Filed in: Surfboard Reviews | On: January 21st, 2007 | Comments: (2)
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Dimensions: 6’1″ x 2″ 1/4 x 19″ 1/4 Bought this board a while ago during the first epoxy hype. Purchased it brand new for over $600 because it sounded like it was really gonna perform well. Probably the worst board I have ever ridden. The board paddled extremely well and very floaty, but it was just way too light to have any kind of performance on the wave. From my experience, most epoxy boards only work well in clean conditions but this particular M10 did not work in any condition. It almost seemed like you were literally surfing a plastic toy instead of a high performance surfboard. I gave this board more than a few months to live up to my expectations but it disappointed. My criticism for this board is that it never felt like the rail engaged in the wave…almost as though it was skimming the surface the whole time. I went back to my PU board after the M10’s trial run and felt such a huge difference. The PU board felt so much more responsive and solid in the wave. I hear that Surftech has a new type of skin now called the SL2 which is supposed to have better flex patterns. We’ll see if those boards are any good. This one certainly wasn’t. Pros: Extremely light and very good paddling power Cons: Bland paint job. Board felt too light…almost skimming the water and I never felt like I could bury the rail on my turns. These Surftech boards are extremely expensive. The one thing that really pissed me off was the fact that these boards weren’t as durable as they claimed. About a month after I bought the M10, I dropped it by accident about a foot off the ground while trying to put the board into its board bag. The paint on the rail chipped off and after that day, the paint continued to slowly chip off. I would like to try some other models and see if I can provide positive feedback. Stay tuned… 2 Comments »By participating in online discussions you acknowledge that you have read and agreed to the TERMS OF SERVICE. Any violations of these terms may result in account suspension or deactivation. Please keep your comments civil and in good taste. To report a comment, email info@surfboardshack.comGeoff Rashe, on July 24, 2011 @ 7:46 pm |No contest. Going down the road of Asian manufacturing with windsurfer technology was painful and I knew it was wrong from the beginning. My brand was hijacked, yet the royalty checks kept coming so we accepted them. Ratboy never rode those boards. I spoke up about it in Surfing magazine and my contract was terminated. First in and first out. Sorry to all the real surfers who wasted their money. Leave a comment |
Peter L, on September 14, 2007 @ 5:47 pm |
I was wanting more critical info on tuflite. I have been surfing a Wayne Lynch Tuflite for about 6 months. I have mixed opinion on the one I own. I have been surfing for 35years. I have owned a succession of Mark Richards Boards all have been real good. I have a tendency to ride boards around 6?10 to 7?. I dont like Mals or more accurately they dont like me. The Wayne Lynch Epoxy is fairly traditional 6?9? 19 3/4 Wide 2 11/16 thick Slight vee in bottom. What I like-It can make steep drops with much control, it paddles well. What I dont like It has no “zing” out of turns. While it can plane over flat sections. If you try turns it feels as if its not gaining any speed out of the turn. I noted your remarks of how you felt Tuflite boards felt “dead”. It gives me the impression that I not getting the same pace out my turns and at times it rocks from side to side which is real weird not enough to lose control. Its also loose! Ive just bought a MR area pin to test agains it. What are your thoughts on this. Id be interested to hear from you. Kind regards Peter L