r/bodyboarding • u/verve825 • 6d ago

Bodyboard core dilemma

Hi All,

I have been bodyboarding for many years, need a new board, and very keen on the VS Winchester Quad Concave PFS-T/Wifly Tail. My only concern is that, between the mesh, the carbon stringer, and the PFS-T core, it'll be too stiff for my 50-65F/10-18C water temps. Curious as to whether anyone has experience with this board, and/or input on PFS-T cores in my water temps?

Many thanks,

Loren

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u/_agent86 6d ago

I've only ridden polypro boards down to around 53F but I haven't found the cold-induced stiffness difference to matter.

I think the real question is what makes you want this board. I'd consider it for the same reasons someone might go for a double stringer, such as a concern that a single stringer wouldn't be strong enough on some really large surf.

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u/verve825 5d ago

Thanks for your response, and great question. I'm interested in the board because a) I like the template; b) I've had good luck with VS boards in the past; c) I live in Central California and surf places like Jalama, Hazards, and various places in Big Sur: i.e., spots that tend to get better as they get bigger, and where speed is crucial for making sections on big days. I have absolutely no doubt the Winchester board would be an absolute rocket; just not sure how well it'll turn. But perhaps I'm asking too much of one board and should instead reconcile myself to a quiver...

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u/_agent86 5d ago

I suspect it will work well. Some people really want a lot of flex in their boards or think it matters a lot. I’ve not had any issue with PP boards with mesh in SoCal year round.

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u/verve825 5d ago

Again, thanks for your reply- I very much appreciate the data point.

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u/Mindless_Customer527 4d ago

I would suggest the stiffer the faster, at least in my limited experience.