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I've got a buddy who is pushing 250lbs and he has never got to drop the rope before. The guys at our surf shop are letting me demo a board for him ... but I can only take 1 for the day.
What do you suggest?
Skurfer 4' 11" Manta Ray
5' LF TC Skim
CWB AMG Carbon 4' 11"
He seems as though he favours a skimmy board over surf.
I have CWB amg carbon and it's a bullet. I'm 6'4" 230 and I can ride in the pocket all day. It's really fast. Just don't expect any spins on it, it's like glue in the water.
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Curious to see what you find out blackcup. I'm looking for a new board as I think the 4.9' Obrien haze I have is a bit on the small size for my 230lbs. I can go ropeless but not near as far back as my buddies 170lb kid.
Based on some other reviews in various forums I was looking into the Hyperlite Broadcast.
Will have to look into these others you listed too.
NICE ... Ok we will give this one a shot. I'll post back with results.Quote:
Originally Posted by icemanftr
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Just dropped price on this one:
https://forum.moomba.com/showthread....-5-Rio-58-quot
Check eBay. I picked mine up for 250 shipped from dealer on east coast who couldn't move its stock.Quote:
Originally Posted by blackcup
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I'm 225-230 depending on the day, and I ride a Humanoid Lip Stick for skim. It's fast as can be and spins very easily. I think I may have PMd you the other day with info and a discount code. Too bad he's not nearby and could come try it out! Curious to see how the cwb works out!
The broadcast is a dog. beginner board that you'd get bored with and outgrow quickly. I don't know many people that ride them after a season.Quote:
Originally Posted by c h r i s
I'm 230lbs and recent purchased the 60" Liquid Force TC Skim. It was recommended as a good skim board for a heavier rider. They even come in a size larger than I purchased. So far I love it. Landed a 360 in the first session, something that i have been struggling to do consistently with my Hyperlite Quad (surf style board). It also has great speed and pops off the wave pretty well. I haven't gotten to ride to many boards but I would certainly recommended it to the heavier rider looking for a skim style board.
Thanks, good to know. I'm looking to stay under $450, no where near ready for a custom but want something I can grow into (skill, not size). Looking harder at the AMG.Quote:
Originally Posted by trayson
I rode the cwb voodoo and it was a solid board for the money. Fast enough for us rookies that are learning the sport. But good enough for an experienced person to throw a trick. I ended up going with soul craft because I figured I would want to upgrade in short period so why not get one that I can keep for a long time. Overall investment lower this way than buying and trading up. Also, being new I found the surf style board made learning even easier.Quote:
Originally Posted by c h r i s
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I was wondering what you decided to do. You need to stay off of these forums! 😉💵💵Quote:
Originally Posted by russellsmojo
Yeah don't get me wrong, I'm normally a proponent of buy once-cry once but I'm so damn green I'm not sure if I'm a surfer, skimmer or somewhere in between. And I don't mind investing some extra $ provided the boards can serve as general boat boards for friends that tag along.Quote:
Originally Posted by russellsmojo
I agree on the money. From what I can tell there is no end in sight to boat ownership spending. friends are getting the ole broadcast until they start paying for gas. Haha! Check out the voodoo. I really liked it and I think the price was $400 ish.Quote:
Originally Posted by c h r i s
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Lol My friends don't even get to come out on the boat unless they pay up. Way I see it they pay to play or just hang out. I burn more fuel carrying their ass around on lake. So even when they pay to play, they get the boat board. I won't let them ride my 4-600$ boards.Quote:
Originally Posted by russellsmojo
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What about the Ronix Koal Skimmer? Found a 4'9" for $350.
Ridden 5 different Ronix boards and not too impressed. I sold the two I had if that helps.Quote:
Originally Posted by c h r i s
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I am 6'0 230lbs and found finally after several boards later that the phase 5 model x works great for me.
Model X is great won't find it in that price range
yep, slow board. Easy to learn on but slow board for an adult.Quote:
Originally Posted by trayson
Roger. Ok, last one for now until I hear about Blackcup's buddies thoughts...what about the Hyperlite HiFi? Read some promising reviews in some other threads and there are some slightly discounted factory blems available for sale in the mid 400's.Quote:
Originally Posted by fairlydangerous1
Board is an amazing skim board. I have that too 😀 Rides better than any board I have ridden. Even better than P5 Hammerhead.Quote:
Originally Posted by c h r i s
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I find it hard to believe. Let's see some action video.
What's hard to believe? I have ridden atleast 25 different boards over last 4 years and this is by far my favorite and best. Thanks fast as hell, rail sharp, spins 720s with ease. I recently road boat hammerhead and my hifi side by side in June and wasn't impressed with $750 board.Quote:
Originally Posted by kaneboats
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I own both a phase 5 danielo diamond 51" and a 53" hifi (2016 model). I def woundnt say the hifi is a better board. I think the dd is a bit faster but a bit easier to break free. Most that have rode both boards on my boat agree the dd carves harder but the hifi seems a touch more stable. I think like many boards out right now it just comes down to taste, style, and experience.Quote:
Originally Posted by icemanftr
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That HL is making a board that's not a dog. So, let's see that video!Quote:
Originally Posted by icemanftr
Sounds like a showdown, better post up some footage of you on the P5 too!Quote:
Originally Posted by kaneboats
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I will say the hifi is a super badass board. I just wouldn't go as far as calling it outright better than a phase5. Same level...perhaps...not betterQuote:
Originally Posted by kaneboats
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Not a bad board, we have it on my boat, not a favorite of mine, but some of my crew like it. Everyone has thier own style, it's too slow for me, but i like a twitchy fast boards...Quote:
Originally Posted by icemanftr
Guess it's different for each person for sure. Thing spins on a dime for me and is fast as hell.Quote:
Originally Posted by parrothd
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I would but it seems there is no summer in PNW. Hadn't even been 80 yet in July! WtfQuote:
Originally Posted by c h r i s
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STILL havent got out yet. Weather up here has been just awful. Thursday it might hit 80. Then back to low 70s with rain for 4 days. :mad:Quote:
Originally Posted by c h r i s
I feel ya Ice - we are just north of Spokane in the Okanagan valley. Average high in July is mid to upper 80s and we haven't even come close yet. Non stop rain and clouds too.Quote:
Originally Posted by icemanftr
Yep.. I'm only 160, so it's actually harder for me to keep an edge on it, it kept sliding out sideways on me. Which is why you like it for spins.. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by icemanftr
The hammerheads main advantage is riding backwards, it's kinda amazing how well it rides reversed.
That's good info, I'm a lot closer in specs to icemanftr.Quote:
Originally Posted by parrothd
Have you ran all three fins? It was squirmy as hell with just middle fin. I run all three now.Quote:
Originally Posted by parrothd
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On the old Broadcast we found it was too locked in with 3 fins. We ran one fin and it was more fun. But, the slippery feel with just the two outside fins was the most fun. I would be tempted to try it in every config. Make the wife drive for at least an hour while you do this important research. :cool:
There is an inland surfer blue lake Fs
In the cassifieds great price nice big guy cruiser