What size thruster are you on?

Discussion in 'Mid Atlantic' started by FrankShreds, Dec 17, 2009.

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  1. Dec 17, 2009 #1
    FrankShreds

    FrankShreds Well-Known Member

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    I am just curious where I stand and what others may be riding.
    I am 5'9 160lbs, and I go between 6'1 and 6'2 both 18 1/4 x 2 1/4. I have a small wave thruster that is a 5'7 x 19 1/2 x 2 1/4 that has become my favorite board. It rips in most conditions. It has me thinking I want to go to a 5'10 or 5'11 standard thruster. prob 5'10 x 18 1/4 x 2 1/4. Like I said just curious to see what other people are on, specially those with similar weight and height.
     
    FrankShreds, Dec 17, 2009
    FrankShreds, Dec 17, 2009
  3. Dec 17, 2009 #2
    GnarActually

    GnarActually Well-Known Member

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    im 5'7 145lb and ride a 5'10x18x2 um (everyday board), 5'10x18x2 1/8 Double, and a 5'11x18x2 21-13, and a 5'3x18.5x2 1/4 double that is just a board from when i was real young but i use it still for the shorebreak in the summer. I'm looking to go shorter and wider and would love to get either a AL Merrick pod or a ...lost rocket around 5'4 or 5'5. Anyone see the new merrick dumpster diver? pretty ugly but would like to try it out
     
    GnarActually, Dec 17, 2009
    GnarActually, Dec 17, 2009

  5. Dec 17, 2009 #3
    chrisd

    chrisd Well-Known Member

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    favorite thruster is a 6'8 al merrick flyer. Need to get another one.
     
    chrisd, Dec 17, 2009
    chrisd, Dec 17, 2009
  6. Dec 17, 2009 #4
    FrankShreds

    FrankShreds Well-Known Member

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    Dane's dumpster diver shares the same specs as my Chemistry Boombastik. 5'7x 19 1/2 x 2 1/4. Dumpster is like 2 3/8 though. Similar shape as well cept that the boombastik is thicker in the tail and a thumb tail. I am really into these short stubby boards. they move like a fish but tear like a standard thruster. I got the board to have a board for more skate influenced surfing. Ollies easily because it is so light and small.
     
    FrankShreds, Dec 17, 2009
    FrankShreds, Dec 17, 2009
  7. Dec 17, 2009 #5
    MATT JOHNSON

    MATT JOHNSON Well-Known Member

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    I rember Chrisd had a formula to figure out what board you ride according your weight and size . Maybe Chrisd can shoot you a pm of post it up here it could be useful to you situation
     
    MATT JOHNSON, Dec 17, 2009
    MATT JOHNSON, Dec 17, 2009
  8. Dec 17, 2009 #6
    chrisd

    chrisd Well-Known Member

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    I would be careful going a narrow as you are maybe a 5'9 by 19 by 2 3/8 I dont know the trend seems to be towards shorter and wider.
     
    chrisd, Dec 17, 2009
    chrisd, Dec 17, 2009
  9. Dec 17, 2009 #7
    FrankShreds

    FrankShreds Well-Known Member

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    Yeah I ran those numbers when he posted the formula. Most of my boards ran in the 17 to 19 range without wetsuit weight. I think that formula is pretty spot on give or take. I always fell like most boards float me great. I am not worried bout dropping size and loosing float, specially 2 inches in length.
     
    FrankShreds, Dec 17, 2009
    FrankShreds, Dec 17, 2009
  10. Dec 17, 2009 #8
    chrisd

    chrisd Well-Known Member

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    Oh and formula matt is length(in inches)xwidthxthickness divided by your weight.
     
    chrisd, Dec 17, 2009
    chrisd, Dec 17, 2009
  11. Dec 17, 2009 #9
    FrankShreds

    FrankShreds Well-Known Member

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    I never mind going wider, 2 1/4 or 2 5/16 is as thick as I will go though. Being 5'9 myself getting on a standard 5'9 as my standard thruster seems awesome. I think 5'10 x 18 3/4 x 2 1/4 might be the magic numbers. I honestly wish I ordered my 5'7 Boombastik at 19 even instead of 19 1/2. Its just too wide. though it floats amazing with a 5/4/3 on.
     
