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300348 17503 You can have one glider. 1 CosmicCruiser Dec 16, 2023 2023-12-16T11:54:04-0500 What are you gonna get? Fish Simmons? Eagle? Eggy thing? How long? You already have a couple long boards in the upper 9’s.
300350 17503 You can have one glider. 2 MeatHeadDeath Dec 16, 2023 2023-12-16T12:05:20-0500 A 10'6 hull or edge glider by Andreini! But find that my 9'6 works in more conditions… View attachment IMG_6834.jpeg View attachment IMG_6835.jpeg
300351 17503 You can have one glider. 3 andrew- Dec 16, 2023 2023-12-16T12:15:26-0500 11' Hippy Pin
300361 17503 You can have one glider. 4 EastcoastK Dec 16, 2023 2023-12-16T12:58:48-0500 My JH 10’6 Eagle would be my 1 board quiver if I had to dump the rest. Big but not too big Surprisingly manageable navigating a pumping beach break paddle out
300368 17503 You can have one glider. 5 Spence Dec 16, 2023 2023-12-16T14:39:11-0500 A 10 footer. View attachment 848DC329-99AD-4B5E-8F0E-A46F8FBA52A7.jpeg
300372 17503 You can have one glider. 6 Sky Dec 16, 2023 2023-12-16T15:35:06-0500 11’ Speed Demon
300375 17503 You can have one glider. 7 EastcoastK Dec 16, 2023 2023-12-16T15:39:36-0500 Sky said: 11' Speed Demon Click to expand... That is insane!
300379 17503 You can have one glider. 8 DanSan Dec 16, 2023 2023-12-16T16:02:33-0500 Sky said: 11' Speed Demon Click to expand... And I thought my 10 ' Speed demon was a monster!!
300381 17503 You can have one glider. 9 Jc Nelson Dec 16, 2023 2023-12-16T16:27:47-0500 never considered having more than one proper glider. dont they all make you feel like you are flying the way my 11er andreini does? View attachment IMG_3126.jpeg
300382 17503 You can have one glider. 10 West81 Dec 16, 2023 2023-12-16T16:37:46-0500 I am never parting with my 11' Munoz Ultra Glide We will be together until one of us dies, and I hope its me
300383 17503 You can have one glider. 11 Sky Dec 16, 2023 2023-12-16T16:40:31-0500 DanSan said: And I thought my 10 ' Speed demon was a monster!! Click to expand... Danes 11'10" I think is the biggest of them all.
300387 17503 You can have one glider. 12 shadydave Dec 16, 2023 2023-12-16T16:58:59-0500 Spence said: A 10 footer. View attachment 67507 Click to expand... @Spence please tell us more about this board. Judge or something a bit different?
300388 17503 You can have one glider. 13 Spence Dec 16, 2023 2023-12-16T17:17:31-0500 View attachment fullsizeoutput_7c4.jpeg View attachment fullsizeoutput_962.jpeg This is a version of "The Ten Footer" Paul Gross shaped in 1994. A little wider than the orginal, it is at home in anything from 6" to 6'. I suppose it is not a glider per se, perhaps it is not long enough, but, if I was to only have one big board, this would be it hands down. It works in anything.
300389 17503 You can have one glider. 14 pepperedolives Dec 16, 2023 2023-12-16T17:29:12-0500 Sky said: 11' Speed Demon Click to expand... Ride report please!! Also what are the rails and bottom contours like? I'm waiting for my number to be called and was going to order this exact size.
300391 17503 You can have one glider. 15 cheyneskeezer Dec 16, 2023 2023-12-16T17:32:52-0500 ill have to say i have had a miller eagle I currently have a miller 11ft drifter, and a 11'4 navitimer by christenson the navitimer is so much more versitle than i woulda ever imagined ive takken it out on critical 4 ft beach break days with heavy offshores, it grovels really well and gets into everything but also doesnt feel like your goin for a ride. Things insanely fast easy to whip around and trims for days. i feel its not often talked about. took a chance with it and i ride it way more than i do my other gliders at beach breaks because i feel way more comfortable when things get dicy on it
300392 17503 You can have one glider. 16 cheyneskeezer Dec 16, 2023 2023-12-16T17:36:10-0500 11’4
300393 17503 You can have one glider. 17 seelegs Dec 16, 2023 2023-12-16T17:42:09-0500 Traded @noahspath for this today. Very stoked first timer over here.
300394 17503 You can have one glider. 18 Jellz Dec 16, 2023 2023-12-16T17:45:56-0500 Spence said: View attachment 67524 View attachment 67525 This is a version of "The Ten Footer" Paul Gross shaped in 1994. A little wider than the orginal, it is at home in anything from 6" to 6'. I suppose it is not a glider per se, perhaps it is not long enough, but, if I was to only have one big board, this would be it hands down. It works in anything. Click to expand... Sweet board! How's it compare to the Uber?
