How to choose the right size surfboard - "The Big 3"
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The largest surfboard selection in the world! We ship worldwide daily: http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing. Trip Forman runs through our formula for selecting the right size surfboard. The Big 3 is: 1. Design 2. Volume 3. Dimensions Please let us know what you think and leave your comments below. For more information - check out the full article here: http://www.realwatersports.com/news/how-to-choose-the-right-size-surfboard/
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I’m a beginner and I’m not sure what to get . I’m 12 and about 5’4 and quite light for my age . What kind of surfboard shall I start of with? and what surfboard is best for small waves?
What board type and volumen for mediterranean sea?
Im beginner to intermedite, 184 cm and 75 kg. Now I surf with a 7.7 foam.
Thanks in advance!
first of all i want to say that i really appreciate your answer rate in this comment section. i was looking for a comment which fits my exact experience but unfortunately a gave up after reading like 50 comments, thats why i give it a go and ask youuu what kind of board i should buy next:)
I'm 145 lbs, 5'9'' tall and i started surfing like 6 years ago when i was 16... im pretty fit but as i am from switzerland i can't jump in the water after work or on every weekends... but as i really love surfing, i've tried to go as much as possible wherever and whenever i can (France, Portugal, Marocco, South Africa, costa rica and Indonesia)...i've spent pretty much time in the water during these trips and i can say that i'm not to bad at surfing... (no problems at catching a wave and finish the wave...the biggest wave i've surfed was about 10.5 feet in indonesia where i am right now which i am really stoked about haha ...and now i really want a surfboard that fits me...i tried a lot of different surboards but as i am a little kook i never really spent to much time at studying the numbers on the boards and always went by my eyes and sense of touch... i usually surfed about a 5'8''- 6'2'' round tailed and fish tailed, concaved surfboard...but im asking myself what volume i should have, what length, thickness, and width???
sorry for this long text :)
cheers
ozai6
10. comment for How to choose the right size surfboard - "The Big 3"
I’ve been riding a 8ft Mick Fanning for 3months now, 5’10 height and 70kg, But i just snap today and I’ve been turning pretty well on it and now looking to buy another funboard but shorter this time, there is one but I’m stuck on the dimension and volume:
6’10 52vol or 6’4 44,8vol
What would be the best??
Thanks heaps
Jim
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20. comment for How to choose the right size surfboard - "The Big 3"
Volume is simply the amount of 3-dimensional space an object consumes, the weight is not taken into effect. This is why in our software, AkuShaper, we have included the units of Beers. When this concept was first introduced, 17 years ago, I would tell some shapers to think of it as the number of beers you can pour into your board imagining there was a hole at the top, or the number of Liters of water, same idea.
Thanks for your comment and gotta say ...I’m stoked you’re watching this video. Thank you!!
What I was trying to explain is that lighter boards always float a bit more than heavier boards, as this is a question we always get with regards to EPS boards etc. When I went back and watched the video, you’re right, it does come off a bit confusing. The volume is the volume, regardless of the weight. That written number will be the same on two identical boards, even though they may weigh different weights. What that number doesn’t explain is that the lighter board will provide extra buoyancy due to it weighing less. That’s what I was trying to explain.
Thanks again for following our page and let me know what you thought about that Volcom shirt with the unicorn and the pig. Pretty classic. Haha. Have a good one Jimmy! -Trip
20 years of age | 76kgs | 183cm | Beginner | Exercise: calisthenics
I've noticed the speed is not so great when paddling out. Waves go underneath me sometimes. Standing up on the board was easy but haven't phased onto riding the wave. Sitting on it is a nightmare!
Not enough volume? Am I too heavy? Too narrow?
30. comment for How to choose the right size surfboard - "The Big 3"
You're on the right track with the foam board, this makes a perfect first board that you don't have to worry about beating up and can ride in a bigger size without breaking the bank. Coming from a snowboard back ground you will likely get into riding short boards someday, by starting with the foamie you can learn on a higher volume board then transition to a shorter board when you are ready. At that point you'll still appreciate high volume boards for small wave days. The only other thing I'd recommend is a hard top longboard or a funboard for more performance over a soft top, the Robert August 8'4 we have on sale would be a great choice: http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/robert-august or for a soft top, you can't beat the Catch Surf Plank: http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/catch-surf?p=2
would like a short and long board as well.
