Want to get back in the water need advice...

[Mana]

If choosing between two Rapidfires, go for the Koa deck, it's just beautiful. I got one and the top deck still looks to be in somewhat pristine condition (some footwells and pressure dings sure but nowhere near as much nor deep as on my last PU of similar size), whereas the RF bottom does seem softer and less durable than the top deck.

And as iggy said, the Koa was a special edition and therefore it could be in higher demand if you decide to sell it later.

I'm your weight, a lot shorter as evident from my sig and low intermediate. 604 floats me fine, but if there had been a 606 in Koa, I would've probably bought that one. I have Rusty R1 Futures thruster setup and I think they work great.

[mkg]

OK guys I just put a deposit on a 6'4" Koa dominator. I will discuss fins and set-up when I finally get there ....7 weeks . So keep the set-up info comming.

Mike

[mrees]

Hey Mike, not sure what fins you'll be getting with the Dom, but I got the SF4 quad set up when i bought mine. You can use this as a thruster set up too. Just use one of the rear trailer fins as the centre. Its double foiled so fits perfect and saves you a bit of cash. More importantly it rides great too!! Such a good board. Great choice.

[mkg]

mrees , Thanks great info.

As far as the dominator ... I can't wait to get it in the water.

Mike

[Chris]

yeah so think of a quad with perhaps AM2 leaders and standard trailers, maybe SF4 trailers as being a good versatile blend of performance and maneuverability. i think there are a lot of options out there, but that is one.


Also worth considering would be the Rusty 5 fin set so you could jump between a quad and thruster...

But to your point on size, yeah I hardly rider the dominator or a quad in waves approaching the 1.5 x OH....

hope this helps.

[mkg]

At last we got moved and I got to pick up my 604 Dominator . I went with the Rusty 5 fin set . As allways happens when I by a new board the wind has howled from every direction possible so the ocean looks like the inside of a washing machine. When the wind lays down enough or at least picks a direction for a few days we should have a swell ... can't wait !

Mike

[Slowman]

as surfers we do a lot of waiting :-)

[Muz74]

Good choice Mike! Have fun mate!