300395 17503 You can have one glider. 19 bobsacamano Dec 16, 2023 2023-12-16T17:51:58-0500 The Mandala Palantir looks very tempting.
300397 17503 You can have one glider. 20 Ricksurfin Dec 16, 2023 2023-12-16T17:54:14-0500 I’ve had quite a few gliders/speed shapes, and the two I’ve stuck with are my Hippy Pin and Martin Legacy
300400 17503 You can have one glider. 21 EastcoastK Dec 16, 2023 2023-12-16T18:08:57-0500 bobsacamano said: The Mandala Palantir looks very tempting. Click to expand... I 2nd this Those things look pretty slick!
300401 17503 You can have one glider. 22 Sparky Dec 16, 2023 2023-12-16T18:27:46-0500 Moderation is for Europeans. I surfed an 11’ eagle and an 11’ fish Simmons before getting my hands on this 13’ long freak
300409 17503 You can have one glider. 23 Spence Dec 17, 2023 2023-12-16T19:25:59-0500 Jellz said: Sweet board! How's it compare to the Uber? Click to expand... View attachment IMG_3285.JPG View attachment IMG_3291.JPG View attachment IMG_3321.JPG The Uber features a slightly more aggressive nose and tail the outline and some rolled vee through the tail.
300410 17503 You can have one glider. 24 Jellz Dec 17, 2023 2023-12-16T19:48:12-0500 Gorgeous!
300414 17503 You can have one glider. 25 CosmicCruiser Dec 17, 2023 2023-12-16T20:19:51-0500 Really loving the direction this thread is taking. I’m shocked no one has taken a Fish Simmons yet! That Speed Demon looks devilish. Love the Andreini’s too.
300415 17503 You can have one glider. 26 CosmicCruiser Dec 17, 2023 2023-12-16T20:20:56-0500 Also are we counting 10 footers? What size does a glider truly start? I figured you all for 10’6 or up
300419 17503 You can have one glider. 27 Sky Dec 17, 2023 2023-12-16T21:42:11-0500 pepperedolives said: Ride report please!! Also what are the rails and bottom contours like? I'm waiting for my number to be called and was going to order this exact size. Click to expand... I asked Dane to shape it as close to the original speed demon roots as possible, believe he called it the "torpedo" because the nose would just shoot under the water when noseriding and resurface in trim. Anyway, this was the result. What I got was the biggest trade off/aggressive board that I've ever ridden. Super good on clean, higher tide days where you can trim and get up to the nose. He kept as close to a flat rocker as per glider fashion. Rails have a sharp edge towards the bottom which runs the whole rail of the board and rolls into a subtle hull that runs 2/3rds aft of the board, single concave in the nose for noseriding. Very straight rails/flat deck, board sits right in the water, not on top. This board when in the right conditions is amazing, so quick and the acceleration is unreal right in the curl of the wave. Turning the board is ok when pivoting but very hard to turn anywhere after a few feet from the rear. I would not recommend this board (mine in particular) as a glider only board. This thing is a phenomenally fast board at the 9-10' range, and noserides pretty damn well for what it is. BUT if you had to get a speed demon glider here is my recommendation. 1. The speed demon is already so damn fast, I don't think you're getting any crazy speed bumps going anything larger than 10'6". If I had it made again, I'd go shorter and pull in the tail (like the tail on Danes 11'10") so it doesn't feel like I'm trying to turn a 18 wheeler. 2. Lighter weight for the glider size. I went 666 with classic foam, I am heavier (200 lbs) and I go heavy on my boards but I would've gone lighter on the glass schedule/or go with a green blank. The board feels solid in hand but is too heavy for the design, it feels like it wants to accelerate faster in trim but is…
300420 17503 You can have one glider. 28 Sky Dec 17, 2023 2023-12-16T21:42:58-0500 Sparky said: Moderation is for Europeans. I surfed an 11' eagle and an 11' fish Simmons before getting my hands on this 13' long freak Click to expand... I love this thing, reminds me of a huge pig. Please let me know if you ever sell/want to trade.
300421 17503 You can have one glider. 29 cheyneskeezer Dec 17, 2023 2023-12-16T21:43:24-0500 i do enjoy my miller drifter it’s 11ft as well more one directional imo than most but carrie’s speed and does great from the back half
300423 17503 You can have one glider. 30 noahspath Dec 17, 2023 2023-12-16T21:50:22-0500 seelegs said: Traded @noahspath for this today. Very stoked first timer over here. Click to expand... I hope it does you well. Nice meeting you again!
300430 17503 You can have one glider. 31 Confused Dec 17, 2023 2023-12-16T22:34:58-0500 cheyneskeezer said: 11'4 Click to expand... Looks like solid day at Bolsa.
