Rawson Surfboards Cheater 5 Gun vs Rawson Surfboards Classic Gun

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Both boards come from Rawson Surfboards: the Cheater 5 Gun is a gun and the Classic Gun is a gun. Documented lengths run 8' 6"–10' 5" for the Cheater 5 Gun and 7' 6"–10' 6" for the Classic Gun.

Cheater 5 Gun by Rawson Surfboards

Cheater 5 Gun

Rawson Surfboards

Gun

Gun

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The Cheater 5 Gun Model: The Cheater 5 Gun came about by speaking with different big wave Rawson team riders asking me about combining some new concepts into my gun series. So, my first idea was placing a Cheater 5 outline over my Sniper Gun Model and combining both concepts. The result that came about is the Sniper Gun's gun rocker and thickness flow and rails, combined nicely with the Cheater 5 fuller yet racy te

Wave size

Overhead → Double-overhead+

Length
8' 6"–10' 5"
Width
21 1/4"–22 3/4"
Thickness
3.37"–4"
Classic Gun by Rawson Surfboards

Classic Gun

Rawson Surfboards

Gun

Gun

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Classic Gun Style: The Classic Gun has been my Rawson Surfboards design forte since the '70's for high performance Guns and catering to serious experienced riders wanting pre-tested and proven gun designs for their different needs and aspirations in large surf. Building custom boards on the North Shore of Oahu for 48 years has enabled me to fine tune my larger wave boards constantly. Having feedback with such a wid

Wave size

Overhead → Double-overhead+

Skill

Advanced

Length
7' 6"–10' 6"
Width
18 3/4"–21 1/2"
Thickness
2 3/4"–3.62"

Size ranges describe each model's documented stock sizes, not a specific board. Compare every spec side by side.

Quick answers

What is the difference between the Rawson Surfboards Cheater 5 Gun and the Rawson Surfboards Classic Gun?

The Rawson Surfboards Cheater 5 Gun is a gun and the Rawson Surfboards Classic Gun is a gun.

How do surfers rate the Cheater 5 Gun and the Classic Gun?

The Cheater 5 Gun has no reviews yet, and the Classic Gun has no reviews yet.

Should I buy the Cheater 5 Gun or the Classic Gun?

Choose on the waves you surf most and the size that suits your weight. The Cheater 5 Gun is a gun and the Classic Gun is a gun; each model page lists its documented stock sizes and reviews from surfers who ride it.

Are the Cheater 5 Gun and Classic Gun made by the same shaper?

Yes. Both are Rawson Surfboards models.

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