Yandy posted this question in another thread and I thought it could use it's own discussion. Thanks Yandy. Does anybody have experience with both of these boards? Any insights? Thanks.
Yandy posted this question in another thread and I thought it could use it's own discussion. Thanks Yandy. Does anybody have experience with both of these boards? Any insights? Thanks.
5'11, 175lbs
- 5'6 Dominator FST (for 2-3ft surf)
- 5'10 Mini Driver Hydroflex (for 3-6ft surf)
- 5'10 Takayama Scorpion (for heavy crowds)
Yup. I sold a BF to buy a BP. I really like the BP, but the BF was one of the best boards I've ever ridden. Wish I never sold it.
Can you talk about the differences between the 2?
5'11, 175lbs
- 5'6 Dominator FST (for 2-3ft surf)
- 5'10 Mini Driver Hydroflex (for 3-6ft surf)
- 5'10 Takayama Scorpion (for heavy crowds)
bottom feeder has longer rails and a slightly more forward wide point. baked potato is a bit more pivoty and i believe a little more volume per unit length so i think you ride the BP shorter than the BF.
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503 TG Baked Potato - 506 RF Potatonator - 506 WRF Vanguard - 510 FST Unibrow - 600 FST Michel Bourez - 600 FST Alternator - 602 FST Alternator Round - 603 FST Artillery
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Whoops. Didn't see the follow up question. What Chris said about volume/length. At the same volume my BF was 3" longer. Part of this lends the BF to being very "front foot friendly" and it had a similar feel to many of my shortboards. I felt more comfortable on bigger waves with it. I was riding a Roberts white diamond before this one so it was an easy transition. Maybe that's why I miss it.
BP much more skatey, easier to throw around. Back foot needs to be jammed on tail. Super fast.
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