Al Merric Fred Rubble, what Firewire model is closest ?

[Erling]

A lot of people seems to like the Fred Rubble in the waves we get here, in chest to overhead waves.
What firewire model would be most similar to this shape?


And when will all the new firewater models be available in the board compare?

[Slowman]

looks like an Alternator would be close

[Erling]

http://www.cisurfboards.com/surfboar...conner-coffin/

about the same volume, but seems to be wider... at least compared to my 6'2 Alternator (19 x 2 1/2 - 31.3L) vs 6'2 Fred Rubble (19 5/8 x 2 1/2 - 31.6L).... and the tail of the alternator is narrower, so it needs a good wave to get the speed I want.

I was thinking that the 6'0 Chubby Chedda (19 5/8 x 2 1/2 - 31.6L) could be a good option ? I hope this board will come with a 5-fin option in the future, think a quad setup would be good when you need more speed and drive.

[RobinL]

Sub scorcher 60 - 20" 2 1/2 - 32.5l

The more I read about it the more I think it's been one of the mort overlooked shapes in the range like the stealth and futura.

[FW - Fan]

Sub scorcher 60 - 20" 2 1/2 - 32.5l

The more I read about it the more I think it's been one of the mort overlooked shapes in the range like the stealth and futura.

Couldnt agree more...love my 6'0 Sub Schorcher..it goes in everything from 2-6 foot with ease.

[norberg]

Hey Erling
You're from Norway right?
I live in Oslo and probably surf similar condition to you and the Sub is probably the best hybrid board you can surf in those conditions. I used to surf the spitfire, but now I am only using the Sub for almost all conditions and absolutely loving the board. It is a really good groveler, but you can still surf it in pretty decent waves.

I am 90kg and using the 6'0" so that should float you well at 80kg. If you are in Oslo, let me know if you want to have a look at it:-)

[Erling]

Norberg:
Yeah, I live a bit south of Stavanger.
I you're 90 kg I guess the volume could be a bit big for me.... something around 30-31L would be ideal. And the 5'10 Sub seems to be a bit low on voulume at 29L, at least for the weaker stuff. That's why I'm thinking the 5'11 og 6'0 Chubby Chedda might be a better option... but hard to tell without holding or testing the boards.
What size was the spitfire you used to have?



Chris: The board compare is still not working....

[norberg]

Hey
The waves have a bit more push over on your side, than the weak windswell we have over here, so I guess you could drop a few liters. However, I wouldn't mind a liter or two extra while wearing a 6/5/4 during winter. I guess it comes down to if you want your board to perform all year around or primarily while wearing thinner suits. 29L might be a bit small for the the full wintergear???

However, the CC look pretty good though and it is getting pretty good reviews:-)

I have a Vanguard coming my way on Monday so will let you know how that thing works:-)

[prjwebb]

Where's your VG coming from norberg?

[norberg]

From Surfride San Diego. Definitely not the cheapest way of getting one, but couldn't wait any longer. Ha ha.