I've been a big fan of Spleene boards - as a matter of fact that's the only board I've ever owned. Recntly, I had a chance to ride Crazy Fly Rocky
Chatwell and I liked it. Unfortunately, it was only one session that lasted 30 min or so.
So, anybody has any experience with that board? Is it a good name brand like Spleene (best of the best)?
If you know that board well, what size would you recommend? I weigh 150lb and Spleene Rip34 (134x40) is my favorite board. I test drove Crazy Fly
Rocky Chatwell 130x40 and somehow didn't feel like it's a smaller board. The owner said 125x39 would be right size for me but I am thinking I am only
able to use it in high wind??? Like my Rip34, I am looking for all around size.
Any input, opnion, review would be appreciated. Thanks.leebrianh - 6-5-2008 at 08:37 AM
nobody? I don't want to have to pay over $700 just to play with it...domdino - 6-5-2008 at 09:20 AM
Crazyfly are awesome boards... i've only had a limited chance to try them myself unfortunately though and i'm desperately trying to find somewhere i
can test loads of boards all at once because i'm in the market for a new one...
The bulldozer is an amazing board (crazyfly) also you should look into underground, new zealand boards that have fairly similar qualities to crazyfly
but again i really wanna test all of these boards back to back - i really wanna find a board the right size and style for me and it's very difficult
here!!leebrianh - 6-5-2008 at 10:02 AM
thanks dom, Same here. I should have paid more attention on that board when I had a chance. At that time, I didn't intend to demo it but simply
"borrowed" it because I had hard time with my new surf style board.
One day later, I started thinking "Hmm~ that was a good board, actually"
From my memory and a lot of research, I found it is very stiff, meaning good pop, and that was the main reason I really liked the board. On the other
hand, that could mean tough on your legs in choppy water.
I might stick with my Spleene Rip34. Wish I could try it just one more time ...action jackson - 6-5-2008 at 12:34 PM
You can check out my 145x49 at Wildwood.............ajDenisLaMenace - 6-5-2008 at 12:47 PM
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Originally posted by action jackson
You can check out my 145x49 at Wildwood.............aj
that must be an awesome light wind board
is it the cruiser pro ?
i just browsed their site and they have an amazing variety of boards/size/shapes for everyone.domdino - 6-5-2008 at 12:49 PM
Thanks AJ but I am specifically looking for Rocky Chatwell model review. My Spleene Rip34 does the job and it does it really well. I guess I was
shocked to find a board I like other than Spleene. I am supposed to meet the person again tonight to check it out in person. No riding but at least
I will pay attention on it this time.
By the way, when are you coming to Wildwood beach?action jackson - 6-5-2008 at 05:55 PM
I will be there for the kite fest in 2 weeks!.......ajTaper123 - 6-5-2008 at 06:09 PM
Pssstt... ask AJ how he came across that board. Something about needing a stopper ball....
