Forum | Classifieds | Lost & Found | CGKA | Industry | Sensors | Forecast | Spots | Seattle | Decals | RSS | Facebook Events | Photos | Search | Register | Profile | Log in to check your messages | Log in  SKim board choices? Page Previous  1, 2          Northwest Kiteboarding -> Gorge / Portland / Oregon Coast previous topic :: next topic   Author Message FunShui Since 16 Jul 2006 146 Posts Really, really Stoked Wed Aug 13, 08 1:29 pm     I like the Roush Mega Loaf (like the Morphius Pro but sandwich core and 2" thick) mostly because of the quad fins and configuration options. http://www.surftech.com/boardDetails.php?bid=SKIMBDS+%3A+SK0019-0404-ER&type=SKIMBDS&skill=&weight=&rshape=&cond=&qual= Just got this locally. http://www.inlandsurfer.com/shop/Details.asp?ProdID=51&category=5 Stoked! Pretty enough to do like I used to. Keep all the surfboards in the living room so I could look at them everyday _________________ Surfing is to keep the truly gifted from ruling the world. chanson Since 31 Jan 2006 1874 Posts WISCONSIN Chimey Wed Aug 13, 08 2:27 pm     that island surfer looks sick...I like the full-traction pad. _________________ Shallow Dive Design, 2nd Wind Sports, Airush, Trident Sports rm3001 Since 17 Aug 2008 1 Posts florida New Member Sun Aug 17, 08 12:33 pm    Re: SKim board choices? pdxmonkeyboy wrote: So it seems time to buy another kite related goodie and I'm looking to buy a skimboard. I almost pissed myself when I saw the sticker price on some at the shop. Can someone give me the skinny on skims? Can't I get by with something cheap like... http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-48-FIBERGLASS-SKIMBOARD-SKIM-BOARD-SURF-WA016-48_W0QQitemZ150280105743QQihZ005QQcategoryZ155141QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Or will I be pretty bummed later on. It's not like I'm going to turn into gman or anything they just seem fun when the wind sucks. I have that exact board w/ flames and all. It is fairly heavy and small - I'm 190. I've only ridden one other skimboard(much bigger) so I don't have that much to compare it to but this didn't seem like a lightwind board at all. It can be ridden both ways quite easily due to its shape but you need some wind to get it going especially at my weight. The bigger board that I tried was like floating accross the water and gave you much more room for error. I think I might add just a front strap and try slashing in some heavier wind. It was my kid's board so between his use and it being my first attempt at using a skimboard it was well worth the $. gorgebob Since 25 Jun 2007 259 Posts Portland, OR Shop Owner Mon Aug 18, 08 7:44 am     If you want to check out the Victorias, or the Roush surftechs we have them in stock.(8/1 Even a demo. Wednesday night is Suavie demo night , Blake will have the demo to try along with a ton of other kiting stuff plus a couple SUPs. _________________ Gorge Performance http://www.gorgeperformance.com/ Surf, Snow, Kite, Sail, Skate – Since 1983 Portland 503-246-6646 jimmyc Since 04 Aug 2005 74 Posts Cape Cod, MA   Mon Aug 18, 08 9:52 am     I have the Nobile. Had it for almost 3 years now. Nice board. Sharp parallel rails help it to ride much like a TT. The configurable fins help when changing from riding flat water to waves. It's fairly lightweight, has the integrated deck pad. And has held up well for me. It is pricey though and there appears to be many more options now. But I am glad I bought it and look forward to every session I have on it. Good luck!        Northwest Kiteboarding -> Gorge / Portland / Oregon Coast All times are GMT - 8 Hours Page Previous  1, 2 Page 2 of 2   Jump to: Select a forum Northwest Kiteboarding Discussion Forum----------------Gorge / Portland / Oregon CoastFor SaleLost & FoundIndustry SoapboxCGKA  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum You can attach files in this forum You can download files in this forum