Head high barrels

Discussion in 'Mid Atlantic' started by justsurrender, Sep 11, 2008.

  1. Just wondering what is your goto board when the surf is head high and offshore? I use my quad stretch its pretty solid, but I am looking to explore and try other boards that are super fast, any suggestions?
     
  2. Aguaholic

    Aguaholic Well-Known Member

    Oct 26, 2007
    Depends on the tide.
     

  3. chroniclesofgnarlia

    chroniclesofgnarlia Active Member

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    Sep 8, 2008
    ive been rocking my 6'3 T&C sharpe on the steady love it. very responsive.
     
  4. chrisd468

    chrisd468 Well-Known Member

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    Sep 26, 2007
    i used to have a stretch quad.. it was great for fun size swells but in the winter it didn't treat me all that well.. personally i just dont like the quad when its really heaving and bottoming out
     
  5. windswellsucks

    windswellsucks Well-Known Member

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    Oct 20, 2007
    i love the quad, it really benefits to tune your fins tho. do you have futures or FCS?
     
  6. Bad Bug Surfing

    Bad Bug Surfing Well-Known Member

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    Dec 15, 2006
    I use my 7'11" Ashton Mini gun for pretty much anything. is skinny & thin with a great rocker, great board
     
  7. yo homie. Ima havta say if you use your mini gun on a head high day your a tool!!!
     
  8. Bad Bug Surfing

    Bad Bug Surfing Well-Known Member

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    Dec 15, 2006
    And why is that.... the board moves like a short board and is less then 2" thick.. I bet you i would not be a TOOL if i put and "XTREME" in front of my name... NoOoOo, cause then i'd be really cool....:D
     
  9. ok bad bug you win. im sorry
     
  10. chrisd468

    chrisd468 Well-Known Member

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    Sep 26, 2007
    physics would not allow your 7'11" to ride like a 6'0" it just doesn't work unless you weigh 400 lbs
     
  11. Bad Bug Surfing

    Bad Bug Surfing Well-Known Member

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    Dec 15, 2006
    I'm just saying my particular board is looser then usual guns. and like anybody else, there are days when a thruster sounds like more fun. I was just stating the fact of what i like to use in the pocket... I think it holds up well... But to each his own...
     
  12. jGray

    jGray Member

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    Sep 14, 2008
    im about 5,9' tall an 130 pounds an i ride my 5, 11"s squash up to a few feet over head, than i will step up to my 6.0 or a 6,4" rounded pin for better hold in the wave an barrel, an depending on the size. head high is nothing really, just ride your normal board, as long as its not a small pod or disc.
     
  13. Quail man123

    Quail man123 Active Member

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    Jun 30, 2008
    y7eahhhhh im a big black man
     
  14. wesman944

    wesman944 Well-Known Member

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    Aug 5, 2008
    6'4

    im 6'4, 150, and when its head high i go get my 6'4 thruster.
     
  15. wildbillbjj

    wildbillbjj Member

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    Nov 25, 2007
    I just got a Aviso Bessell 6' 9" Eliminator. I havent had it out in the conditions I want yet but I think it may be my best all around board ever.
     
  16. StuckinVA

    StuckinVA Well-Known Member

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    Jul 23, 2007
    maybe my 6'6 or 6'8 (6'8 in a wetsuit) thruster. both have slightly lower rocker than the avg shortie. I tend to side with speed more than maneuverability. i'm 6'2 - 210 lbs. i don't see how you're 6'4 150lbs. you must be a linky bastard. .... i'm jealous
     
  17. I have a 6'2" Stretch Quad with Future Vector II fins. They are sick so I never thought about changing them. I've been riding a 6'1" round tail Aviso board the last week and its really awesome it feels real solid in the barrel and super fast on the face. I might be better bigger like 6'4" but I definitely like it.
     
  18. DPR

    DPR Well-Known Member

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    Jan 27, 2008
    I normally use my 41 inch science board in big waves
     
  19. NaturalMystic

    NaturalMystic Active Member

    40
    Sep 5, 2008
    some fish for thought

    Maybe you would be interested in a Kane Garden Fish. I have a 5'7" twin keel with a gaping swallow tail that is super fast. I took it out in some head high surf and it accelerates real fast as it has tons of volume.
     
  20. aka pumpmaster

    aka pumpmaster Well-Known Member

    Apr 30, 2008
    You can ride pretty much anything in head high but if its really hallow and top to bottom i break out the 6 6 round pin tail thruster.