Can\'t Decide on What Surfboard to Buy

Discussion in 'Mid Atlantic' started by eastbreak, Oct 4, 2011.

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  1. Oct 5, 2011 #21
    eastbreak

    eastbreak Well-Known Member

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    Jun 15, 2009
    I am hoping to look at a 5'8" nugget today that maybe slightly thinner... 5'8" x 20 x 2? I agree that thickness could add too much volume making it too floaty. I am also an all year round surfer... 175lbs with full wetsuit, I must weigh 200lbs Plus with all that crap on. Ha Ha...

    PS: I did have a look at the Rusty Pirhana. My buddy had a Rusty, seems to be thin glassing, easy to ding or break.
     
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  3. Oct 5, 2011 #22
    marknel83

    marknel83 Well-Known Member

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    Jul 19, 2009
    Foam is your friend. Don't hate on the foam.
     
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  5. Oct 5, 2011 #23
    eastbreak

    eastbreak Well-Known Member

    153
    Jun 15, 2009
    Should we hate EPOXY molds/layers...?
     
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  6. Oct 21, 2011 #24
    eastbreak

    eastbreak Well-Known Member

    153
    Jun 15, 2009
    Thanks for all your advice. I purchased the WRV Nugget 5'8" x 20" x 25/8". I road the board several times already and didn't work well in mushy small surf, but performed excellent in solid surf 4 foot plus. The board floats me well and is easy to control on fast steep waves. I was able to carve with ease and turn on a dime.
    In all, great purchase. :)
     
    eastbreak, Oct 21, 2011
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