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9'1" V 9'6" McTav

Created by Shef Diggity Shef Diggity  > 9 months ago, 14 Feb 2014
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Shef Diggity
Shef Diggity

Shef Diggity

QLD

6 posts

14 Feb 2014 1:58pm
Hi all,

Upgrading to my first decent board. I've been riding an 8'6 longboard for a few years as well as my shorty.
I've narrowed my search down to a McTav Fireball. The only problem now is deciding between a 9'1 and a 9'6.
I mainly surf points, but do surf beachies at times too.
I'm 6ft 5, 90kg at the moment (but fluctuate between 90-95)
I'm not an awesome surfer, but can ride ok. Im just breaking into the more performance style ride.

The hardest part will be having a minty new board, but no swell
asea
asea

asea

QLD

5544 posts

14 Feb 2014 2:07pm
hmm you're height i'd go 1/2 way 9'4'' imo
Macaha
Macaha

Macaha

QLD

21981 posts

14 Feb 2014 2:32pm
Call these guys 02 66856736

oh go for the evoII
Dazzler75
Dazzler75

Dazzler75

QLD

458 posts

14 Feb 2014 2:35pm
I'm 6'5 & 100kg & just sold a 9'0 Fireball - for me it wasn't a log or HP.

My next-door neighbour has the 9'6 - he is similar size to you, and it is a great board.
stuk
stuk

stuk

NSW

894 posts

14 Feb 2014 4:14pm
I think a bit the same as dazzler. I got the FB in a 9'6" and its got me back into surfing I'm about your size and ability by the sound of it, but it really doesn't fit either the log or HP category well. I'm looking at selling mine and getting two boards that will fit in either niche as opposed to having an all rounder.

Maybe look at what mac said (sorry Macaha) and look at the Evo 2 I find the FB evo at 9'6"a bit too much board in beachies.
SP
SP

SP

10982 posts

14 Feb 2014 1:30pm
How wide and thick are they both.

Length doesn't mean that much. Unless you're impressing the ladies, even then I hear width is the important factor
GPA
GPA

GPA

WA

2529 posts

14 Feb 2014 1:54pm
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GPA
GPA

GPA

WA

2529 posts

14 Feb 2014 1:56pm
I am 114kg and surf the 9'1" in beachies ok. From memory it's 66 litres volume. Although a bigger board on tiddler days would be good, I'm not sure that I would like a longer board on fast breaking and pitchy beachies.
Macaha
Macaha

Macaha

QLD

21981 posts

14 Feb 2014 4:04pm
@ 90 to 95 kgs ,9.3 x 23 x 3 ufo or evoII the straight out FB is an all rounder.
climber
climber

climber

NSW

1125 posts

14 Feb 2014 5:07pm
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Shef Diggity said..

Hi all,

Upgrading to my first decent board. I've been riding an 8'6 longboard for a few years as well as my shorty.
I've narrowed my search down to a McTav Fireball. The only problem now is deciding between a 9'1 and a 9'6.
I mainly surf points, but do surf beachies at times too.
I'm 6ft 5, 90kg at the moment (but fluctuate between 90-95)
I'm not an awesome surfer, but can ride ok. Im just breaking into the more performance style ride.

The hardest part will be having a minty new board, but no swell


Ohhh..If only 62mac was back..

SD, for my input, I am same weight 90kg but little taller Allthough my mals are not McT, I ride a 9'3x 22 7/8 x 2 3/4 HP thuster set up
Set up for me is brilliant, plenty of float and still good to go up to 4ft.. Most of what is open beach. After that I change boards...either shorty or i go to a single fin 9'1 x 22 x 2 1/2.
cheers
Climber
SP
SP

SP

10982 posts

14 Feb 2014 2:18pm
Just buy whatever has the biggest Mact logo.
Souwester
Souwester

Souwester

WA

1266 posts

14 Feb 2014 2:22pm
Rode a 9'6 for years, awesome board that I sold to a mate who now loves it.

IMO go the 9'1 - at times the 9'6 was a bit too much of a board. None the less I surfed my 9'6 up and down the coast on beach breaks, points, and all sort of reef breaks.

At a few waves down south the 9'1 would have been good ha ha geez I copped a beating!
asea
asea

asea

QLD

5544 posts

14 Feb 2014 4:27pm
you say you mainly surf points get a board suited ,makaha surfs points hes the man
surfbroker
surfbroker

surfbroker

NSW

1489 posts

14 Feb 2014 5:34pm
I had a 9'3" x23" X 3" Fireball and at only 70kgs found it a good allround board..really seemed to accelerate when you got up the front and stable as.
Shef Diggity
Shef Diggity

Shef Diggity

QLD

6 posts

14 Feb 2014 4:51pm
Well, pulled the trigger on the 9'6.
I'm sure I'll regret it at some stage and want the shorter 9'1. But had I gone the shorter option, I'm sure I would have regretted that at some point also.
Can't wait to get her moist.










