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jacky

41 posts

jacky

WA, 41 posts

3 Jan 2008 1:52am

Hey guys. just wondered on what u think about the 2006 slingshot misfit as a board to learn on because i lost my otherboard only after 1 and a 1/2 weeks of using it. I weigh about 72kg and im progressing pretty fast. already doing floreat to scabs downwinder run. also what size

.Cheers.

brucex

QLD

701 posts

brucex

QLD, 701 posts

3 Jan 2008 8:02am

I rode the 2006 - its a nice smooth board - work well in waves if you put big fins on it,,,,,
why dont you get straight on a sufboard if you are doing downwinders =
go and talk to Ryland blakeny - he rides at Scarboroigh evey day on Slingshot revs - you wont miss him - he is very helpful and will point you in the right direction for surf/
or private message him he is on this site
size = go the 126 on the mis fit for your weight

jacky

41 posts

jacky

WA, 41 posts

3 Jan 2008 6:33pm

hey brucex. when u said i could use a surfboard iv actually got a few lying around because ive been a surfer for 5 years. just wondered if i really do need footstraps to get started on a surfbroard. thanks for the advice. cheers.

kitecrazzzy

2184 posts

kitecrazzzy

WA, 2184 posts

3 Jan 2008 7:12pm

no straps needed but your likely to put indents of your feet into the board, well thats what i did just from jump starting onto it. really i cbf trying to get good on a surfboard but your probably going to have a big head start anyway.

brucex

QLD

701 posts

brucex

QLD, 701 posts

3 Jan 2008 11:22pm

re straps
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if you go out when its not nuking and not too big you;ll do ok

try and watch some footage of ben wilson or go and watch ryland ride at scarbs

- the key to riding without straps is to have "soft knees'and suck up allthe bumps by absorbing them with your knees

it can be a bit frustrating to start with but its do able

get someone to coach you

cheers B

jacky

41 posts

jacky

WA, 41 posts

3 Jan 2008 10:55pm

Tried using my surfboard today, and it was great. got up straight away and it felt really good in the chop. it wasnt the greatest conditions but the board felt really good. brucex ur totally right, u really have to let ur knees go with the board and to get the board going nicely i tended to stand further up the board. fun sesh. cheers for the advice.

meerkat

644 posts

meerkat

WA, 644 posts

4 Jan 2008 3:59pm

don't forget to spread you toes.....

I stuck a deck pad on the front of my board as the wax was dissapearing mid session, means i can't surf on it anymore(unless i point my head at the sky when lying in it) but makes for a more comfy and even feel when kiting.

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