For all your questions and comments related to our product testing. http://forums.boardseekermag.com/list.php?5 Thu, 23 May 2013 18:53:09 +0000 Phorum 5.2.19 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,12338,12338#msg-12338 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,12338,12338#msg-12338 admin ASK A CLONE Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:09:06 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,11657,11657#msg-11657 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,11657,11657#msg-11657 i bought new board..mistral syncro 114ltr..what you think about these board???]]> constantin ASK A CLONE Thu, 17 May 2012 16:16:52 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,11427,11427#msg-11427 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,11427,11427#msg-11427 Got to sail it with a 7.4 yesterday in some flat to small 2 ft chop for 1 hour.
I am no expert and have only rode a few boards in my years of sailing buy here is what I thought that first hour.
I am 56 yrs old weigh 235lbs with wetsuit on, the 121 ltr floated me well right off the top and seem to get up and plane ok , compared to my last board I was replacing my HI Fly Madd 115 twin fin which by the way I really like so it will take a lot to get me thrilled with the Carve.
So rode it for 1 hour turned very nice and seemed to do just about anything you wanted in the turns from a slower turn to a more sharp on a dime turn which was nice.
It also seemed to handle what chop there was pretty good, go upwind not a problem down wind too, here in the "Gorge" USA you seem to sail down wind a lot cause the river is pushing you upwind.
Speed was average not a big concern of mine I just like to have fun, and when I learn more about the board I am sure it will go faster than yesterday.
My only draw back that I could tell was that it did not feel as "active or squirrely"
as I wanted, the foot straps were place inboard for the rep. told me that would be the spot to get the most response from the board.
of course I had a 7.4 sail on which is kind of heavy and cumbersome.
So all in all a good board, I read all the tests the past couple of weeks and I felt it tested the best and the Carves had a good reputation in the past and that is why I went with it. Cost was 1400 US dollars.
My next board will be a RRD 2012 102ltr FSW which should be much more active.]]> mikeo ASK A CLONE Fri, 18 May 2012 01:30:58 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,11333,11333#msg-11333 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,11333,11333#msg-11333
I'm looking at getting a 90-100ltr wave board for lighter wind days.

I want something thats going to be good for frontside riding without sacrificing jumping performance (although I want to ride more tbh).

Have heard good things about the Quatro Tempo 92 & Tabou DaCurve 91TE but not sure... What about Fanatic?

I sail down in between Henistbury head - Avon - Bournemouth - Poole - read cross shore / cross on waves/ wind - so want a board to suit those conditions. Although something that can handle decent waves too if I go to Cornwall for a w/e would be cool.

I'm 90kgs, usually sail an 80ltr evo - so want something to add to this for lighter wind days - ie float out and ride / wind drops I can change board rather than sail...

Anyone out there own either of the above or a fantatic and can recommend?

Cheers

Jonny]]> jonnyflakaflopper ASK A CLONE Sun, 29 Apr 2012 17:26:13 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,10887,10887#msg-10887 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,10887,10887#msg-10887 FrenkBert ASK A CLONE Fri, 21 Dec 2012 08:32:18 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,10207,10207#msg-10207 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,10207,10207#msg-10207 and would like to report on it?
The 102ltr since I am a heavy weight.
New shape this year wider and shorter.
My choices I think are the Goya 1 104ltr and the RRD
Not too much has been said about them except the adds.
I sail the Gorge at the more tame spots like to get an opinion of someone in the know.
THANKS]]> mikeo ASK A CLONE Sat, 19 May 2012 02:32:46 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,9793,9793#msg-9793 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,9793,9793#msg-9793
At the moment i used a 97L 2009 skate. Which satisfies my need for freestyle.

having come up north for uni my local spots are all waves, this means my skate isn't the best.

I've found a couple of really nice wave boards, great condition and around my price range. However, I'm not sure whether i would be able to sail them.

