Im mind blown how you nailed it with this. I was riding a CI Mid 6’8 40lt stock. I bought it thinking alike and didnt fulfill my expectations nor intentions. Days back I saw a used MRxMayhem Cali Twin Pin 6’8x22x2.70 43L with more or less the same outline and characteristics as the board you show, I bought it right away. Its a very well thought way to approach that missing link area between going performance and midlength. I saw it too, some folks just dont get it or just throw rigid beliefs or go all purists with the midlength approach, idea or experience. Fucking bored of that. Yours seems like an epic board and a perfect example of it. Totally tuned in on what you mention and how you break up the board characteristics, had a long discusion with a friend about it.
Looks so good, I just changed from a flat mid length with a wide swallow tail to a board of the same length and similar volume but with a pin tail and a little more nose rocker - feels so much better for me.
Haha, In San Diego these sized outlines and shapes have been called Combo Eggs since the early 80's . Shortboard / egg/ speed egg combination. The usage of the "mid length" or "mini mids" is just a new way to market and sell these boards. Buy these boards from your local surf shop and or shaper/ board builder. Don't purchase surfboards online!
I love the board. I am getting a custom made very similar to yours. I love the BMTs. They are my favorite fin. It’s like riding a fast thruster. The hold and drive on those things are unreal. I can’t believe how loose they are though. They turn on a dime.
It’s also great that shapers are learning how to make these work. Not that long ago it was just “big guy tri’s” that didn’t work unless you were a giant. Or the old funboard. Very cool looking board.
Basically, its a bigboy shortboard, but not for big boys or girls and a little extra spice. The first board I made was a 6'6 with this idea in mind. Let me tell you, it turned out as a oval hull hahahah, it surfs and is very niche, but yea, its a dog for everyday surf. Still enjoy the fact that shapers like you make some good looking boards that fit this 'mini-mid' range.
@@Mongiloyd not how I would describe it tbh 🤣. But, fair play for having a crack at one yourself. I feel like hull bottoms need to be longer in rail to really maximise the trim, this kinda size it's difficult to utilise the hull designs as an easy rider style board in my opinion. But, there's no such thing as a wrong board, they will all be fun to figure out for someone 🤙🤙 daily driver big guy board I feel like needs more in rail, three fins and a bit more pivot in the outline. The new model BP round (clip out soon) is probably closer to the money in that respect 🤙
I just scooped up a 6’6 love machine fm. Figured it’d be my step up. I just got in some overhead waves and went great. However it really surprised my waist high waves. Barely paddle, so much flow and speed
Funny you should ask actually.... It's the same base file. The mod pro is basically the thruster version, slightly less refined, arguably more suitable in smaller waves, but both will work in anything really. This one is just slightly more free feeling and the mod pro is more pivot based.
Think this is just what I am after. Have been looking for ages for a board that will be similar to my flow stick 6’6 but that can be pushed just a bit harder. Looked at the flow stick pro but was a bit worried that might lose some ability in the rubbish fat waves that I seem to end up surfing a lot of the time. Had been thinking about a 6’4 big baron type board. Really reluctant to move on from the flow stick and lose all of the things that make surfing on it so fun. How does the 6’6 of this model compare to the flow stick?
@@chrispowell9971 I guess it would feel like a spicier version. Duck dive a bit easier and go round a corner a bit faster... You will end up losing stability as a result but I think it would be net positive in terms of having a good surf.
@@colabsurfgreat thanks. I think that is what I am after. I have improved quite a bit since I got my flow stick but it’s still the board I use the most in the ocean and the one I have the most fun on. Just want a very slightly more high performance version.
@@colabsurfyes I have been looking at that too and was quite tempted but I think I would prefer a bit more waterline to volume ratio. I had a 6’ cali twin pin which was nice and easy to surf but I kept wanting to ride it like a smaller short board. Now have a 6’ alone 13 at 32l as a big forgiving short board so think something 6’5 or 6’6 would fit in nicely.
Mini mid for you is what I call a shortboard at a push as I’m 6’5 and 100kg in my birthday suit 😂 Lovely looking board though. Be interested if you’d think it would work in a size big enough for me or
@@J0llygiant it's all relative. I think we could custom make you one potentially yes. As long as it sits somewhere in your quiver that makes sense. Birthday suit surfing optional 🤣.
harsh but fair? i think progression is certainly slowed down a bit if you are riding the wrong board, or you end up with bad habits as a result of it.... like learning to walk in shoes to small.... end up with a funny walk and bad feet.... but, i do think there is an argument the other way around also.... some people are to scared to look out of place by riding a different board so they end up never really knowing if they missed out or not..... that being said. in the case of surfboards i think too big is always better than too small.
Nice overall shape. Now round out the nose. It's gonna get crowded out there and we don't need these eye stabber boards. We need some general protection up front, and maybe some face gear.
@@Hotwire_RCTrix no board is designed for everything. There are PLENTY of boards that can be surfed in a much wider range of waves than they are designed for.
Im mind blown how you nailed it with this. I was riding a CI Mid 6’8 40lt stock. I bought it thinking alike and didnt fulfill my expectations nor intentions. Days back I saw a used MRxMayhem Cali Twin Pin 6’8x22x2.70 43L with more or less the same outline and characteristics as the board you show, I bought it right away.
Its a very well thought way to approach that missing link area between going performance and midlength. I saw it too, some folks just dont get it or just throw rigid beliefs or go all purists with the midlength approach, idea or experience. Fucking bored of that.
