Gordan and Smith has variations of glider tail shapes.
What is everyone’s preference with the glider tail? Seems like the pin will hold one longer in a wave while a square may provide better stability in the wave?
It would depend on where you want to use it and how you want to surf it. Squares are good for quick and sharp turns, which you will most likely not be trying to achieve with a glider, while the pin will grip into the wave with the point and the continuous rail line will allow smooth drawn-out turns, but this tail design is usually used for larger and/or steeper waves where that pointy tail is needed to grip into the wave. Now, there are ways to achieve a middle ground with the tails, such as a diamond, since the rail line has a break similar to that of a squash/square, and the end of the tail is like the pin and grips the wave. Fish could work as well, a similar idea with the 2 points having a bit more volume than the point and a continuous rail line. Your fins and arrangement also play into this choice.
Doesn’t make any difference. It’s a “Glider” so glide. An 11’ or 12’ board doesn’t turn for $#i+ anyway.
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Haha I wasn’t gonna be the one to say it
Thanks for the reply’s!
Yes makes sense.
This glider will be surfed in small mushy point break waves. Rhode Island style.
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Hmm. I heard that Rye on the Rocks can get pretty good.
Good spot. Just a stone throw away from RI.
Oh yeah! New Hampshire! Right?