I can't believe the angst in this thread. Surely it's self-evident at a single glance what sort of board it is and how it will perform?

If I took your Prado to Wanneroo, should I complain that it's not cornering and handling as well as a touring car?

bjshack said..
So far I've moved the tail pad, looking at different fins options and now have some good idea that Its not just me, others have had a similar issue or experience..

Funny that ...

You're thinking about putting slicks on the Prado and lowering it to try and change its nature.

bjshack said..
So your saying just except the tail slide ...

Yep. Use it to your advantage. Tail sliding boards can be heaps of fun.

If you want a board for steep hollow waves, get a board for steep hollow waves. Yours is 20 3/4" wide FFS and 2 5/8" thick with full rails. For me (different measurements to you) I'd be looking < 19" x 2 3/8" with a very much smaller tail and refined rails.

Why are you surprised at how one of their least performance shapes performs? They have about 30 boards further up in the range, some obviously designed for HP surfing at places like Trestles, some obviously designed for hollow waves. The one you chose is designed to be forgiving and fun, not hold a sharp line in difficult conditions. Not turn sharp in the pocket. Bust the tail loose over a section, sure, maybe. Use it for what it is.

As I said I'm on a similar philosophy board right now and you make the most of it. I don't expect deep barrels and critical placement and big rail turns. I will try for little airs and slides and busting loose instead. Occasionally I'll experience exactly what you are but you compensate and make it fun.

I'm a kook, can't surf at all ...

< 19 inch boards. So ninetees legion. Wide, short and thick is the go these days. Unless you don't weigh much or surf like Mick Fanning?

So It was fins

I reckon the unibrow looks the goods JB. Much thinner in the tail. Did you have a look at that one? Good to hear your Dom is working better for ya now though as well.

jbshack said..
So i finally surfed again today. I had moved the tail pad back nearly an inch and it actually feels much better.

I also tried the AM2 (Large) in Hex core and had no slide out and still turned sweet..Much happier finally

I tried to look at my rear foot after taking of, it didn't happen, that would take a lot cleaner waves id suggest

Thanks again for all the advice..

yes ! AM fins delivered again !!!

i am a big fun of them. wrote few posts on this forum before how good they are

jbshack said..

Ctngoodvibes said..
I reckon the unibrow looks the goods JB. Much thinner in the tail. Did you have a look at that one? Good to hear your Dom is working better for ya now though as well.

Yeah maybe. Id really like to try a Uni and a Spitfire in comparison. Another mate was out yesterday with His Chubby Checker and that looked good also. But sadly we don't get demo days in Aust like they have OS.. I still have a sweet spot for the Vanguard Still just too much choice

Im thinking Unibrow too