Strapless board for a big guy

[BrianMaiden]

Can anyone recommend a good board for a big guy. I'm 6'5" and 215 pounds (195 cm and 98kg)?

Just spent a lot of money on a reputable brand that i though would be good. The board behaves so well and flexes perfectly wave-riding but, Whilst i haven't snapped it, after only one session there are huge pressure dents in the board (without doing any jumps or tricks) and i have a feeling it wont be long before i snap yet another board.

I'm looking for something OVER 6 foot in length but something that flexes and behaves like a surfboard not a corky, stiff board. Happy to pay $$$ for the right one if it'll last. I mainly use the board for waves but am learning strapless tricks . I prefer the surfboard shape to the shorter style with a flat nose.

thanks

[baxterbradford]

Unless you go custom, I don't think anything like that exists. I looked for something similar as my first surfboard & ended up with Slingshot Celeritas 5'11". It is corky and didn't behave well in Calshot chop for waterstarting etc. I've had an Axis New Wave 5'8" for over a year and love it. Have put some bigger fins in. Sits lower in the water, has a wood core and flexes wonderfully over/through chop. I'm 6' but much heavier than you, over 120kg. I've only had one session at Gwithian in strong onshore conditions, but was v happy in the waves, as it is on the wind waves in the Solent. I spent ages looking for one 2nd hand, but they don't seem to come up. I took this as vote of approval. Tom Beaton imports Axis into UK, you might be able to get a demo since he also imports Ozone.

[knotwindy]

You might want to talk with Doyle in the Gorge, makes a board that is a great balance between ride and durability. Not sure if he does total custom though.

[TomW]

I think you need a board with a strong wood sandwich deck. Probably a custom board.
The wood sandwich won't make it corky, but it will make it stiff. Boards are corky when they have a lot of volume in the rails, it doesn't matter if you gave volume on the deck, it's not displacing water.
A thicker board generally has thicker rails, but not necessarily. A thicker board will be stiffer, but not more resistant to heel dents.

I've not seen the axis new wave, but the idea of having very thin board with rail volume, using high density foam and reinforced deck can give magic of flex ( thin board) and strong deck. I build my boards this way and they have flex because they are 10-20mm thick and have wood sandwich deck.

[zig zag]

Gotta give the Mako Duke a try man!! its a great board for any conditions

[Da Yoda]

I'm looking for something OVER 6 foot in length but something that flexes and behaves like a surfboard not a corky, stiff board. Happy to pay $$$ for the right one if it'll last. I mainly use the board for waves but am learning strapless tricks . I prefer the surfboard shape to the shorter style with a flat nose.
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Take a look at the Litewave DV8-G2 6'1. It has exactly everything you requested above.
https://www.litewavedesigns.com/product ... board.html
Dave (guy in video) is about the same size as you.

The next best option would be the Axis New Wave 5'8. If the tip was pointed it would measure at about 5'11-6'. It rides very similar to the DV8.
http://axiskiteboarding.com/product/axi ... L3W9xiZOi5

[NathanG]

I am the same dimensions as you and have had great durability from my Sunova surfboard. Mine was made in Australia, but they now make them in Thailand.

Bert Burger is the man to talk to...

[BrianMaiden]

thanks for all the replies. it's interesting that the Axis and Lightwave boards are mentioned. I actually have the Underground Kipuna 5'8" ( http://www.undergroundkiteboards.com/product/kipuna/) Its identical to the Axis and Lightwave boards and i love it for small waves and chop but want something longer for bigger waves

[naishdude]

have a look or if possible an test with an Airush Cypher in the carbon version, great board !!

[badgb21]

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