All the best,
Ashlon
I'm looking for a shortboard for generally mushy, but often steep, fast, waste/chest high, short period, NY surf. I'm intermediate and looking to advance, have more control, quicker turns, eventually some aerials. I'm 6'1" ~140. Any help would be great thanks!!!
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question for u guys (im panamenian sorry for the bad spelling). My weight is like 70kg. i live in a punchy beach break (playa morrillo) im 1.86mts tall. im not a bad surfer but im no kook either hahaha... how u find a 28 liters Volume?
thank u very much again for the clear details on the boards man...
good luck with tha waves man
Thanks for writing. Surfboard design is crucial if you have the opportunity try to test some different shapes and it will become very obvious just how important the shape is. At 70kg 28L is a good volume for your performance boards. This will be a good volume to really dig into turns, and sit deep enough into wave faces to hold well. If you go smaller you will find the board to paddle poorly, but it will be easier to maneuver when you are riding, a larger board will paddle better to give you better performance in weak surf, and if you are looking for a step up size up a few liters to help you drop into bombs early. We ship to Panama regularly, check out our selection of boards here: http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards
I'm looking for a new board that will give me a little more speed en make it easier to get through the dead sections.
I surf mainly beachbreaks so the design is going to be a groveler or a fish right?
I need at least 50 liters of volume right?
Can you give me some advice on the dimensions please? Thx!
http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/rusty/zeppelin
-Chris Stellato REALwatersports.com
Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato REALwatersports.com
Based on your age, weight, skill level, and where you'll be surfing, something with a fuller outline, relaxed rocker, and ~35L volume is going to be the best call. Check out something like the Rusty Heckler 5'11" for awesome results: http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/rusty/heckler
Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato, REALwatersports.com
http://www.realwatersports.com/rusty-smoothie-pu-poly-6-3
Also we always recommend a surf lesson from a professional instructor for your very first session to get the basics down quickly and accelerate your learning. Have fun out there! -Chris Stellato +real watersports
or a 6'2" Pyzel Nugget:
http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/pyzel-surfboards/nugget
You should be looking in the 37-38L range for this first board. Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +real watersports
Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +real watersports
For your situation, it sounds like you WANT to go with a shorter board and you're just trying to decide if it's possible and if it will work, and the answer to that question is YES, easily. Something 25L sounds like it would be a good fit for your weight and skill level and be a board you can maneuver more easily. You will lose some paddle power and ease of catching small waves by going with a smaller board, but that is a trade off most surfers make as they improve so they can surf more aggressively.
A standard shortboard shape around 25L volume sounds like a great fit for you. Check out the 5'10" Pocket Rocket for one board that would be a great choice for you: http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/pocket-rocket
Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +real watersports
Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +real watersports
- Rusty Muffin Top: http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/rusty/muffin-top
- Lost LayZboy:
http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/layzboy
Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +real Watersports
Cheers Josh
175LB beginner should be looking at wide-ish, lower rocker boards in the neighborhood of 40L volume. Check out something like a Rusty Heckler 6'2": http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/rusty/heckler
This would be really user friendly but also set you up on a good track to progress to a smaller, more "high performance" shortboard. Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +real watersports
Thanks a bunch
Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +real watersports
http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/superbrand/fling
can you help me out?
Im 21
6'3
80kgs
and surf a couple times a month in 1-5 foot waves
can ride the face and do little turns.
Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +real watersports
Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +real watersports
Something like a Rusty Smoothie in 6'6" would be a great choice:
http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/rusty/smoothie
Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +real watersports
http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/lib-tech-sub-buggy
Her body weight is so low you'll be successful going with shortboards that appear fairly "sporty" (pointy). Where a 160lb surfer might need a fuller/boxier outline and more float to get riding in weak conditions, a surfer with her bodyweight should be able to ride something in the 25L range even when the waves are tiny. Going with a sportier shape (as opposed to something that has a fuller/rounder nose) is also going to help her maneuver the board when she starts doing some turns. Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +real watersports
- what is your skill level?
