[Crackie Onassis]

Rules in LB are different than NYC.

[snaggletooth]

yeah - i was wondering what they would have to say, even in LB. i think it depends on which guards are at which beach. and how chaotic any particular day is. there aren't any set rules. i think that thing will be fun, summer, spring, winter, or fall, in any event

[rockyveiga]

that does look like fun. i've been thinking of getting a bodyboard for the lady, but this might be a bit more fun, cause she could ride it like a bodyboard, and i can skate around with it.

[MATT JOHNSON]

Yeah The Beater Caught my eye aswell. It can be used here at the non surfing beaches in wildwood. I was gonna get it for my  6 year old daughter for a graduation gift for completing first grade. I figured that would be a good safe board for her to learn on . Plus I can take it out to and tool around on it 

[rockyveiga]

glad i'm not the only one finding a second reason to buy this... haha. am i right though? could she use it as a fun bodyboard?

[tummee]

I always liked the INT blackball beater - 4'11", thruster set-up - but was dubious of the actual blackball beating claim for here in NYC. I was asked to leave the water for riding a mat last year.

That said, these boards still look fun, especially for taking chances on airs and closeout laybacks.

[onefinookas]

just got word my order has been confirmed and will ship manana, softhating at its finest.

[onefinookas]

like a kid waiting for christmas

Mar 30, 2010 8:36 AMOn FedEx vehicle for deliveryBETHPAGE, NY

[onefinookas]

s-t-o-k-e-d, so cool lookin.

[onefinookas]

seriously so cool lookn, best thing for summer since my water balloon launcher.

[money4coffeeman]

on a decent day, you might have to contend with the "No fins, no in" thing.... unless you wear fins, then your.....in... What???
 
Those look sick! Ive been waiting to find a snapped costco softtop--- epoxy the bottom and glass some fins on--- and have at it.
 

[onefinookas]

really fun, will take some getting used to.  Holding the front of the board in the water paddling into waves it reminded me of when I was 10-13 years old and riding a bodyboard sans fins, flashbacks for sure.  The board has some flex which is interesting, it gets into waves easily but its pretty difficult to set your line and get it really going, this will take more practice and maybe a longer wave instead of heaving shore break.  I did get one whitewater climb that felt really cool, I think I claimed it and 360's should be no problem.  Either way I recommend it, cheaper than an alai funner than a bodyboard but still kind of like a moped, fun to ride but you dont want your friends to catch you riding one.

[surfcitynj]

JP Van Swae uses one of these to swim out with longer lens in a housing and brought it down to PR. I grabbed it a few times and rode it in some little beach break. Slippy slidey but a lot of fun. Definitely think I'll be picking up this or The ONE in the near future.
Peace,
Kyle

[onefinookas]

holyshlt so much fun, noserides, cutbacks, floaters to pedestrian, surfing through swimmers with not a care in the world.  Lifeguards made me wear a leash but all in all were pretty chill about the whole thing. Did I say how fun it was.

[SeaCliff]

You realize that because grom saw you on it, I now must order one. Or two. Damn,,,,just my luck.