I'm considering the Spherical Revolver. The shop doesn't have boards to try so I'm requesting as much info as possible before seriously thinking of
ordering one. Can those of you who have one post some comments? My skill level is average and I weigh 195. I surf about 4 times a week on average at the Cliffs
in HB. I have a 10'0 San-O, a 9'0, and a 7'5 Hybrid. I like the Hybrid but it's a bit squirly so I was hoping for something faster in the
Revolver range for those more pitchy days when the take off is steep for the longboards. Thanks for any info.
Revolver Question
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 sherifzaki |
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Posts: 10 (07/01/08 15:29:24) |
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Oregon waterman |
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Posts: 122 (07/02/08 08:06:37) |
I have ridden an 8'4" and currently ride a 7'10".
Def not hybrid 'fun' boards but a very good design on their own. Revolvers are not a "compromise" shape. Both of mine were singles, I rode the 8'4" in surf from 3' to 10' and loved it, fast and always held a solid line in larger OH surf. Bottom turns have never been so pretty as with a Revolver. The 7'10" I am riding now works in any wave over 3' and I have surfed in 10' plus on it with out any fear of spinning out or worse. Waveglider has my old one posted for 700.00, he has not ridden it since I sold it to him so its still very minty. It floated me at 180 plus 30 pounds of wetsuit and paddled very well into waves. Excellent all around boards, these Revolvers. I tend to surf mine from the middle, surfs a little like a hull shape, a little like a longboard but will go straight up and down for smacking the lip if you want to. I did full roundhouse cutbacks on the 8'4"! I wouldn't ride anything less in a shorter board. |
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Posts: 55 (07/02/08 12:52:36) |
I surf a 7'10 single SR in some steep sloppy beach breaks up in the South Bay.
I tend to find the board to work really well on cleaner days but it's a bit tougher on sloppier choppy days. For those of you "daily surfers" this means that today was magic but Mon and Tues were pretty lousy. Then again, I'm still not sure what actually works well on crap days except a big sunny sky and some decent friends -- the board is a detail! Anyway, I really enjoy the board as an alternative -- it paddles extraordinarily well and I can duck dive the 7'10 somewhat with me being 180 lbs (although I wouldn't prefer trying to duck dive it during any real sizable surf). I think as an overall transitional shape, this is a really nice choice -- it offers a lot of paddling, a lot of wave catching, but as Rich says, you don't need to be pumping like crazy to catch waves or stay down the line (like a fish/shorty/etc). It's fine to just cruise. It's stable, handles some VERY steep churning drops (i've put it to the test) and has the magical super-dialed in Harbour rocker that works so well. I still haven't figured out whether I prefer riding it or more high performance longboards in the 9' range. It's a tough call as they both have pros and cons. For what it's worth, I think I'd probably swap my SR for a 9'ish H1 or H3 -- if nothing else, I think I could probably work more on cross stepping / nose riding on the longer board. |
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Posts: 308 (07/02/08 13:48:35) |
Twizzly, you bring up an interesting point, one that I've been pondering for a while now.
What would be the pro's and cons of a 9-0 Hp1 vs. say a 7-10 Revolver? Open question to all. |
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Posts: 56 (07/02/08 17:14:35) |
I'll go out on a limb here... (and wait to be corrected as I'm no expert)
All else being equal, and boards being sized correctly: the SR will have lower swing weight and turn more quickly the SR will have an ability to drop in a bit more steeply with less fear of the nose getting caught the SR will have an ability to fit into smaller pockets in beach breaky junk the SR may be semi-duckdiveable the HP1 will have longer waterline and paddle better the HP1 will have more drive due to greater momentum, built up speed the HP1 will be able to maintain momentum in smaller cruddier conditions the HP1 will be more stable to support cross stepping / nose riding / trimming Presumably if someone could surf a 7'6 or 7'10 SR in most conditions, they should be able to surf a 9' ish H1. I assume the reverse may not be as easily true because the H1 rider may prefer the additional foam adding to earlier and possibly easier take offs ok... anyone who know's better, you're thoughts would be appreciated! |
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Posts: 123 (07/02/08 17:34:25) |
I ride an HP1 at 9'6" and trust me, it's totally different than my 7'10" SR! I do think the HP is faster or at least 'feels'
that way. The SR, I tend to lay back and 'play' more in the pocket, it will get you out of trouble with its stability in steep sections.
I rarely paddle the HP out in OH waves, we do not have channels up here and taking 6' on the head while hanging on to a longboard, not fun! My quiver is the 7'10" Revolver, 9'6" HP1, 9'6" Quatro and a 10'9" local shape. |
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Posts: 29 (07/02/08 17:37:01) |
I have a 7'8" SR that I really love. Having said that, I often grab my 9' singlefin longboard instead because it turns almost as well and still
offers a shot at noserides. I'd love to trade my SR for one in the 7'-7'4" range. Anyone have a singlefin SR that they feel is too short for
them and would like to trade?
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Posts: 57 (07/02/08 20:06:14) |
thanks O. Waterman -- I think that's some really good additional feedback on the ability to hang on the SR during steep & deep sections!
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Posts: 11 (07/03/08 10:27:30) |
Thanks Everyone. I appreciate the feedback. In my quiver I have a thin, fast 9'0 2+1 Tanaka which is much easier than the San-O on steep days. After
reading the comments above, I think a SR might not be much better on big days, beyond being able to semi-duck dive. I might to give up my 7'5 Becker hybrid
for the SR for the extra volume. My ego will suffer a bit losing the short board but hey, I'm not getting any younger and I rarely paddle out on days over
6 feet anyway. Anyone with a single fin 8'0 SR in decent condition for sale? I'd be willing to consider some kind of trade for the Hybrid if you want
to downsize a bit. Peace.
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Posts: 58 (07/05/08 08:46:37) |
Any more feedback on the SR vs H1 / H3 etc would be cool.
Sher, I sent you a message! |
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Posts: 3620 (07/05/08 10:15:33) Administrator |
Refer to the size charts and your question is answered. If you get a High Performance board the recommended size it will perform at its maximum capabilities.
Dropping 6-8 inches will increase turnability but greatly reduce paddling. So if a shorter board is wanted, why go half of the way with a 9-0 High performance
board when you can get all of what you want with a Revolver?
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Posts: 309 (07/05/08 10:51:33) |
Rich, That's the exact conclusion that I came up with. thanks for the input.
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Posts: 12 (07/09/08 18:48:25) |
Still hoping someone with a clean 7'10 or 8'0 single fin here in Socal (I'm in Orange) might want to sell. Will be camping in Pismo for a week but
will check back ASAP. Thanks in advance for posting any pics and prices here.
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