Friend of a friend bought a "chinese" pop out at 9AM, waxed it and in the water 40mins later, caught a wave, stood up board snapped in half, took it back to the shop, guy said "what do you want me to do?" $490 gone! If anything buy a used "local" board. Outsourcing, overseas manufacturing, using illegal labor, it's all killing our country. You do think so talk to the local business people that have to compete with this crap. Who knows maybe the next thing you'll hear is that they used toxic chemicals in theses chinese boards and you'll end up with cancer on in your junk! Crap be creative and do some internet porn with your girl and make some $$$ LOL
You're welcome. By the way, don't let the negativity about popouts bother you. I've been suring for a long time, and I've had/have many boards, and I can tell you the Canyon retro twin's shape isn't bad at all. You already have it, so enjoy it. But when it wears out, consider replacing it with a handshaped board.
Well, I know some hand-shaped boards are very expensive, but my board was very affordable. I knew that I was a nooB and wanted a fun-shape, so I looked for the best shaper with the best deal. I settled with a Todd Sutz board (Island Inspired), and have been very happy with it. I think other new surfers can get a great board from a local shaper for an affordable amount, or they should just buy a slightly used board. Sure, it won't be a $150 Cosco special, but it will last longer and ride better on the local waves. Just my opinion.
I actually owned a Canyon fish that was shaped by Steve Lis back in the early 80's. I wish I still had that board, it'd be worth a fortune now.
if you're looking for a quality board that's cheaper, i would definitely recommend buying a used handshaped board. or buy a board new from a shaper and it will probably still be cheaper than a CI or a ...Lost.
Oh man...I have recently gotten back into surfing after a pretty long hiatus and ended up picking up a new Canyon. Given the price, I should have been suspicious, but didn't realize what the story was behind these boards. I didn't even know it was an old label (pardon my ignorance) , let alone that it had essentially been pirated by some jerk to make pop-outs. I've only surfed the board twice in knee-waist high slop and it seems OK, but it has a few pressure dings already. I feel kind of gross now. If only I could go back in time...
Just received a 6'2 Quad Fin Canyon Fish as a gift from my girl. Is that a good enough kook excuse for riding one? Was disappointed to learn about the history of Canyon upon receiving it, buy hey it's my first board and it was free! I've been surfing a few times a year for the last 2-3 years w/ friends using borrowed boards but never pulled the trigger on one. The Canyon is great because it suits me well as a beginner who has a background of skating and snowboarding, and I really don't have to worry too much about f'ing up an expensive hand shaped board. I can already tell you my next board will be a serious upgrade but for now it's time to ride the Canyon with no worries...until I break it with my face of course.
Ride it and have fun. If your into surfing still when your ready for a new board, get something else.
Don't beat yourselves up over it. As long as you're having fun. If your girl bought you your first board, that's pretty sweet. She's a keeper.
I got a canyon twin fin fish as my first surfboard. When I first started I thought it was decent just the tips on the tail would crack very easily. I still ride it with the same fins and everything if it's a soft and crappy day. It is a pretty fun shape and it was super cheap. It is no where near the same quality as my other boards but for a first board it's alright. http://vintagesurfboard.net/canyon.html <---- I don't think it is right to rip off the classic companies though just to make a profit. It just ruins the company.
Nowadays canyons are hit and miss sticks........Some are pops , some hand shaped. I know a guy who has had one for a long time and it only has a cpl small dings on it but it was heavy glassed and glossed. Made in China right on the stringer..... Doesnt ride very good cause the concaves pretty much suck on it but he likes it so I guess thats all that matters.
Are there any ways to tell if it is a pop out? Mine has a good feel on the rails and I bought it at my local surf shop.
I bought my pop out canyon before I knew where it was made, and just wanted a cheap retro to give it a try. When I first found out its chinese made and not a real canyon, i sort of feel like I slept with the scankiest chick in the bar without a condom,... but then I say F-it. I'll buy a better board next time, but honestly, for the price, it aint a bad board. I had to touch up the rear tips , but that happens on other boards with points. I didn't put one of the fins in tight enough one time and had a repair from where the rear part of the fin dug into the glass. I've had it at least 3 maybe 4 years now and it's my go to board in the summer when I go to a crowded break. It will be up for sale soon, but i'll get one near exact dimensions to replace it first.
