ditch a thin fiberglass board?

[JeSennia]

hey guys i need advice (again)

i bought this super pretty island classics long board in november, brand new for $540 from a surf shop at north shore...it's pretty (hey i'm a girl) and it rides nice, but the fiberglass on it is so thin, i'm still very much a beginner so pearling and banging into things is probably going to be more the norm for the next few months

so i'm wondering if i should sell it while it's still not beat up and get a good price for it (Red you've seen it, what do you think about a fair price for it?) i really don't want to put it in the shop every couple of weeks because i dinged it again

i do have a great workhorse 8'6" that i ride more anyways, he's as solid as a rock..and i found a used epoxy in great condition for $350 that i can buy in waikiki..and i wont' freak every time it gets a ding

what do you say? should i hold on to the board (cuz it is nice) or should i sell it now and get the epoxy? both are 9'2" ...i surf mostly town and sometimes over at tongs, publics, and sometimes white plains

mahalo

[Bud]

if you keep at it, you def won't be a full on beginner forever

if you like it, if you have room for it and you're not hurtin for cash, keep it.

OTOH, I don't go for pretty as in colors, airbrushes and such, but I like having new custom boards and turn them over before they wear out

[red]

Hey Jes,

That glass job is super light. I would get rid of it before that thing before it turns yellow. It's a really good shape, though.

The problem with tufflites is you have to fix them right away because the suck the stuff up like a sponge and it rots them out from the inside.

[Puerto_Rico_Surfer]

Get rid of it.

[JeSennia]

thanks guys i cringe every time i fall off, just knowing it's going to hit reef or something...

took the epoxy 9'2 out today, just here in town, i LOVE how bouyant it is, it's like riding a huge plane, but dang it shot me across the water so fast i slid right off...am gonna buy it and ditch the thin glass pretty one

hey Bud i'd have a custom made board done but instead opt for custom made egyptian bellydance costumes...and they hold their value too

[red]

Hey Jes,

Dani was really stoked on that board today. I might be tempted to make you an offer but the girlie flowers just don't do it for me.

[Puerto_Rico_Surfer]

You are a real man if you can ride a girlie board with flowers and stand the heat.

[surfvida]

Never tried a foam board how do they ride? Are they only for beginners?

[Haoleboy]

Hey J!
My 2 centavos..please take no offense, as none is intended.
<ahem>

Sweet jeezus what're you doing riding a 9'2" board?!! EPOXY?!! You're on a big frickin' CORK!!! C'mon!!! Ditch that thing!! Get a 8"0" funboard made by a local shaper. With real foam and fiberglass! Have them glass it a little bit heavy and repair it if it gets dinged. If you need stability or better paddling, have them make it a little wider or thicker.
You do not need some frickin' airplane wing to learn on. It's a fallacy. Something that big you'll be fighting to turn it everytime, and will never get out of the -she's an o.k. surfer but not really-stage. It's like....it's like if some friend you had said she wanted to learn to belly-dance, but she's gonna do it by learning Jazz....o.k, bad analogy maybe, but you understand I hope.
Honestly, you'll learn faster and have way, way more fun on a slightly smaller board. After you've gotten better, THEN if you want to get some huge lb you'll have an easier time turning it and nose riding and stuff.. But I'll bet you won't want too...
I swear to GOD you'll thank me if you get a slightly smaller board. You might miss a few more waves to begin with, but it'll build up them paddling muscles and you'll reap a bounty in fun had.
Become the surfer you want to be. You can do it! I believe in you!!!

Do you know Willow? Friend of mine that belly dances professionally....

[surfvida]

Yeah HB is right I remember riding a epoxy board a long time ago it's very buoyant and the rails don't dig into the wave making it harder to turn.. Good luck in finding a new board or whatever you decide to do.

[JeSennia]

heyyyyy guys long time no talkie..

Red...yeah i know the flowers are a bit much hehe

Haole you are absolutely right and i really appreciate the honest feedback...a cork hahahhaa that's pretty much it too..I have had a blast riding it the past couple of weeks but do miss my 8'6" fib-ey board, let a friend borrow it so she could get back in the water too

the cork is indeed hard to turn, or well hell i don't know what i'm talking about cuz turning period is still a bit of a challenge...but my 8'6 does move better

so ok i'll get the other one back (the 8'6) and keep corky for small wave days when i just wanna paddle


hehehe bdance/jazz...hehehhee


ohh...Yes I know Willow, she is an amazing dancer and person, love her...