Epoxy= stronger + lighter
poly= easier to repair

epoxy is pretty hard to work with compared to polyester but i think i would definatley go with the epoxy board.

I always thought that epoxy resin was heavier than polyester however the new tuff light boards (which I ride at the moment) are very light. I believe it's to do with the foam and the fact that epoxy is stronger than polyester hence the theory of tuff lights being unbreakable (which isn't true). Also they could get away with using lighter glass because of the strength of epoxy resin. I snapped the nose off my epoxy tuff light recently and repaired it myself using fibre glass and epoxy resin. The process was easy however the difference I noticed was the drying time for it go off took longer and the resin after it went hard was more difficult to sand because of the hardness. The pro was I had more time to work with the epoxy due to the longer chemical reaction time. What ever you do just don't get the cataylst in your eyes as its nasty stuff. Good luck with what ever you choose.

I think there are a few different factories making the epoxy boards. The price you mentioned sounds cheap, as in cheap..See if it is in the same factory as the flexlite or tufflite etc. Is it JP as in the windsurfing boards - if so should be ok.

I ended up getting this board for $285 new on Ebay
www.seabreeze.com.au/gallery/gallery.asp?imageid=4439
Stoked

to steal some waves off you spot1! haha
loose and easier paddling in 2-4foot less than ideal surf - for the ample gentlemen


let us know how it goes greenroom
at that price if they last a few years should have one in the quiver
what length is it? and is it epoxy or poly

Yeah Kearnsy I was actually gonna buy the Cult.
www.seabreeze.com.au/gallery/gallery.asp?imageid=4411
But for $695 I was a bit hesitant.
It is 6 foot, 21 5/8 wide and 2 1/2 thick.
Its not epoxy.
I got it because Im getting alittle slow in the paddle department and a sore back and elbow doesnt help. I dont think its a matter of making me surf better just easier. Ive heard they are very loose and can be turned just as good as a short board. Obviously I wont be using it in huge surf living in Perth huh. I think head high max. And a challange in head and half Im sure but Im not planning on big surfs with it.
Anyway Im up for some fun and this board will definately be fun
Im just glad I didnt spend 700 bucks for it

that board is hell sick, and it was onli 285$. i will need to look around now for something like that