So, I've been having a play around with a 6'6 mini longboard, which was great but I want something a touch longer so sold it over the weekend along with a couple other boards.
In terms of midlengths, I've got a 8'1 Mctavish ufo and 8' Takayama Scorpion II but want (don't need) something to fill that void between shortboards and 8' + boards. I'm after a 6'8 - 7'6 Mid-length/egg type board, would like to have a few fin options. Mostly used on a head high beach break and the points.
This is what i've narrowed it down too, would like to know what other people think.
First option is a secondhand 6'10 takayama scorpion - the guy wants $1100NZD for it and wont budge It's a poly one made in Oceanside. Looks good but has a few little cosmetic dings.
Second option is 7' Mini longboard gives me fin options and is brand new http://raglanlongboards.co.nz/index.php/9-stock-surfboards/161-stock-1505945-mini-lb
Third option is one of the GSI Modern love child or Creative Army Huevo
I've only really only got about a $1k to spend and talked to a couple local shapers who want more than that for a custom so rules that option out. my heart says option one, My head says option 2, the wife says I don't need a new board.
What should i get?
First off..
Don't listen to the missus...they ain't called the "handbrake" for nothing..
Secondly..
Go the Taky Scorpion 6/10..if it doesn't work you can always get your money back, as the're popular (at least over here) and try something else.
Thirdly..
You are aware that as soon as you buy a board of "compromise"..the one you want comes up for sale ..cheaply 
Good luck with option 2.
I'm not so sure about mid lengths. cobra is probably right.
I have a 7 fter which goes good in bigger waves , not real big, unruly crowded line ups but not much else.
wouldnt you be better with a longer short board, not too narrow given the description of the waves you want surf it in
Select to expand quotesurfbroker said..
First off..
Don't listen to the missus...they ain't called the "handbrake" for nothing..
Secondly..
Go the Taky Scorpion 6/10..if it doesn't work you can always get your money back, as the're popular (at least over here) and try something else.
Thirdly..
You are aware that as soon as you buy a board of "compromise"..the one you want comes up for sale ..cheaply
Good luck with option 2.
I've had a zillion short and longboards, but for a while there (beach break scrounger that I am) a 7'2 semi-egg shape was my go-to board for the average days. Manouverable enough, nice edge on the rails, bit of volume under the chest, nice glide for its length.... bazinga.
I'm with Surfbroker re the Takayama. Except ... surely $1100 not negotiable is really $1000 cashola. 
Select to expand quotesurfbroker said..
First off..
Don't listen to the missus...they ain't called the "handbrake" for nothing..
Secondly..
Go the Taky Scorpion 6/10..if it doesn't work you can always get your money back, as the're popular (at least over here) and try something else.
Thirdly..
You are aware that as soon as you buy a board of "compromise"..the one you want comes up for sale ..cheaply
Good luck with option 2.
I missed out on a nice scorpion about a month ago for cheaper, I haven't been looking but have been keeping an eye out for one and these are the first ones i've seen in the last 12- 18 months. I wont to avoid the the tuflite and surftech ones tho is that right? here are some picks of the board!
Select to expand quoteMcGuane said..surfbroker said..
First off..
Don't listen to the missus...they ain't called the "handbrake" for nothing..
Secondly..
Go the Taky Scorpion 6/10..if it doesn't work you can always get your money back, as the're popular (at least over here) and try something else.
Thirdly..
You are aware that as soon as you buy a board of "compromise"..the one you want comes up for sale ..cheaply
Good luck with option 2.
I've had a zillion short and longboards, but for a while there (beach break scrounger that I am) a 7'2 semi-egg shape was my go-to board for the average days. Manouverable enough, nice edge on the rails, bit of volume under the chest, nice glide for its length.... bazinga.
I'm with Surfbroker re the Takayama. Except ... surely $1100 not negotiable is really $1000 cashola.
Tried the $1000 cash wouldn't budge 
Maybe a new custom and an awesome board for only a little extra;
www.jacksonsurfboards.com.au/collections/fun-retro/products/venom-1
Select to expand quotesurfanimal said..
Maybe a new custom and an awesome board for only a little extra;
www.jacksonsurfboards.com.au/collections/fun-retro/products/venom-1
Nice looking board! pity i'm in NZ. Maybe i'll have to organise a "business trip"
Yes it's hard to offer advice when we're more familier with Aussie deals and offers.
Might be a wait & see option #4 which I failed to mention above.
#4. Keep putting your hard earned away a bit longer and get a custom done if nothing comes up in the meantime..
Good luck
Egg in any configuration
Think Chripys Bonzer egg suggestion...Howard Mini Special...a nice new Egg/mid length from Corey Graham
My preffered dims are between 7'2 and 7'11 must be under 22" wide..two plus one...low pinched rails...rolled vee in the back part...mine was good from 1 foot to 8 foot...until I smashed it up
Select to expand quoteTux said..
