Shinnster thoughts

[matth]

I am looking for a fun board to ride in light wind, small surf, and help with strapless footwork. I have read that the shinnster is great in those conditions but conflicting opinions on how good it is for learning strapless footwork. I'm looking at the new 2018 with deckpad and 80mm fins..

How much do you weigh?

185LBS

[bigtone667]

I am looking for a fun board to ride in light wind, small surf, and help with strapless footwork. I have read that the shinnster is great in those conditions but conflicting opinions on how good it is for learning strapless footwork. I'm looking at the new 2018 with deckpad and 80mm fins..

How much do you weigh?

185LBS

It should work fine as lightish wind board for your weight. It will not work as well as a Door (no rocker!!!!) but you will be able surf it with the 80mm fins and have a heap of fun. 50cm fins make it a bit skatey.

I am 100kg and won't use it until I have a decent wind.

[matth]

Thanks for all the replies. Sounds like the Shinnster works as advertised and the feedback is almost all positive..

[matth]

I was able to get some quality time on my Shinnster on a few down-winders at OBX last week. What a great board, planes up fast, super stable, goes up wind like a bitch, super smooth in the chop. and easy to practice foot work...

[richy-c]

I am looking for a fun board to ride in light wind, small surf, and help with strapless footwork. I have read that the shinnster is great in those conditions but conflicting opinions on how good it is for learning strapless footwork. I'm looking at the new 2018 with deckpad and 80mm fins..

I had the original Shinnster (waxed the deck) and now the latest Shinnster Encore with the factory pad and 53 mm fins. I use it as my light wind board with TT for mod to high wind. I've had it since August the big differences V the original it's gripper in the tail and goes upwind better due the tail config. (see Shinn web site) the pad is non slip and is angled on the sides so you can jam your heel against the edge it also makes a great handle for carrying. I kite in shallow water at low tide so happy to have the small fins. I would recommend paying the extra and getting the factory pad. I've had some great sessions on the board, no worries about dings, it's improved my strapless skills, it's a lot of fun.

How would you rate the low end?? about the same as a door??

I have shinnster 2015 model and a spleene door 159 The Shinnster for me goes nowhere near as early as the Door. The door just flys in comparison.

[matth]

I had the original Shinnster (waxed the deck) and now the latest Shinnster Encore with the factory pad and 53 mm fins. I use it as my light wind board with TT for mod to high wind. I've had it since August the big differences V the original it's gripper in the tail and goes upwind better due the tail config. (see Shinn web site) the pad is non slip and is angled on the sides so you can jam your heel against the edge it also makes a great handle for carrying. I kite in shallow water at low tide so happy to have the small fins. I would recommend paying the extra and getting the factory pad. I've had some great sessions on the board, no worries about dings, it's improved my strapless skills, it's a lot of fun.

How would you rate the low end?? about the same as a door??

I have shinnster 2015 model and a spleene door 159 The Shinnster for me goes nowhere near as early as the Door. The door just flys in comparison.

True but I have lost my desire to ride a door...the shinnster is about strapless, stress free riding.....love it!!

[richy-c]

How would you rate the low end?? about the same as a door??

I have shinnster 2015 model and a spleene door 159 The Shinnster for me goes nowhere near as early as the Door. The door just flys in comparison.

True but I have lost my desire to ride a door...the shinnster is about strapless, stress free riding.....love it!!

Yes but you say you are looking to ride in light wind and by comparison the shinnster doesn't go well in light wind. I have a North nugget which goes better and easier to learn jibes etc.

[matth]

I have shinnster 2015 model and a spleene door 159 The Shinnster for me goes nowhere near as early as the Door. The door just flys in comparison.

True but I have lost my desire to ride a door...the shinnster is about strapless, stress free riding.....love it!!

Yes but you say you are looking to ride in light wind and by comparison the shinnster doesn't go well in light wind. I have a North nugget which goes better and easier to learn jibes etc.

Not by much...and personally I find the Shinnster has a much smother pleasant ride than a high volume surfboard..

[ronik]

I love Shinnster but experience a problem with low wind starts when there are still waves. Board is just escaping and have to take a DOOR