- how long surfing? how often do you surf?
- where do you surf?
- what style of surfing do you want to do?
If you can give us the extra info, we can get you dialed in with the perfect board. We'll look forward to your reply. Thanks! -Chris Stellato +real watersports
Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +real watersports
175LB beginner should be looking at wide-ish, lower rocker boards in the neighborhood of 40L volume. Check out something like a Rusty Heckler 6'2": http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/rusty/heckler
This would be really user friendly but also set you up on a good track to progress to a smaller, more "high performance" shortboard. Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +real watersports
Thanks!
xoxo
The Clarences (robert, erin & leslie)
im 15
5'4
119lb
ive had a 6'0 18 3/4 and 2 7/16 for 3 years now.
i feel the board is a bit to floaty (if you know what i mean) , when i chill at the backline the board never actuallygoes under and i find it difficult to duckdive and also i have trouble doing hard carves on small waves. i was thinking about getting a 5'5 smaller board what do you think.
http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards
Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +real watersports
If you are still answering these I'd love to jump in.
6'1" 190lbs 35
Been surfing on and off all my life mostly on either thrusters with huge rails or epoxy 8'0. Currently own a Freebilly 8' funshape/spoon
Ready for some kind of step up to give me a chance to point where I want to go more easily and remove the temptation to move my feet up and down the board longboard style.
Thanks in advance and Aloha
THANKS!
Im 35 with 1.70 and 78 kg, I surf in southern Portugal, at this moment i just can surf 3 times a year for a period of 1 month
I like being able to make quick turns and maneuverability. My problem is paddling for the wave. What measures would you advise me?????
Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +real watersports
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5"11
about 60kg = 132 pounds
- New to surfing, although I have a lot of experience in skateboarding so I know my balance will be pretty good on the board.
I'm not afraid to get thrashed a bit if I have to since I want a short board (or something similar) as a beginner. I'm pretty competitive and my ambitious nature won't get me discouraged if I have it a bit hard. I got a lot of friends who all surf too and are more experience than me and they'll be happy to teach me.
- I'm from Australia, east coast so I don't want to surf small 1 foot waves, but I don't want to surf some giant 10 foot wave either. I guess your typical "whoa that's a pretty big wave I gotta duck under" at the beach when swimming (so around 3-6 foot waves)
- My goals are honestly to just carve the waves, possibly when I am more advanced, do a bunch of tricks too. I can see myself surfing as a hobby for a long time.
This is Noa Deane's board model, he's a progressive surfer with lots of skate-inspired airs and such, so this should be a great match. Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +real watersports
5,5
190
Any good suggestions on a board ?
- What is your current skill level?
- Where/what type of waves will you be using this board in?
- What are your goals for this new board?
We'll look forward to your reply. Thanks!
-Chris Stellato +real watersports
My height is 5'8" and weight about 60 KG = 132 pounds
I am a beginner started 6 months ago, I am now surfing on a 6'8 Firewire board and I get to surf in every two months or so..I surf in Maldives so the waves are usually small in my home break.
My goals are able to surf in any condition doing bottom turns, top turns and mostly enjoy the ride without difficult.
I am thinking of a Fish lets say a 5"8 or 5'10"?? what do you think?
I'm 5'11, 165 lbs, and currently riding a soft top performance 7 footer. It's been a nice learning board for me, volume wise for paddling, and also maneuverable... but I find that not being able to duck dive the board (i.e. Just turtle rolling now) is holding me back a bit. My current board has 54.9 liters of volume. Any recommendations?
Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +real watersports
I'm 13
Height: 5'2"
Weight: 98lbs (ish)
5"6
126 lb
Im an intermediate surfer who rides a 5"10 fun board but i want a board thats easier to maneuver on and for bigger waves.
Any recommendations?
Cheers :)
I weigh 60kg and I'm 5'6 tall I'm looking to get back into surfing again so I'd call myself a beginner what would you recommend for small summer surf?
Hope this helps & good luck knocking the rust off! -Chris Stellato +real watersports
5''7
67kg
what board should i get ?