Egg in any configuration
Think Chripys Bonzer egg suggestion...Howard Mini Special...a nice new Egg/mid length from Corey Graham
My preffered dims are between 7'2 and 7'11 must be under 22" wide..two plus one...low pinched rails...rolled vee in the back part...mine was good from 1 foot to 8 foot...until I smashed it up
Sure a sick looking board!
Egg pfffft it's a mini mal.
stop trying to reinvent the wheel.
been around for decades invented for unfit or old surfers who struggle catching waves.
basiclly the weakest in the pack
Select to expand quoteCobra said..
invented for unfit or old surfers who struggle catching waves.
basiclly the weakest in the pack
They could use you in the marketing team. I'd buy that board! 
Select to expand quoteCobra said..
Egg pfffft it's a mini mal.
stop trying to reinvent the wheel.
been around for decades invented for unfit or old surfers who struggle catching waves.
basiclly the weakest in the pack
Whats a mal then
Select to expand quoteCobra said..
Egg pfffft it's a mini mal.
stop trying to reinvent the wheel.
been around for decades invented for unfit or old surfers who struggle catching waves.
basiclly the weakest in the pack
Oh wow ... easy big fella ....thats me your talking about 
Select to expand quoteclimber said..Cobra said..
Egg pfffft it's a mini mal.
stop trying to reinvent the wheel.
been around for decades invented for unfit or old surfers who struggle catching waves.
basiclly the weakest in the pack
Oh wow ... easy big fella ....thats me your talking about
Climber,Cobra is one of those that comes with a sign,Dose not play well with others
Select to expand quoteMacaha said..climber said..Cobra said..
Egg pfffft it's a mini mal.
stop trying to reinvent the wheel.
been around for decades invented for unfit or old surfers who struggle catching waves.
basiclly the weakest in the pack
Oh wow ... easy big fella ....thats me your talking about
Climber,Cobra is one of those that comes with a sign,Dose not play well with others
Love the banter .... all is cool .... like you said .... Cobra ..hard as concrete .. 65mPa at that!
Select to expand quoteCobra said..
Egg pfffft it's a mini mal.
stop trying to reinvent the wheel.
been around for decades invented for unfit or old surfers who struggle catching waves.
basiclly the weakest in the pack
Nah mini mal has a wider nose is usually between 8 and 9 feet...has a wider template...more nose rocker...less foiled in the tail..etc etc
Must resist being the the weakess in in da pack. Puff puff cough cough.!!!!
Mid lengths. Boards for runts
I personally couldn't give a **** what anyone thinks about what I ride or how I operate in general but I understand that not everyone has reached my level of Zen enlightenment...if your stuggling I recommend this book "The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k " by Sarah Knight
Select to expand quoteTux said..
recommend book "The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k " by Sarah Knight
Every single Victorian caravan owner traveling in QLD has read that same book.
Select to expand quoteCobra said..Tux said..
recommend book "The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k " by Sarah Knight
Every single Victorian caravan owner traveling in QLD has read that same book.
hahahahahaha you're a farkin Vicco ya cow rooter
Select to expand quoteCobra said..Tux said..
recommend book "The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k " by Sarah Knight
Every single Victorian caravan owner traveling in QLD has read that same book.
And I can gurantee they are enjoying there caravaning...unlike the trucky stuck behind them who didn't read the book
Select to expand quotesurfbroker said..
Go the Taky Scorpion 6/10..if it doesn't work you can always get your money back, as the're popular (at least over here) and try something else.
I went with the Takayama Scorpion mini mal. I'm going away in the caravan over the weekend so i'll give you a ride report shortly.
Select to expand quotechrispthekiwi said..
I went with the Takayama Scorpion mini mal. I'm going away in the caravan over the weekend so i'll give you a ride report shortly.
Good on you. Looks like a great fun board. Love the tail and I reckon a sneaky hang five will be back in the repertoire.
chrisp Nice board
Mid haters are the blokes who ride a 666 or own a longboard just to stand in one spot throwing pizzas in the air... these people own noseriders and in reality should save their money and not even wax ones board past the half way point as the nose is something they only ever wipe the latte froth off.
They are just missing out and scared
Surf em all said some bloke on here once or twice
There are heaps of options in this zone. I have a 7'4 Eagle Sword Heartache and a NPJ duo at 6'10. Both eggy shapes.
Check out the Insta accounts for Ash Ward #heartache, Neal Purchase and his duos. Has a seconds account - Neal Purchase used and abused. Also Corey Munn and Simon Jones who makes the morning of the earth boards. Each have wicked 6'10 to 7'6 eggy shapes.
