Downgrading from a mini mal 7'10, which board?

noworries2004

HI
I have finally got the hang of my minimal and wish to downgrade to a shorter board. My height is about 6'1", around 14stone.

I have 2 options,
1. Brand new O'Shea 6'6 Fish PU Surfboard, roughly 300euros new,
or
2. 6'6" x 19.5" x 2.5" Beachbeat Short Board
Squashtail Thruster second hand for around 250 euros. In perfect condition

Anyone got an opion on these boards.

I am thinking be nice to have a new board. I would really appreciate anyone opinions or if anyone has these boards for advice.
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Cheers

cue

Here is my experience. I went from a 7'9" to a 7' when I wanted to progress and I found it a sizeable jump. I could manage it but I'm delighted I didn't go shorter still. The 7' is waaay more frisky, way more responsive and I have to pop up waaay quicker or it goes from beneath me feet. I like the challenge of pushing me self with it and I don't get frustrated so its not a bother learning with it. I think that is more important than any particular type of board. I'm about the same weight and height as you. I went back to the 7'9" and now realise that I have still plenty of things to learn on that. I actually prefer it to the 7' but I'm still happy I got it cos I like to have something to aim towards. Good luck with it.

PeakOutput

pm me if you are selling your 7'10" id be very interested

spider77

Hey,

Going from a 7'10 to a 6'6 is a big jump. If you are going that low I would suggest more volume so maybe 20 1/2 or 21 width and 2 1/2 thickness minimum. I went from a 7'9 to a 7'4 evolution spider board. That was a big jump for me as the 7'4 was very light. I then stupidely went for a 6'2 quad and lasted about 2 sessions on it before going back to 7'4. I recently got a 6'7 westbay slayer and am still just getting the hang of that.

Of the 2 options you have given, I would def go for the fish if I were you which should have way more volume than the beachbeat squashtail shortboard. I think you would regret going for the short board. Good luck!

gerk86

o sheas are chinese boards if im not mistaken. I've an 2nd hand O'shea longboard and its a nightmare for delaminating.

i googled it and the dims seem decent enough. 6'6 x 21 1/2 x 2 3/4. That's loads of float.

Although for a few bob more you could get a brand new high quality custom board from you local shaper. There's a reason why o'sheas are so cheap.

noworries2004

Hey all
Cheers for yer response. I would love to go to a local shaper but cant afford it for the time being, Want to get a cheapish shortboard to improve my surfing when i have this mastered i would then consider getting a local shaper.
No minimal wont be for sale, giving it to my buddy.

With regards length i have been relooking and maybe consider a bigger board.
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Comes with FREE O'Shea Padded Board Bag, Leash, Fins & Delivery.

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[FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Length: 6'11" Big Boy
Width: 20.75"
Thickness: 2.75"
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[FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Think this noard might be a bit more suitable with regards changing over to a short board.[/FONT]
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[FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Cheers all for the advice and if anyone knows anything about the above board and yet again advice is well appreciated.[/FONT]
[FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Nothing better than asking someone who knows what they are doing with regards buying a board.[/FONT]
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noworries2004

Finally decided with great help from the staff in Incide in Cork.
downgraded to 7' mal ripcurl. Alot more lighter and cant wait to try it out. Plus got 25% off it so was a bargain. They have sale at the moment so going to practise my turning etc. So cant wait to try it out,
Cheers for all yer advice and maybe next board will be a short board
Cool see ye in the swell.

tedshredsonfire

Is 7ft not a shortboard?

glide

noworries2004 wrote: »

Finally decided with great help from the staff in Incide in Cork.
downgraded to 7' mal ripcurl. Alot more lighter and cant wait to try it out. Plus got 25% off it so was a bargain. They have sale at the moment so going to practise my turning etc. So cant wait to try it out,
Cheers for all yer advice and maybe next board will be a short board
Cool see ye in the swell.

enjoy that one just had one in for ding repairs, 4 surfs and picked up 9 dings!
theres a reason they are so light!
they arent glassed very strong!