The reason why I want a sweet potato is this right here. I want to be out when almost no one is out on a small day so can learn and have fun without anyone bothering me. 😂
Great videos, fun to watch and helpful for me since I can't compare surfboards easily! Question for you, if you have time to respond, as I’m having trouble sorting through the many opposing internet opinions. I’m interested in trying a shorter board, but I only surf pretty poor quality waves. Generally 4-6 second period, knee to waist high (occasionally chest), often with strong onshore wind. My current boards are a 9’6” noserider style longboard (23.5” wide, 88 litre), and a 7’10” funboard (22” wide, 57 liters). I’d say I’m approaching an intermediate level on these, I can easily position and catch waves on either board, trim back side and front side down the wave, and I can turn relatively well, although not especially sharp and I wouldn’t say I’m carving (very much anyways). I think a shorter/grovel type board might open up some options on the small, messy waves I surf and help with some progression. I’m 6’6”, 205lbs, 43 years old, and in reasonable shape (for having a desk job). Also, I’m surfing in very cold water most of the year, so generally in a 5/4 or 6/5 wetsuit. All that said, any board suggestions? I’m interested in the Sweet Potato, and was thinking of the 6’2”, but then I hear dire warnings about how you need to get the volume of grovel boards just right (generally warning not to go with too much volume or they are too floaty and don’t catch waves easily; this runs counter to everything else I read about volume/wave-catching). Anyways, thought I’d see what you think, or might recommend. Would the Sweet Potato be a good choice, and any sizing thoughts? Or would you recommend something else like a Modern Highline or maybe the Seaside (or something more fishy)? Also, I'm not sure if the higher volume in the Potato would help offset some of the shortness given that it's quite a drop in length from my 7'10", or if the amount of volume actually makes it harder to control when up and riding (i.e. the “bar of soap” opinions I’ve read). Sorry for the essay, but would appreciate your insight if you get a chance. Thanks!
If you are strongly looking for a performance groveler, I'd recommend the 6'4 sweet potato based on your weight, height, waves surfed and wetsuit thickness. Having said that, I'd also consider the 7'4 Takayama Scorpion (see my video demo). Same volume as the 6'4 Sweet Potato but more proportional and a surprisingly great all rounder. Best of luck!
I demoed different surfboard models in Helium2 and Volcanic, so can't really tell. I'd need to ride the same exact model in Helium2 and Volcanic to make a valid comparison.
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The reason why I want a sweet potato is this right here. I want to be out when almost no one is out on a small day so can learn and have fun without anyone bothering me. 😂
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✌thanks Eddie
Great videos, fun to watch and helpful for me since I can't compare surfboards easily! Question for you, if you have time to respond, as I’m having trouble sorting through the many opposing internet opinions. I’m interested in trying a shorter board, but I only surf pretty poor quality waves. Generally 4-6 second period, knee to waist high (occasionally chest), often with strong onshore wind. My current boards are a 9’6” noserider style longboard (23.5” wide, 88 litre), and a 7’10” funboard (22” wide, 57 liters). I’d say I’m approaching an intermediate level on these, I can easily position and catch waves on either board, trim back side and front side down the wave, and I can turn relatively well, although not especially sharp and I wouldn’t say I’m carving (very much anyways). I think a shorter/grovel type board might open up some options on the small, messy waves I surf and help with some progression. I’m 6’6”, 205lbs, 43 years old, and in reasonable shape (for having a desk job). Also, I’m surfing in very cold water most of the year, so generally in a 5/4 or 6/5 wetsuit.
All that said, any board suggestions? I’m interested in the Sweet Potato, and was thinking of the 6’2”, but then I hear dire warnings about how you need to get the volume of grovel boards just right (generally warning not to go with too much volume or they are too floaty and don’t catch waves easily; this runs counter to everything else I read about volume/wave-catching). Anyways, thought I’d see what you think, or might recommend. Would the Sweet Potato be a good choice, and any sizing thoughts? Or would you recommend something else like a Modern Highline or maybe the Seaside (or something more fishy)? Also, I'm not sure if the higher volume in the Potato would help offset some of the shortness given that it's quite a drop in length from my 7'10", or if the amount of volume actually makes it harder to control when up and riding (i.e. the “bar of soap” opinions I’ve read). Sorry for the essay, but would appreciate your insight if you get a chance. Thanks!
If you are strongly looking for a performance groveler, I'd recommend the 6'4 sweet potato based on your weight, height, waves surfed and wetsuit thickness. Having said that, I'd also consider the 7'4 Takayama Scorpion (see my video demo). Same volume as the 6'4 Sweet Potato but more proportional and a surprisingly great all rounder. Best of luck!
@@surfboarddemos Great, thanks for replying! I'll look into the Takayama, I appreciate the advice!
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hello.
Did you feel any difference between voncanic or helium2 technology.
Which do you prefer
I demoed different surfboard models in Helium2 and Volcanic, so can't really tell. I'd need to ride the same exact model in Helium2 and Volcanic to make a valid comparison.