I am in need of some of the wisdom abound within this longboarders forum.

I have recently aquired a vintage longboard(I know virtually nothing about longboards, but would like to change that). The boards brand is a "ron surfboard" manufactured in belmore sometime between 1962-65. I measured the board and got 9'9 x 21' 3/4 x 2'3/4. It has a single old style fin,and a flat/square tail,. The board has a few small dings but is otherwise in pretty good nick.

I am pretty much a kook at surfing, probably somewhere between beginner/intermediate on a short board. I am 5'10 and weigh about 80 tacos. I would like to give longboarding a real go.

So my questions: is this board suitable to learn on? and if not what board should I learn on? and do you think this board is worth anything? and am I being stupid thinking about taking it surfing where I might damage it?

Sounds like it would be fine for learning if you ask me in terms of volume and length. Its probably really heavy compared to a newer PCU board but as a bloke at 80 tacos you should be fine to handle it. I would make sure its watertight before it goes nears the water though. Does it have a leg rope plug?? Thats probably one of the most important things.

Post us some pics up. I am sure there are lots here that would love to see it. If you have a bbq to use as a display they will be loved even more

there is no leg rope plug. I was thinking of drilling a hole through the fin and attaching one to that, but if I find the board has some value I don't want to damage it. I will post some picks in the next day or so when I get a chance.

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bennie said...

there is no leg rope plug. I was thinking of drilling a hole through the fin and attaching one to that, but if I find the board has some value I don't want to damage it. I will post some picks in the next day or so when I get a chance.

dont do that,mine is like that and the cord just damages the fin while the fin is slicing the cord. get a bridge put in on the deck imo.

www.surfresearch.com.au/00000182.html
Is it similar to this one mate

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bennie said...

I am in need of some of the wisdom abound within this longboarders forum.


So my questions: is this board suitable to learn on? and if not what board should I learn on? and do you think this board is worth anything? and am I being stupid thinking about taking it surfing where I might damage it?

Sounds like a nice old school board and sure it will get you up and going BUT it would not be forgiving and you would be better off keeping it, buy a tri fin set up all rounder for a speeder learning process.

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boofy said...

www.surfresearch.com.au/00000182.html
Is it similar to this one mate

yes I looks a lot like that, different art though

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62mac said...

bennie said...

I am in need of some of the wisdom abound within this longboarders forum.


So my questions: is this board suitable to learn on? and if not what board should I learn on? and do you think this board is worth anything? and am I being stupid thinking about taking it surfing where I might damage it?

Sounds like a nice old school board and sure it will get you up and going BUT it would not be forgiving and you would be better off keeping it, buy a tri fin set up all rounder for a speeder learning process.

Any advice on size for me? also what characteristics do you look for in an all rounder, all longboards look pretty much the same to me.

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bennie said...

there is no leg rope plug. I was thinking of drilling a hole through the fin and attaching one to that, but if I find the board has some value I don't want to damage it. I will post some picks in the next day or so when I get a chance.

dont do that,mine is like that and the cord just damages the fin while the fin is slicing the cord. get a bridge put in on the deck imo.

How much does it cost to get that done?

Mac makes a very good point. I reckon for yr first 10 surfs you would not notice too much difference. After that though your progression will fly on something a bit more modern.

Post some pics now!!!!!

LIKE NOW we cant read so pictures come in handy

Pics please!!!


I'm gunna have to reach for the cookie jar.
(I know this 2nd comment is irrellevant to this thread, or is it?.... I just like saying, "reach for the cookie jar"! )

^^^my son said to his aunty one night that he thinks the cookie jar is more afraid of her, then she was afraid of it. i high fived him then we got nailed. sort of lucky she didnt eat us i guess fat bogan bitch[}:)]

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bennie said...

chrispychru said...

bennie said...

there is no leg rope plug. I was thinking of drilling a hole through the fin and attaching one to that, but if I find the board has some value I don't want to damage it. I will post some picks in the next day or so when I get a chance.

dont do that,mine is like that and the cord just damages the fin while the fin is slicing the cord. get a bridge put in on the deck imo.

How much does it cost to get that done?

shouldn't be that much

fyi pictures are supposed to be done with at least one shot including the bb

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62mac said...

LIKE NOW we cant read so pictures come in handy

So you don't buy the mag's for the articles?

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cRAZY Canuk said...

62mac said...

LIKE NOW we cant read so pictures come in handy

So you don't buy the mag's for the articles?

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cRAZY Canuk said...

62mac said...

LIKE NOW we cant read so pictures come in handy

So you don't buy the mag's for the articles?

nah I like looking at myselfand chrispy reads me the bed time stories

Bedtime stories wtf

ok here are some pics. Sorry no bbq lads

thanks for the look at the pics
mate , have you considered just getting a restorative job done and putting her up on your wall?
It's pretty rare - be a shame to see her written off somehow

maker may have been Ron Hampton
Geoff McCoy - McCoy Surfboards - started as a finish coater then started shaping at Ron Surfboards.

Just 2c worth mate

If you want to get into long boarding shift that board and get a modern 9 footer wether its a single fin or 3 fin doesn't matter.

My longboard has turned out a dud After I finally got my groove and started really catching every wave, I've found delamination around the fin box (about size of 2 hands to the right almost reaching the rails of the board). The fin box is of this ole nose rider is sturdy though. Looks like another repair job like my shortboard or fork out the money and restore it professionally... hmmm....

Bennie, old boards are good. You can throw it around, nose dive, pearl etc without a sense of guilt that it is a new board. Once you get really good then you can go fork out money for the branded 'M' with a bird on it

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smh said...

If you want to get into long boarding shift that board and get a modern 9 footer wether its a single fin or 3 fin doesn't matter.

I totally agree,it would make a great wall hanging (new old school board ) but mate it will be a real beast to ride and only a very good rider could ride it in the manner it deserves.

thanks for the advice lads. I guess concencious wins. I will try and get my self a more suitable 2nd hand board to learn on, hang on to this old board and restore it when I can afford it.

Would a board around 9' x 23 x 3 be about right for my weight? and as a first board would I be better off going epoxy or pu?. from what I've read pu is prefered by most but epoxy might take more abuse.

Yeah I'd save that for a wall hanger, will look great with a bit of tlc.

9-9'1 would be a good length. I'm not a fan of Epoxy boards over 6'10" I find them too corky, I'm a fan of PU LB's.