Opinions on board

[georgekellop]

Hi,

I was seriously considering this board. Does anyone have any opinions on it?

http://www.ronjonsurfshop.com/surf/surf ... mentId=687

Thanks,
GK

[jay32]

Very nice Board

[georgekellop]

Thanks Jay. I think I'll pick it up then.

[surf patrol]

Hi georgekellop, welcome to Surfing Waves!

Looks like a really nice board. Let us know how you get on with it.

[georgekellop]

Thanks surf patrol - will do. I'm trying to find out more about it now. My suspicion is that it's a foam core with veneer on top. I don't know what else it would be. Right now I've got an 8' Grain board. It's made out of cedar. It's a pretty sweet board, but this is the only board I've ever had, and I kinda want to try a foam board to get the sense of the differences between wood and foam. Plus, I'm still a beginner. I've learned some stuff, but I kinda feel that this 8' board (with it's weight and shape) makes it hard to catch waves on. I think you need a lot more momentum to pick up waves with the 8 footer. Seems like the only time I can really catch a wave is when I'm in the whitewater and have the pinnacle of force from the wave. Of course, it's probably due to my lack of experience as a surfer. But with a 9' 6" foam board, if I still can't catch waves anywhere but the white water, then at least I can narrow it down to my lack of skills! haha. Trial and error.

[GarrettFL]

George, I'm not a fan of anything RonJon, don't believe the Australian foam bit. Heh, anyways I'm sure it's a good board, and yes your right it'll be veneer. I'm about two hours south from them and stop in, they're the only place that has the sunscreen I like
They didn't show a price on the website, not all stores have exact same stuff as the website. Really just depends how much it's gonna cost, very pretty though

[gkellop]

Hi Garrett,

Is Ron Jon stuff usually low quality? That's what concerned me. I want a longboard that has been shaped well, and I'll be able to surf for a long time as I progress from a beginner to intermediate surfer.

thanks

[jaffa1949]

Hi Garrett,

Is Ron Jon stuff usually low quality? That's what concerned me. I want a longboard that has been shaped well, and I'll be able to surf for a long time as I progress from a beginner to intermediate surfer.

thanks

One of the things you can do besides asking here which is pretty good is type into google reviews ( insert name of product ). You will get everything from outright hate to full reviews , have look.