Hi all,
Does anyone have any experience with an 8' 6" ITP in Tuflite? I have a glass 9' 4" Model T and a 9' 4" McTavish Noosa 66, plus have had a range of other nose riders and performance longboards, but am wanting something lighter due to injuries and age allowances. I am 5' 7" and 70 kg. Would the Takayama 8' 6" ITP be ok to paddle and can you still nose ride it like a 9' plus board?
Thanks in advance.
Not sure what they come standard in on the other dimensions but at 70 kgs you should be right
Thanks. The dimensions are
8'6" 22.5" 2.9" 64.0L
9'0" 22.9" 3.0" 70.16L
I like the idea of getting the board as short as possible without losing too much on the paddle power/glide and the ability to get to the nose. 9' up is the usual go but would the 8' 6" at my weight and height be ok. Thanks.
I have a mate who has one, he loves it.
Hes a big bigger than you ,5/9 and 75-8kgs Id guess.
So someone as light as you should handle it very well.
I had the 9' 6". I am old and hover just under 100kg. Paddled very well and was a great board to surf. At your weight I am sure it would be fine.
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Thanks for your feedback. Great to hear. Is your mate able to walk to the nose?
Yes,highly competent wave rider,he puts it through its paces
i'm 5.5 , 70kgs , the 9ft ITP went well for me , tufflite , very forgiving board .
ITP I took this one 906 23 1/8 3 1/8 o Hawaii great paddle and speed super responsive board
Select to expand quotedamned67 said..
Stunning board, Macaha.
I'm also somewhat stunned. It's not a McT.
Agreed. Stunner.
I felt up an 8'6" ITP on the rack the other day. The rails felt beautiful, bet it's awesome fun.
