Hi guys.

Currently running a 9ft 3 Mc Fireball Evo. Love the board but need something that is easier to travel with.

Was eying off a 7'4 Walden Mega Magic, has anyone ridden one, what are they like please?

Does anyone have any other suggestions for shorter mals, that are more travel friendly.

Weight 83KG
Height 6ft
Skill: Intermediate....

Thanks

Hi daniel,firstly welcome mate

I know nothing of the walden only ever ride a 10 footer OS back in 07.

Can I ask,if its domestic travel or OS

One of the other boys will sort you out.

cheers

Thanks Mac.

Indo travel in April is the plan. Just want a board that still paddles well but is easy to travel with.

Really need something a bit shorter then the 9ft I am use to.

Hey Daniel,
Don't have an opinion on a Walden but have got a 7'6 Katana recently (WA made) and for me has made me look good for my experience.
You are welcome to take it out and see what you think. PM me mate if you are keen.
Cheers

Leave your board at home theres plenty over there especially the mini mal to mal size.

8 foot 7s, I had my doubts when I purchased but go's well I usually ride 9'6x23x3, 85KG. I took it to Bali last year

Hey Single fin.

Would be keen to hear a bit more about the 7s superfish.

Paddle power, turning ability etc?

Thanks.

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daniel.righetti said...

Hey Single fin.

Would be keen to hear a bit more about the 7s superfish.

Paddle power, turning ability etc?

Thanks.

Billboard knows bucket load on this one

I can vouch for this. Goes unreal and is 7'6 and similar planshape to the Walden. Grant Miller is the shaper and is based in Sydney but ships boards everywhere. Check out his website. Google miller surfboards and it will come up. Check out the testimonials and comments ect. He's a good guy as well.

Daniel, I found easy to down size on the 7s expoy, easy to paddle into waves, set up as a quad I find I have drawn out / flowin turns, thurster set up is alot looser but it is never goin to go vertical though if thats what you after, It will nose dive on steeper take offs, but just adjust your take off , they have not got alot of rocker. Surfed it in bali in overhead (around 8' face wave) but I just pointed it down the line and looked for the exit at the end. Can get a little two fast on the bigger ones but it was fun. It would have it,s limits though I don,t think it would handle anything hollow and suckie, I found that out at Balangan, it still has no dings or heel dents. Now I got to go for my next down size to a 7'6 single with plently of volume. Im a old fart.

Ok - my thoughts for what they are worth.

I guess the most important thing you need to consider first is whether you want a shorter mal or a big shortboard type of board or some kind of hybrid. You should really consider getting a board that is similar in feel to what you normally ride so that you dont waste time and waves getting it wired when you hit some serious surf - or even worse get yourself hurt on a board thats so totally alien to you that you struggle to control it. Also get something that you will use back home - its always good to have a slightly smaller board than your mal as quick grab board that you can use in any conditions and is easier to handle and travel with than your longboard.

Personally I don't like the walden mid size boards although I am sure than many people love them. I reckon they are a bit heavy for their size and kinda boring to ride - which is only a personal feeling.

I would seriously consider a 7.3 7S superfish XL which is plenty of board for your weight and is an amazing travel board that will catch and comfortably surf everything from ankle to way over head waves with ease. The biggest and only real adjustment you will need to make is getting used to the speed dropping in and turning speed of the 7S over your longboard - it's quite a substantial difference. Beware though you will fall in love with this board - guaranteed.

If you look at a tuflite board you will be able to keep your size down a little due to the extra float of the boards and they are so damn rugged and light for travel, and there are dozens of shapes and styles to choose from. As much as it kills me to say this - the 8.0 Mctavish Carver in tuflite is a good option for a longboarder and it wont take you any time to adjust to the shorter length than your mal and it will probably paddle better than your fireball but be way faster on the wave and much easier to travel with. Its no secret that I reckon the carver is my least favourite Mctavish board but in tuflite they are pretty good boards.
Another really good option would be a Mccoy tuflite nugget - fun fun fun and fast and loose and a good range of sizes around the 8ft area. Mccoys are a real love or hate board but they are great paddlers, very easy to surf and very capable in all sizes of surf and in tuflite are tough as nails and also have excellent re-sale.

geez I could go on all night with this topic

If you ring a few shops you should have no problems getting a ride on a 7S superfish and also a host of tuflites. If you cant find any, give surftech a ring and ask who has demo boards in your area and I can get the contact details of your local GSI rep so you can ring him and get your hands on a superfish.

Bill

TF post Billboard

I got a 8 foot clearwater I take it to Bali goes good over there and is easy to travel with they sell them at secret harbour surf shop at the beach front shops.

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billboard said...

Ok - my thoughts for what they are worth.

I would seriously consider a 7.3 7S superfish XL which is plenty of board for your weight and is an amazing travel board that will catch and comfortably surf everything from ankle to way over head waves with ease. The biggest and only real adjustment you will need to make is getting used to the speed dropping in and turning speed of the 7S over your longboard - it's quite a substantial difference. Beware though you will fall in love with this board - guaranteed.


Bill

Guys - you'll find my posts on the 7S 7'3" SuperFish on this site already. I'm 110kg 44yo intermediate+ surfer of 30yrs practice and love the 7S. I have 5 boards and this gets 95% of the action. I've surfed overhead on this a number of times and cause you get the paddle advantage you get onto them before they get nasty... let's you pick your line sooner. And I find the quad nice and loose - and fast.

No shares and I'm not selling them - just they seem to get bagged a bit - but are much better than you might think. If mine was stolen I'd buy another tomorrow without hesitation...

Cheers - GPA

Gpa leave it out the front and i'll send Doggie over to pick it up,sounds like the board i need.

^^^
Asea - I said I'd replace it 'if' it was stolen - not 'when' you steal it!

Oh sorry GPA i read it the wrong way.

^^^
Likely story... I've been reading the Doggie/Mac/Asea threads for a while now..

I've got feelings GPA.

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asea said...

I've got feelings GPA.

get a bundy up ya asea,you may need to fly over I have plenty left,shame to leave it behind,so robots do have feelings

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62mac said...

asea said...

I've got feelings GPA.

get a bundy up ya asea,you may need to fly over I have plenty left,shame to leave it behind,so robots do have feelings

It's on this weekend mac

Picking up two liters duty free on the way in hahaha

looking forward to surfing with ya doggie and a few thousand drinks

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62mac said...

Picking up two liters duty free on the way in hahaha

looking forward to surfing with ya doggie and a few thousand drinks

Sounds good mac but you won't wanna drink too much before R3, I'm in form