Had a 68 GB
"Had a 6'8"" GB in Timbertek a while back and didn't care for it. Had a friend say that the GB Volcanics were available. Found a 6'10"" Volcanic Repreve close by and nabbed it. It's, of course, much lighter than its Timbertek counterpart. So after a couple days surfing it. . . In knee to waist high Florida Surf…meh. Of course it paddles great but In surf like this I still prefer my 8'3"" Timbertek Gem for these conditions. . . . but. . . As soon as there was some push in the wave and it was about chest high (Florida chest high) the GB absolutely comes alive and is freaken magic. BTW my fin set up is large twin with a small trailer. Pumping down the wave face, OTLs, and floaters are effortless. The GB makes it so easy. Absolutely loving it. Can't wait to try it in head high surf and perhaps on waves that are a bit more square. The Volcanic Repreve technology for this shape is a game changer. So much better than Timbertek for this model/shape. Cannot recommend enough! And to Firewire. . . fantastic upgrade to this model!!"