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What is the best surfboard (with straps) for Wanda

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Created by martinmm5 > 9 months ago, 15 Jan 2014
martinmm5
NSW, 44 posts
15 Jan 2014 8:39AM
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Please, what do you think is the best surfboard with straps for Wanda/Cronulla or Longreef conditions. Have 75kg, will never use kite larger than 10m (currently 7 and 9m). Thinking about North Wam 5'10" or Kontact (guess more stable in speed and chop). Thanks a lot!

Gone to dark side
NSW, 394 posts
15 Jan 2014 8:51AM
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For Wanda I uses a 5,10" Wam without strappes and 6ft Wam with strappes. Both work very well if your close to 6 ft in hight then i would go the 6 Ft Wam. I am 6ft and 85kg. Nise photos of George Brad and John.

martinmm5
NSW, 44 posts
15 Jan 2014 6:41PM
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Thank you for advice! :-)

martinmm5
NSW, 44 posts
15 Jan 2014 7:20PM
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Any feedback on Cabrinha S-Quad?

By the way, have bit over 6'1", but just 75kg, thought 5'10 board should be long enough, right?

QinClay
WA, 17 posts
17 Jan 2014 6:29AM
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I've just purchased a 2013 WAM 5'8.
Was a bargain.
With 6'2 and 94kg it might be a bit to small?!

It's my first surfboard, worth keeping it?!

Thanks


Paul1
QLD, 1011 posts
17 Jan 2014 9:15AM
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I am 77kgs and tried the 2014 Wam 5'8, which definitely felt a bit small for strapless, surfing the wave with not too much input from the kite, as it only has 21 litres of volume, but if you only do strapped in fully powered riding with a surfboard it should be o.k. but not ideal....North recommend the 5'8 for riders up to 70kgs max.

bearbusa
QLD, 295 posts
19 Jan 2014 1:51PM
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Just went on to a new 6ft wham last december ,im 80kgs, mainly ride in column/ sunshine beach, havnt been to Wanda for so many years but this board rips in mushy stuff and have ridden up to 6 ft , ride with straps most the time because of a buggered hip , have ridden it strapless in clean 6 ft plus and was just as good.

Demo one you wont be disappointed , and rock solid build .

Spark
WA, 224 posts
19 Jan 2014 12:46PM
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Plenty of guys loving the wam here.

Anyone ridden theirs for a decent period of time (more than 50 sessions I spose) and can comment on construction?

One of the things you can't check out while demoing gear is how long it will hold up.

bearbusa
QLD, 295 posts
21 Jan 2014 10:55AM
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Spark,

Have been on mine for about forty sessions and not a sign of wear , i do have other surfboards that preform well but arent as tough as these.

Great board , im 80kg and dont jump to much in the waves , i do have north pads on this as well .

bermand
WA, 247 posts
21 Jan 2014 6:15PM
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Try testing Gaastra sly 5ft 8, it really is sweet board and very well priced



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