-Chris
...Lost Short Round: http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/short-round
...Lost LayZboy: http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/layzboy
...Lost RV: http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/rv
Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +real watersports
4"10
108 lb
whats a good board?
Link for grom board: http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/grom
Many people have been liking the ...Lost LayZBoy as a good "first surfboard", it's easy to surf and it can keep up with you as you progress. You would surf a 5'10" or larger LayZBoy: http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/layzboy
Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +realwatersports
- Height & weight
- Skill level, number of years surfing, how often do you surf?
- Where do you surf most often? What are the waves like?
- What are your goals for this surfboard? What do you want to accomplish?
- Do you own any other surfboards? What are they? How does this board fit it?
Thanks! We look forward to prescribing the perfect board!
Thanks so much!
-Baylie K.
Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +realwatersports
a hypto krypto by Hayden shapes with this specs
Length: 5'6''
Width: 19 3/4''
Thickness: 2 3/8''
Volume: 28.31L
I am 5'6" tall, 66-70 kg
I surf on and off since the surfspot
Is far from the city where I live and work.
I have difficulty paddling every time I go back
to surfing after a long break.
I would just like to ask for your advice if the volume
And dimension I mentioned is enough not to frustrate me
Thank you
In the Quiver Killer, best size for you is probably a 6'0", and in a Round Up a 6'2". Either of these boards can be pushed way past your level so they'll be able to stay with you as you progress. Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +realwatersports
Since you are still beginner/intermediate, we will focus on the wave you'll be surfing most often in the smaller end of your range (3-5ft. sounds about right). Check out the ...Lost Quiver Killer or ...Lost Round Up in approx. 30-32L volume, this will give you decent floatation for your weight, and both designs are more than capable of tackling overhead days. Browse all ...Lost surfboards here: http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost
Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +realwatersports
Been surfing on and off for 2 years. I'm 6'6'', 210 lbs, surf a 7'9'' minimal which I love but would like to get another board for bigger days. I live in the mediterranean, so waves are rather slow and mushy. Knee to shoulder. What would you recommend?
Thank you!
Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +realwatersports
This is the best board I have seen in a while that is friendly to someone who is still learning but still has potential to be shredded hard & surfed by someone with a lot of skills. For your weight and skill level, check out the 5'11" Short Round. you should look at boards in the 34L volume range. Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +realwatersports
I am 30 years old, and 205 lbs. I surf Florida waves, just north of Daytona Beach. I have 10 years of experience and would consider myself an intermediate.
What do you think about a JS 107 in a 6' 1' for me?
http://us.jsindustries.com/US/Surfboards/summer-series/107-model
Love your videos. You guys do a great job at explaining things.
Thanks again.
http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards
For your weight and skill level, if you're looking at any of the boards mentioned above, you should be looking at board 38-40L of volume.
Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +REALwatersports
My goal is to carve(http://www.grindtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/davoenglish2.jpg), at least once in my life. So i guess that would be aggressive shortboard.
The type of waves i want to surf are about headhigh hollow waves, but we might get something like that, maybe, once a year, so most of the stuff i get to surf is crumbly waist high, with occasional chest/head high waves.
And my quiver includes a 9' 6'' longboard, a 6' 2'' fish, a 6' 0'' CI #4 groveler, a 5' 10'' Fred Stubble replica by a local shaper, and a 6' 0'' Sharp Eye Blowfish. I almost exclusively surf my Fish because of the conditions, but i have the other boards in case we get a hurricane swell and I actually have a chance to try them.
I think the JS 107 would fit perfect in my quiver, and I actually already ordered it, but was still hoping to get some insight.
Maybe you could point me in the right direction for future board selection.
Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +realwatersports
i'd be very grateful for the answer! thanks :)
Depending on the brand, some of the cheaper epoxy funboards floating around today can be a little bit clunky and slow your progression. When you're ready for a board to "unlock the magic" and help your surfing really progress, check out something a little more finely tuned like a ...Lost Puddle Jumper 5'7" or a Short Round 6'0"
Hope this helps!
