The shinn toy boy dedicated ladies board, based on the shinn monk by the looks of the outline, check out shinnworld

As any shinn board owner will tell you, the ride is butter smooth, this was one of the main factors for me , with a small swell day and 30 knts our local is possibly the best test for a boards ability in chop, also zero spray from the board, I've had top end variousness brands but the shinns are definatly worth a good trial, most comment on the smoothness of the boards which make them sound reserved, but you can go as hard or steady as you want with that same comfort of ride, unfortunately most people are influenced by graphics or bling which makes bugger all difference,

With regards to chop in your eyes, I had the same issue. I did an experiment and it showed me what board I should get - a bigger board.
What I did was to sit down on a grass area with my board attached to my feet and get a friend to use a high-pressure hose (garden hose should be enough) and spray at the board from "underneath" the board if you know what I mean. I was able to quickly tell if too much spray was hitting me on the face and decided a larger board was in order. I never looked back!
Y ojala que encuentras algo luego para tu deporte! Ole!

Loftywinds said...
With regards to chop in your eyes, I had the same issue. I did an experiment and it showed me what board I should get - a bigger board.
What I did was to sit down on a grass area with my board attached to my feet and get a friend to use a high-pressure hose (garden hose should be enough) and spray at the board from "underneath" the board if you know what I mean. I was able to quickly tell if too much spray was hitting me on the face and decided a larger board was in order. I never looked back!
Y ojala que encuentras algo luego para tu deporte! Ole!

Did he have a leaf blower going to replicate the wind aswell

Oooops, sorry for late replies, the wind came up and ....whoooooooooooosh down to the beach

Cauncy - Thanks for the link. I checked out Shinn, mailed them and got a really nice rapid response mail back from Mark Shinn. Oh be still mine heart, lovely board...729euros
He also seconded what you said, it depends... Although a 129 x 39 sounds about right. The smaller size for an aggressive rider (moi) but doesn't solve wave in face prob. Interestingly they don't use carbon which I was told is the holy grail of boards... I'm sure they're worth every penny but, unfortunately, my wallet had a heart attack.

Brisbud - Thanks for the pic. Super board, sadly it's right up there in the same moula category, I was aiming for a last year model... You are right though, my board is about 6-7 years old, even a plank would be an upgrade
Glad I had it two days ago though, got smashed around in the surf in 25 knots trying to do the beach start. The board took a right walloping of stones and dragging, with me attached. For this reason and motheaten wallet, I have decided to go with the second hand girls North Paris 129 x 39. I'll then at least have some benchmark other than the banger to compare with, also, I won't have to be too precious with it, a skill killer if ever there was one. In a year or so hopefully I'll be skilled enough to do justice to a rolls royce!

Loftywinds - I never thought of that! The old eyes though, really hurts when you're speeding along and get a wave full force in the eyeball

I have an appreciation of the tech side of boards now anyway, so nothing is lost.

I'll post an update on how it goes.

Many thanks to all of you who kindly took the time to help out a greenhorn on the other side of the globe, it's much appreciated

mazdon said..

Loftywinds said..
With regards to chop in your eyes, I had the same issue. I did an experiment and it showed me what board I should get - a bigger board.
What I did was to sit down on a grass area with my board attached to my feet and get a friend to use a high-pressure hose (garden hose should be enough) and spray at the board from "underneath" the board if you know what I mean. I was able to quickly tell if too much spray was hitting me on the face and decided a larger board was in order. I never looked back!
Y ojala que encuentras algo luego para tu deporte! Ole!

please tell me you video'd yourself doing this

LMAO!!... Oh you guys love taking my lines... Hooks and all!

Xexon Luluz super fast , does spray [I wear sunnies] ,great in chop ,superlight ,
no need to be super or over powered .
Being 65kg 132cm gets me going on a 10m @ around 15kn or less.