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  • JoeA
    Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
    • Jun 2014
    • 808

    • Chickamauga Lake TN

    • 2015 G23 550

    New Surf Boards

    Anybody picked up a new surf board or have plans to for 2016? I'm interested in learning what others have in mind for this year, why they chose a particular model and if they are satisfied.

    I'm planning to pick a P5 Race this year to ride along with P5 model X and a Ronix thruster.

    I also welcome any suggestions for a big boy board that is less than $500. I'm 6' and 175 while most of my friends of 220lbs+ I have an old CWB Tsunami which works for these guys but it's not ideal.
    2015 G23 550
    2013 Malibu 22MXZ
  • Tallredrider
    1,000 Post Club Member
    • Oct 2014
    • 1026

    • St. George, Utah

    • Red Metal Flake 2016 G23! Malibu 25 LSV 2019 2021 Centurion Ri237

    #2
    I love the Ronix Thruster that I have. Recently tried a phase 5, not sure which model, but feel I need another ride on it to decide how much I like it. I borrowed it from my dealer, so I might have to give it back soon. It is a good big boy board for sure, a lot of surface area.

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    • Agowen
      • Mar 2010
      • 33

      • Muncie, IN

      • 1989 ski nautique 1993 sport nautique

      #3
      Last year I got the chance to ride a doomswell and loved it. $600 plus for one but they are sick.


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      • swatguy
        1,000 Post Club Member
        • May 2008
        • 1631

        • Midwest/ Northern IL

        • 2008 SANTE 210

        #4
        Keep waiting to hear some reviews on the Phase 5 Aku. Eyed it up all least season. Love my 15 Hyperlite Shim though.

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        • Ch308
          • Sep 2015
          • 50

          • MOUNT VERNON WA

          • 2018 Nautique GS22

          #5
          Picked up an Inland Surfer Tako for my son. Haven't had it in the water yet, it's supposed to cover a broad range of rider weight. Hoping I can ride it. I'll let you know.

          I ride an Inland Surfer red rocket for a big dude board. Nice board but definitely not under $500.

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          • JoeA
            Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
            • Jun 2014
            • 808

            • Chickamauga Lake TN

            • 2015 G23 550

            #6
            Originally posted by swatguy View Post
            Keep waiting to hear some reviews on the Phase 5 Aku. Eyed it up all least season. Love my 15 Hyperlite Shim though.
            I have ridden an Aku and will say it is nice. When I went to the Atlanta boat show in 2015 I was going to pick one up until the P5 guys told me I would like the Model X better. They were right.

            I rode a P5 Wire last year and like it albeit a very different board. The P5 Race is the evolution of the Wire and I will pick up one up. I do like Doomswell too love the P5 so much I am not sure I would switch.

            As for the big boy boards....keep on with the ideas and suggestions. This for guests that are too big for the boards I regularly ride.
            2015 G23 550
            2013 Malibu 22MXZ

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            • swankster
              1,000 Post Club Member
              • Aug 2010
              • 1052

              • DFW, TX

              • 2013 G23 450 2025 G23 Centennial Edition

              #7
              How good are your guests? Would a Hyperlite Broadcast work. I use it for the big guys and it's a good starter board too.


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              2013 G23 450 with NSS (175hrs) and still have the original prop
              2010 SANTE 230 343 (280hrs)
              pre 2010 - various open bow boats and jet skis

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              • markj
                1,000 Post Club Member
                • Apr 2005
                • 1194

                • NorCal

                • Current: 2015 230 Sold: 2005 SAN 210 1991 Barefoot

                #8
                What makes a "big boy ride"? What is the weight limit that categorizes it?

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                • JoeA
                  Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
                  • Jun 2014
                  • 808

                  • Chickamauga Lake TN

                  • 2015 G23 550

                  #9
                  Originally posted by swankster View Post
                  How good are your guests? Would a Hyperlite Broadcast work. I use it for the big guys and it's a good starter board too.


