Hi…looking at buying one of these old school boards and was wondering if anyone could advise me on the characteristics or differences between the two as far as what type of surf they are best suited for. I live in North Florida where the surf is small but occasionally gets to chest or better …Thanks…
either board would suit the conditions…it’s more a matter of what would best suit YOU.
Well, I’m an old duff… not looking for high performance radical maneuvering etc… I have a 9’3 pintail now and was looking for something longer that will help me catch more waves with less paddling to enjoy the glide… I have a couple of spinal fusions and was hoping one of these shapes would help me stay in the water longer with less pain…
well, if you’ve still got a shorter longboard or two in the quiver, i’d probably go with the Tyler…but that’s ME and MY style…the weber performer is the best-selling surfboard model of all time, so it must be a great board…but i hate being like everyone else…so i’d go tyler.
with a couple of spinal fusions, i would think you’d not want a classic 30 lb +, 1" redwood stringer, 2 layer of 10 oz volan cloth top and bottom, classic knock off. i swapped off with a friend for a few turns on his board the other week and i could feel the back twinges after only a few waves. and i’ve not had a surgery.
would suggest a more modern lightweight design, at about 9’10 say 20 lbs max. wider hips and tail for easier turning maybe 23 wide at the most.
chek local custom builders or…dare i say…build it your self.
Since you are in FL, how about a custom epoxy from local shaper Steve Forstall? Talk about paddle-ability!
I ve had the spinal fusion. Go for the 10’. I ride a 9’10" Cooperfish Hornet. Being able to knee paddle makes a difference.
The 9’3" I ride now weighs a ton…the weight only bothers me when I have to carry the board …which I normally balance on my head!(yeah, I know not smart with a fusion in my neck) Im almost 200 lbs so I like a lot of glass on my board (as well as a knee patch) to keep from putting pressure dings in the deck… and most of the more modern lightweight boards Ive seen dont have much glass…