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Thanks for the video and pics buddy!

Completely different boards. The GB is like a mini longboard and my Seaside is a fish, 10 inches shorter.

Thanks my friend. Your filming and photos made this one happen!👍

I used yesterday's photography sequence you shot on my newest video. Thanks my friend.👍

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@@surfboarddemos Did it feel slow to you? It looks like it kinda bogs a bit.

@@nimajafarian1434 Needs bigger waves. It's a performance longboard.

6ft. 190 lbs. (listed) Thanks

You feel good with 6.0 or you will prefer a bit smaller 5.9 or 5.10​... i am same weight and height like you and Intermerdium surfer.. surf one a month... what do you recomend... @@surfboarddemos

A few miles away from the pier. 👍

@ North or south of the pier? I stay in Orlando on visits here and have only surfed a couple times at Cocoa and NSB and have yet to see anything like you’re surfing up there. Thanks.

@@derektsuji9520 Check out my other videos. This particular day was north of the pier. Today's peeling sand bar will be tomorrow's shore pound close-out, lol.

@ Thanks for the info🤙 I’ll do some surf checking next time I’m up that way.

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Paddles like a longboard, surfs like a mid-length👍

I've surfed it as a single fin. Better pivot than a quad but not as fast.

I like both. Fusion is lighter but more prone to pressure dents and dings. Tuflite is very durable and has a bit more weight to it.

Yes, the Greenough fin felt a bit more responsive and was more stable when trimming.

Thank you for the kind words my friend. My two cents on grovelers is that they will never compete with longboards or mid-lengths even at equal volume. Too corky. Check my 7'4 Takayama Scorpion videos. Same volume as the 6'4 Sweet Potato but way more proportional. Wave count is the number one goal for me at my age. That's why I mainly surf the Walden 7'2 Mega Magic. Paddles like a longboard, surfs like a short board. Good luck!

I've yet to ride a DW but my guess is it is similar.

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Thank you. It is my favorite.

​@@surfboarddemos I had this board, now I have the addvance 7.2 62 liters. It has more manoeuvrability, but the mega magic is easier to ride, very forgiven board

@@Cif-ng3gs Haven't ridden an Addvance yet. Not a big fan of Timbertek.

@@surfboarddemos have you ever ridden the pyzel the log?

@@Cif-ng3gs I have not.

(pictured at the start of the video) 7" True Ames Greenough 4-A Volan center fin with 3.5" Futures SB1 Fiberglass Sidebites👍

Sorry, it's a 6.5" Ames Greenough 4-A Volan center fin, not a 7"👍

@surfboarddemos which construction type do you prefer tuflite or fusion? And how do they compare?

@@michaelk.5706 I like both. Fusion is lighter but more prone to pressure dents and dings. Tuflite is very durable and has a bit more weight to it.

The Mega up to chest high, then the Scorpion chest and up.

I'd go with the GB for backside because of the pintail. More responsive.

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Yes, pretty easy.to duck dive.

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I have a 9'6 and weigh about 165. I'm probably in the middle of what you're describing. Fun board to surf and catches lots of waves.

The sweet potato was probably the best groveler but nothing beats a bigger board (mid length) in soft, mushy surf. Depending on your height and weight. The 6'4 sweet potato rips like a short board but the 7'2 Walden Mega, 7'4 Scorpion and the 8'0 Aipa Big Brother Sting will catch the most waves.👍

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Love it! Catches anything.

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We are about the same size so I would go with the 6"10. I have no problem duck diving it and it is plenty maneuverable. Good luck!

Thanks heaps. Also, how does it go in large waves (head high or bit bigger)? Is it best in knee to waist?

@@gregoryhalls6626 Waist to head high is best for this board.

Walden 7'2 Mega Magic is my go to for knee to chest high waves. Anything head high and up I will go with the Greedy Beaver or the 7'4 Takayama Scorpion.

@@surfboarddemos Thanks for the board info. I'm starting to experiment with longer boards and it's opened up a whole new surf style for me. I'll have to check out the Mega Magic. I recognize your surfing background. I surf in the same spots so hopefully I'll see you out in the line up one day.

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That's just my style. I trim to make sections on longer boards opposed to gyrating, so I move my feet closer to the nose. The Beaver has more pivot because of the tail and fin selection. The Sunday is more faster down the line. Hope that helps.

@@surfboarddemos Thanks a lot. Yeah, I prefer trimming on longer boards as well and wondered if the GB could do it well but you've shown it does. I appreciate your feedback - keep up the great content.

