Is a 6'3 micro egg adapted to me?

[dtc]

Surf forums are notorious for hating mass produced boards; as NSP was amongst the first the hate has been there a long time. And as Torq has become very popular, people hate them as well

There is no actual reason for this feeling other than snobbery. In the past perhaps there was an effort to protect the local shaper, but the number of people who say ‘I hate NSP’ and then ride their mass produced CI or FireWire and think it’s different is amazing

A custom built board - well, if it’s built for your waves and your weight and your ability, then it’s a good choice. If it’s built for a 35 year old man who weights 80kg and surfs bigger waves than you - then where is the benefit over an off the rack board? Just because it’s custom made for someone doesn’t make it a better board for you

In any case, Torq and NSP sell a lot of boards, are popular and are not known for having quality control problems. Either will be fine

As an aside, Waikikichan is lighter than you and knows very well what boards suit a lighter surfer. So it’s worth paying some attention. But if you are convinced you want a 6’6 then by all means get one.

I think you are overthinking it a bit. I know well the stress of making a choice out of so many options; but the reality is that any 6’6-7’6 Torq or NSP funboard or fish will be fine. There isn’t really that much difference between the Torq and the NSP - 1/2 inch width and 1/8 inch thickness. The NSP probably has a slightly wider range in terms of wave size (better at smaller waves)

[SurfinChicken]

Ok, thank you. You are right, it's just that i've already made a wrong choice buying the olaian, i dont wanna have to change of board every year. About the torq surfboards, i've seen some problems of solidity, mostly with the longboard, but i saw yesterday a second hand board that tas the same problem.
I copy here the link, it's on the third photo.
And about the nsp, i saw they weight around 4 kg for a 6'8 which is heavier than a solid pu board, by around 500 grams (I think, tell me if i say anything wrong). Does it make them harder to turn?
Sorry waikikichan, I didnt know you was lighter, the choice of a shorter board for me is also motivated by the thing that I dont want something longer/with same feelings than my actual board, I want to try something a little bit new...
So, I would like to have some advices about the weight of nsp boards, and the possible fragility of torq...
I précise for torq that most of the time the people i've seen with this kind of fragility on their board didn't surf it a lot, most of the time around 10 times...
It's really interesting to see other ways of thinking than what i can find on french forums

[SurfinChicken]

Oops, forgot the link:
https://www.leboncoin.fr/sports_hobbies/1663520392.htm/

[SurfinChicken]

Oh and one more thing, can i go for a nsp protech ? They seem to be way lighter...

[dtc]

Guarantee that any hard board will feel very different to your foam board.

Light boards are probably easier to turn but not hugely - you turn with speed; if you are doing airs and huge off the lip snaps then maybe less weight is good (but that is at least 5 years away). Lighter boards can often be more twitchy - which might be good if you can control it but not if you aren’t super stable in the first place. Heavier boards are less affected by wind and bumpy water and generally more stable and predictable. If you want a really light board then FireWire are super light (sea axe would be a good board - but quite a bit more expensive. And 7’2 is the shortest)

In any case, lighter is not necessarily better. But you probably won’t know which kinds of boards suit you until you have surfed 3 or 7 different boards, so I wouldn’t base a decision on that. If you feel you want a light board then get one; if you are unsure then get the cheaper one.

[SurfinChicken]

Ok, thank you for the explanations about weight.
I might go for a nsp then, they're gonna kill me on the french forum
;-;

[steveylang]

There will be slight differences from 1 board to another, and it’s totally understandable to want to make a good purchase decision. But you are realistically overthinking this by a fair bit (which is not a bad thing as long as you don’t expect your board to make everything perfectly easy for you.) Whatever 6’6”-7’-ish funboard/hybrid shape you buy will work out fine, and be fine for your development as a surfer.

You will be able to turn any of these boards- when you learn to turn them. None of the boards will necessarily make it easier for you to learn to turn, it’s going to be what you put into learning the right technique- not just turning but everything in regards to surfing.

If you are not budget limited, then by all means find out how much each board weighs, what people think, etc. and make a choice based on that. But if you had a certain budget and the only board you could find was a 6’8” NSP fish, or a 7’ Torq fun board, or a 6’8” handshaped poly egg...you would be absolutely fine with that board.

[SurfinChicken]

Thank you!
I can find right now some great quality surfboards (shaped eggs) for between 300 and 350 euros (not custom but shaped by a shaper) full equipped, with leash and « bag ».
I think it is worth it to buy one, right now there is a 6´6x22x2 3/4 egg, pu but very solid, looks new even when 2 people owned it for 290 euros... if I can get this for this price, I think it will be fine, maybe better than a same sized nsp or torq... I don’t know.

[waikikikichan]

because of the possibility to use it in QUAD, for example when waves are small, to have more speed

Who told you that ? Someone from the French forum ?

Ok, thank you for the explanations about weight.
I might go for a nsp then, they're gonna kill me on the french forum

Not saying much, but I think THIS forum is giving your more sound solid advice.

[SurfinChicken]

I've heard almost everywhere that quad was more made for speed and thruster for maniability... if it's wrong then please tell me what they're both done for, and Btw if someone could explain me what's the difference between a swallow and a round tail, because i haven't find and answer to this question yet.
Thank you for your patience ^^

[jaffa1949]

There are a lot of experienced surfers giving you suggestions, my thoughts, and it will be a little hard to hear!
You are not an intermediate, you are just several steps beyond beginner!
The boards turn/ or not by your skill level, so are your issues with nosediving/ your early skill level is hindering you there.
Your paddling power and positioning i suspect is deficient in matching the speed of the wave ( a major factor causing nose dives)
Going short will amplify, these problems.
Your wave count will dive greatly.
About Torq and NSP boards they are better than your compatriots are suggesting. Any board can develop rail dings if dropped or crashed!

Many of our learners have been well pleased with Torqs, a similar amount by NSPs...... please do not let the Fashionistas influence you,
You are light, a teenager so your Body can be really adaptable to learning.
No board does everything exactly well the rider with skill makes the transition.
SIX FOOT EIGHT MINIMUM is what I suggest, round tail, or squash tail thrust for your weight, both will be more of a challenge, but even short even more.

By the way even accomplished surfer on this forum and anywhere else has gone through this stage!

Try various boards if you can and go with what works for you, not somebody else’s theory!

[SurfinChicken]

Ok. I think i'm gonna stop looking for a board for now, and try as many different boards as i can in october if the weather is ok for surfing.
Then I'll buy the kind of board i have the best feeling with.
Just about the torq, it's not a ding on the rail but from what i've learned on différent websides it seems to come with the time, not with every torq board but with some of them...
I think that if I find a cheap epoxy board around 6'8-6'10 It'll be great, and if i do not, then buy a second hand torq (mod fun 6'8, I really don't want a 7'2).
Thank you for all!

[dtc]

https://learntosurfkona.com/beginner-su ... il-shapes/

https://www.zaksurfboards.com/thruster-vs-quad/

[SurfinChicken]

Thank you dtc! I'm gonna go for a thruster, then. I didn't find good explanations, now it's clear to me that I need a thruster.