion pls.


@OG Mike D I checked the Sale section but I did not found something that is in my price range.

[jrizz171]

yea its nice...but it has no brand. if you're going to spend that amount of money u should just go with victoria or zap. get something reliable

[OG Mike D]

I think the tail pad is placed to high