Life In 19x19

I'll admit that I'm not a fan of "Shin-Kaya". It's also a terrible misnomer since it's a kind of spruce and not Japanese (or Chinese) nutmeg.

$199 seems a bit steep for a spruce table board. Mr. Kuroki tends to have Kaya boards around that price from time to time so it might be worth sending him ...

I'm looking for a new go board, either shin kaya or agathis. Does anyone recommend the shin kaya boards from YMI? The thinner is significantly less expensive.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-1-8-Solid-Shin-Kaya-Spruce-Go-Game-Table-Board-/310771401208?pt=Games_US&hash=item485b6b41f8

http://www.ebay.com ...