not longboarding,Q to the sb ers in here please

totally rapt in the puffer5 .however on the more hard core top to bottom beachies 'im looking for something narrower with a bit more rocker

all these boards feature a bump in the outline about were the side fin is. the board below is the bushranger. reasonably hi level thruster

the lone ranger is a bit softer all round including the 'bump'. in real life you can really see the bump. the al merrick new flyer has the same kind of thing. all three boards have a single to double with a spine in the double


my question is should I go the hardcore or moderate board to match the puffer5


thxs in advance for any half serious answers

Then you will have to go hardcore and then tell us the score

Lacey,

The hip or bump as you as you call it is a funny one.

I myself notice it the most when pulling a big cuttie on my forehand. It's like doing a 2 stage turn. When you first start to lean into the turn and bury the rail it feels
Normal, but then when you wash off a bit more speed and make that tight arc in the turn it will for a split second slide or skip into transition from rail to tail. Then when all the weight goes to the tail. It feels normal again. Its just that split second where you can really notice the hip doing its thing.

This is only my own personal experiance / take on it.
First board I had with it felt a bit different but, Once I got used to it I actually liked it.

Don't worry about the width or lack of rocker but as there is enough meat around the chest area to get you onto the wave a little earlier anyway.

Hope this helps??
Also have a look at some of the JS range.

truth be known Ted ... he's probably already got it in the shed whore for life that lad

nothing has been brought yet. it would be a order.


and a few things have to fall into place first

Hi Lacey, as surfer i'll take to myself the flyer which is the more radical board of the three board shown, she is a classic with the concaves emphasizing hips while coming out from them. I think this Flyer to radical for you whatever its size. Lokie made an extra description of its typical functionality.
So take the lone ranger in a right size for you, moderate board rather than Flyer model but still hips and secure rail as well but more radical than the puffer5 looking like a pop out board and nothing attractive, except logo.
Whatever you choose, have fun laceys

Later on, take one those twins behind

I know everyone says this about new boards but call Call him Lacey, he is the nicest bloke and would be happy to chat about boards with you.

Stop holding onto your outdated ideas bro and get a vanguard or a vader.....