Pyzel Phantom or JS Blak Box 2 Wanted

[reserves]

Wanted. 6’ 1” or 6’ 2” ideally, or if anyone knows anywhere that has demos.

[reserves]

Or anyone got anything similar?

[reserves]

Oh well, guess have to buy one new

[mils]

Fancy a Phantom myself, or even a Ghost. Seem 2 come up second hand, but gone super quick.

[reserves]

Yeah, they look good, probably going to custom order a Phantom in Electralite (their EPS model).

Usually only buy second hand, haven't even seen one in person, oh well...

[mils]

Don know where you live bud, but Ocean Magic near Newquay have a few in stock as do Secret Spot up norf.
I put my hands around a 6’1” Ghost and scared myself!

[reserves]

They are made at Ocean Magic

Not sure what you mean about the Ghost?

[mils]

I meant that it’s a serious bit of kit, not really the daily driver it’s suggestedto be in the advertising.

[Black]

I meant that it’s a serious bit of kit, not really the daily driver it’s suggested to be in the advertising.

.... and I thought you were cracking a joke about seeing a ghost!

BTW I was waiting forever for a used 6'2" JS BB2 to turn up. Sorted myself out with something else in the end.

[reserves]

I meant that it’s a serious bit of kit, not really the daily driver it’s suggested to be in the advertising.

.... and I thought you were cracking a joke about seeing a ghost!

BTW I was waiting forever for a used 6'2" JS BB2 to turn up. Sorted myself out with something else in the end.

What did you go for in the end?

I’m not obsessed with it being these two. I went on a coaching week andI was recommended by a surf coach to go with a ‘normal’ board, as I’ve been riding Tomo’s A lot, I was riding a Sci Fi which whilst super fun wasn’t letting me get away with much.

Basically I’m after a forgiving board that sits about my groveller, from video analysis sometimes my feet positioning is slightly off, I’m at the stage where I’m trying / improving top turns. Want to still be able to get in early as possible, however I’d like the board to feel exciting under my feet, I have a 6’ 4” Greedy Beaver which is stable enough to catch loads of waves, it’s fun but the Sci Fi felt like a different sport, super fun, but as I said not forgiving enough for me.

[Black]

I bought (for all the reasons you mention above) a 2nd hand Luke Young Cyborg (posted elsewhere on here about it - 5 fin) which came up at a good price so thought I'd give it a go and its turned out great. Allows for re-footing if you've cocked the drop which is about all that happens to me these days. I surf it as a quad all the time, its the "easiest" board I have.

[reserves]

I bought (for all the reasons you mention above) a 2nd hand Luke Young Cyborg (posted elsewhere on here about it - 5 fin) which came up at a good price so thought I'd give it a go and its turned out great. Allows for re-footing if you've cocked the drop which is about all that happens to me these days. I surf it as a quad all the time, its the "easiest" board I have.

Sounds like a great find, I saw it on another thread.

Found a shop that has the Pyzel Phantom just around the corner! They had a 6’ 0, looked ace but those rails look so thin, the whole board did really so maybe too advanced for me.

Sold a lot of my quiver recently (Evo, Chumlee & Omni) so today thought I’d grab my Gulfstream Keel Fin which was shaped for me 3 years ago, i’ve never got on with it, only ridden it a handful of times. However today at Putsborough it was magic! Best surf i’ve had in a long long time. Forgot all about turning and bombed it down the line, got in super early, it took some fairly big drops, super fast and buttery smooth!

Sometimes it’s worth changing it up I guess

[reserves]

I bought (for all the reasons you mention above) a 2nd hand Luke Young Cyborg (posted elsewhere on here about it - 5 fin) which came up at a good price so thought I'd give it a go and its turned out great. Allows for re-footing if you've cocked the drop which is about all that happens to me these days. I surf it as a quad all the time, its the "easiest" board I have.

Sounds like a great find, I saw it on another thread.

Found a shop that has the Pyzel Phantom just around the corner! They had a 6’ 0, looked ace but those rails look so thin, the whole board did really so maybe too advanced for me.

