I have a McT Evo 2 Fireball and am happy with it once on a wave. However I think due to my physical condition/age and possibly frequency of surfing on a Mal I lack wave count. I kite surf often on a strapless surfboard and SUP but that's easy for catching waves.

I am 76kg and thinking I may need a Tuflite type board, any suggestions?

You won't see much difference between an EvoII, and say a similar Tufflite... EvoII's are glassed fairly light anyway.

You're not carrying much weight either, at 76kg... Maybe try a longer board? Borrow one? Is your EvoII a 9'1? If so, borrow a modern 9'6 x 23 x 3... See if you like those dimensions better, or not...

Make sure the nose is sitting pretty low... when paddling... Only the first few inches of nose should be out of the water...

Also, when lying prone, and paddling for a wave, reach up the board as far as you can, paddle hard and strong, and long strokes. Bring your hands down close under the board,... each hand should pass under your nipple and testicle! Thumb can almost be scraping against the board... (under-side)... This style stroke might give you more power, and more wave count... ???

Ted the Kiwi said...
Read Nick Carrols guide to paddling here. Follow this and all your dreams will come true

forum.realsurf.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=12430

100% agree on that Ted. Grom man,you will catch even more waves once you read it as well

Simondo said...
Thanks guys! We can always learn!

Was the best thing I have read grom. Helped me so.much

Wow thanks guys so much info so quick.

My Evo 2 is 9' 1" x 22 7/8" x 2 7/8"

Heading off now to try some of Nick Carrols tips

weiry said..

Simondo said...
,... each hand should pass under your nipple and testicle!

WTF

New McTavish models. Watch for the reviews.