TT with round rails?

Rider: 85kgs,
Level: intermediate,
Style: Freeriding, Surf, Downwinders
Weather: 15-30 knots
Disclosure: I love ol' school round railed boards and hate typical square ABS rails

Suggestions for a good allround TT - must have rounded rails.

Have been riding LF Proof boards for years and LOVE the way the well rounded rails handle chop, waves and have controlled slide. Only thing i don't like is too much weight and would like more flex for tired ol' knees.

I really don't like sqaure railed boards at all. Even those that have slightly rounded (but essentially still thin and sqaure) rails.

Proof and Jimmy Lewis boards are about all I'm aware of the have truly rounded rails (mid section) and sharper tips.

I did like the Monk and it's a great board but eppo is right, tips were a tad too wide and it's a little bit too freestyle oriented maybe?

I know it's not fashionable but I do like a longer board with rounded rails and more tapered tips. For me that is the right balance of surface area versus length for good tracking.
I readily concede that TTs like mine don't load up and release for big air anywhere near as good as square railed, wide tip boards.

IMO most peeps (and companies) are obsessed with TTs offering you low end planing in the smallest length possible. Hence too wide generally and in the tips.
For my $$$ the LF Proof 151 old school outline is unreal. I also liked the Cardboards Wave, which has similar dimensions.

BTW - I tried the UG Surf 140. Good suggestion. Nice board but maybe a little too mushy/slidy. The rails are not truly rounded, but rather a sqaure rail rolled up for semi round effect.
The rails on the Surf are rounded up all the way to the end of the tail/tip from memory.
IMO this board would be improved by bringing the rail to a more sharp/flat finish about 15-20cm from the end of the tail (kinda like the Proof - and maybe JL boards?).

Can anyone vouch for the JL MkIII boards? Flex/comfort?

Yep 150 mako Ian. Mate of mine just got one. I got the 140 and king so if ya wanna try all three when time frees up come on down buddy.

Remember Plummett you rode them both with the mutant fins in.

Take those side fins out and she really does ride differently, with more slide as you said. Had an awesome session (two actually) at wedge island set up like this...thing that make this board so good in the waves (for a TT of course) is if you do happen to find a decent wave...it can track very nicely down the line and hold its form. The King is especially good at this...but need good waves and right wind direction.

In-fact the board is better in the surf just as TT for that sliding ability when wanted, but I have the side fins in for load and boosting purposes.

The dude with the 150 will be going TT fins only.

try that. your fins were bigger than whan i use in mine.

I still think the sideways slide catchyness was something to do with the concave,,,,,, but the advatage of that was awesome locked in carves on the wave face.

I think i'm going do the track or less grip more wakeskaty they hard out rail grip..... but then when i'm on a massive face i want that grip....



Yeh Have been thinking of dropping fin sizes, don't get the size swell like you do.

And ya probably right about the catchyness...will drop fins, take out the mutant fins and see. But yes locked in carves are awesome on the mako which suites my style...

maybe build in a little less concave me thinks.

Just had a go on the 150 for the first time. I can see why they say this is the best size for this boards design. It redefines smooth and I was sloppy on shore mush. Ian you have to at least try a 150 before you purchase something else!

Only if I want a divorce! Lol. No at my weight I wouldn't be able to hold down the edge in the winds I ride in. This blokes about your weight, which is about get funkys weight. And I know that Ian prefer longer boards to. The length width and concave are perfect for this size though. But not at easy to chuck around as the 140. Kind of like they say the monks perfect size is the 130 for the design. Just suites it. Can't justify the king, 150 and the 140. Or can I?

Hey Cauncy is that the guy who had a custom made board with some mako built in, but less of a concave plus a few other changes. Yeh I think it is. He had a post about it a while back, made for interesting reading.

I have a JL Mark III. Great board for surf and chop and I reckon still goes ok unhooking. They are pretty stiff though and not really light. I actually really like the dominatrix hull shape - single, deep concave with a flat running down each edge - you'll see what I mean if you take a look at one. Rails are pretty round in middle and quite sharp on ends. You should be able to pick one up pretty cheap. Also there was an Airush Hammer for sale on SB a couple of weeks ago?

Hey BJ,

Yes from what I have seen the JL Model III is basically the same shape as the LF Proof/Drop series. Dominatrix large concave and rails are so good in waves/chop compared to square tipped boards with ABS rails (IMO).

I'd assume slightly better construction and hopefully a tad lighter on the JL tho?




Now those Alkita boards look like the biz!

The dude in that vid rides like I like to (ahem.. maybe a tad better than I tho )

Good to see some shapers go for function over fashion. Do all Franz's boards feature stepped tips? Unfortunately the shaping info page is all in French.


Ta for suggestions folks.

im waiting for a reply on cost, soon as i hear back ill let you know, i was put on to these by a mate in the uk who also put me on the shinn monk, hes on a mutant style tt , they are a custom board with your requirements built in, theyve a silly warranty like 5 yrs so he must be confident of the build, my mate says they aint cheap but theyre an unreal ride making pretty average swell and conditions a hoot.