The glass Mako 6 comes in at 37 pounds. The weight difference between the glass version and the carbon version is substantial. The glass version, like most other same model skis in different layups, handles similarly but the heavier layups tend to dampen the overall feeling of the ski. So the heavier layups are slightly more stable particularly in the bigger conditions and don’t bounce around as much as the 23-24lbs carbon skis. They also require more effort overall to paddle and are slower to jump on a wave. The advantage of a fiberglass ski the cost and they can often be more durable, and easier to repair.
Mako 6 Fiberglass Review – by Wesley Echols
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About the Author: Wesley Echols
2009 SurfskiRacing.com Website originated;
2009,1st person to produce Surf Ski informational DVD;
2009,1st person to produce comprehensive Surf ski Comparison Chart;
2009/2011, Top 10 finisher Blackburn Challenge(20 miles open ocean race);
2002-2018, 16 consecutive Blackburn Finishes
2009-2015 Marketing Director(Weekends)Stellar Kayaks and Surfskis; Launched Stellar Surfskis,
2005, BCU/ACA Certified Level 3 w/4star training, Open Ocean(both expired);
2004-2018 Participated in World Indoor Rowing Championships(Crash B's);
1998 Boston Marathon Finisher;
1997 Baystate Marathon, qualified for Boston Marathon;
1997 Vermont City Marathon;
1996 Newport Marathon;
1983-1991 U.S. Navy - 1st place in Squadron and Command Physical Fitness Test(sit-ups, pushups, run)
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