    FrankShreds, Dec 17, 2009
    FrankShreds, Dec 17, 2009
  12. Dec 17, 2009 #10
    MATT JOHNSON

    MATT JOHNSON Well-Known Member

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    Yeah I didnt rember where to find it . Thanks for posting it up again. Hopefully oneday I will get a shortboard that I can use that formula on . :D
     
    MATT JOHNSON, Dec 17, 2009
    MATT JOHNSON, Dec 17, 2009
  13. Dec 17, 2009 #11
    chrisd

    chrisd Well-Known Member

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    Honestly it works on fishes it works on pretty mucha nything you just have to keep in mind what the board looks like and adjust in your head.
     
    chrisd, Dec 17, 2009
    chrisd, Dec 17, 2009
  14. Dec 17, 2009 #12
    MATT JOHNSON

    MATT JOHNSON Well-Known Member

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    80% of my boards are over 9'0 I dont think the Formula really matters in my case. LOL Only short board I have is my 6'8 Vintage Heritage Single fin Even decked out in full rubber it still floats and paddles great.
     
    MATT JOHNSON, Dec 17, 2009
    MATT JOHNSON, Dec 17, 2009
  15. Dec 17, 2009 #13
    chrisd

    chrisd Well-Known Member

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    HAHA there is a number I dont remember what it is for longboards I will find it. I want to say 27 though give it a shot.
     
    chrisd, Dec 17, 2009
    chrisd, Dec 17, 2009
  16. Dec 18, 2009 #14
    stoneybaloney

    stoneybaloney Well-Known Member

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    6' and 165lbs; mine is a 9" cutaway on a 9'6" board.
     
    stoneybaloney, Dec 18, 2009
    stoneybaloney, Dec 18, 2009
  17. Dec 18, 2009 #15
    aka pumpmaster

    aka pumpmaster Well-Known Member

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    6'1" and 175 and my go to board is an ashton 6'2"x20x2.5" squashtail.
     
    aka pumpmaster, Dec 18, 2009
    aka pumpmaster, Dec 18, 2009
  18. Dec 18, 2009 #16
    Driftingalong

    Driftingalong Well-Known Member

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    about 5'7", 165lbs go to is 6'2" x 18.88" x 2.38"

    (I'm not a "ripper", but I do alright)
     
    Driftingalong, Dec 18, 2009
    Driftingalong, Dec 18, 2009
  19. Dec 18, 2009 #17
    chrisd

    chrisd Well-Known Member

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    21.14 on the formula. Sounds like my foam to weight ratio haha.
     
    chrisd, Dec 18, 2009
    chrisd, Dec 18, 2009
  20. Dec 18, 2009 #18
    VAsurfer604

    VAsurfer604 Well-Known Member

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    small wave board is a 6'1 WRV battail pretty wide and thick, larger wave board is a 5'10 WRV roundtail. my really small wave board is7'6 epoxy fun shape (for days < shin high) lol
     
    VAsurfer604, Dec 18, 2009
    VAsurfer604, Dec 18, 2009
  21. Dec 18, 2009 #19
    VAsurfer604

    VAsurfer604 Well-Known Member

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    oh, and im 5'10 and 135
     
    VAsurfer604, Dec 18, 2009
    VAsurfer604, Dec 18, 2009
  22. Dec 18, 2009 #20
    windswellsucks

    windswellsucks Well-Known Member

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    thats a cool formula, do you know any shapers that use it?
     
    windswellsucks, Dec 18, 2009
    windswellsucks, Dec 18, 2009
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