How do you size the tomo board. Should you use the same volume guidelines as the rest of the boards or do you go smaller?
How do you size the tomo board. Should you use the same volume guidelines as the rest of the boards or do you go smaller?
173cm/5'8" 73kg/162lbs. 5'8 hellfire FST, 5'2 SP RF, 5'10 lost Stealth in FST, 5'4 potatonator FST, 5'4 Vanguard
The blurb claims the boards can go shorter and narrower because the rails are more parallel there is more speed and lift...from that I am deducing you can go with less volume than usual but by how much is the question. The 5'8" is at the bottom of my recommended range of volumes but perhaps I should be going down to the 5'6"?
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Moving forward or just spinning faster?
5'8 RF Vanguard 32.2L FCS H3 quad
6'0 FST Dominator 34.8L FCS PC SF4 quad + stabiliser
6'0 FST Spitfire 34.9L FCS PC R2 quad + stabiliser
6'2 FST Jacknife 33.3L FCS PC quad front/rear TC Redlines/TC Aqualines
6'2 FST Hellfire 33.7L FCS PC R2 quad + stabiliser (x 2, yes 1 here, 1 there!)
6'4 FST Alternator 34.?L FCS PG7
6'7 FST Hellrazor 36.5L FCS R2 thruster
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6'5 FST Hellrazor 33.5L FCS coming
Hey slowman intersting point. That means that this board absolutely requires good conditions?
165cms 89Kgs dry...working on that at the moment...but not working!!! :)
Potato 5'2" /Vanguard 5'6"/Potatonator 5'8"/ Spitfire 5'8" / Quadraflex 6'0" / Flexflight 9'0"
Fins: Elevons, Solus, Controlllers, Jordy,AM2,
Iggy from the videos I've seen it doesn't and still rips anyway.
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Moving forward or just spinning faster?
5'8 RF Vanguard 32.2L FCS H3 quad
6'0 FST Dominator 34.8L FCS PC SF4 quad + stabiliser
6'0 FST Spitfire 34.9L FCS PC R2 quad + stabiliser
6'2 FST Jacknife 33.3L FCS PC quad front/rear TC Redlines/TC Aqualines
6'2 FST Hellfire 33.7L FCS PC R2 quad + stabiliser (x 2, yes 1 here, 1 there!)
6'4 FST Alternator 34.?L FCS PG7
6'7 FST Hellrazor 36.5L FCS R2 thruster
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6'5 FST Hellrazor 33.5L FCS coming
Mark was on a 5'4. I think you can drop volume. Guys on ther surfermag forum seem to ride them SMALL and can't say enough about them.
Hey Tre, Are you heading down south with practically everyone else this weekend?
Question is.... When are these bad boys available in Aust... Do I order now????
Yeah they are taking preorders now. In the states at least.
Hey guys. I have some info from Tomo regarding sizing for Next Gen designs which includes the Vanguard. I hope this helps.
Next Gen Models: Order the Next Gen at Chin height (approx 8” shorter than standing height) 1 inch” narrower than what you generally feel is your minimum shortboard width. Same thickness as be what you would consider ideal for you weight, ability and general wave conditions.
(** Next Gen Sizing is considered for surfers of average ability or fitness and higher.
Although this sizing seems very small for general paddling and riding, please be assured that due to the unique distribution of volume, the Next Gen boards will float/paddle at least as well as a standard shortboard in flat water situations & catch waves better than boards 12” longer. Performance is guaranteed to be mind blowing**)
6'5" - 200lbs - 50yrs - Hawaii
5'7" Baked Potato - 5'8" Sweet Potato - 6'0" Spitfire - 6'2" Sub Scorcher - 6'4" Hellfire - 6' 4" Alternator (old dims) - 6'6" Alternator - 6'6" Michel Bourez (thin) - 5'10" Vanguard
Hmmm going by that info that woud see me on the 5,0 which is over an inch and a half narrower than my hp short board(flex fire) and 3/8 thinner and about 8 liters less volume.
Me= 5,8 75kg Boards= Flex fire FST 6,3 x 18,3/4 x 2,3/8 Hellfire FST 5,10 X 19,3/4 X 2,3/8 Baked potato(white rapid fire) 5,3 x 21,1/4 x 2 3/8
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