300432 17503 You can have one glider. 32 Confused Dec 17, 2023 2023-12-16T22:48:56-0500 I've been riding a 10'8 Tanner P. Scout (pin tail) model that's been versatile... 6" to HH. Although I am very curious to try a Christenson Chris Craft...
300434 17503 You can have one glider. 33 Kookingham Barn Maximus Dec 17, 2023 2023-12-16T23:28:52-0500 For utility I’d go with an 11’ eagle 2+1 setup. Most treasured glider in the stash tho is this 12’ eagle circa ‘89. All of that said, I grab my long fish / FS type gliders more often then not. If I were you, I would either get an 11’ eagle or a 10’6 long fish or FS. Start with whatever gets you the most excited.
300436 17503 You can have one glider. 34 jvri Dec 17, 2023 2023-12-16T23:48:53-0500 Christenson Chris Craft. Currently riding a 10’6 and am so curious to try it in other sizes (big and smaller). Saw a guy out on a 9ft once, flying down the line.
300437 17503 You can have one glider. 35 pepperedolives Dec 17, 2023 2023-12-17T00:03:35-0500 Sky said: I asked Dane to shape it as close to the original speed demon roots as possible, believe he called it the "torpedo" because the nose would just shoot under the water when noseriding and resurface in trim. Anyway, this was the result. What I got was the biggest trade off/aggressive board that I've ever ridden. Super good on clean, higher tide days where you can trim and get up to the nose. He kept as close to a flat rocker as per glider fashion. Rails have a sharp edge towards the bottom which runs the whole rail of the board and rolls into a subtle hull that runs 2/3rds aft of the board, single concave in the nose for noseriding. Very straight rails/flat deck, board sits right in the water, not on top. This board when in the right conditions is amazing, so quick and the acceleration is unreal right in the curl of the wave. Turning the board is ok when pivoting but very hard to turn anywhere after a few feet from the rear. I would not recommend this board (mine in particular) as a glider only board. This thing is a phenomenally fast board at the 9-10' range, and noserides pretty damn well for what it is. BUT if you had to get a speed demon glider here is my recommendation. 1. The speed demon is already so damn fast, I don't think you're getting any crazy speed bumps going anything larger than 10'6". If I had it made again, I'd go shorter and pull in the tail (like the tail on Danes 11'10") so it doesn't feel like I'm trying to turn a 18 wheeler. 2. Lighter weight for the glider size. I went 666 with classic foam, I am heavier (200 lbs) and I go heavy on my boards but I would've gone lighter on the glass schedule/or go with a green blank. The board feels solid in hand but is too heavy for the design, it feels like it wants to accelerate faster in trim but is held back by its weight. My Mike Griffin gypsy glider feels so much more free under foot without compromising durability. 3. I would defune the "torpedo" design for something more friendly. More…
300463 17503 You can have one glider. 36 Sparky Dec 17, 2023 2023-12-17T12:18:01-0500 Sky said: I love this thing, reminds me of a huge pig. Please let me know if you ever sell/want to Click to expand... You'll need to fight off the tourmaline alte kakas first
300464 17503 You can have one glider. 37 DanSan Dec 17, 2023 2023-12-17T12:50:08-0500 DanSan said: And I thought my 10 ' Speed demon was a monster!! Click to expand... however, for a glider I had 11.2 & 10.6 George gliders By George Waale Jr.( a disciple of Joe Quigg) and son III Never should have sold either one Prefer the 11.2
300474 17503 You can have one glider. 38 Sky Dec 17, 2023 2023-12-17T14:28:38-0500 pepperedolives said: Amazingly helpful! Really appreciate your input here. I'd be adding this as a more noserider friendly board but in a big guy size, that also has some wave finding benefits of a glider size. Would be adding it to a Josh Hall Eagle and Michael Miller Nozzle, so probably makes more sense in the 10'6 size you suggested to not overlap. Might reach out again in the future to pick your brain a bit. Click to expand... Always happy to answer any questions about the board/build. But yea 10-10'6" range for a noseglider type of board would be perfect for a bigger guy. Keep that Speed Demon shape but a bit more rider friendly for everyday surfing. At 11' and up I'm only noseriding it in perfect situations. Although, I know Dane built his 11'10" for noseriding so what do I know. I'm sure the pulled in tail helps a lot on a board like that.
300493 17503 You can have one glider. 39 Hanger18 Dec 17, 2023 2023-12-17T18:51:27-0500 I’ve always like the source material. Like who was the guy who started it and perfected it. Lots of shapers can cut an outline but don’t understand how the big boards work. Go with the old salts or young guns who learned from them. That said: 11’ Eagle or Fish Simmons and you’re all set.
