Thanks to the help of Chrispy Champion I am oficially a longboard owner. As all I have had to learn on was my 8 footer which a buddy of mine had shaped for me I have been keen for a long time to get a mal. Chrispy kept his eyes out for me and Mumbles, if you are out there, I love you. Got the board yesterday and couldn't be happier. Going to take it out tomorrow for a splash!
So its official, the Astro is a longboard and is the goods. Took it out for a splash on Saturday in cleanish 1 foot waves and worked a treat, will take a bit of getting used to over the 8 footer but I think we will best of friends in no time. The thing paddles like a dream!
A few snaps below. Ted wanted dims so you got it and also Mac I took one for you on the grass because I know your into that type of thing.
Looks good to me mate...my understanding is that the further forward the looser the board is...& that's a modern mal shape, so it'll make it more maneuverable. I played around with mine a lot trying to set it up to nose ride, but all it did was make the board stiffer & my failed attempts to get up on the nose felt the same. My boards the same dims & I weigh 78kg...look forward to hearing how it goes for ya
