Comments on: Review: Al Merrick Robber

By: andrew

andrew — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 01:44:21 +0000

i have the same problem as u i would get the robber the pod you wouldnt have as much fun

By: andrew

andrew — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 01:40:26 +0000

i have the same problem as u i would get the robber the pod a whouldent have as much fun

By: Bradley Hook

Bradley Hook — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 22:11:18 +0000

Hey Rod, the review copy we had was a thruster. It was pretty loose and skatey but heaps of fun.

By: Rod

Rod — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 17:14:50 +0000

Hey, as anyone riden this board with a thruster set up?

cheers

By: joe

joe — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 17:51:42 +0000

hey man im 14,been riding since i was 10.iv had 3 boards and the one i have now is a 6.4 quad ,its not that fast.is the robber for me i want to go faster and get some quick turns in on small waves(knee height to 3 foot). thanks good review 2

By: sean

sean — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:14:52 +0000

hey im also thinking of getting a ci pod, im an advanced begginer and my only problem surfing is pooping up, i need a more steady board. would a pod work?

By: Bradley Hook

Bradley Hook — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 03:36:20 +0000

Hey Jonny,

I’d go for the catching the wave earlier option. Bali is all about reef so you should theoretically be paddling out in the channel and, hopefully, landing up back near the channel after each ride. Depending on where you surf you might want something with a bit more rocker than the pod, which is pretty flat. You don’t want to be node-diving at a place like Bingin, believe me. I’ve got scars to prove it.

Have a great trip.

By: Jonny Market

Jonny Market — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:49:21 +0000

Hi…I’m about to head to Bali and have been thinking about buying either a 6’4″ Pod or 7’0″ Waterhog for the trip. I’m not a regular surfer, so I’ve never improved beyond advanced beginner/intermediate, but I’m comfortable paddling out in head-high waves and do ok once I get to my feet.

My dilemma is catching the wave earlier vs. having a board I can actually duck-dive. What’s your advice on either board? I’m 5’8″ and weigh 160lbs.

Thanks…Jonny

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 04:28:56 +0000

Yep – totally agree with Brad. Get yourself on a Pod and you’ll have heaps of fun. Let’s do a Pod review soon!

By: Bradley Hook

Bradley Hook — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 04:25:02 +0000

Hey Tina,

I reckon you may be better off with something a little more sturdy than The Robber as it can be loose at times. If you like Al Merrick boards how about trying The Pod or the Waterhog models. Both will suit your level whilst leaving room to grow.

Cheers,

Brad, Editor, Surfd.com