Yet another new board thread

[Noo Noo]

Don't overlook the Sunova Speeed

I have been looking at them for sure as there's a couple for sale second hand in the UK at the moment. Only thing that makes me wary of them is the width, or lack of. I still need some width I feel. My skill level isn't up to them at the moment.

[Noo Noo]

EDIT

Just realised they make an 8'10 and a 9'2 Speed which has some width to them.

 

[Badger]

I tried an 8'10 Speeed a few times and one thing I couldn't get used to was the domed deck. Also, the parallel rails require it to be turned from the tail which didn't suit my style of riding.

I still love my 8'10 x 31" Sunova Flow. That board can be turned even if your front foot is over the handle so it's less critical where you stand. The new Casey/Flow model looks even better.

[Noo Noo]

Sounds similar to the Loco I have. It can get pretty locked in according to the Supboarder review of it. Ive kind of felt a little like that on a few waves but I need to work on it either way. I'm some way off finding my "style" to be honest.

[FRP]

Hi Noonoo

I have two of the boards that have come up in this discussion, the 8'10" Speeed and the 9' x 30" Revolution. Both work well in small knee to waist high waves but come alive when a bit more energy. The Revolution is a performance long board shape that is made for turning off the tail and walking up to the front. Lots of fun in smaller waves and might be a good complement to your current board. The Speeed remains my favourite board that I always seem to find an excuse to take out. It is a wee bit less stable than the Revolution but not by a lot. They are both fast down the line and both turn best off the tail but in different ways. How you fin them seems to make quite a difference in how they ride. The Revolution I have set up as a single fin long board (it has a longboard finbox)  and the Speeed with either Quoba's or Cdrives. Your 9 year old might be better off learning on a soft top Wavestorm to minimize the inevitable body and board contact drama which we all encounter at some point. I am just getting over a nasty fin slash to the bottom of one foot. Cheers Bob

[Noo Noo]

Cheers. Yeah it's crossed my mind to be honest but he's had a couple of bumps and shook them off without incident. There's a little urgency now to get him out on a flat water day and get some fundamentals in. A foamy isnt a bad idea to be honest. It allows me time to get saving.

[Noo Noo]

Anyone trialed the 9' 30 and the 9'32 Revolution?

Just wondering how they compare with that extra width.

Thanks.