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whats the best longboard?

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Created by Cattle > 9 months ago, 21 Aug 2014
Cattle
4 posts
21 Aug 2014 1:44PM
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I am looking to purchase, is it a Mactavissh? any options you think?

Macaha
QLD, 21981 posts
21 Aug 2014 4:00PM
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The one that gives you the most joy,when you find it let me know

MickPC
8266 posts
21 Aug 2014 2:13PM
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Cattle said..

I am looking to purchase, is it a Mactavissh? any options you think?


Mctavish are one of many great surfboard makers...but what you should really be asking is whats the best longboard type for my local waves.

Where are you & what kind of waves are you going to be surfing?

Cattle
4 posts
21 Aug 2014 2:13PM
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what do you think macaha, what gives you the most joy

Cattle
4 posts
21 Aug 2014 2:14PM
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mick i am a beginer but like to surf the nsw coast mainly in big surf 3-4 foot,i surf a classic at the moment looking for better board yeeeeewwww

SP
10982 posts
21 Aug 2014 2:35PM
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Cattle said..

what do you think macaha, what gives you the most joy


Flat whites, soy lattes, Boat shoes, Board art and the occasional reach around from Bob....

Macaha
QLD, 21981 posts
21 Aug 2014 5:06PM
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SP said..

Cattle said..

what do you think macaha, what gives you the most joy



Flat white soy lattes, Boat shoes, Board art and the occasional reach around from Bob....



Macaha
QLD, 21981 posts
21 Aug 2014 5:09PM
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Cattle said..

what do you think macaha, what gives you the most joy


Excuse the other rude pr@cks for not welcoming you to the forum,so a huge welcome from me

Mate we all like different things about different boards,i've had a million so its clear I have no clue

bearbusa
QLD, 295 posts
21 Aug 2014 5:11PM
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Cattle,

Contact Ronnie Goddard in Coffs , custom boards and greatv advice from a very experienced board shaper , he will certainly give you good advice even if you dont get his boards

thePup
13831 posts
21 Aug 2014 3:19PM
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^^^^
Yep second that - oh and welcome Cattle how big is your Porterhouse my good man

Macaha
QLD, 21981 posts
21 Aug 2014 5:26PM
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Look out theres a stalker in the room,the sniper type

thePup
13831 posts
21 Aug 2014 3:43PM
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Macaha said..
Look out theres a stalker in the room,the sniper type


Smash 'em mate

laceys lane
QLD, 19804 posts
21 Aug 2014 6:13PM
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Macaha said..
Look out theres a stalker in the room,the sniper type


Dam, I get busted everytime

Simondo
VIC, 8024 posts
21 Aug 2014 6:34PM
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McTavish EvoII is probably about the best longboard board around, in terms of fun, easy, bashable... Performance...

Brewer Tufflite Surftech Nose Rider 9'6 - similar to the EvoII, but at 9'6 add more Nose Riding Time... More cruising...

True Nose Riders... The above 2 boards are not that! Doesn't sound like you want a nose rider though...






As a learner, a good 2nd hand Tufflite is good value... Very durable, and quite resellable, if you get sick of it!

AndyrooMac
TAS, 1925 posts
21 Aug 2014 6:58PM
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Welcome to the shenanigans broo.... yeeeeeeeeeeeuuuuwwww!

I cant believe this one hasn't been hijacked yet and it WILL happen

My 5c, I've brought and surfed a bunch of great "pop" out boards but after recently acquiring my first 2 customs i'm wishing i'd done that right from the start. I think this especially is the case with LB's. I've seriously progressed more with my new custom log than I had in the last 5 YEARS, STOOOOOOOOOOOOKED...

So, talk to the local boyz in the lineup, the ones doing the stuff that you wanna do.
Talk the local shaper and research other great shapers like Bob Mctavish, Steve Del Rosso (Clearwater) Beau Young (Boards look Siiiick!) etc etc Maybe see who's boards featured in all finals of the recent Aussie Titles (sorry boyz, couldn't resist hahahah... aaaaaahhahahaha)

Either way dude, Haaaaaaave Feeeeeeern YEW!

jasdeking
QLD, 1820 posts
21 Aug 2014 7:23PM
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the best longboard is the one you surf the most.



Macaha
QLD, 21981 posts
21 Aug 2014 8:08PM
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I cant believe this one hasn't been hijacked yet and it WILL happen





Not from me,I'm at peace man

Cobra
9106 posts
21 Aug 2014 7:07PM
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Welcome Mr Cattle

i like milking cattle

SandS
VIC, 5904 posts
21 Aug 2014 10:21PM
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the cheapest one you can get your mitts on stick under your arm , and walk down to the beach with !!!!!

Sandsy1
NSW, 814 posts
21 Aug 2014 11:55PM
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Any board that I can ride on any day instead of work, is a great board.
long, flat and a single fin. Happy Days.

towball
4634 posts
22 Aug 2014 2:43AM
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SP said..

Cattle said..

what do you think macaha, what gives you the most joy



Flat whites, soy lattes, Boat shoes, Board art and the occasional reach around from Bob....



You forgot the man bag

jasdeking
QLD, 1820 posts
22 Aug 2014 8:14AM
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color is very important

Macaha
QLD, 21981 posts
22 Aug 2014 8:38AM
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Some serious anti social behaviour going on with the reds.

MickPC
8266 posts
22 Aug 2014 8:41AM
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Cattle said..


mick i am a beginer but like to surf the nsw coast mainly in big surf 3-4 foot,i surf a classic at the moment looking for better board yeeeeewwww



I prefer to speak in terms of knee, waist, chest, head, head & a 1/2, double over head.....height. Before I start talking feet, then the increments of 3 or 4 feet don't matter. No ones gonna argue if you call a 20 foot face wave, 20 or 23 feet....& it just makes life easier.

I'm going to assume you mean waist to head height & the classic board (log shape?) isn't performing too well. Maybe coz it has little rocker & the waves your surfing aren't small/fat or just plain fat. So you need something with more rocker & a shorter board would probably help you turn easier too.

Take a look around the threads here at some of the boards the guys here have been getting lately. Short & wide...& some mid length boards (7 to 8.5 foot). These boards make paddling into waves easier due to their volume & also provide more stability. I'd suggest considering one of those, they're a lot of fun to ride

SP
10982 posts
22 Aug 2014 8:48AM
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C'mon Mick
Stop hijacking this thread with good advice

MickPC
8266 posts
22 Aug 2014 1:46PM
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LOL



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