Hello friends! I'm looking for a new board. I'm a portuguese surfer with 1,84m high and 77kg. Currently I ride a 6'8 pointy shortboard, the measures are not certain, but around 20 inch wide. I don't know the volume, but by my measures ir around 38L. Currently I can catch the wave, cut the wave, and currently learning the pump - going up and down the wave. I'm looking forward to buy a used firewire but I need some help. It's a bit confusing. I have some boards under my eye: - Dominator 6'6 45L (maybe to much volume) - Dominator 6'2 38L - Unibrow 6'4 37,3L - Hellfire 6'4 37L I want to have security in steep waves, ease of paddling, have speed for small waves, good manueverability, but still some margin to make mistakes (a cool forgiving board). (looks like I want everything, I know it's hard, but I'll try!) Thank you guys!
The wingnut..get the wingnut. The wingnut. Its 9'2 46 I'm volume and no pumping required. Cross step is required. Get on the nose high in the wave and enjoy the view. Step back to the tail cut hard back in the white water and race back up to the nose for speed!....ummm what was the question???
Hi my friend Thank you for the suggestion, but I already have a longboard, and was looking for something smaller. Can you guys help me distinguishing these boards? I've read a lot but I'm still a bit confused
Why Firewire? Do you have any local surfboard builders you can talk to? That is where I would start. They will know the waves around you and can accurately suggest something based on your ability. It sounds like you are beginner, so rather than spending a pile of money on a super high-tech surfboard, buy a used fish, or even a used Firewire if you can find one and see if you like it.
Thanks friend Those firewires I mentioned are used ones for sale (costing between 300€ and 350€). I'm considering these because of the low price and incredible condition. But I understand your point. Thanks!
Shape wise it looks like the hellfire is way different than the other two so cut that one out. I think the dominator might be my choice for you based on what your saying about yourself. The 6'2" @38ltr is a little more than 2kg a ltr I think. Which I think is in the range for a good working mans surfers volume. Also, f it's the same volume you've been surfing you'd be used to it. my 2 euros
I can't even begin to explain how poor this post is. Its like you googled what's the best spot to surf in the Philippines and regurgitated it here for all to see. Tell us why its the best okay? Ok.
