Seabass, I got the Activator to replace my aging Dom also, although not retired yet, its meant to get me into more snappy pockety fun waves whereas the Dominator wants to draw a wider lazier turn/cutty.
Seabass, I got the Activator to replace my aging Dom also, although not retired yet, its meant to get me into more snappy pockety fun waves whereas the Dominator wants to draw a wider lazier turn/cutty.
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")
Yeah fair assessment and compatison of the Activator to the Dominator.
Hey seabass and Fritzkat maybe you can help me...I just sold my 5'6 Spitfire (28.3L). I think I bought one size too big but overall I liked the board but now I am reconsidering my 2nd board options and may want to try something new.
Just bought a 5'6 Hellfire and am thinking of adding a 2nd board for the smaller, less powerful waves.
Still want something that is fast, good performance & manueverable, not a crusier.
I am considering a 5'5 Activator (25.5L) and wanted to know if it will get into waves easier than my Hellfire (24.5L) with similar volume. Sounds like the Activator is wider in the nose and possibly less rocker??? Will this be enough to make a difference in catching smaller waves where the Hellfire doesn't excel even though the volumes of the boards are similar? Or would I have two boards that are too similar?
Other options I was considering were a 5'4 Spitfire or a 5'2 Potatonator.
Feedback from anyone would be most appreciated.
5'3 (160cm), 140lbs (63kg)
46 years young
5'6 Chubby Chedda FST w/ FCS
AM3 thrusters, K 2.1 thrusters
DelmarSurfer,
6-3 Activator is my next level down from the 6-4 HellFire. Its an Easier paddle than the Hellfire. Activator has a wider nose than the Hellfire, and less rocker and concave than the hell fire.
I like the narrower tails on the Hellfire and Activator , rather than the Spitfire or a Potatonator.
I still like my dominator for even mushier conditions. But, when the waves are really hopeless, (for Sweet Potato or a long board) Id rather stay home and do some chores and work out. Gas$$$ is too expensive to cruise around. I can ride my carver skateboard or take the kids to the beach.
Last edited by Fritzkat; 09-18-2012 at 02:51 AM.
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")
Fritzkat,
Thanks for the feedback.
I am with you on the narrower tails. Would you say that allows the Activator to have a bit more performance than the Spitfire? Or how does the narrower tail translate in regards to performance to the Spitfire/Dominator?
Maybe you can shed some light on the differences you notice when surfing your Activator and Dominator.
Really like my Hellfire, just need something for when it's a bit less powerful. Like you if it's any less hopeless surf than the Activator is good for I'd rather do something else.
Thanks! Feedback from all is welcome.
Sounds like you don't feel there would be too much overlap between the Hellfire and the Activator and would be a good 2-board quiver???
5'3 (160cm), 140lbs (63kg)
46 years young
5'6 Chubby Chedda FST w/ FCS
AM3 thrusters, K 2.1 thrusters
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