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     CommentAuthortonyg
   • CommentTimeMar 25th 2012 edited

    
   I'm trying to focus more on the surf and have a custom 5'11" x 18-1/2 but think it would be good to add another board for lighter/marginal conditions. What board(s) should I consider? Ride the east coast (Hatteras and other spots).
   I am not a surfer but want to work on it.
   When is the Hellfire 5'10" going to be available? Would that be a good choice?
   5'11" and 180 lbs.
   Thanks
   Tony
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     CommentAuthorBrian
   • CommentTimeMar 28th 2012

    
   Hey Tony,
   
   Based on your weight and ability our KQF600S (6'0" swallow tail) would be a great choice. It will certainly provide enough float for light wind conditions and can be setup as a quad (more upwind) or tri (more vertical surfing). The Hellfire should be released by early summer.
   
   Thanks for the interest,
   -Brian
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     CommentAuthortonyg
   • CommentTimeMar 28th 2012

    
   Thanks Brian. Not in a terrible hurry as the season is just starting up here. How do the Quadraflex and Hellfire compare? If the Hellfire were available now would you still pick the Quadraflex?
   Tony
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     CommentAuthorBrian
   • CommentTimeMar 28th 2012

    
   Tony,
   
   The Quadraflex will be a little bit faster and probably looser than the HF 5'10". The HF is considered a "contemporary hybrid" with flatter rocker and will want to glide a little more over the flat spots. Both boards would suit Hatteras surf but I think the Quadraflex with a bit more rocker is still a good fit when the waves get a little steeper. Can't really go wrong with either though.
   
   Hope this helps,
   -Brian
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     CommentAuthortonyg
   • CommentTimeMar 29th 2012

    
   Brian,
   What about the 5'8" Dom? How would that compare to the Quadraflex?
   Tony
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     CommentAuthorBrian
   • CommentTimeMar 30th 2012

    
   Good question Tony,
   
   The 5'8" Dom is going to feel a lot shorter, and wider but works very well in soft mushy waves due to the extra width and bottom contour. It's another board that shines for upwind/mush surf when setup as a quad. The Dom is also a good choice but is going to feel small for you if your used to riding a 5'11" or larger board. That's why for your particular setup I'd still lean towards the KQF 6'0".
   
   -Brian