Roush Rasta vs. Morpheus for a first skimboard

Ksurf69 · Since 17 Aug 2009 6 Posts Jericho, VT New Member

Anyone care to advise on a first skimboard for an intermediate kiter looking for a flatwater, low wind ride?

I've stumbled across posts touting the Roush design boards. Care to make a case one way or the other for me?

Thanks.

chanson · Since 31 Jan 2006 1874 Posts WISCONSIN Chimey

they both will do great..
I like the Morpheous better due to it being slightly longer and a little narrower....It has more of a directional feel to me and just a faster feel...

That said, I've been riding my roomates Rasta for about 2 weeks now waiting for my new board and it's been growing on me..
It is a little wider and shorter than the Morpheous. Feels better for surface tricks, flatwater, but I feel it could use either more nose rocker or length in the waves.. I did have it out at the coast this weekend and rode some shoulder high waves and it worked fine, just thought the Morpheous might do better..

So, either will be fine.. pop is about the same on both IMO..
A lot of skimboards will work fine.. these are just epoxy so they are lighter and strong...

check out www.losethestraps.com and go to thier section comparing boards...tons of skim reviews on there..!

FlyDunes · Since 09 Oct 2007 1034 Posts Aloha XTreme Poster

I've got a rasta and a zap pro. I like them both but I prefer the zap pro.

Da Yoda · Since 12 Mar 2009 79 Posts

I'm kinda biased but the Morpheus is awsome! It has a little more flex to it verses the Rasta, so it's a super smooth ride. It handles small waves really well and cuts like a dream. I find it works great for shuvits and flips, but the Rasta being a slightly shorter & wider shape will spin a little better. Try them both out... they're really two different boards. Wink

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

they both felt different than my Cabal Fire (no longer made) - it was a bit narrower and had sharper rails

I ride the Rasta and like Jake said is really fun for surface spins, slides and hitting things (avoid Pepe he doesn't give much)

fun in small swells and mush - if its bigger I am on my surfboard

Pepi · Mon Aug 17, 09 1:43 pm