300494 17503 You can have one glider. 40 MarkCondon777 Dec 17, 2023 2023-12-17T18:51:57-0500 Tyler Hatzikian SuperChief 11' View attachment GPTempDownload.jpeg
300498 17503 You can have one glider. 41 WhiteRussian Dec 18, 2023 2023-12-17T19:15:55-0500 Let me disrupt this high end conversation
300505 17503 You can have one glider. 42 Cabrilla_SD Dec 18, 2023 2023-12-17T20:12:49-0500 CosmicCruiser said: What are you gonna get? Fish Simmons? Eagle? Eggy thing? How long? You already have a couple long boards in the upper 9's. Click to expand... 7'4 thick Lizzy has all the glide in need to sit next to loggers in the lineup on a clean, soft day
300508 17503 You can have one glider. 43 Spiral Bee Dec 18, 2023 2023-12-17T20:16:23-0500 Cabrilla_SD said: 7'4 thick Lizzy has all the glide in need to sit next to loggers in the lineup on a clean, soft day Click to expand... Gliders don't sit next to the loggers though. Think 'outside', as in, next to the shipping lanes.
300509 17503 You can have one glider. 44 Spence Dec 18, 2023 2023-12-17T20:30:35-0500 CosmicCruiser said: Also are we counting 10 footers? What size does a glider truly start? I figured you all for 10'6 or up Click to expand... The 11'0" Uber
300510 17503 You can have one glider. 45 kyle Dec 18, 2023 2023-12-17T20:39:48-0500 Hanger18 said: I've always like the source material. Like who was the guy who started it and perfected it. Lots of shapes can cut an outline but done understand how the big boards work. Go with the old salts or young guns who learned from them. That said: 11' Eagle or Fish Simmons and you're all set. Click to expand... These are so sick. The TSOL shirt helps max it out in my book. Respect!
300512 17503 You can have one glider. 46 SingleFinMentality Dec 18, 2023 2023-12-17T20:45:58-0500 CosmicCruiser said: What are you gonna get? Fish Simmons? Eagle? Eggy thing? How long? You already have a couple long boards in the upper 9's. Click to expand... 10' Skip Eagle… nothing like it…
300519 17503 You can have one glider. 47 Nilus Dec 18, 2023 2023-12-17T22:14:44-0500 Agree. 10' skip for me. Only "glider" I own or need.
300524 17503 You can have one glider. 48 SDBoardHoarder Dec 18, 2023 2023-12-17T23:20:03-0500 I’m not here to pick just one, but if you’re feeling an ‘eggy thing’ a 11’ Braden is small wave terrorist.
300529 17503 You can have one glider. 49 Nilus Dec 18, 2023 2023-12-18T00:38:46-0500 SDBoardHoarder said: I'm not here to pick just one, but if you're feeling an 'eggy thing' a 11' Braden is small wave terrorist. Click to expand... I had a 10'2 like that at one point. Very fun board. Interesting how different it was from my current 9'2 Braden noserider.
300538 17503 You can have one glider. 50 555 Dec 18, 2023 2023-12-18T03:20:11-0500 11’9 Arenal Based off his Trimmer model. Since I acquired this in September all my other boards are getting a bit dusty
300539 17503 You can have one glider. 51 West81 Dec 18, 2023 2023-12-18T03:43:33-0500 WhiteRussian said: Let me disrupt this high end conversation Click to expand... Is that the 12 footer?
300540 17503 You can have one glider. 52 Southcoaster Dec 18, 2023 2023-12-18T03:53:20-0500 If I could only have one, unfortunately I only have one . Dead Kooks 11’11 slight variation on Eden’s usual 11’11 with a rounded pin .
300542 17503 You can have one glider. 53 NCJohn Dec 18, 2023 2023-12-18T07:45:18-0500 11' mabile Eagle is the one View attachment 20231115_130318.jpg
300547 17503 You can have one glider. 54 SurfingMailman Dec 18, 2023 2023-12-18T09:22:10-0500 My 10'6 three string Burch ended up a bit heavier than I prefer for that outline. Going thinner foil and single stringer with sand finish next time. It's a beauty though! A few of my Tylers fit the bill as well. A 10'0 Point with mind melting resin work wrapping from deck to the bottom. Pastel green and blue next to sparkly metal flake infused red, and not a single pinline used Finally…my Tyler Malibu Chips. A solid balsa Z-Chip and a Faux Chip, both 10'6. All 4 are different, but used mainly for long peelers that are too small for my other boards View attachment IMG_6058.jpeg View attachment IMG_6053.jpeg View attachment IMG_6098.jpeg View attachment IMG_6271.jpeg View attachment IMG_6269.jpeg View attachment IMG_1293.jpeg View attachment IMG_6286.jpeg View attachment IMG_6294.jpeg View attachment IMG_1294.jpeg View attachment IMG_7173.jpeg
300559 17503 You can have one glider. 55 Planktom Dec 18, 2023 2023-12-18T11:28:37-0500 Those Chips!
300564 17503 You can have one glider. 56 Ricksurfin Dec 18, 2023 2023-12-18T11:45:24-0500 I’m digging the Tyler's, but that Burch has got me all tingly. Oh my, dream board right there. A Holy Grail board. Should you decide to part ways with it when you get your new one please let me know.
