vic ultra too heavy?

[Tree805]

looking to get a vic ultra M, i'm 6'2 & 130 lbs, but i heard w/ full trac pads it's like 6+ lbs. isn't that really heavy?

i have a cheap woodie right now that is probably about 8-10 lbs.

[kyleskim6]

I just weighed an Ultra M and it came in at 4.5lb. With traction (maybe another 1/2 lb) the board should weigh around 5 lbs. For 2012 Victoria has decided to not gloss Ultras which helps keep the weight on the board down (a little bit). If you have any other questions you can call the the shop at Victoria at (949) 494-0059.

[kyleskim6]

Also I know Mo likes to keep his boards as close to 5 lbs or under (with traction), so the Ultra coming in around 5 lbs doesn't seem to shabby

[lucasskim]

i've skimmed on a vic ultra and it's lighter than my vic poly. but that's mostly because an ultra is 5/8" thick and the poly is 3/4". the ultra is a great board to ride, it's fun as hell, but just breaks down easier than most boards.

[Jim Gordon]

I like my boards a little heavy, I guess because it's always windy when I skim. I know.....kick sand on it, I do and it's still too light, so I have to put a handful of wet sand on the top, just so I don't kill myself getting on. By the way my foam board is only around 4 lbs.

[Toggaf]

Ultras aren't heavy at all..the only thing I would watch out for would be their durability (at least with pre-2011 models because I heard that they are a little stronger now)

[Klaustrophobia]

my large polyvac is very nice and light. seems about half the weight of the zap fish it replaced while being MUCH larger. i would assume ultras are even lighter if anything, don't they use a less dense foam?

[Tree805]

yeah ultras use 5/8 foam.

but how much do skimboards normally go up in weight per size? like should i just get a small to save weight?

[Hank Snapp]

While larger boards will more than likely weigh slightly more than smaller ones for a given shape/material, I would still choose a size that's appropriate for your weight/skill level/wave conditions. If you consider yourself quick, good, and skim pretty good conditions on a regular basis you could probably get away with riding a smaller size where you're at the top of it's weight range.

[Muchu]

yeah ultras use 5/8 foam.

but how much do skimboards normally go up in weight per size? like should i just get a small to save weight?

No, stick with the size that fits your weight and style of riding. Ultras are a lot lighter than they used to be. Call us if you have any more questions about our line of products, we'll be happy to answer

[OG Mike D]

looking to get a vic ultra M, i'm 6'2 & 130 lbs.

EAT SOMETHING!!!!!!!

[Klaustrophobia]

i used to be about that bad. i'd rather be there again than have the gut i've got now.