With Christmas around the corner, I have been given the go-ahead to start looking for a new board!
I am 50kg, 160cm tall and currently ride a standard 8'0 cheapish import board, which has been fun dont get me wrong.

Ive been looking at the Mctavish Vuelo8 online and was wondering if you guys have any feedback to provide on this board.
I basically want something that turns better and a bit quicker (more responsive), a little less volume than currently have, and a bit more rocker and some sharper (?) rails. I'll prob get a custom hand shaped, suited to my weight etc...
I like the tints Ive seen but they reckon will make the board heavier and I want something pretty light as I hate getting dragged, hehe...
My hubby reckons if I want to turn better/faster I should get a short board but I just couldn't be bothered!!!

Any advice, recommendations of other boards etc all appreciated!
Thanks in advanced!

Hoping someone that owns an 8ft SuperfishII PE or X2 or SF XL can tell me how much their board weighs?? I just bought the SuperfishII FutureFlex which weighs in at 14.5 pounds (6.58kg). GSI advertises the PE and X2 as light but they don't specifically say the FutureFlex is light. But I expected it to be light due to biaxial fiberglass, epoxy, and carbon rails. I asked GSI and they danced around the question. I like the FutureFlex concept but also like lighter boards. Lighter seems easier to manuever plus a slightly easier paddle for grandpa. Perhaps it's just in-my-head, but still curious. Either way, I'm sticking with a Superfish, but might exchange the FF for a PE or X2 if they are signifcantly lighter.

Thanks in advance

I have been on a 9' 4" for a short time however did ride Mals and short boards years ago plus in the last 12 months on a SUP with now 6 months on an 8' 7" SUP and going OK.

My motivation is for the SUP as its more fun but I can feel the potential for the LB in other conditions. OH I also Kite surf and at reasonable level on a surf board in surf ( but now on the edge of turning 66, average fitness, no health issues and 75kg) .

I am considering a 9' 1" x 22.5" x 2.75" with slight 3 stage rocker to help paddling and catching waves with increase performance over the 9' 4".

I go in monthly comps so want to progress - bottom of the pack at the moment.

Budget wise I will pay what is necessary for the best progressive result so please provide comments/recommendations/advice.

As a few of our longboard friends also ride shortboards,Fish and mid length boards this thread is for you