300567 17503 You can have one glider. 57 seelegs Dec 18, 2023 2023-12-18T12:45:56-0500 SurfingMailman said: My 10'6 three string Burch ended up a bit heavier than I prefer for that outline. Going thinner foil and single stringer with sand finish next time. It's a beauty though! A few of my Tylers fit the bill as well. A 10'0 Point with mind melting resin work wrapping from deck to the bottom. Pastel green and blue next to sparkly metal flake infused red, and not a single pinline used Finally…my Tyler Malibu Chips. A solid balsa Z-Chip and a Faux Chip, both 10'6. All 4 are different, but used mainly for long peelers that are too small for my other boards View attachment 67620 View attachment 67621 View attachment 67622 View attachment 67623 View attachment 67624 View attachment 67629 View attachment 67627 View attachment 67626 View attachment 67630 View attachment 67631 Click to expand... How do those chips go? And what are some of the differences between the balsa and faux? Very cool boards indeed.
300569 17503 You can have one glider. 58 SDBoardHoarder Dec 18, 2023 2023-12-18T12:48:09-0500 Ricksurfin said: I'm digging the Tyler's, but that Burch has got me all tingly. Oh my, dream board right there. A Holy Grail board. Should you decide to part ways with it when you get your new one please let me know. Click to expand... I believe I saw that Burch on a Japanese IG recently... i dont think she's around any longer. I hear Burch orders may open back up after the new year… absolutely love mine you won't regret it!!
300576 17503 You can have one glider. 59 Planktom Dec 18, 2023 2023-12-18T14:27:35-0500 Bruce Young's surfing on a Burch glider is compelling
300577 17503 You can have one glider. 60 michael Dec 18, 2023 2023-12-18T14:38:37-0500 Glider people who have ridden a glider vaquero and a hippy pin. Is there really a difference?
300578 17503 You can have one glider. 61 Rogue Wave Dec 18, 2023 2023-12-18T14:48:05-0500 I love my Munoz ultra 12' .... but i bought a used Mitsven Eagle last year and it has BLOWN MY MIND. It turns amazing and trims insane!!!!!!!
300580 17503 You can have one glider. 62 Ricksurfin Dec 18, 2023 2023-12-18T15:03:55-0500 michael said: Glider people who have ridden a glider vaquero and a hippy pin. Is there really a difference? Click to expand... My Hippy Pin is a better wave catcher with the wider tail then my standard Vaquero was. Also a much better board for the slower sloping waves of SanO. For juicier waves the standard Vaquero would probably be the better board.
300583 17503 You can have one glider. 63 michael Dec 18, 2023 2023-12-18T16:38:53-0500 Ricksurfin said: My Hippy Pin is a better wave catcher with the wider tail then my standard Vaquero was. Also a much better board for the slower sloping waves of SanO. For juicier waves the standard Vaquero would probably be the better board. Click to expand... Wow. My glider vaquero is already a mental wave catcher. Catches unbroken pulses. How much easier could it possibly get? Sorry to derail.
300586 17503 You can have one glider. 64 Ricksurfin Dec 18, 2023 2023-12-18T17:57:17-0500 michael said: Wow. My glider vaquero is already a mental wave catcher. Catches unbroken pulses. How much easier could it possibly get? Sorry to derail. Click to expand... When you're just shy of 70 years old, every paddle stroke counts. Not sure how many I have left, lol.
300587 17503 You can have one glider. 65 MeatHeadDeath Dec 18, 2023 2023-12-18T18:13:36-0500 Or when you are middle age and lazy…
300588 17503 You can have one glider. 66 Jc Nelson Dec 18, 2023 2023-12-18T18:26:28-0500 MeatHeadDeath said: Or when you are middle age and lazy… Click to expand... past that. maybe its just my approach but i feel like glider sessions are a workout. mine paddles too good. i find myself racking up the miles chasing down lined up low tide outer bars i said it before, its all about the distance like cross country surfing
300589 17503 You can have one glider. 67 Rogue Wave Dec 19, 2023 2023-12-18T19:05:30-0500 MeatHeadDeath said: Or when you are middle age and lazy… Click to expand... Or middle-aged and smart
300599 17503 You can have one glider. 68 WillieP Dec 19, 2023 2023-12-18T23:21:30-0500 michael said: Glider people who have ridden a glider vaquero and a hippy pin. Is there really a difference? Click to expand... I have an 11' Vaquero glider and it it rides great in from ankle on up to overhead and really turns on in good, ground swell surf. The tail is fairly wide and not pulled in. I had a 10'4 " Vaquero with a tail that was much more pulled in and seemed to drag in smaller, weak waves. I sold it and ordered a 10'4" Hippy Pin which works in anything. The Hippy Pin seems to have a little more tail and nose rocker than the Vaquero.
