Strap or strapless surfboard- that is the question
Posted: Fri May 24, 2013 11:52 pm
Would appreciate feedback on which board I should use with and which one without straps.
I have a Jimmy Lewis 6.2x18.25x2.25 (27 liters) and a North Whip 5.8x18.375x2.2 (24 liters), and I am looking to use one strapped and the other strapless.
Started using the JL with straps and works great as a light wind board, almost like a race board; but also very easy in strong winds.
The North is not as floaty in light winds and seems too wide for strong winds. But on the other hand is more playfull on the waves and strapless seems to be the way to go.
I am trying the reverse for the next couple of rides and see what happens. But does not seem like an obvious answer; as the smaller board should be better for strong winds in which I would add straps and the floaty JL for light winds without straps. MMM maybe....
Any thoughts?
Thanks, WP
I have a Jimmy Lewis 6.2x18.25x2.25 (27 liters) and a North Whip 5.8x18.375x2.2 (24 liters), and I am looking to use one strapped and the other strapless.
Started using the JL with straps and works great as a light wind board, almost like a race board; but also very easy in strong winds.
The North is not as floaty in light winds and seems too wide for strong winds. But on the other hand is more playfull on the waves and strapless seems to be the way to go.
I am trying the reverse for the next couple of rides and see what happens. But does not seem like an obvious answer; as the smaller board should be better for strong winds in which I would add straps and the floaty JL for light winds without straps. MMM maybe....
Any thoughts?
Thanks, WP