Hobie Circa '71 fish... anyone know how it rides?

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I am going to buy a new fish in the next few weeks. I am considering a Hobie circa '71, mainly because I can get a new one for about 390 sanded with wooded keels or 440 if I opt for tints and polish. I would love to get a classic fish shaped by Rich Pavel but its a little out of my price range. I noticed that the Hobie fish has a shallower cut in the tail than the Pavel fish, how does the cut of the tail affect the way the board rides? Thanks for your help in advance.

Ric



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the hobies look super fun to surf. pretty tight rails, almost a bit of belly in the bottom of the board, i forget what its like in between the fins, havent sanded one in a month or so.

go for it!