300613 17503 You can have one glider. 69 Rogue Wave Dec 19, 2023 2023-12-19T09:43:34-0500 WillieP said: I have an 11' Vaquero glider and it it rides great in from ankle on up to overhead and really turns on in good, ground swell surf. The tail is fairly wide and not pulled in. I had a 10'4 " Vaquero with a tail that was much more pulled in and seemed to drag in smaller, weak waves. I sold it and ordered a 10'4" Hippy Pin which works in anything. The Hippy Pin seems to have a little more tail and nose rocker than the Vaquero. Click to expand... Right on WillieP, are you going to be around in January? I'm planning on coming up to pick up a Mitsven I ordered, it woudl be great to reconnect!
300645 17503 You can have one glider. 70 SurfingMailman Dec 19, 2023 2023-12-19T14:00:00-0500 seelegs said: How do those chips go? And what are some of the differences between the balsa and faux? Very cool boards indeed. Click to expand... The Tyler Chips are absolute fun. TONS of glide with the weight and parallel outline. Only difference between the 2 is the solid balsa(that Tyler glued up himself) and the traditional poly/PU constructions. The poly has a 2.5in. balsa stringer.
300656 17503 You can have one glider. 71 Artz Dec 19, 2023 2023-12-19T15:08:00-0500 West81 said: I am never parting with my 11' Munoz Ultra Glide We will be together until one of us dies, and I hope its me Click to expand... A buddy of mine here in Florida has one. The paint in chipping and fading. A couple of ugly ding repairs. Like you he will never part with it.
300659 17503 You can have one glider. 72 j_laucks Dec 19, 2023 2023-12-19T15:26:56-0500 Cabrilla_SD said: 7'4 thick Lizzy has all the glide in need to sit next to loggers in the lineup on a clean, soft day Click to expand... until you try a 9'+ Lizzy/Haley
300660 17503 You can have one glider. 73 xaaronx Dec 19, 2023 2023-12-19T15:31:09-0500 Artz said: A buddy of mine here in Florida has one. The paint in chipping and fading. A couple of ugly ding repairs. Like you he will never part with it. Click to expand... Ya'll are making me rethink those. I switched with another guy to try his a year or so ago on a small, clean day (I think an 11') and remember not loving it and feeling like it didn't catch waves much if any better than my 10'6" Dreadnought. Maybe I was too hasty in my judgement. What kind of fin setup are people using in these? I remember thinking that day that I might like it better without the side bites.
300662 17503 You can have one glider. 74 Darth Waver Dec 19, 2023 2023-12-19T15:49:45-0500 xaaronx said: Ya'll are making me rethink those. I switched with another guy to try his a year or so ago on a small, clean day (I think an 11') and remember not loving it and feeling like it didn't catch waves much if any better than my 10'6" Dreadnought. Maybe I was too hasty in my judgement. What kind of fin setup are people using in these? I remember thinking that day that I might like it better without the side bites. Click to expand... I prefer mine with a 10.75 cutaway/squirrel style fin. Pushes it out of turns a little better in slow waves. I found a Dobson and side bites just pivoted and bogged down too much.
300668 17503 You can have one glider. 75 xaaronx Dec 19, 2023 2023-12-19T16:11:45-0500 Bodhi1502 said: I prefer mine with a 10.75 cutaway/squirrel style fin. Pushes it out of turns a little better in slow waves. I found a Dobson and side bites just pivoted and bogged down too much. Click to expand... That tracks with what I felt that session. I also kept catching the rail up front. Maybe it's a little fuller than what I'm used to.
300669 17503 You can have one glider. 76 michael Dec 19, 2023 2023-12-19T16:35:51-0500 WillieP said: I have an 11' Vaquero glider and it it rides great in from ankle on up to overhead and really turns on in good, ground swell surf. The tail is fairly wide and not pulled in. I had a 10'4 " Vaquero with a tail that was much more pulled in and seemed to drag in smaller, weak waves. I sold it and ordered a 10'4" Hippy Pin which works in anything. The Hippy Pin seems to have a little more tail and nose rocker than the Vaquero. Click to expand... Can I have dibs on the 10'4 when you're done?
300670 17503 You can have one glider. 77 West81 Dec 19, 2023 2023-12-19T16:39:45-0500 Bodhi1502 said: I prefer mine with a 10.75 cutaway/squirrel style fin. Pushes it out of turns a little better in slow waves. I found a Dobson and side bites just pivoted and bogged down too much. Click to expand... I think I run a pretty standard 9" center (all the way forward) and small sidebites I'm like 6'3 and 200 lbs so I can kinda throw it around when I step back Best is just to get in early, walk forward, walk back, big swooping cutback and repeat
300693 17503 You can have one glider. 78 seelegs Dec 20, 2023 2023-12-19T22:08:31-0500 SurfingMailman said: The Tyler Chips are absolute fun. TONS of glide with the weight and parallel outline. Only difference between the 2 is the solid balsa(that Tyler glued up himself) and the traditional poly/PU constructions. The poly has a 2.5in. balsa stringer. Click to expand...
