to buy or not to buy...

[gracey1]

Hi people, a little help if at all possible?
I'm looking at buying a Hawaiian Soul for my boyfriend. He has used a mate's one for the past year and really likes it. There is one for sale locally (£240 which I think is a bit pricey for it so hopefully a deal to be done) but it has some cracks down the centre line (see pics attached). I have asked if he can feel the cracks with his finger and he says no so potentially under the surface?? I am not sure if I should be really worried about these or not? Apparently the board is a year old and he reckons the cracks are from strain of being on the roof rack? anyone got any ideas at all please? Thanks in advance!

[kitesurfer]

Gracey. Tricky one this. If i had owned the board from new i would not be worried about the cracks, but you are right £240 is enough money for a second hand board to be questioning them. So 2 questions for, how much is the board new and what is the condition of the rest of the board, please?

KS

[gracey1]

Hi KS... the seller said the board was £375 new, but there are similar from thelittlepinksurfshop for £299 (I guess he has the bag, leash etc too but... ). He has said the rest of the board is good condition? I am also tempted by the Roger Cooper's if I can get a good deal!

[jiggie]

Sounds high to me .. should be looking at paying more like £150.for that kind of board .. any more and your being done .. you could get a custom GS or Fluid juice for the same kind of money .. but what do i know ..