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    Tininho,
    6-3 Activator , since i am comfortable with the volume already on my Quadra - five and Hell fire. 37L and 36L (all completely different boards) the dimensions are scaled down tighter than the DOM and its tail is pulled in allowing more play, tighter turns on the waves. I can say this will be my daily go to board.

    the 6-4 Dominator I originally got at that heavier volume to be a "groveler" plus board for mushy powerless crowded waves, made it easy on me to paddle into most everything thats not too hollow. I see it as more of a cruiser than a performance board for me.. (most people would have gone to a Sweet pot, Baked Potato, Potatonator or addvance) the wider tail on the DOM makes great heavy carving sprays, but not tight enough for me like a Hell Fire does and now the Activator. I would have consider a 6-2 Dom, but since the 6-3 Activator, I am pleased with the new board.
    6'-6" (198cm) tall Giraffe, 197 pounds (89kg) Heavy, 50 years young, 37 years surfing 3 days a week avg
    Quiver::: 6-3 Activator RF / 6-4 Dominator RF / 6-4 Hellfire FST / 6-6 Quadra Five FST / 6-8 Rawson Hyperskate II / 6-9 Northern Alliance pintail / 37" Great Wave C-7 Carver
    Fins::: Futures AM-2 fronts (4.79"), V2F4 quad rears (3.75") Rusty quad rears (3.85") Stamps quad rears (4.0")

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    Thanks Frizkat!
    Do you think a 6'5 Activator for my daily board will have too much volume? I am an intermediate+ surfer. I have 34 years, 6,3 tall, weigth 200 pounds plus wetsuit. The waves out here are mostly beach and point breaks.

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    Hey Tininho,
    I think you could make arguments for both. Fritz rides warm places with no suit and good waves so I am thinking that being a competent surfer, having a slightly larger frame and the presence of a wetsuit, you might benefit from having a little extra volume over Fritz's 603.

    The 605 could be a good way to get small wave versatility without sacrificing a lot of performance.

    Hope this helps!!
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    Hi Chris,
    It helps a lot! Already ordered a 6'5 Activator.
    Thanks

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    stoked on the support!! let us know how it goes!
    6'0 - 175lbs - 29yrs - SoCal -
    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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    Tininho, I agree with Chris, that extra 10 pounds of wieght and rubber, youll probably need a floatier board. I could be wrong, unless you get out everyday and are in top shape.

    Keep the 6-4 Hell fire in mind, after you get spoiled on the 6-5 Activator.
    6'-6" (198cm) tall Giraffe, 197 pounds (89kg) Heavy, 50 years young, 37 years surfing 3 days a week avg
    Quiver::: 6-3 Activator RF / 6-4 Dominator RF / 6-4 Hellfire FST / 6-6 Quadra Five FST / 6-8 Rawson Hyperskate II / 6-9 Northern Alliance pintail / 37" Great Wave C-7 Carver
    Fins::: Futures AM-2 fronts (4.79"), V2F4 quad rears (3.75") Rusty quad rears (3.85") Stamps quad rears (4.0")

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    Thanks Fritzkat!
    Last edited by Tininho; 06-06-2012 at 10:48 AM.

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    Prjwebb I just noticed you have a Minnie driver FST ?????? Have I been asleep for that long

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    Quote Originally Posted by seabass View Post
    Prjwebb I just noticed you have a Minnie driver FST ?????? Have I been asleep for that long
    Ha! Just sold my Sub Scorcher and pre-ordered one. Won't be under my feet until September time though.

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    Does anyone know when minnie driver available in FW Currumbin

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