G'day folks,
Long time reader, first time poster..
After some board advice, switched to longboards couple years back after surfing shorties for many years, as a result getting that stoked feeling every single surf on the longboard.
im 32, 78KG and been riding a 9'1 fireball bought 2nd hand about 4 years ago - red with white stripes. Its still in good nick and surfs great but Im considering going slightly more performance (still used to the shorties and want to move it round bit more). Anyone have any opinions on the G&S Dane Wilson model 9'1. gordonandsmith.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=67&Itemid=70

Thanks,
Goldman

Thanks Chrispy - the takayama scorpion looks super fun.
My short board is a 5'10 hybrid fish - what size would you suggest in the scorpian?
Im 178cm 80kg after sinking tinnies watching cricket yesterday.

^^^^^ and FAR too good to ride a shortcock I mean shortboard![}:)]

much respect to dane and father dave but danes boards are more the traditional type and you want a more radical looser longboard so just do what mac says.

i've always found the fireball a good all rounder, but can get caught up in the pocket a bit

62mac said...

laceys lane said...

i've always found the fireball a good all rounder, but can get caught up in the pocket a bit

You been reading books again Lacey

no, but i thought it sounded impressive, like i knew what i was talking about- well almost

Hey Goldman,
Can't argue with Mac's comment you can't really go past a Mc Tavish.
If you are after a HP longboard have you also checked out Laguna Bay's super model.
( MSJ Model )
I just got rid of one of these and can say they are the shiz.
Massive rocker, heaps of concave and light
The only downfall IMO is the deck can get bumpy, But I am 120 Kg's but at 75 Kg's you should be ok.

I'm not on one, but I would love to have a go at this noserider.

It's taken a lot of will power to stop from driving up there and forking out the 900 clams needed for it to be mine.

If it was cheaper, I'd be there in a flash, even though I don't need another noserider.

I just like the way it looks.

http://newcastle.gumtree.com.au/c-Stuff-for-Sale-sports-surfboards-surfing-Longboard-Laguna-Bay-Surfboard-Noserider-99-W0QQAdIdZ339498171

Do it Ob - life too short ..... only obstacle (no pun intended mate) may be no sex for a bit ... just do it

I wouldn't think you would get any more performance out of the DaneWilson model over the Fireball.

asea said...

smh said...

I wouldn't think you would get any more performance out of the DaneWilson model over the Fireball.

Smh i agree

thats three. he just needs a smaller board,with more volume where it is needed

Custom Fireball EvoII ? Choose your own tints, and fin colours...

From what I've heard and what I've seen in pics, it's a loggers paradise.

Not sure about HP stuff.

cRAZY Canuk said...

Locky24 said...


The only downfall IMO is the deck can get bumpy, But I am 120 Kg's but at 75 Kg's you should be ok.

2 x 6oz with an extra 4oz patch

Or stop eating pies

Goldman said...

This beer garden's great - thanks for all the advice and suggestions fellas. Shall weigh em all up. Just booked tix to Sri Lanka in March - anyone surfed over there?
Simondo - height is 178cm.

Beer garden hell wait for the RUN garden

No mate just got home from the cruise tour of duty just making sure the GCCC are mowing those parks to my liking