Is there a board out there that offers the best of both worlds-skim and surf? Any recommendations for someone at 152 lbs and surfing behind an 02 xstar with a great surf wake for 2 years?

IMO the Walzer is propably a Hybrid or as close to what you'll find on the market today. Riding the board revert after a shuv is a bit hard, due to fin placement, but otherwise it's shaped virtually like a 4'6" skimmer <BR> <BR><a href="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/87668/378813.html" target="_blank">http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/87668/378813.html</a>

Another option is from Stripes - Chip Conrad is the proprietor of that shop. <BR> <BR>It's his Pro Skim Surf (Pro SS). Chip told me it is built as crossover board for folks looking for something combining the benefits of both skim and surf styles. <BR> <BR>4'9", 21" wide, 1 1/2" thick, Eps foam, Epoxy, 6 oz glass. <BR> <BR>We haven't had the opportunity to ride this one yet, but I do know Chip's products are stellar. <BR> <BR><img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/559019/424435.jpg" alt="Upload">

Thanks for the information Jeff. Now, is there anywhere in the Northern Cal (above Sac) to demo one? Thanks.

You know, I have a Walzer - I can send one home with Dennis if you get to Folsom, I'll hit Chip up for a demo board at some point. We'll be heading out to New Hogan starting this Sunday and probably every weekend through next November <IMG SRC="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":-)" BORDER=0> and we can always bring out the Inland 4-skim, Calibrated Telum, the Walzer, the prototype Walker Project Composite X 4'6". <BR> <BR>Give me a shout.

That would be awesome Jeff. Thanks for the offers. I will be in touch.

Michele, <BR> <BR>I work for inland surfer and live on lake folsom so if you ever want to demo an inland surfer let me know.