I'm an ok sailor just advancing through the beginnings of freestyle moves and a couple of loops. but would an 85L wave board be too small for me or is this ok?

thoughts, advise and opinions would be awesome

cheers]]> Toby Munson ASK A CLONE Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:09:44 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,9759,9759#msg-9759 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,9759,9759#msg-9759 Looking to move down from a 150 vol 75 cm board to either of the above. Am planing ,in the straps and harness and
gybing in light winds. Both boards seem to get good reviews. At 82 kgs should I go even smaller, only drawback being I
have not quite nailed deep water starts yet.
The question is; personal preference or does one board offer advantages over the other for progressing.
Quiver includes, 5.8 ; 6.4 ; 7.5. Will still keep current board.
Cheers.]]> reddeer ASK A CLONE Thu, 31 May 2012 04:01:14 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,9756,9756#msg-9756 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,9756,9756#msg-9756
I just got rid of my 430 SC6 that I did not find suite my Simmer Iron 5.7 (2010). The thing is that I now am hesitant to go for a good 430 rdm or just use my 400 rdm-10, with a long extension, to my 5.7 (luff 439) which is my biggest sail. My thoughts are if it would be better to use the good rdm-10 400 instead of a rdm 430 with a moderate level of carbon, ca 60 %. I do not want to pay that much for a 430 since it will be my light wind/sunny day equipment.
I know that I should try but right now the ice make it a bit hard. ;)

Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Nachoman]]> Nachoman ASK A CLONE Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:34:42 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,9439,9439#msg-9439 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,9439,9439#msg-9439 Bicker ASK A CLONE Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:35:11 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,8511,8511#msg-8511 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,8511,8511#msg-8511
I am researching which of these boards would be best for me and would appreciate any advice anyone has on the decision:

I am 174lbs(79kilo), 5'11"
Intermediate ability (in harness, in straps, planing, working on jibes, working on water starting)
I own an Ezzy Freeride 6.0 and an Ezzy Freeride 7.5 (and an RRD Longrider 180L, 340cm x 70cm)

I live and sail in Minnesota, 12knot-20knot winds, usually flatter water

Style: Freeride

which board is better for:

early planing?

jibing?

flat water?

rough water?

controlled vs squirly?

lastly, which size would be best? (Firemove: 100, 110, 120, Firestorm: 111, 120, 138)

thanks a ton!


mike]]> mmarzolf ASK A CLONE Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:30:58 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,8128,8128#msg-8128 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,8128,8128#msg-8128 toby ASK A CLONE Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:01:55 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,7971,7971#msg-7971 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,7971,7971#msg-7971
At the moment I have just bought the board after trying it in crossoff logo waves, it ripped! love it, hence bought it and selling my twin fin, but id like to work out best fin set ups and might buy some light wind or maybe high wind options.

At the mo I have large fins in the front and small ones in the back, this seems the only option as the front ones are a different box, would it be worth getting smaller fins for high wind 4.2 weather? or bigger back and smaller fronts?

Anyway just incase anyone has any views, its all of interest to me. has anyone tryed it with just the small rear fins? How big are fins available that fit the MCS style surf board box??

I keep noticing that most quads have biggest fins in back, then smaller in front, how come this is not the case with my quad? Works great as is, especially on the top turn, just interested to learn more...

thanx,
Adam]]> Adam Cropper ASK A CLONE Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:52:36 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,7812,7812#msg-7812 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,7812,7812#msg-7812
I've been to Medano this year when you testet the 90 litre waveboards. I was sailing the Fanatic, Starboard and Tabou afterwards - and I had exactly the same impressions before I read your test :-)
I have a look for the Goya 92 but couldn't sail it because it was rented at that time. So my question, is the Goya really better in planing than for example the Starboard? Also the shape (59.5), weight, etc. doesn't really look like this? Is the gap between Tabou and Goya in planing (get up) very big or are they close together?
[www.boardseekermag.com]

I have 88kg and I'm in Medano for about 2 months a year, so I'm looking for a good planing board that I can also sail with 4.7 in higher waves - Cabezo ;-)

Thank's a lot,
pushloop.]]> pushloop ASK A CLONE Sat, 19 Nov 2011 16:26:40 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,7801,7801#msg-7801 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,7801,7801#msg-7801 I can't seem to access the podcast viewer on the homepage. Is there anything I can do to see them?
please help!]]> blenderson ASK A CLONE Sat, 19 Nov 2011 17:33:40 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,7273,7273#msg-7273 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,7273,7273#msg-7273 Great job with the 90L multifin board test. I really like the fact you are getting ahead of all the other board tests by addressing in more detail, the lightweight / heavyweight suitability. One more thing which would be great to add is tail width too.

At 68kgs, years ago I purchased a 2006 JP FSW pro 93 for my large board (5.0-6.7) for some waves, but mostly just bump and jump or blasting back and forth. I purchased it based on the reviews. However, I felt the board was so geared toward heavyweights as it had so much volume in the tail and took so much back foot pressure for me to really turn the board sharply. I wish I could have seen some tail width dimensions relative to other boards before I purchased it.