SP
SP

SP

10982 posts

14 Feb 2014 3:29pm
^^^ nice. Now get some wax on it and get out there
Souwester
Souwester

Souwester

WA

1266 posts

14 Feb 2014 3:36pm
Sick board! Mine was the first mal I rode and have surfed a few since and still think it was the best I have ever had. So much glide and cruise but when you gave it a poke on big clean waves it flew and was really responsive!

If a mate borrowed it for a spin in the line up, found it hard to get it back ha ha

Get stuck in mate!
Macaha
Macaha

Macaha

QLD

21981 posts

14 Feb 2014 7:31pm
Nice work mate 9.6 x ? evoII way to go where did you purchase it from?
asea
asea

asea

QLD

5544 posts

14 Feb 2014 9:01pm
I sometimes regret not having the 9'6'' evo 11 got it when it first came out and had a great session on it at Laceys home break shoulder high and manouvered well for a 9'6'' .Happy surfing
Macaha
Macaha

Macaha

QLD

21981 posts

14 Feb 2014 9:14pm
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asea said..

I sometimes regret not having the 9'6'' evo 11 got it when it first came out and had a great session on it at Laceys home break shoulder high and manouvered well for a 9'6'' .Happy surfing


hahahaha do you like white red and black
thePup
thePup

thePup

13831 posts

14 Feb 2014 7:24pm
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Macaha said..

asea said..

I sometimes regret not having the 9'6'' evo 11 got it when it first came out and had a great session on it at Laceys home break shoulder high and manouvered well for a 9'6'' .Happy surfing


hahahaha do you like white red and black


What do ya reckon does a bear shizz in the woods does Uncle Bob live in Byron geez
Simondo
Simondo

Simondo

VIC

8024 posts

14 Feb 2014 10:26pm
Shef, get a 9'1 also. No regrets! Bases covered!
NewScotty
NewScotty

NewScotty

2350 posts

14 Feb 2014 7:30pm
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thePup said..

Macaha said..

asea said..

I sometimes regret not having the 9'6'' evo 11 got it when it first came out and had a great session on it at Laceys home break shoulder high and manouvered well for a 9'6'' .Happy surfing


hahahaha do you like white red and black


What do ya reckon does a bear shizz in the woods does Uncle Bob live in Byron geez


Pup, I exchanged emails with your favourite shaper today.
A couple of weeks back, we both received the same email so I dropped him a line or 2.
It appears he spent a few years at my local early 70's and we know the same people although 20 years apart.
There's reunion/book launch in a few months so we may have a beer or 20 if he can make it down.
thePup
thePup

thePup

13831 posts

14 Feb 2014 7:33pm
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NewScotty said..

thePup said..

Macaha said..

asea said..

I sometimes regret not having the 9'6'' evo 11 got it when it first came out and had a great session on it at Laceys home break shoulder high and manouvered well for a 9'6'' .Happy surfing


hahahaha do you like white red and black


What do ya reckon does a bear shizz in the woods does Uncle Bob live in Byron geez


Pup, I exchanged emails with your favourite shaper today.
A couple of weeks back, we both received the same email so I dropped him a line or 2.
It appears he spent a few years at my local early 70's and we know the same people although 20 years apart.
There's reunion/book launch in a few months so we may have a beer or 20 if he can make it down.


That's awesome Scotty - half your luck Dude how good is that onya champion
laceys lane
laceys lane

laceys lane

QLD

19804 posts

14 Feb 2014 9:36pm
you just can't go past a red, black and white mactavish- size and shape are minor details in the scheme of things
Macaha
Macaha

Macaha

QLD

21981 posts

14 Feb 2014 9:43pm
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laceys lane said..

you just can't go past a red, black and white mactavish- size and shape are minor details in the scheme of things


geez he has not come back because my reply would have read.




NOT FOR SALE


Scotty go for it mate
thePup
thePup

thePup

13831 posts

14 Feb 2014 7:45pm
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Macaha said..

laceys lane said..

you just can't go past a red, black and white mactavish- size and shape are minor details in the scheme of things


geez he has not come back because my reply would have read.




NOT FOR SALE


Scotty go for it mate


That's coz he's already 15 minutes down the road on his way with the coin archangel of Byron
Shef Diggity
Shef Diggity

Shef Diggity

QLD

6 posts

14 Feb 2014 10:25pm
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Macaha said...
Nice work mate 9.6 x ? evoII way to go where did you purchase it from?


Got it from Local knowledge at Nobbys.
I'd been sniffing around the second hand market for a while, but got tired of looking.
Called around a few shops and they happened to have what I wanted.
Macaha
Macaha

Macaha

QLD

21981 posts

15 Feb 2014 5:05am
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Shef Diggity said..

Macaha said...
Nice work mate 9.6 x ? evoII way to go where did you purchase it from?


I'd been sniffing around the second hand market for a while, but got tired of looking.


I agree sniffing around Asea is not an exciting thing





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