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                  My guests can get up and go ropeless but ave limited experience, maybe have ridden 6 times. I'll check out the Hyperlite Broadcast as I am not familiar with it. Guys weigh from 220-260 lbs.
                  2015 G23 550
                  2013 Malibu 22MXZ

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                  • JoeA
                    Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
                    • Jun 2014
                    • 808

                    • Chickamauga Lake TN

                    • 2015 G23 550

                    #10
                    Originally posted by markj View Post
                    What makes a "big boy ride"? What is the weight limit that categorizes it?
                    I believe the buoyancy of the board which ties to length and material of construction are factors that qualify a board as a big boy board. I welcome input on this for sure.
                    2015 G23 550
                    2013 Malibu 22MXZ

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                    • swankster
                      1,000 Post Club Member
                      • Aug 2010
                      • 1052

                      • DFW, TX

                      • 2013 G23 450 2025 G23 Centennial Edition

                      #11
                      I would go with the 5' 4" broadcast. I think it's rated for up to 250. It's just an inexpensive durable good board for novice riders. I have used it from kids that weigh 50 to guys that weigh 240. It's easy for them to flip with just a little pressure pull and the construction is strong enough to withstand starts off the swim platform. It gets a little boring once one has mastered it, but it's still good for teaching wake crosses and different styles of riding; like switch footing or sitting down on the board. We always start newbies on it. The heaver guys can maneuver it up and down the wake face but its not going to have the speed and maneuverability of the advanced boards.
                      2013 G23 450 with NSS (175hrs) and still have the original prop
                      2010 SANTE 230 343 (280hrs)
                      pre 2010 - various open bow boats and jet skis

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                      • casmith71
                        • Mar 2015
                        • 24

                        • Dothan, AL

                        • 2006 220 SANTE

                        #12
                        cant make up my mind between the two katana or thruster. I don't have any experience with cwb but ive had 3 boards from ronix .
                        the katana is new this year so theres not much info as far as reviews go about it. everyone seems to like the truster

                        as far as "big boy board" LF fish is always a affordable option

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                        • Beg4wake
                          Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
                          • Oct 2014
                          • 563

                          • Radford VA

                          • 2016 Nautique G23. Masters Blue/Gunmetal Flake

                          #13
                          Did they change the shape of the Broadcast? I have an older broadcast and I hate it. It is easy to get up on, and kind of Cadillac in throwing the rope as not a lot of movement is needed to ride ropeless. However, it pearls VERY easily, especially for bigger boys. At least that's the problem I had with it. I still keep it around though because as stated, it was cheap, durable, and good to teach beginners on getting up!

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                          • JoeA
                            Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
                            • Jun 2014
                            • 808

                            • Chickamauga Lake TN

                            • 2015 G23 550

                            #14
                            Originally posted by casmith71 View Post
                            cant make up my mind between the two katana or thruster. I don't have any experience with cwb but ive had 3 boards from ronix .
                            the katana is new this year so theres not much info as far as reviews go about it. everyone seems to like the truster

                            as far as "big boy board" LF fish is always a affordable option

                            I'm not knocking Ronix but they are creeping in to top of line surf board pricing with the Katana. Will they be built as well and perform as well as Phase 5 or Doomswell. I welcome real feedback.

                            2015 G23 550
                            2013 Malibu 22MXZ

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                            • scarbs
                              Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
                              • Aug 2009
                              • 450

                              • Arizona

                              • 2017 G23

                              #15
                              I have a Ronix One Skimmer (4.4) and Ronix Koal Thruster (5.1). I like them ok. But I picked up a used 2011 Hypelite Swell (4.3) at the beginning of last season that I like better than both of them. I like skimmers better than surfers so I mostly ride the Swell and sometimes the One Skimmer, but at 6' 1" and 190 pounds, I feel like I am too big for both skimmers.

                              I did a ton of reading on good skimmers and decided to go with P5 for various reasons, including their skimboard reputation, the durability of their carbon fiber construction, and also liked that they will fit in my board racks. I called P5 for a recommendation and they immediately put Drew on the phone. This is probably common, but it was unexpected for me. Drew was great and took the time to talk to me about the things I like and what I am looking for in a board. After a few minutes of talking, he recommended the 53" P5 Hammerhead for me and my 15-year-old son. And while I had him on the phone, I talked to him about my wife and 13-year-old son and he recommended the 51" P5 Danielo Diamond for them. I ordered both boards and cannot wait to ride them.

                              I have a P5 Trident that I inherited from a client and it is an excellent big-boy board. I have seen them on the used market for $500-$600.
                              2017 G23
                              2012 210 TE
                              1999 SAN
                              1995 Sport
                              1991 Sport

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