Just ordered a 8'x22"x3" triple stringer semi-gun single fin. I know it's considered a mid-length here, but it's the biggest board I will have owned. My shaper guided my step up from the 7 footer. I am looking forward to hitting a few solid waves soon.

well, thats what sdr's crew in wa used to call this type of board. photos didn't turn out to good -sorry

Hi all,

looking for a bit of inspiration for my next board build (shed hack) I currently have a flotilla of small to medium wave boards (6'2" fish, 6'6" fish, 9'6" mal, a couple of sups and a part completed 5'10 mini simmons) The 6'6" fish is my go to board for waves from waist to head high and 1/2 but due to fat tail and traditional shape/rails it gets out of control on larger waves.

I am after a board to do the head high plus range for down south, gnaraloo, a trip to indo etc. I am only an average surfer and 1 1/2 to 2x head high is about my limit these days.

After something around the 7 to 7'8" range, thinking either a bonzer, step tail flyer or a pin tail gun shaped single, plenty of meat and width and float/paddling power.

Some of Roger Halls designs look good the magic carpet or pin tail for example.

www.surfline.co.nz/surfboards/other-cool-stuff/magic-carpet/

www.surfline.co.nz/surfboards/single-fin/pintail/

welcome any ideas or links to designs that tickle your fancy.

cheers

hi guys
looking at investing some $$$$ in to a semi-gun/gun board for some bigger surf, wondering what boards you guys ride or would say a worth a look at, just for some guidence i'm 6'3, 110kg, i've been supping for about 2 years and ride a 9'11 dtm in pretty much all conditions at the moment

thanks in advance

Jarryd

Just curious to know, who prefers the classic style of longboarding and who prefers the more modern performance style of longboarding? Which is more appealing or better to watch? Where to you think longboarding is heading in terms of approach to wave riding!

Hi,
Im 105 kg and 39 years old and have been surfing for about 15 years on and off.
I surf longboards and shortboards though recently have been on the longboard because of the very small and crap conditions here in Perth. A recent trip down south taught me the value of a good short board and I missed a couple of good sessions at a well known break because it didnt suit a 9'8 mal. my crew got heaps of rippers on their shortboards and they are average like me:)
I know this topic has been done to death but I was wondering if anyone here has had any experience with big guy shortboards? i've been looking around a bit and there are a few like the CI M13 from Channel Islands and some from the guys and Base Surfboards like the Simon Anderson Big Boy and Mollusc Robo. any thoughts/ideas much appreciated

Just picked up what I think is a bargain. A 9'6 mal with a new bag in very good nic for $100! Has FCS and triple timber stringer. Shaped in Newquay, England. The bloke I bought it off just wanted to get rid of it cos it was taking up room in his shed ha ha.

I pick it up tomorrow and will put up a couple of photos. Cant remember the brand off the top of my head but it will still be a good backup if/when the F/Ball gives up the ghost.