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Gear Talk / Longboard SUP Advice
« on: November 08, 2019, 09:45:54 AM »
Long time reader, first time poster. You guys seem to be very helpful, so reaching out for some advice on my imminent new longboard SUP.
First off, I'm about 5'11" and 170lbs. Home break is Long Beach, NY. Intermediate skills.
About 4 years ago I started progressing to shorter shapes. Changed my tune a couple of years ago when I picked up an ancient Southpoint Bonga Perkins 10'x27"x4 1/8" off of CL. Standing area is only about 21" due to stepped rails, but this hasn't caused too many headaches as far as stability goes. Really love the way this board surfs, but it has seen much better days (I picked it up for $100 - this should give you some insight into the shape its in). Time to move on to another LB shape.
I've been eyeing the 10'x27" New Deal and 9'6"x29 Sunova Style for a while, but think these are out of my price range all things considered. The shape, dims and pricing of the Focus Classic (9'x28 3/4"x3 7/8") look to be good, but two things are holding me back: (1) I'm not a sophisticated new board buyer - past decade I've spent hopping around different used boards; and (2) I can't find much information out there on the Focus board.
Looking to you guys for any insight on the Classic or any other tried and true longboard shapes at a similar price point.
First off, I'm about 5'11" and 170lbs. Home break is Long Beach, NY. Intermediate skills.
About 4 years ago I started progressing to shorter shapes. Changed my tune a couple of years ago when I picked up an ancient Southpoint Bonga Perkins 10'x27"x4 1/8" off of CL. Standing area is only about 21" due to stepped rails, but this hasn't caused too many headaches as far as stability goes. Really love the way this board surfs, but it has seen much better days (I picked it up for $100 - this should give you some insight into the shape its in). Time to move on to another LB shape.
I've been eyeing the 10'x27" New Deal and 9'6"x29 Sunova Style for a while, but think these are out of my price range all things considered. The shape, dims and pricing of the Focus Classic (9'x28 3/4"x3 7/8") look to be good, but two things are holding me back: (1) I'm not a sophisticated new board buyer - past decade I've spent hopping around different used boards; and (2) I can't find much information out there on the Focus board.
Looking to you guys for any insight on the Classic or any other tried and true longboard shapes at a similar price point.
