Has anyone tried the Matador Bandito?

Discussion in 'Surfboards and Surfboard Design' started by bassplayer, Oct 13, 2013.

  1. Oct 13, 2013 #1
    bassplayer

    bassplayer Well-Known Member

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    I am looking for a mid-length board that I can still do tighter turns, a cutback...or two (yeah right) but seriously I would love to glide in early and steal waves when it's a bit crowded when I don't feel like riding a longboard. I dig their boards, having owned a longboard by them for a while and borrowed a twin fish and funboard in the past. They have a nice heavy feel. Has anyone out there owned or ridden their Bandito shape or something like it? Thanks :cool:

    Screen Shot 2013-10-13 at 1.10.27 PM.jpg

    Its a winged rounded pin. Pictured is a 6'10''
     
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  3. Oct 13, 2013 #2
    brewengineer

    brewengineer Well-Known Member

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    I have no experience with Matador sticks, but you are describing a Phil Taylor Zero shape perfectly. Something to keep in mind as you are shopping.
     
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  5. Oct 13, 2013 #3
    bassplayer

    bassplayer Well-Known Member

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    Thanks brew!
     
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  6. Oct 13, 2013 #4
    JohnnyUtah

    JohnnyUtah Well-Known Member

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    Madadors are "tribute" boards-they basically clone vintage or note worthy sticks and put their name on it. I wanted a log and picked up a Matador "El Gato" which is clone of a Greg Noll "Da Cat". We'll made, hand shaped and not $3,000..
    The only think I would advise is try to get one on CL, they resell for half of retail.
     
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  7. Oct 13, 2013 #5
    santiago58

    santiago58 Well-Known Member

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    I have a bandito, love it super fun and easy to ride. my go to board 90% of the time. mine is 6' though but I have ridden the 7'4 and that was a great l.b. alternative. also fun. plan on getting one in the 7-8 foot range in the spring.
     
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  8. Oct 13, 2013 #6
    bassplayer

    bassplayer Well-Known Member

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    They actually are pretty cheap new. Almost as cheap as some people selling used Stoker V's and other "longboard alternatives"

    What's the bottom like santiago? Flat to Vee?
     
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  9. Oct 14, 2013 #7
    santiago58

    santiago58 Well-Known Member

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    flat to a bit of vee.
     
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  10. Oct 14, 2013 #8
    Retro

    Retro Active Member

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    i have a 7'10" bandito, and i love it, just a bit too long (i want to get a shorter one because im only 150 lbs). selling it, plan on putting it on CL tonight. hit me up if you are interested $375/ obo
     
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  11. Oct 14, 2013 #9
    bassplayer

    bassplayer Well-Known Member

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    Sorry, too big for me too. I'm probably going between 6'10-7'2. But thanks and good luck!
     
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