Converse v 9.1 Pro

Bugwerx · 07-Jun-2010, 02:18 PM

Has anybody had a chance to ride both the Converse and 9.1 Pro? I have the Converse and really like it but am thinking of getting the 9.1 Pro for a bit more performance and speed down the line, without losing too much stability. Is the Pro a more high performance version of the Converse or is it a totally different board? Any comments will be appreciated.

Bugwerx

Sup-position · 08-Jun-2010, 07:50 PM

I like the Pro better than the Converse.
It is much faster and more responsive.
Really goes down the line.

www.Sup-position.com
Huntington Beach, California, USA

Bugwerx · 09-Jun-2010, 05:07 PM

Thanks for that Sup-position. I was hoping that was the case. Hopefully I'll get a chance to demo the 9.1 Pro this weekend.

Sup-position · 09-Jun-2010, 07:42 PM

Please let us know your comparative thoughts.

www.Sup-position.com
Huntington Beach, California, USA

noa · 25-Jun-2010, 01:15 PM

is the 9'1 pro just a faster board down the line or does it also turn better than the Converse ?
how would the 9'1 pro compare to the 8'5 pro ?

Sup-position · 27-Jun-2010, 02:06 AM

The 9'1" Pro will carve and hold a higher line, and generate a lot of speed.

The Converse is more of an All around board, quite comfortable, some what stiff,
I have had the tail pull out making steep drops. Probably can be remedied with
some fin changes.

Big difference between the 9'1" Pro and the 8'5" Pro.

The 9'1" Pro can handle some serious juice.
It will generate speed and harness the waves power.
If I was at a smoking point break trying to zipline the sections
this would be my board.

The 8'5" Pro is a board you can throw around.
It has significant rocker compared to the 9'1" (relatively flat)
lots of fun on rampy waves.

So depending on your style of surfing and the waves you are riding,
I would select the Converse if I was an Intermediate
Surfer with a casual/playful style.
If I was a charger and looking for high speed and bigger waves
with power carves I would choose the 9'1" Pro.
If I was riding rampy/hollow waves up to 8-10' faces with an aggressive style,
top to bottom lip smacking, lay down turns, off the tops, then I would choose the 8'5" Pro.

This is for someone who is 185#.

Hope this helps.

www.Sup-position.com
Huntington Beach, California, USA

Bugwerx · 04-Jul-2010, 11:29 AM

Hi Sup-position,

Really appreciate your reviews of these boards, it really helps those of us trying to decide which one would be best

You have me really interested in the 8.5 pro now. One question though, how much harder is it to paddle into waves than the Converse?

Also, I have the opportunity to pick up a cheap 9.0 stinger. Do you have any experience with it and if so could you compare it to the Converse?
I guess I'm looking for a good all round surf board to replace the Converse, the next step in performance but without losing that ability to ride it in just about anything.

Cheers

Bugwerx

WARDOG · 04-Jul-2010, 06:50 PM

Hi Bugwerx,
The 9' Stinger was a fun and versatile board...especially, since it had a quad plus one fin setup...kinda like a bigger Pocket Rocket...

http://surfingsports.com/secros_sup/index.html

Here's the 8′5″ x 29.5″ Pro next to the 9′ x 30″ Converse next to the 9′1″ x 29″ Pro…

http://surfingsports.com//images/pro...se_pro91_1.jpg
http://surfingsports.com//images/pro...se_pro91_2.jpg

You can see that the 8'5" Pro is a fair chunk smaller than the 9'1" Pro...you will definitely lose the ability to ride in "just about anything"...the Converse is much more of an "all around" board...if you're looking for more performance, and you're only gonna have one board, go for the 9'1" Pro...

Warm winds ,good waves, & strong strokes...{:~)

WARDOG
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Sup-position · 05-Jul-2010, 03:29 AM

Since I don't know your weight and skill level
it is somewhat difficult to make an assessment
of which board will be the best.
Demoing is the best test.

Here's my take given my weight 185# and ability.

When it is surgy and windy with moderate chop
I will ride the 9'0" Stinger.
I came up with a quad fin configuration that allows
me to power turn further back on the tail.
When it is rolly and bigger (10' Faces +) Quad,
Or hollow and bigger (10' +) Faces, running 2-1 set up
I like the stinger.

The 8'5" Pro is really great for bowlly, rampy, hollow waves
up to 10' faces. It works better when the wave jacks up to get into.
Rolly and choppy or windy much more work than the Stinger.

Both boards are more dynamic surfing boards than the Converse.

The 9'1" Pro is a fast down the line board.
Will not turn as tight as the Stinger or the 8'5" Pro.

So since you are looking for a step up board that you can ride in just about anything
I think the Stinger will do you justice.

We have new and used Stingers, as well as the 2 Pro models.
Demo when you are in Town.

Hope that helps...

www.Sup-position.com
Huntington Beach, California, USA

Bugwerx · 05-Jul-2010, 06:01 AM

Thanks Sup-position and Wardog,

I really appreciate your replies. I weigh between 185 and 195.(closer to 195 at the moment due to not surfing as much as I would like) and would class myself as an intermediate sup surfer. I have been sup surfing for about 18 months now but surfed my whole life before that.
I think I can rule out the 8.5 and just decide between the 9.0 pro and Stinger. The Stinger is looking to have the edge I think.
Thanks once again for taking the time to reply.