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Good board to learn on. The 8'0 Mega Magic would be an even better choice for a beginner.

Thank you my friend.👍

Hard to compare as the CJ at 10 feet has more volume than the ITP's that I have demoed. The CJ has more of a domed deck and a little more rocker than the ITP Also the tails are different.👍

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@@surfboarddemos nice. I made the mistake of using a trailer when I threw those in mine. The Sunday really doesn’t love a 2+1 with that tail and all that vee, yet it works as a single. Loved it with the big Merrick keels. Gracias.

@@biff022 I thought it rode fine with 2+1. Just faster as a twin th-cam.com/video/fuwkcQBfJvg/w-d-xo.html

@@surfboarddemos gotcha. I meant as a twin plus one it defeated the purpose of the twin. Probably just a feel vs expectation thing because I’m sure that center plus bites would work.

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@@surfboarddemos Thank you. I meant from surfer’s point of view(look&feel, weight, flex, speed…etc) but thanks anyway.

@@stevenyao8660 Never ridden a regular Greedy Beaver volcanic, so can't compare.

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6ft. 195 lbs as stated. Thanks

@@surfboarddemoscheers, missed that info

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@@surfboarddemosone other question, how do you know the volume on this as christenson doesn’t say what volume his boards are.

@@J0llygiant I use a volume calculator to estimate.nulltuul.com/surfboard-volume-calculator

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If you are strongly looking for a performance groveler, I'd recommend the 6'4 sweet potato based on your weight, height, waves surfed and wetsuit thickness. Having said that, I'd also consider the 7'4 Takayama Scorpion (see my video demo). Same volume as the 6'4 Sweet Potato but more proportional and a surprisingly great all rounder. Best of luck!

@@surfboarddemos Great, thanks for replying! I'll look into the Takayama, I appreciate the advice!

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I'd recommend the 7'2 Walden Mega Magic if you want to go toe to toe with lonboarders. Check my video demos of it. Thanks

I'm using an FCS II Christenson 8" Longboard Single Fin (pictured at the beginning of the video). I've also ridden this board as a 2+1 with a 7" Modern fin and 2 Takayama 4.5" side bites. I prefer it with the Christenson single fin. Looser and faster.

Haven't ridden a TT Greedy yet. Hopefully I'll get a chance soon.👍

Thanks for fast response. I'd be interested to see if there is any difference in performance. Also unsure whether to get 6'8" or 6'10". I'm about 85kg and 5'11" so pretty average size. I'm definitely intermediate as a surfer. No worries if you don't know how to answer that. Thanks in advance

@@MatthewBeames Based on your size and ability, I'd recommend the 6'10.

​@@MatthewBeames Hi there, just chiming in. I have a TT GB 6'8" and I quite like it actually. I'm 83kg and have surfed all my life, but I'm just average unless I'm surfing all the time. That said, I also have a CI Mid Twin 6'11" that I feel is a little better, but begin poly, it may not last as long. The GB floats more as well.

​@@FoilWays thanks mate always good to get another opinion. I'm like you, average surfer for sure unless I'm surfing all the time. I just bought a 6'8 TT greedy beaver last week and so far love it! They didn't have any 6'10s in stock so I went for 6'8 . So far so good

It's close but I'd say the Sunday, only because it is longer with more volume.

Thanks for the info

@@Phillipknott Sure, no problem.

7 inch Modern center fin and two 4.5 inch Takayama side bites pictured at the beginning of the video clip.👍

Where are you surfing at?

@@derektsuji9520 Jacksonville, Fl

@@surfboarddemos Thanks. Waves look fun. I’ve been there the two times I’ve visited my gf who’s from Orlando. Have yet to surf in FL though. I know a guy who makes boards in Jax. Mystic Surfboards by Jim Dunlop. A one man operation. Makes nice stuff and a super cool guy. I left a board at my gf’s place so hopefully will get to surf out there next visit.

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Ridden with Futures Large Legacy Neutral Template thruster fins as stated. Going to try it with Mayhem twins next.👍

@@surfboarddemos let me know which ones you liked more

@@Cif-ng3gs Just finished my 2nd session riding it as a twin and although it was more loose and skatey, I prefer it as a thruster.

I've had two Greedy Beavers and I have always preferred them as thrusters. The tail is a tight pin the thruster allows for better rotation on wave face. All the volume up front gives it all the drive it needs. I rode mine as a quad a few times and felt that this setup choked of a lot of performance.

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