Looking at getting a short fatty, about 5'4" for Newcastle beach breaks. I have ridden a Sweet Potato and had a good time in 1 foot slop. but wondering if anyone had any thoughts or experience with the Diverse McBean or Pier Pony?

Cheers

Got a baked potato. Love it.

Few blokes that I have talked to latly have been getting those Vanguard things from Thommo...they look wierd but go well from all reports...

I've been riding a Pier Pony for the last few months.
Fast, skatey, spins with ease.
Everything from ankle slappers to head high reefs seems to be in its range.
Thoroughly recommended

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Tux said...
Few blokes that I have talked to latly have been getting those Vanguard things from Thommo...they look wierd but go well from all reports...

there is a near brand new one on eBay for $450

Best small wave board i've ever owned was a 5' 4' al merrick biscuit. Don't even know if they still make them, but this thing was a rocket.

Some info here may help ya. I have a SP and love it. Presently building a Baked Potato look a like to replace it - big fans of them.

www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Surfing/Shortboards/JS-PIER-PONY/

www.swaylocks.com/forums/sweet-potato-vs-pier-pony

forum.surfermag.com/forum/showflat.php?Number=2306836

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birdman89 said..
Best small wave board i've ever owned was a 5' 4' al merrick biscuit. Don't even know if they still make them, but this thing was a rocket.

I've got a 6'2 Biscuit and absolutly love it

I tried this and sold my biscuit and HS merlot straight away.

I have the 5"4

its a banger, epoxy bamboo, designed by bruce mckee of firewire and retails for $799.

i love it