Longboard Review: Surftech Mickey Munoz Glide 11 Footer

Last year, my bud (who's not much of a surfer, but has bucks) picked up an 11 foot Surftech Mickey Munoz Glide with a beautiful aloha print on the deck in red.  Anyway, he splashed around with it in a few beach breaks a couple of times, which was hilarious by the way, and then it sat in his garage for a year.  Well, I finally convinced him to let me repair a couple of dings (always works) and I've had it in my garage ever since.  

So, for all of you that think 11 foot boards would be more aptly referred to as "piers," let me tell you... the board is a kick to ride.  Not just anywhere, of course.  But catch the right day at Sano and you'll be hootin' and hollerin' in no time.

It's not a turning machine, by any means, but once you set your line, there's no stopping it.  And it paddles like it's got an inboard motor in it.  Plus, while you're bobbing and waiting for the next set, you can always go below and mix a cocktail.

Try one.  Just convince one of your rich friends he needs one... take him to a beach break where he's destined to bang it up... offer to repair it... and presto: your very own cruiser!