Bugwerx

07-Jun-2010, 02:18 PM	#1
Bugwerx New Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 7	Converse v 9.1 Pro Has anybody had a chance to ride both the Converse and 9.1 Pro? I have the Converse and really like it but am thinking of getting the 9.1 Pro for a bit more performance and speed down the line, without losing too much stability. Is the Pro a more high performance version of the Converse or is it a totally different board? Any comments will be appreciated. Bugwerx

27-Jun-2010, 02:06 AM	#6
Sup-position Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Huntington Beach, California, USA Posts: 102	The 9'1" Pro will carve and hold a higher line, and generate a lot of speed. The Converse is more of an All around board, quite comfortable, some what stiff, I have had the tail pull out making steep drops. Probably can be remedied with some fin changes. Big difference between the 9'1" Pro and the 8'5" Pro. The 9'1" Pro can handle some serious juice. It will generate speed and harness the waves power. If I was at a smoking point break trying to zipline the sections this would be my board. The 8'5" Pro is a board you can throw around. It has significant rocker compared to the 9'1" (relatively flat) lots of fun on rampy waves. So depending on your style of surfing and the waves you are riding, I would select the Converse if I was an Intermediate Surfer with a casual/playful style. If I was a charger and looking for high speed and bigger waves with power carves I would choose the 9'1" Pro. If I was riding rampy/hollow waves up to 8-10' faces with an aggressive style, top to bottom lip smacking, lay down turns, off the tops, then I would choose the 8'5" Pro. This is for someone who is 185#. Hope this helps. www.Sup-position.com Huntington Beach, California, USA Last edited by Sup-position; 27-Jun-2010 at 08:22 AM.

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08-Jun-2010, 07:50 PM	#2
Sup-position Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Huntington Beach, California, USA Posts: 102	I like the Pro better than the Converse. It is much faster and more responsive. Really goes down the line. www.Sup-position.com Huntington Beach, California, USA

09-Jun-2010, 05:07 PM	#3
Bugwerx New Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 7	Thanks for that Sup-position. I was hoping that was the case. Hopefully I'll get a chance to demo the 9.1 Pro this weekend.

09-Jun-2010, 07:42 PM	#4
Sup-position Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Huntington Beach, California, USA Posts: 102	Please let us know your comparative thoughts. www.Sup-position.com Huntington Beach, California, USA

25-Jun-2010, 01:15 PM	#5
noa New Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 6	is the 9'1 pro just a faster board down the line or does it also turn better than the Converse ? how would the 9'1 pro compare to the 8'5 pro ?

04-Jul-2010, 11:29 AM	#7
Bugwerx New Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 7	Hi Sup-position, Really appreciate your reviews of these boards, it really helps those of us trying to decide which one would be best You have me really interested in the 8.5 pro now. One question though, how much harder is it to paddle into waves than the Converse? Also, I have the opportunity to pick up a cheap 9.0 stinger. Do you have any experience with it and if so could you compare it to the Converse? I guess I'm looking for a good all round surf board to replace the Converse, the next step in performance but without losing that ability to ride it in just about anything. Cheers Bugwerx

04-Jul-2010, 06:50 PM	#8
WARDOG Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 83	Hi Bugwerx, The 9' Stinger was a fun and versatile board...especially, since it had a quad plus one fin setup...kinda like a bigger Pocket Rocket... http://surfingsports.com/secros_sup/index.html Here's the 8′5″ x 29.5″ Pro next to the 9′ x 30″ Converse next to the 9′1″ x 29″ Pro… http://surfingsports.com//images/pro...se_pro91_1.jpg http://surfingsports.com//images/pro...se_pro91_2.jpg You can see that the 8'5" Pro is a fair chunk smaller than the 9'1" Pro...you will definitely lose the ability to ride in "just about anything"...the Converse is much more of an "all around" board...if you're looking for more performance, and you're only gonna have one board, go for the 9'1" Pro... Warm winds ,good waves, & strong strokes...{:~) WARDOG http://surfingsports.com http://standuppaddlesurf.com http://standuppaddlesports.com http://supsports.com http://paddlesurfing.com http://blog.surfingsports.com http://facebook.com/supsports http://twitter.com/supsports

05-Jul-2010, 03:29 AM	#9
Sup-position Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Huntington Beach, California, USA Posts: 102	Since I don't know your weight and skill level it is somewhat difficult to make an assessment of which board will be the best. Demoing is the best test. Here's my take given my weight 185# and ability. When it is surgy and windy with moderate chop I will ride the 9'0" Stinger. I came up with a quad fin configuration that allows me to power turn further back on the tail. When it is rolly and bigger (10' Faces +) Quad, Or hollow and bigger (10' +) Faces, running 2-1 set up I like the stinger. The 8'5" Pro is really great for bowlly, rampy, hollow waves up to 10' faces. It works better when the wave jacks up to get into. Rolly and choppy or windy much more work than the Stinger. Both boards are more dynamic surfing boards than the Converse. The 9'1" Pro is a fast down the line board. Will not turn as tight as the Stinger or the 8'5" Pro. So since you are looking for a step up board that you can ride in just about anything I think the Stinger will do you justice. We have new and used Stingers, as well as the 2 Pro models. Demo when you are in Town. Hope that helps... www.Sup-position.com Huntington Beach, California, USA

05-Jul-2010, 06:01 AM	#10
Bugwerx New Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 7	Thanks Sup-position and Wardog, I really appreciate your replies. I weigh between 185 and 195.(closer to 195 at the moment due to not surfing as much as I would like) and would class myself as an intermediate sup surfer. I have been sup surfing for about 18 months now but surfed my whole life before that. I think I can rule out the 8.5 and just decide between the 9.0 pro and Stinger. The Stinger is looking to have the edge I think. Thanks once again for taking the time to reply. Bugwerx