300694 17503 You can have one glider. 79 DKNJ Dec 20, 2023 2023-12-19T22:10:11-0500 View attachment IMG_1749.png
300695 17503 You can have one glider. 80 seelegs Dec 20, 2023 2023-12-19T22:10:32-0500 Any difference in feeling underfoot between the two different constructions?
300697 17503 You can have one glider. 81 CosmicCruiser Dec 20, 2023 2023-12-19T22:43:42-0500 DKNJ said: View attachment 67675 Click to expand... How different do those ride?!
300732 17503 You can have one glider. 82 WillieP Dec 20, 2023 2023-12-20T11:15:58-0500 Rogue Wave said: Right on WillieP, are you going to be around in January? I'm planning on coming up to pick up a Mitsven I ordered, it woudl be great to reconnect! Click to expand... I sure will. WillieP said: I have an 11' Vaquero glider and it it rides great in from ankle on up to overhead and really turns on in good, ground swell surf. The tail is fairly wide and not pulled in. I had a 10'4 " Vaquero with a tail that was much more pulled in and seemed to drag in smaller, weak waves. I sold it and ordered a 10'4" Hippy Pin which works in anything. The Hippy Pin seems to have a little more tail and nose rocker than the Vaquero. Click to expand... michael said: Glider people who have ridden a glider vaquero and a hippy pin. Is there really a difference Click to expand... michael said: Can I have dibs on the 10'4 when you're done? Click to expand... Ha, I expect I will not be done on this one for awhile. Here are the 11' Vaquero and 10'4" Hippy Pin together.
300735 17503 You can have one glider. 83 shadydave Dec 20, 2023 2023-12-20T11:35:25-0500 michael said: Can I have dibs on the 10'4 when you're done? Click to expand... Haha you and I will be waiting until hell freeze's over to get the boards we want from WP.
300747 17503 You can have one glider. 84 DKNJ Dec 20, 2023 2023-12-20T12:27:47-0500 CosmicCruiser said: How different do those ride?! Click to expand... Both are amazing at connecting sections & crazy projection out of the turns but I do love the flat out acceleration of the Eagle/glider
300758 17503 You can have one glider. 85 WillieP Dec 20, 2023 2023-12-20T13:02:21-0500 shadydave said: Haha you and I will be waiting until hell freeze's over to get the boards we want from WP. Click to expand... Ha, you just want the wrong ones (lol). You do have dibs on one, but as my favorite singer songwriter said "Waiting is the hardest part".
300765 17503 You can have one glider. 86 shadydave Dec 20, 2023 2023-12-20T13:52:04-0500 WillieP said: Ha, you just want the wrong ones (lol). You do have dibs on one, but as my favorite singer songwriter said "Waiting is the hardest part". Click to expand... Willie I believe that means we want the right ones. I'm a true believer of patience is a virtue and good things will come to those who wait.
300784 17503 You can have one glider. 87 fluidworks Dec 20, 2023 2023-12-20T18:13:40-0500 Image processing. Refresh page to view I've gotten to surf a bunch of gliders the last few years, from the Holy Grails to the backyard shaper's. Right now I even have the Cadillac glider that is the Andreini 11 footer. That said, if I had only one surfboard for the rest of my life I would gladly keep my 10'6 Arenal. Way over head high to shin scrapers, it really does it all. Can be pushed, can be cruised, can be trimmed. The rocker really comes into play on these longer lengths and I think Michael has found the perfect spot with his big boards.
300792 17503 You can have one glider. 88 Jellz Dec 21, 2023 2023-12-20T20:21:26-0500 fluidworks said: View attachment 67702 I've gotten to surf a bunch of gliders the last few years, from the Holy Grails to the backyard shaper's. Right now I even have the Cadillac glider that is the Andreini 11 footer. That said, if I had only one surfboard for the rest of my life I would gladly keep my 10'6 Arenal. Way over head high to shin scrapers, it really does it all. Can be pushed, can be cruised, can be trimmed. The rocker really comes into play on these longer lengths and I think Michael has found the perfect spot with his big boards. Click to expand... helluva endorsement
300800 17503 You can have one glider. 89 Ricksurfin Dec 21, 2023 2023-12-20T21:06:33-0500 I’ve had more gliders then I have brain cells, and also feel that as an all around glider/speed shape that 10’6” is a good compromise that makes a good all around board if your priority is not going to the nose. Trim, trim, trim.
