New Alternator or Hellfire?

i know that wave. safe to say it gets pretty big out there??

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Originally Posted by surferireland

Attachment 1299 The alternator will handle the bigger more powerful surf better, makes taking big drops easier. Had my 6'6 out yesterday in solid double over head (pic above). It handled it with ease, Its very sure footed and reliable in the bigger surf the extra length on my alternator also makes it a real easy board to paddle, long and "quite" narrow,

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Hey Ireland, is the right off that peak any good?

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Originally Posted by surferireland

Attachment 1299 The alternator will handle the bigger more powerful surf better, makes taking big drops easier. Had my 6'6 out yesterday in solid double over head (pic above). It handled it with ease, Its very sure footed and reliable in the bigger surf the extra length on my alternator also makes it a real easy board to paddle, long and "quite" narrow,

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I would Defo go my 6"2 round Pin Alt at the peak on a day like that. Sick.

Pablo,

I am the same size as you and have had all the boards you were referring too. The DOM was great but limited when waves get good, the SP was just for the little stuff and the Alternator may be for when it gets bigger. I personally have loved the HF, I ride it from 3-overhead and it goes amazing! I love this board as it paddles great, duck dives great and handles everything with ease. Even when the beach breaks get a little steeper it goes amazing. I am totally sold and think you should consider the 6-2 or if you want the extra foam and are not concerned about duck diving go for the 6-4.

Another great option would be for the El Fuego as it goes amazingly well and handles bigger surf than the DOM, but with the 5 fin option can be set up however you would like. I would say that those 2 boards are my current favorites.

Good luck and it sounds like you have an amazing trip planned.

Piha What fins do you like on your Alternator? aloha, gkekoa

Piha or someone similar size to me, What fins do you like on your Alternator and sub scorcher? aloha, gkekoa

Secondhand back up board for larger surf, Fiji etc. Only surfed it twice but I always go for uncomplicated large fins that don't let go easily, PC 7's etc.

Shucks I ride future fins . Does anyone know what would be good. By da way I got rid of my HF cuz I didn't like the way it turned, I prefer a snappier squash like sub or Alt. aloha, gkekoa

Aloha gkekoa,
Dont have an Alternator yet, but do have a HF. Been using the Simon Fins and really like them. Try check out surf shops that have a fin tree from Futures where you can borrow fins and try them out.

try simons, pancho's, maybe am2's if you like it a bit stiffer/ more drawn out.... play with smaller back fin if getting locked up... most days tho, the jc's will go great