Ian reviews the Skindog Ova Surfboard: www.boardshop....
The Skindog Ova mid length surfboard looks bloody amazing and surfs even better. Everyone knows about Ben Skinner AKA Skindog, unbelievably good surfer, really sound bloke and a definite eye for board design that is both functional and great to behold. We've been talking to Ben about a mid length with a difference and finally here it is, Ladies & Gentlemen...The Ova.
The modern Mid Length surfboard has to tick lots of boxes to satisfy the demanding modern surfer and rest assured the Ova does that. It has paddle power in spades to make sure you get your wave count in the crazy line ups we have today, flow and glide and down the line speed, and maybe most importantly the ability to get it turning from the middle of the board.
The design features have been well worked out as you would expect, there is a hull entry up from that rolls into a single then double concave and vee through the tail. this translates into early wave entry and quick acceleration. The rails are a 50/50 set up like a Flatracker running from the nose that blend into a harder edge mid way through the board, hence the ability to get it turning without having to be right over the fins. The board feels solid too, not heavy but well balanced, 6/4oz deck glassing means its got some longevity too.
The Ova mid length needs a 7" single and the outer fins from a medium thruster set to get the most out of it, obviously adjust for your weight or board size but for 6 10s to 7 2s this set up is ideal.
If we don't have the Skindog Ova surfboard you're looking for, or the stock dims don't work for you, just give us a ring on (44) 01243 674250 or email info@boardshop.co.uk and we'll happily discuss a custom order for you. We're also happy to consider taking your old or unwanted board as a trade-in against a new board! We're super stoked to be able to offer boards from one of the UKs best board builders.
28 авг 2024