Sold a lot of my quiver recently (Evo, Chumlee & Omni) so today thought I’d grab my Gulfstream Keel Fin which was shaped for me 3 years ago, i’ve never got on with it, only ridden it a handful of times. However today at Putsborough it was magic! Best surf i’ve had in a long long time. Forgot all about turning and bombed it down the line, got in super early, it took some fairly big drops, super fast and buttery smooth!

Sometimes it’s worth changing it up I guess

Took the same fish out twice after this, didn’t catch many waves, took loads on the head and felt like a total Kook!

No idea.

[Black]

Took the same fish out twice after this, didn’t catch many waves, took loads on the head and felt like a total Kook!

No idea.

My recent experience is similar, my two goto boards are not getting me into the waves and even if they do I'm kooking it - considering bodyboarding!

[thechimp]

No idea.

My recent experience is similar, my two goto boards are not getting me into the waves and even if they do I'm kooking it - considering bodyboarding![/quote]

You need something like a Pyzel Padillac, around 8', let the 6' and 6'2 's go

[reserves]

No idea.

My recent experience is similar, my two goto boards are not getting me into the waves and even if they do I'm kooking it - considering bodyboarding!

You need something like a Pyzel Padillac, around 8', let the 6' and 6'2 's go[/quote]

Not sure who that was directed at??

[Black]

Me most likely as I'm past it now!
Going to borrow a 7 footer today see what happens...

[thechimp]

Me most likely as I'm past it now!
Going to borrow a 7 footer today see what happens...

yes, sorry, Mr Black, i just think too many blokes past 50 ish stay govelling on way too short boards, i'm not saying go the longboard route, just scale up a bit, i went to an Al Merrick M13 8', it would still duck dive and had that shortboard feel, i just needed that extra paddle ability and a bit more glide into waves, your never past it, as along as you can still get up in the morning.

[Black]

Me most likely as I'm past it now!
Going to borrow a 7 footer today see what happens...

yes, sorry, Mr Black, i just think too many blokes past 50 ish stay govelling on way too short boards, i'm not saying go the longboard route, just scale up a bit, i went to an Al Merrick M13 8', it would still duck dive and had that shortboard feel, i just needed that extra paddle ability and a bit more glide into waves, your never past it, as along as you can still get up in the morning.

Yes sure! I'm convinced I look like an idiot half the time trying to surf the boards I have but the 7 footer didn't go well today either so there's definitely some problem needs sorting, most likely the leg injury I had has a lot to do with it. Was funny trying to turn a bigger board, I went one way the board went the other.

[mils]

Hey Black, you don’t need 7’, too much length and swing weight. Still reckon a well volumed short board would do you. I recently got a deal on a Slater Gamma 6’2”@35+ volume. Thought it might be too floaty but paddles and surfs well. I think peo0le go too long sometimes without considering how they want to surf. I’m older than just about anyone on here (I reckon) but still find I can thrash a 5’5”Evo around when it’s spring/Summer and the waves are tidy.

[Black]

Hey Black, you don’t need 7’, too much length and swing weight. Still reckon a well volumed short board would do you. I recently got a deal on a Slater Gamma 6’2”@35+ volume. Thought it might be too floaty but paddles and surfs well. I think peo0le go too long sometimes without considering how they want to surf. I’m older than just about anyone on here (I reckon) but still find I can thrash a 5’5”Evo around when it’s spring/Summer and the waves are tidy.

Funny you should say that because that's the conclusion I came to after two surfs on the 7 footer. Trying to adjust for that board just caused me grief, I had to concentrate on every aspect and hadn't realised how ingrained I'd become to shortboards. My two main boards are good volume really - 34L & around 36L - I've realised I lost some flexibility & strength and probably need to start some stretching and do a few exercises if I want to carry on. I'm 60 next month and feeling it!

[mils]

Good on ya mate, stretching and gym work is near essential to keep me surfing these day. Don’t retire to the mini mal just yet

[Black]

That sounds like my new years resolution sorted

TBH if I can get my feet in a reasonable position (the hard part) I find a shortboard the easiest standup surf vehicle of all.

AND apologies for the thread highjack!!!

[mils]

Yep, sorry Reserves, bit of a hijack. What’s the latest on board choice? Might be useful to supply a bit more info I.e. age, years surfing, how regularly in the water and what breaks etc...
Always happy chatting surfboards, but I’m just one more guy in the water...