Does anyone know where I can get my hands on this board in Australia?
Y QUAD
Thanks :)
It's just a softtop fish...interesting to note it looks to be only sold on bodyboarding websites. Something similiar www.boogerking.com.au/
Never heard of it but sounds good if u are after a fish u should try 7s super fish the only thing is that it is doble the price
Cheers, been chatting with friends at Bondi Junction surf shop and they tell me that they don't stock it in Australia yet.
Thanks for the suggestion on the 7s Super Fish, they look great. It does cost a bit of $$$. Does anyone know how well they ride?
I think I will still look at the Y Quad and try to get one sent from overseas, I have ridden a friends last year and it is really fun especially for the days when the waves abit small and messy.
CHeers!
Looks abit like an int softboards. Have you seen them, they're fun in mushy little rubbish surf.
well i have a 7s superfish and its great its better for when the swell is low like 2ft 3ft
Can help out a bit with some info on how the 7S rides - had mine around a year now...
It is a real fun board, nice shape, heaps of volume which helps it surf well in small to medium waves.
I have the 8ft and have had heaps of real nice waves in up to a bit over head high (haven't had the chance to try bigger yet). It excells in long rides where you can carve heaps and do smooth turns along the wave. If you like any quick snappiness in the board at all this will not do - but if you're after the fish style cruisy surfing and fluid carves it is fun as!
Pros:
-Paddles into fat waves you never think it will (much more like longboarding) 
-Easy board to use, trims beautifully along the wave (improved my surfing heaps)
-The speed/power from the board is surprisingly good.
-Quad/Thruster FCS options (I use quad and love it)
Cons:
-They are pretty pricey (Rudd bought mine for me in last years handout).
-Built in thailand or something I think? Build quality is good, but not brilliant.
-Everyone seems to have one.
-Very flat. Nose dives on take off are real common until you get used to it and its not really ideal for steep drops in hollow waves (although now my skills are starting to improve it's not so bad).
In summary I would definitely get a board this shape again! I love this style of surfing. I probably would get a custom one made locally though (I feel bad taking my money global when there are so many awesome shapers around).
Very good board for what I want to do and I have so much fun on it I can't even describe it in words!!
Would I get the same again? probably not. Would I get a similar size/style of board again? Definitely!!
Hope this helps!
I have the 7'3" 7S Super Fish as a quad and love it... If I snapped it (doubtful at 3" thick ?!) I'd buy another one tomorrow...
I typically surf 2-4ft beach breaks, mostly fast straight waves and this thing is very capable.
There is another thread on this forum where the merits (and demerits) of the 7S range were debated. Might be worth a search...
Hi All,
I have picked up the 6'0" Y-Quad about a month ago. I can vouch for it, its awesome! I took it out on the Big Sunday South Bondi, pumping at six foot plus just on the weekend 30/5/2010 and it handles the 6 footers + great.
Maybe abit too buoyant for duckdives through the thick white water as I don't weight much. Not as fast or responsive as your fiberglass short board. But I had a hell of a time on Sunday. I imagine, if one would ride it as is instead of comparisons, it makes a very handy and fun member in your quiver.
I have been told by the US manufactures that they are negotiating with an Australian distributor and they should be stocking up Australia shelves by next Summer (So they say).
Cheers.
Karmalitty