I see for 2012, the JP FSW 92 pro comes with thrusters, but is the same shape as the the non pro edition that comes single fin. I was wondering if anyone knows if the pro version can be used just as easily in a single fin setup for bump and jump (with the thrusters removed), and then multi fin setup for waves? Is this board and size going to be in your tests? If anyone has any insight into wether this board is suitable for lightweights, it would be helpful.

I'll post this in the general forum too.

Thanks.
wstt]]> wstt ASK A CLONE Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:45:08 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,7075,7075#msg-7075 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,7075,7075#msg-7075 steve ASK A CLONE Tue, 13 Sep 2011 03:59:16 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,6871,6871#msg-6871 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,6871,6871#msg-6871
My used 6,5 sail got a big hole in it after my last ride....

I must therefore get me a new one.

Do you think that a North Sails Curve 6,4 is a good choice for me?

I started windsurf for about three years ago at the age of 40, my weight is 95 kg and I have got a RRD Evolution 360 155 litres (until I get better - then I might buy me a more advanced board).

Or is it better to get a North Sails Natural 6,6 instead?

What is positive and negative about thos two sails?

Hope to get some response before I decide what to do. Hopefully there is someone who has experience of those two sails and can give me some good advice.

Thanks in advance.

//Inge]]> Inge ASK A CLONE Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:35:14 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,6847,6847#msg-6847 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,6847,6847#msg-6847 In my opinion best wave board is again the 2010 twin Ritmy 81 I love it angain and again.
ciao]]> Giuseppe ASK A CLONE Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:10:11 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,6763,6763#msg-6763 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,6763,6763#msg-6763 Surfing with a Sail ASK A CLONE Tue, 05 Jul 2011 13:06:16 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,6690,6690#msg-6690 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,6690,6690#msg-6690
Thanks,

G.]]> Gum ASK A CLONE Mon, 22 Aug 2011 07:35:06 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,6634,6634#msg-6634 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,6634,6634#msg-6634 Carlos ASK A CLONE Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:50:31 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,6624,6624#msg-6624 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,6624,6624#msg-6624
Thinking more boards than sails, as that's what I'm looking to buy, but any would be of interest.]]> jenksruss ASK A CLONE Tue, 07 Jun 2011 10:00:48 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,6572,6572#msg-6572 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,6572,6572#msg-6572 CJC ASK A CLONE Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:26:07 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,6498,6498#msg-6498 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,6498,6498#msg-6498 Was wondering have you ever tested a Supersport 127 or intend to? I currently have a Futura 122 and enjoy it in most conditions but I do find it fairly unstable in heavy chop. I borrowed a 127 and even though it has more volume it handled the chop much better. Im 6ft 3 and 94kg so enjoyed having the extra volume of the supersport too. Just wondering your what your thoughts were on it with regard to speed, control, fin sizes etc.... The supersport I borrowed was a pro edition btw.
Thanks,
Steve.]]> steve ASK A CLONE Sun, 20 May 2012 17:46:03 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,6265,6265#msg-6265 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,6265,6265#msg-6265
Will you guys be testing BIG wave boards in the 90's litres? Seems that with the new quad configuration these are a must for the quiver and also maybe as one board quiver. I weight 78kg, but don't sail much so these are easy boards to jump on and feel as if I you were sailing often. Also range is huge so can take down to 4.5m sails. By the way I am looking at getting the RRD wave cult 92 quad or the Tabou Da Curve Quad 91. Any comparisons among these would also be much appreciated.

Thank you, and good wind to you.

WP]]> woodpecker ASK A CLONE Fri, 16 Sep 2011 05:02:07 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,6224,6224#msg-6224 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,6224,6224#msg-6224 Please give me your opinions

Regards
IR 92]]> IR 92 ASK A CLONE Wed, 23 Feb 2011 19:44:07 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,6130,6130#msg-6130 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,6130,6130#msg-6130 Thanks]]> metwo ASK A CLONE Fri, 28 Jan 2011 19:42:55 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,6120,6120#msg-6120 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,6120,6120#msg-6120
Would it be possible to give a comparison between Quatro LS 75 and KT 76

Cheers

Steve]]> Snapperstve ASK A CLONE Sun, 06 Mar 2011 22:27:29 +0000 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,5984,5984#msg-5984 http://forums.boardseekermag.com/read.php?5,5984,5984#msg-5984 freeskiing ASK A CLONE Mon, 20 Dec 2010 13:50:51 +0000