301129 17503 You can have one glider. 90 WillieP Dec 25, 2023 2023-12-24T23:08:35-0500 Ricksurfin said: I've had more gliders then I have brain cells, and also feel that as an all around glider/speed shape that 10'6" is a good compromise that makes a good all around board if your priority is not going to the nose. Trim, trim, trim. Click to expand... Being the glider addict that I am, and based on my definition of a glider, I totally agree with Rick on the compromise length of 10'6" although I am sure he has more brain cells than me. Which shaper and model is a much harder question for me to answer, although IMO, you could not go wrong with an Andreini, Arenal, Eavey, Frye, Mabile, Miller, Mitsven, or Phillips and I am sure there other shapers out there that would fit the bill as well.
301135 17503 You can have one glider. 91 Spiral Bee Dec 25, 2023 2023-12-25T05:29:09-0500 With this thread’s tilt to compromise lengths of 10’6, 10, and even shorter I’m starting to wonder how many have forgotten the OP’s stipulation that in this hypothetical, “you already have a couple long boards in the mid 9’s”?
301148 17503 You can have one glider. 92 WillieP Dec 25, 2023 2023-12-25T12:27:04-0500 Spiral Bee said: With this thread's tilt to compromise lengths of 10'6, 10, and even shorter I'm starting to wonder how many have forgotten the OP's stipulation that in this hypothetical, "you already have a couple long boards in the mid 9's"? Click to expand... Could be. My definition of a glider is 10' and above.
301154 17503 You can have one glider. 93 xaaronx Dec 25, 2023 2023-12-25T13:04:52-0500 WillieP said: Could be. My definition of a glider is 10' and above. Click to expand... I'd say at least 11'. At least to really feel the glide as a heavier guy. Not just to go fast, but to smooth out the ride. I definitely don't think of anything under 10'6" as a glider. Skip called them "big boards" for a reason. As to that one glider, I haven't found it yet. I got a chance to ride a few waves on a 12' Roger Hinds a couple years ago and I liked it a lot. Unfortunately, I have nowhere to store something that size.
301175 17503 You can have one glider. 94 Ricksurfin Dec 25, 2023 2023-12-25T15:47:39-0500 Glider, mini glider, speed shape. I try to define a board but how it rides and what it does rather then having it meet a certain criteria.
301241 17503 You can have one glider. 95 DKNJ Dec 26, 2023 2023-12-26T18:16:09-0500 Ricksurfin said: Glider, mini glider, speed shape. I try to define a board but how it rides and what it does rather then having it meet a certain criteria. Click to expand... Thank you
301259 17503 You can have one glider. 96 Golasz Dec 27, 2023 2023-12-27T11:13:25-0500 Speed AND Flow.
303426 17503 You can have one glider. 97 Souvlaks Jan 18, 2024 2024-01-17T22:40:33-0500 Just picked up this 10'6 X 22-1/2" x 3-7/16 Arenal "Double Rainbow. Took it out to some North County reefs this afternoon and I must say, if I'm looking for the glider sensation, I'll still be grabbing my 11'1 Chopwood. The Arenal has a lot more rocker so I think it'll go well with punchier/bigger waves, but it's not quite up to it for that Glider sensation. Will snag a pic of the rocker tomorrow. Hopefully will stress test this theory with the incoming swell this weekend. Image processing. Refresh page to view
303452 17503 You can have one glider. 98 ridgeline Jan 18, 2024 2024-01-18T10:42:26-0500 I had a 9'6 larmo eagle that felt more like a fun gun than it did a glider.... fun board in it's own right but for 'gliding' purposes, i wouldn't put it in the same category as anything 10'+ (really 10'6+).
303492 17503 You can have one glider. 99 xaaronx Jan 18, 2024 2024-01-18T15:06:33-0500 Souvlaks said: Just picked up this 10'6 X 22-1/2" x 3-7/16 Arenal "Double Rainbow. Took it out to some North County reefs this afternoon and I must say, if I'm looking for the glider sensation, I'll still be grabbing my 11'1 Chopwood. The Arenal has a lot more rocker so I think it'll go well with punchier/bigger waves, but it's not quite up to it for that Glider sensation. Will snag a pic of the rocker tomorrow. Hopefully will stress test this theory with the incoming swell this weekend. View attachment 68833 Click to expand... Similar with my old 10'6" Dreadnought. After I got the chance to try a couple 11'+ gliders, I realized it was just a qualitatively different experience. I never really got that sensation of speed; it wasn't much different than a pintail longboard. Maybe it would work differently for a less. . .hefty surfer than myself (and I hope the new owner is enjoying it). I've actually gotten the glider feel more from my 10'6" Eavey twin keel, despite having much less volume and not catching waves nearly as well (for me at my current weight, at least). But on days I can get that one going down the line, it feels like it's flying.
303496 17503 You can have one glider. 100 Souvlaks Jan 18, 2024 2024-01-18T15:21:26-0500 Going through the same feelings man, this feels almost like a performance pintail I can take out in big surf. My 9'10 Tanner Baby paddles and feels way smoother.

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