It seems like a lot of people on here have experience with these kwad models. I have searched and cannot find a lot of info on how these boards work in the smaller stuff. Everyone is talking about how much smaller they can go and how good these boards sound. I have my 8'6 which is a real fun board so I do not need a smaller model. I have an opportunity for a 9'7" at a discounted price so it is making this board look a little sweeter. Basically looking for a little more glide in smaller waves, say in the range of knee high up to chest high.
So how does this specific size work in the smaller mushier stuff. I am 87kgs.
Thanks
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It seems like a lot of people on here have experience with these kwad models. I have searched and cannot find a lot of info on how these boards work in the smaller stuff. Everyone is talking about how much smaller they can go and how good these boards sound. I have my 8'6 which is a real fun board so I do not need a smaller model. I have an opportunity for a 9'7" at a discounted price so it is making this board look a little sweeter. Basically looking for a little more glide in smaller waves, say in the range of knee high up to chest high.
So how does this specific size work in the smaller mushier stuff. I am 87kgs.
Thanks
ive got the 9.7 kwad. Im 106 kg so a fair bit heavier than you. The board has plenty of glide and is pretty quick down the line. Its a lot stiffer than the 9.1 quad, almsot feels like a different board. Its easy to catch waves on but is probably the least responsive of the kwads. I think its really designed for the heavier lads and i reckon at 87 kg's you will find it too much of a boat. I like the board, but i spend way more time in my 9 ft lopez surf music which on small waves is way looser. I hazard a guess that the 9.1 kwad is a better fit as its a significantly more responsive board.
Hey Guys,
Thanks for the feedback. I am looking for something in the 9'6" to 10' range, so I am looking for a bigger board and not a smaller one. I have my 8'6 for that.
Hey Sameh, when you say it is stiffer, I am not looking to shred on this thing, just some smaller turns on smaller mushier surf and to let the wife or friends play on it. Even for me to use in the choppy stuff. Everyone says they are stable and have durable construction which had me really thinking about this one. Is it really that stiff.
I might also have a deal on a stock 9'8" hobie CMLB too. Not the Raw. Again, stable and good construction and not full price. The Jimmy Lewis was just a little more attractive.
Select to expand quoteninjatuna said..
Hey Guys,
Thanks for the feedback. I am looking for something in the 9'6" to 10' range, so I am looking for a bigger board and not a smaller one. I have my 8'6 for that.
Hey Sameh, when you say it is stiffer, I am not looking to shred on this thing, just some smaller turns on smaller mushier surf and to let the wife or friends play on it. Even for me to use in the choppy stuff. Everyone says they are stable and have durable construction which had me really thinking about this one. Is it really that stiff.
I might also have a deal on a stock 9'8" hobie CMLB too. Not the Raw. Again, stable and good construction and not full price. The Jimmy Lewis was just a little more attractive.
easy take off, easy paddling and bulletproof construction in spades with the 9.7. If you just want to play around in little waves it will work fine, its just that compared to the smaller kwads its harder to turn. Its pretty stable at 31.5 inches wide and should be fine for wife and friends. It does work better with a bit of size to the wave.
