Any Suggestions?
Is there such thing as an all round board, used in the waves and flat water? i was looking at the coreban performer.

Tips on what board i should be looking at,
Cheers

there are loads of all rounder boards and plenty of advice here on the forum and shops to get advice from...



also most shops do demos....

the learning curve at the begining is very very fast,, so dont get a board that is too easy,, you will outgrow it in a matter of weeks.

Scully said...

Any Suggestions?
Is there such thing as an all round board, used in the waves and flat water? i was looking at the coreban performer.

Tips on what board i should be looking at,
Cheers

Just out of interest why the Coreban Performer of all boards? what weight are you?

I'll throw my 2c worth in.

Depends upon what type of "all rounder" you want as, inevitably, there has to be compromise. If (like me) your focus is to be surfing, then I think you want to go shorter and get something you can develop into in the surf, but which will still allow you paddle around in flat water. You just have to accept the fact that you won't be winning any races though.

As you come from a surfing background, I'd suggest something like the Naish 9' 6" quad. It's a stable board for the size once you get the feel for it, and great fun in the waves. It will paddle you around in flat water quite ok. Also, as this board has been around for a couple of years now, you may be able to pick up one secondhand.

At 75kg, you could probably start off on a 9'5 Naish Mana, 190 Litres, 31" wide.

Check one out. Also check out the 9'6 McTavish....

10-11 foot will give you instant fun though.... but as Windy Miller said, you'll outgrow it quickly....

I've said this before, it's a little harder than it looks (initially).

try the 9'5 mana i am 185 and 75kg and it works well for me also from a surfing backround. does take alittle getting use to in the surf though lowly getting there though.

Scully, next time you are at the Alley sing out and you can have a paddle on my 9'6" Naish

Knowing the way you have taken to windsurfing I would say you will be able to get away with something that will last you quite a while. BTW if I can talk the financial controller into the change over my board may be for sale soon, so that may be an option but probably not so good as a flat water paddler. Oh and a bit of a stretch for a first board, but there have been a few that have done it.

Try as many as you can before you make a purchase. Do not go too small to start with the idea of "growing into it" - get something easy and fun and learn to paddle and surf on a comfortable board that will make your life easier and make you less of a hazard to others in the surf.
DJ's options are excellent boards to try and I would also strongly suggest you also consider the 9.11 Walden and the new 10.0 NSP. The coreban performer is a good board but is I believe a board better suited to a much heavier person looking for a pure beach break board. They are kinda corky and have a rolled deck which make them a bit tippy if you are not heavy enough to sink them and their heavy rocker is really only suited to a beach break wave. (purely my personal opinion)

You should just Demo or hire some boards and try and find someting that fits. You live on the goldy which is blessed for demo and hire of just about any board out there.

Jacko