-Chris Stellato +realwatersports
Sometimes the easiest way to find the right board is to find the model that is designed for the type of surfing you want to do (punchy barrels, mushy beach break, open ocean waves etc...) and then pick up that shape in your preferred volume. Our shapers are dialing in the right outlines, rail foils etc. with their pro-teams and delivering the amazing results back to "everyday" surfers like you and me, so I personally believe it's best to choose a model and volume and let the shaper do their thing with the final dimensions!
Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +realwatersports
We do recommend surfing lessons as the best way to get started if they are available in your area and it's in your budget. One or two lessons can give you a great foundation for moving on to practice by yourself, and sometimes 3 hours in a lesson is worth 3 months of struggling by yourself!
Hope this info helps! -Chris Stellato +REAL Watersports
hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +REAL Watersports
Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +REAL Watersports
I'm 175cm and 80kg what should I be looking at?
hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +REAL Watersports
Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +REAL Watersports
I was never really that good but could catch a wave on my old 6'4" board (which I no longer have).
I am 34 years of age, 6 ft tall and weigh 182 pounds. I now live in an area of the UK where the waves are small and am looking for an all round board to ride 1 - 5 foot waves.
What would you recommend?
Thanks in advance.
At 182lbs and out of the water for 10 years a board in the 39-41L volume range should work well for you. I'd suggest looking at the 5'10" ...Lost Puddle Jumper:
http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/puddle-jumper
Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +REAL Watersports
Thanks in advance homie.
http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/puddle-jumper
Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +REAL Watersports
Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +REAL Watersports
http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/round-up
i used to surf when i was 15kg lighter. now i need a new board.
thx for your attention
Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +REAL Watersports
Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +REAL Watersports
http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/layzboy
(the more volume you have, the easier it paddles and catches waves). Once you're building some skills after a season or two of surfing, you'll probably want to add another smaller board closer to 29-30 liters to make a 2 board quiver.
Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +REAL Watersports
http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/roberts/hope-diamond
Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +REAL Watersports
http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/mini-driver
Thanks a lot
Check out the ...Lost E-Z Up, it's shaped to handle the big days but still has good float and paddle power to use it in smaller, mushier waves. For your weight and skill level you'd be looking at something in the 34-36 liter range, so check out a 5'11" E-Z Up:
http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/ezup
Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +REAL Watersports
http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/v3-rocket
For 176lbs. intermediate surfer, I'd suggest a board in the 34-36 L range should work great for you. Check out a 6'0" if you're looking at the V3 Rockets. Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +REAL Watersports
Most surfers will have BOTH types of board in their quiver, a hybrid for smaller surf and a good ol' shortboard for average-good surf. My quiver is a good example, I have a RNF5 (beefed up Round Nose Fish) for the smaller stuff and Lost V2 shortboard average-good surf. Surfboards are like golf clubs, you're definitely going to need more than one to get the job done!
Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +REAL Watersports
hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +REAL Watersports
One thing worth mentioning is when you're surfing the varied size of waves (1ft. mushy to 8 ft. faces), you're probably going to want at least 2 boards to make the most of different conditions. Use the Rook 15 type board for average-good surf and then a floatier, flatter, wider board for the smaller, mushier days (like a CI High 5: http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/channel-islands/high-5). Think of them like golf clubs- different situations are going to call for slightly different equipment.
Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +REAL Watersports
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thanks! -Chris Stellato +REAL Watersports
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Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +REAL Watersports
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I don't live near the coast so i only get to surf every few weeks when i'm down there.
I surf 2-4ft waves on Torquay main beach. I would say i'm closer to beginner and its hard to progress since i don't get to practise much but when i finish school this year i plan on moving closer and surfing a lot more!
