Been thinking for some time about a new board(s). Sort of out of the newbie stage ( enjoying the challenge of small surf) and thinking about a suitable board or boards for riding in slop / waves. I don't really want a board to boost, mainly to jump the waves and swell, and to carve turns. From what I have read here I was heading towards shinn monk/ speedball combo or ocean rodeo mako 150 and 160. The speedball ? monk combo seem they may provide a good powered /light wind combo.
Currently 97 kegs(will vary) and appreciate any feedback.
Cheers
Matt

Has anyone else tried the shinn speedball?
3 mates and I demo'd one and we all said the exact same... What an absolute bucket of ****.
My poor mate was on it for the first hour, excited to try it. His smile quickly turned upside down the entire time he was on it and he had little fun until he switched to my cardboard.
My other 2 mates said the same..
Then they made me try it. I couldn't get off quick enough. It's a cumbersome, skatey, pig of a board that holds an edge like the kardashians hold there knees together - not at all!

I'm sure someone will defend this board but myself and my 4 mates agree, we'd rather ride a 500kg woman with head lice, scabies andl leprosy rather than the speedball.

If it does have a place it is in the sulo bin, or buy one for someone you despise this Christmas only so their excitement can turn to confusion and misery when they hit the water.

It's been a harsh review, but that's how it went. 0/5 stars.