Now I really am...
G'day brethren,
First post in this forum, long time reader.
Here's the easy bit, 85kg on a good day, 45 yrs (that's early 40's right?) started surfing about oh 3 yrs ago (not my fault, grew up in Belfast) getting a few waves on JC Log 9'6" and wanting to ride something a bit more lively (that said, it could be the driver, not the vehicle, know what I mean?)
So... I've got a tint job in mind but started researching boards and have spun out on info overload! Mostly gonna be riding beachies and some points (sunshine coast) up to maybe head high.
Any advise gratefully received.
Cheers
G
I would strongly suggest you talk to Tully at Shotgun surfboards in Noosa and also have a chat to the boys at Classic Malibu and see what they both suggest - both have sensational ranges and loads of local knowledge - you can't go wrong with either IMO.
welcome mate. if you have read our tripe for a while,you will know who loves what on here
my board im hanging for is a takayama quad scorpion,check them out. i also coundnt go past recommending the mctavish 8ball or what i am also liking is the evo11. welcome again my brethren friend
also munro and astro mmmmastro mmmm new boards mmm confusion
Outstanding service you guys! Many thanks for the speedy replies.
Options... I like options 
Cheers
G
BB = Beach Beat
Not a former Forum poster called Bill Board who has gone surprisingly quiet of late
Pic please Gil. If you current board has really soft (rounded) rails out near the tail, then it will be the board, not the driver!
A 9'1 McTavish EvoII will suit. Had a moderate amount of rocker for beachies. But the board also carries years worth of little refinements. McTavish boards "just work". They are the equivalent of Channel Islands Short Boards, but in the Longboard Arena, in terms of being a well researched and well refined board.
You mentioned Tints... Well McTavish are about the best in the business. Whilst they do loads of sprays, their tint work is truely amazing. Tints require more care, and more skill, and sprays are just easier... But you can create more detail with spray... But I like TINTS! 
http://www.mctavish.com.au/surfboards/surfboard_art
A 9'1 will compliment your 9'6 just nicely. Plus, it will be really easy to adjust to.
Oops, yeah a double post. My internet went ultra slow for a moment... System/operator error! I deleted one.
Chrispy, you knew I would recommend a McTavish!
I deleted one.
Gil for what it's worth I totally agree with Simondo opinions, and build that quiver, it's nice to have some variety to keep fresh.
If you have a 9'6 now then a 9 footer would be a good one to get. Once you get that wired you can get an 8 footer.
i thought i would post this for a bit of spice.
what i didn't know was the yardbirds did a version too
Cheers for all your thoughts folks, I'll be making a few calls over the next day or two to talk about the vulgar topic of $'s.
Any who here's a few pics of the log, what do you reckon Simondo, pilot error?
cheers
G
Nothing terribly wrong with it as far as I can see.
Nice full template from front to back, reasonably flat with a nice little turn up nose and
Tail. Can't make out the rails, but they don't appears to be too hard.
Good tail for speed and looseness.
She could be a Good paddler and A decent all rounder up to shoulder height.
