Sub Scorcher leash plug traction pad placement

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Originally Posted by primoz

well i have finally tested my new 5'8'' sub scorcher. Didn't really had a chance to test it in proper conditions and the session was really short so i still feel like i would need some more time on it to give you a proper review of the board. all i can say for now is the board seems amazing!
(btw: the i put the traction pad right next to the leash plug so it's actually touching it and it works great).
As far as the size for my weight and ability goes i think i could also ride 5'6'' but 5'8'' seems to be just right for smaller waves. The (small) waves were more of racing, pumping down the line and it worked nicely felt really fast. Didn't managed to do many turns on it yet but it seems it turns nicely (very shortboard like) but i like that little extra float and planing you get from it. To evaluate the turning ability i'll have to wait for another session. The board is very responsive i could pump it all the way to warp speed, floating sections, it was so much fun!
So far i love this board! And i think choosing the 5'8'' for me was a right choice. I think 5'6'' could work also but then i'd probably loose the advantage the 5'8'' gives you on the smaller waves - and it's meant to be a small wave board.
So, kdropin, i'd say go for 5'10'' (you're taller, heavier than i am) if you'll use this as small wave board. Mine still feels very much like shortboard i think it would work fine in not only small surf also, so 5'10'' should do the same for you.
Consider the fact i prefer boards with lover volume yet this one seems like it will be just right for me.
Can't wait for another day when there will be waves to surf (which is very rarely where i live).
Cheers to all!

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sweet man! yeah i was leaning more towards the 5'10.. i'm really interested in how this thing turns too with the vee out the tail.. i think there's less v bc of how firewire made them but i'm sure you can still feel it. i've never ridden a v out the tail im always on single concaves. i.e. dominator

It's funny, if you look down the board you can kind of see some V, but I put a straight edge across mine and it's single concave right through. The PU ones have a pretty hefty V.

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Originally Posted by prjwebb

It's funny, if you look down the board you can kind of see some V, but I put a straight edge across mine and it's single concave right through. The PU ones have a pretty hefty V.

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wouldn't that then change the whole character'/ride of the board?

Not too sure what effect it would have. I think the V helps you to put the wider tail on rail, not sure if removing it would give it a little more grip maybe?
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/...n/IMG_0386.jpg
It kind of looks like there's a hint of it in the reflections on the glassing. I'll take a shot later with a ruler across the tail.

yeah doesnt look like too much v or any at all

Big tail though.

Hey Prjwebb, is that a SOMA bag???.
Eager to try that board at some point. Have a friend who really swears for it

Yeah Soma bag. Gotta keep the quiver safe!
Definitely give one a try Iggy. Great fun board!

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Originally Posted by buzzy

Big tail though.

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which is y a v would be even more helpful to get the board on rail easier

...Lost also make a Sub Scorcher Pro or something that doesn't have the V but as a slightly different tail shape I think.