Best surfboards according to redditors
We found 16 Reddit comments discussing the best surfboards. We ranked the 11 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 16 Reddit comments discussing the best surfboards. We ranked the 11 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
https://www.amazon.com/Ding-All-Epoxy-Surfboard-Repair/dp/B005JPB9DI
There's the epoxy version of the ding all kit. Which really is better and worth the higher price IMO. Like the above guy said, no smell (you should really use an organic vapor respirator rated for if you glass with polyester resin). Your board looks to be PU/PE (polyurethane foam/polyester resin), so you could use either epoxy or polyurethane resin for the repair and it'd be fine.
Here's some great references for ding repair if you feel you need them:
http://www.overturesurf.com/ding_manual.pdf
https://shapersupply.com/products/the-ding-repair-scriptures
You'll be fine, I recommend for the bigger guys to go get this board. Stick with the foamy/white wash at first to get a feel for it and be courteous to everyone else around you.
You don't have to fear anything man, you're young so it's understandable to have a complex regarding surfing. Need a boost in confidence? Check this big boy out, larger dudes can shred too man.
Yep, it's a Sector 9 Carbon Spoontail!
Relevant Silverfish Thread 2
dang man that stinks. When i had a small crack in a board i reached out to the manufacturer and they recommended this. They offered to fix it for free if i shipped it (across US) or buy this for me. I just bought it myself but it worked well.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005JPB9DI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Since the board is red, you will definitely see it since you cant dye it.... and even if you could, it wouldnt match.
-This is a good idea to get so you don't scuff up the board early on. Otherwise I wouldn't mod anything until your first 100 miles.
Surf Co Tail Guard (Choose Color & Size) (Black, Regular) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0779F2DWH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_LyrmDb8MRF48S
-Definitely get a guitar stand as well. (you'll have to bend the it up a bit so the tail isn't sitting on the ground
ChromaCast CC-MINIGS Universal Folding Guitar Stand with Secure Lock https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BU9KCXK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_qCrmDbMY159CE
Well, you can feel like that, but you overpaid for a board which was made by assholes to part suckers from their cash. BIC boards are awful. The shapes are deplorable, and will hold you back the moment you learn how to stand up.
You're gonna ride this once or twice, then stuff it in a corner and never surf again.
Have fun.
https://www.amazon.com/Ding-All-Epoxy-Surfboard-Repair/dp/B005JPB9DI
They offer a kit for poly, too.
I am 6'3'', 200 lb. Learned on 9'6'' softie, then 9'6'' longboard. You might do well on one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/foot-softtop-surfboard-foamboard-White/dp/B007X4FDWG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1397878837&sr=8-2&keywords=greco+surfboard
They're 9'x23.5x3.5 so thicker and wider then a 9' longboard would be and it will float you just fine. In fact, at your size, after 6 months or so, when you're done with it as a learning tool for your first few stages of surfing, it will still be an essential part of your quiver for smaller days, for your friends or just a fun back up board.
If you don't mind getting some harder wheels, HERE is where I ordered mine. Plus you save almost 50 bucks.
Mine lasted a whole year. I had to replaced the rear one this past winter, and it's holding up well. I ride all year long as long as the temp stays above 40F.
The only reason I had to replace the rear Tailguard was due to improper installation (installed upside-down) and I didn't have the patience to wait for the glue to cure properly.
Surfco Tail Guard Kit in Clear:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CLX1AP8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ElK9AbCZJG4FA
I feel like something like this http://www.amazon.com/BIC-Sport-DURA-TEC-Surfboard-23-25-Inch/dp/B00GNADBRK/ref=dp_ob_title_sports
will be easier to turn than a clunky foam board that is too long
The first two links are the same. Will look into that last one.
Not sure if buying from a site like Amazon would be worthwhile:
I'm also 5'4 110ish and I found a 7ft board on Amazon for $150 by california board company that I've been learning on. So far so good! I'm including the link even though its saying out of stock :( https://www.amazon.com/California-Board-Company-Slasher-Surf/dp/B0768BQQ4G