I am a surfer. for those of you who don't know anything about surfing, its a way of life. its addictive, its sportive, its fun and most of the time you don't want to get out of the water no matter who is waiting outside (useualy my wife waves at me for a whole hour).
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Al Merrick MBM
For delivery-costs outside EU please contact our customerservice at: info@blue-tomato.at ... more
Available lengths: 6.0 -6.4 Width: 18 1/4 - 19Thickness: 2 7/16 Originally developed with Bobby Martinez, now the M-BM is the most commonly ridden model by pro level surfers. Versatile enough to be ridden by all types of surfers. Likes to be surfed vertical and in the pocket. Relatively flat under the front foot to a double concave/vee combo out the back. FCS Fins included.
Al Merrick Biscuit 5.8
A short and stubby tri-fin: the biscuit design was developed with Rob Machado.Like Rob, ... more
the Biscuit rides free and easy in the smallest surf and catches waves like boards a foot longer.You are open to drawing new lines with the shortest rail possible. Everyone should ride this board at least twice.Features:+ 5 8 x20¼x2¾ + skill level: beginner to advanced+ perfect for knee to head-high waves
Al Merrick Flyer 6.6
A worldwide favorite, this design excels in small to medium surf but still rides and ... more
responds like a conventional shortboard. Al considers this the best small wave shortboard he has ever designed. It should be ridden 2 to 3 shorter and 1/4 to 1/2 wider than your normal shortboard. Who should ride this Board? You want to maintain the same speed and maneuverability you have on your shortboard in good waves but in small surf. Features: + Can be ridden by all styles of surfer. + skill level: beginner - pro + perfect for knee high to head and a half high waves.
Al Merrick Flyer 6.8
A worldwide favorite, this design excels in small to medium surf but still rides and ... more
responds like a conventional shortboard. Al considers this the best small wave shortboard he has ever designed. It should be ridden 2 to 3 shorter and 1/4 to 1/2 wider than your normal shortboard. Who should ride this Board? You want to maintain the same speed and maneuverability you have on your shortboard in good waves but in small surf. Features: + Can be ridden by all styles of surfer. + skill level: beginner - pro + + perfect for knee high to head and a half high waves.
Al Merrick Skinny Fish 5.10
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This is the original CI Retro Fish template thinned out for maximum performance. Al tuned the rails to make the Skinny Fish versatile in all kinds of waves. Comes standard clear with sanded finish and ultralight glass job.
Al Merrick Biscuit 5.8
A short and stubby tri-fin: the biscuit design was developed with Rob Machado.Like Rob, ... more
the Biscuit rides free and easy in the smallest surf and catches waves like boards a foot longer.You are open to drawing new lines with the shortest rail possible. Everyone should ride this board at least twice. Features:+ 58 x 20¼ x 2¾ + skill level: beginner to advanced + perfect for knee to head-high waves
Al Merrick Biscuit 5.10
A short and stubby tri-fin: the biscuit design was developed with Rob Machado. Like Rob, ... more
the Biscuit rides free and easy in the smallest surf and catches waves like boards a foot longer. You are open to drawing new lines with the shortest rail possible. Everyone should ride this board at least twice. Features: + 510 x 20 x 2 7/8 + skill level: beginner to advanced + perfect for knee to head-high waves
Al Merrick Biscuit 5.8
A short and stubby tri-fin: the biscuit design was developed with Rob Machado.Like Rob, ... more
the Biscuit rides free and easy in the smallest surf and catches waves like boards a foot longer.You are open to drawing new lines with the shortest rail possible. Everyone should ride this board at least twice.Features:+ 5 8 x20¼x2¾ + skill level: beginner to advanced+ perfect for knee to head-high waves
A review by talconstruction on Al Merrick November 18th, 2008
Author's product rating:
Value for money
Good
Durability
Good
How does it compare to similar products?
Standard
Advantages:
light , beautiful, fast, balanced .
Disadvantages:
expensive, bumpy surface after first surf
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
Full review
I am a surfer. for those of you who don't know anything about surfing, its a way of life. its addictive, its sportive, its fun and most of the time you don't want to get out of the water no matter who is waiting outside (useualy my wife waves at me for a whole hour).
about a year and a half ago, as we were walking in central london, i desided to go in the "quik silver" shop to see whats new. as i was looking at the boards thay had, the seller came up to me and said that they can make a board to suit my needs (my colors, my high, my waight, and any other spesification i want) and its not that expensive (about £450).
the only thing i could do is start begging (to my wife) until finally she agreed. i had a smile of a smily face for a week. i ordered it, paid and waited patienty until it came (it took two monthes to manufacture in france) and i had to try it.
for that reason only we went to newquey and stayed in a hotel for a week (on the beach) when every day i'm surfing, my wife is tanning (the sun came as a surprise) and we both eat outside, stay in the pool or have massages (the wife loved it).
as for the board, well it took a weired shape after only a couple of hours in the water (bumpy all over) meaning that the uper coat of the fiberglass wasn't that hard, but after a few days i didn't care. it surfed beautifuly (i'm a good surfer) and its very light waight (about 5 kg) and i was runing with it all day long.
the down part was the price because i know for a fact that i could have bought it in israel for about half price (or even a "spider"- much better) but i can't complain as long as i can surf here as well (i've got 2 surfboards in israel and my brother is using them).
another down side was that the guys at the shop promissed me that the board will come in 4 weeks and it took twice the time (but they did give a wet suit- quik silver- for free) but that's ok too. overall i'm very pleased with it because its light, its all black (my request) and its got my name on it (in white). next place to try it is new zealand, massive massive waves and the beach and the sun and the cold watermelon... damm, i can't wait...