Yours seems like an epic board and a perfect example of it. Totally tuned in on what you mention and how you break up the board characteristics, had a long discusion with a friend about it.
@@warawau that's why we do it. Massively appreciate that comment. Thank you 🤙🤙
Looks so good, I just changed from a flat mid length with a wide swallow tail to a board of the same length and similar volume but with a pin tail and a little more nose rocker - feels so much better for me.
@@joesefr.7756 👌
Perfect boards for every day average surfer, fitless ones and oldies specially
Haha, In San Diego these sized outlines and shapes have been called Combo Eggs since the early 80's . Shortboard / egg/ speed egg combination. The usage of the "mid length" or "mini mids" is just a new way to market and sell these boards. Buy these boards from your local surf shop and or shaper/ board builder. Don't purchase surfboards online!
I love the board. I am getting a custom made very similar to yours. I love the BMTs. They are my favorite fin. It’s like riding a fast thruster. The hold and drive on those things are unreal. I can’t believe how loose they are though. They turn on a dime.
sick board man and proper solid description🤘🤘🤘
It’s also great that shapers are learning how to make these work. Not that long ago it was just “big guy tri’s” that didn’t work unless you were a giant. Or the old funboard. Very cool looking board.
@@rosswilson5253 🤙🤙
Basically, its a bigboy shortboard, but not for big boys or girls and a little extra spice. The first board I made was a 6'6 with this idea in mind. Let me tell you, it turned out as a oval hull hahahah, it surfs and is very niche, but yea, its a dog for everyday surf. Still enjoy the fact that shapers like you make some good looking boards that fit this 'mini-mid' range.
@@Mongiloyd not how I would describe it tbh 🤣. But, fair play for having a crack at one yourself. I feel like hull bottoms need to be longer in rail to really maximise the trim, this kinda size it's difficult to utilise the hull designs as an easy rider style board in my opinion. But, there's no such thing as a wrong board, they will all be fun to figure out for someone 🤙🤙 daily driver big guy board I feel like needs more in rail, three fins and a bit more pivot in the outline. The new model BP round (clip out soon) is probably closer to the money in that respect 🤙
Beautiful board!
I just scooped up a 6’6 love machine fm. Figured it’d be my step up. I just got in some overhead waves and went great. However it really surprised my waist high waves. Barely paddle, so much flow and speed
this is what im looking for
Looking forwards to some footage of someone surfing this one 😉
@@thisrelationshipthing on the way 👌
ohhhh i like the look of this. Good breakdown fella
@@robdash9358 thanks 🤙🤙
Nice board👍
Love it! As a timepiece owner and looking at a 6’6 to add to my 6’9 😍. How does it compare to the mod pro?
Funny you should ask actually.... It's the same base file. The mod pro is basically the thruster version, slightly less refined, arguably more suitable in smaller waves, but both will work in anything really. This one is just slightly more free feeling and the mod pro is more pivot based.
Thnx heaps! Loved the last bit as well!
Think this is just what I am after. Have been looking for ages for a board that will be similar to my flow stick 6’6 but that can be pushed just a bit harder. Looked at the flow stick pro but was a bit worried that might lose some ability in the rubbish fat waves that I seem to end up surfing a lot of the time. Had been thinking about a 6’4 big baron type board. Really reluctant to move on from the flow stick and lose all of the things that make surfing on it so fun. How does the 6’6 of this model compare to the flow stick?
@@chrispowell9971 I guess it would feel like a spicier version. Duck dive a bit easier and go round a corner a bit faster... You will end up losing stability as a result but I think it would be net positive in terms of having a good surf.
@@colabsurfgreat thanks. I think that is what I am after. I have improved quite a bit since I got my flow stick but it’s still the board I use the most in the ocean and the one I have the most fun on. Just want a very slightly more high performance version.
@chrispowell9971 also look at the mod pro...... Just to confuse you a bit 🤣🤣
@@colabsurfyes I have been looking at that too and was quite tempted but I think I would prefer a bit more waterline to volume ratio. I had a 6’ cali twin pin which was nice and easy to surf but I kept wanting to ride it like a smaller short board. Now have a 6’ alone 13 at 32l as a big forgiving short board so think something 6’5 or 6’6 would fit in nicely.
@chrispowell9971 👌
Mini mid for you is what I call a shortboard at a push as I’m 6’5 and 100kg in my birthday suit 😂
Lovely looking board though. Be interested if you’d think it would work in a size big enough for me or
@@J0llygiant it's all relative. I think we could custom make you one potentially yes. As long as it sits somewhere in your quiver that makes sense. Birthday suit surfing optional 🤣.
All I've ever ridden. 95% of people on these tiny short boards have no right to wax them up and aren't going to progress on them either.
harsh but fair? i think progression is certainly slowed down a bit if you are riding the wrong board, or you end up with bad habits as a result of it.... like learning to walk in shoes to small.... end up with a funny walk and bad feet.... but, i do think there is an argument the other way around also.... some people are to scared to look out of place by riding a different board so they end up never really knowing if they missed out or not..... that being said. in the case of surfboards i think too big is always better than too small.
Facts
Ha ha who the hell is anyone to say someone shouldn't have the right to wax up a shortboard....absolute ridiculous statement
Nice overall shape.
Now round out the nose.
It's gonna get crowded out there and we don't need these eye stabber boards.
We need some general protection up front, and maybe some face gear.
🔥🔥🔥
There isn't a board that works in anything.
@@Hotwire_RCTrix no board is designed for everything. There are PLENTY of boards that can be surfed in a much wider range of waves than they are designed for.
There isn't a regular surfer that surfs in anything.