I surfed a friends 8-6 JP Australia Surf a while ago and really liked it a lot. It was the older version that has a wider nose and flatter rocker than the newer one.

QUESTION:

I was wondering if anyone has surfed BOTH versions? If so, how would you compare them for paddling and on the wave?

Almost all of my surfing is done in "normal" waves as opposed to Hawaiian juice so I'm thinking the older 8-6 Surf would paddle better because of the flatter rocker and wider nose. Would it be a mistake to buy the newer version for "normal" waves?

Thanks

Thanks for replying. I don't get notifications so getting back to you late here.

I have been told that the newer Surf with narrower nose isn't as fast in normal stuff because it has a lot more rocker. What do you think?

magentawave said..
Thanks for replying. I don't get notifications so getting back to you late here.

I have been told that the newer Surf with narrower nose isn't as fast in normal stuff because it has a lot more rocker. What do you think?

i don't feel its slower at all its all round a better board imo, but spend the extra and get the pro version.