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ulx
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Re: Slingshot screamer or angry swallow

Postby ulx » Thu Apr 20, 2017 9:18 pm

Absolutely! I used it for years almost exclusively. From flat to over head high.
Are you from Denmark? If you want to talk you can send me a pm.

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Re: Slingshot screamer or angry swallow

Postby Bushflyr » Thu Apr 20, 2017 9:32 pm

Are you planning on riding strapped? That's really the only reason to consider those boards over the much lighter FW Tomo's.

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Re: Slingshot screamer or angry swallow

Postby zloilyoha » Fri Apr 21, 2017 10:05 am

i am (83 kg) using 5.4 Converter ( Angry Swallow with foil mast attachment point ) in strictly onshore conditions. Mushy, chest to overhead waves.
This board definitely rocks and excels! Good speed and lots of control, smooth carving. Love it so much!

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Re: Slingshot screamer or angry swallow

Postby Kehler » Fri Apr 21, 2017 4:10 pm

Yes from Denmark. Think I am only gonna use it on Sjælland head High waves. What is a FW TOMO..?

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Re: Slingshot screamer or angry swallow

Postby knotwindy » Fri Apr 21, 2017 4:20 pm

FW is FireWire, the company that builds boards from different shapers
Tomo is Daniel Thompson, one of the shapers who makes MPH boards; Modern Planing Hulls such as Evo, Vader, etc.

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Re: Slingshot screamer or angry swallow

Postby Robsw6 » Fri Apr 21, 2017 4:26 pm

still can't get over the name "Angry Swallow" - is that when you have to load the dishwasher for a week afterwards to appease the wife?

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Re: Slingshot screamer or angry swallow

Postby Eduardo » Fri Apr 21, 2017 4:51 pm

TheRussian wrote: still can't get over the name "Angry Swallow" - is that when you have to load the dishwasher for a week afterwards to appease the wife?
The name is perfect - I see a big resemblance between this very angry bird (a swallow) and a slashy surf board :D
angry-swallow-jai-johnson.jpeg

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Re: Slingshot screamer or angry swallow

Postby Kehler » Fri Apr 21, 2017 8:14 pm

The plan is NOT go strapped. So if the plan is NOT go strapped, swallow or skater Will be just fine?

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Re: Slingshot screamer or angry swallow

Postby Bushflyr » Sat Apr 22, 2017 5:18 am

If you plan on strapless the VG is really the only board to consider for your situation and weight. Grab a 5'2" and be happy.

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Re: Slingshot screamer or angry swallow

Postby Kehler » Sat Apr 22, 2017 6:25 am

Thanks. It's just that the VG is not available around here. But from the pictures, it looks like the skater, that I Can get for a good Price.


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