I want to progress easily in the smaller waves and i also want to start doing carves and actually moving around on the wave. Thank you :)
The next step is going to be a board that is slightly smaller and more responsive but still lets you catch a lot of waves. Take a look at the ...Lost V2 Grinder, it's an easy to surf version of a standard shortboard that is going to allow you to start trying your first turns and cutbacks when you're ready. For your weight and skill level, look at something 25-28L volume. The V2 Grinder 5'6" or 5'8" would work sweet for you: http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/v2-grinder
Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +REAL Watersports
http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/v2-shortboard
Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +REAL Watersports
Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +REAL Watersports
I've surfed plenty of times before with a range of rented boards, but I'm looking to actually buy my first board now. Waves I'll be surfing will be anything from around 4ft to 8ft... I'm thinking a mini mal of some sort would serve me well, as I've mastered most basics but I still need to work on the fluidity of my turns. What I'm not sure about at all is volume. I weigh around 90kg/200lbs. Any chance I could get some advice? Thanks!
http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/rv
Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +REAL Watersports
http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/mini-driver
Hope this helps!
-Chris +REAL Watersports
-Chris +REAL Watersports
I'm recommending the LayZBoy because it paddles well but is versatile enough you won't outgrow it... this board can take you all the way to carves, cutbacks, barrels etc. and beyond.
http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/layzboy
176lbs novice should look at LayZBoy approx. 5'10" long, right around 37-38 liters volume.
Hope this helps - have fun surfing! -Chris +REAL Watersports
check out a ...Lost Short Round (5'9" for you)
http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/short-round
or ...Lost V3 Squash-It (5'11" for you)
http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/v3-squash-it
... both boards that float and paddle well but will still allow for some technical surfing and the steeper waves you're getting on the good days.
Hope this helps! Enjoy the South Beach Pump! -Chris +REAL Watersports
LayZBoy:
http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/layzboy
RV:
http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/rv
Hope this helps! -Chris
Try looking at some "hybrid" designs like the ...Lost RV or the ...Lost Weekend Warrior:
You would ride the RV in a 5'6" and have a blast:
http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/rv
Or the Weekend Warrior in 5'10" :
http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/weekend-warrior
Hope this helps! - Chris +REAL Watersports
http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/rv
Hope this helps! -Chris +REAL Watersports
or maybe a Roberts Hope Diamond 7'0" : http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/roberts/hope-diamond
or any ...Lost LayZBoy over 6'6" :
http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/layzboy
Hope this helps! -Chris +REAL Watersports
http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/rv
Hope this helps! Happy Shredding! -Chris +REAL Watersports
Thanks,
Ryan
...Lost RV 6'4" - 6'8" would be perfect for you. This board has been really popular with beginner surfers because it is easy to use, but still has some performance range to keep you going as you progress your skills.
http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/rv
Hope this helps! -Chris +REAL Watersports
For your body weight, check out the RV in 6'0" or 6'1" :
http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/rv
Hope this helps! -Chris +REAL Watersports
For your body weight, most boards over 28 Liters of volume will be fine for you to learn and progress on. The more volume, the easier it is to catch waves. Check out the following boards and recommended sizes, any of these will work for you:
5'6"-5'8" ...Lost RV: http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/rv 5'6"-5'8" Hipster T: http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/mc-hipster-t 5'8" LayZBoy : http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/layzboy
Hope this helps! -Chris +REAL Watersports
For your weight and beginner skill level, anything above 26 liters volume should work for you...adding a bit more volume over 26L will make paddling and wave catching even easier. A hybrid is a wider, flatter shape will make things stable and allow you to catch a ton of waves. Assuming standard dimensions and volumes, I'd suggest something like a 5'8" or 5'9" ...Lost LayZBoy, or 5'6" - 5'8" ...Lost RV. Check out the links below. Hope this helps! - Chris +REAL Watersports
...Lost RV: http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/rv
...Lost LayZBoy: http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/layzboy
http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/rv
Hope this helps! -Chris +REAL Watersports
...Lost RV: http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/rv
...Lost LayZBoy: http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/layzboy
Hope this helps! -Chris +REAL Watersports
You'll love the hybrid/groveler boards for catching a ton of waves and easy surfing. Check out the ...Lost RV, one of our most popular all-rounders:
http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/rv
Enjoy surfing! -Chris +REAL Watersports
http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/rv
Hope this helps!
Chris +REAL Watersports
Thanks for your help!
http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/channel-islands/average-joe
Hope this helps! -Chris +REAL Watersports
With your body weight you could get away with a really small board, but you are growing and a little extra float makes things easier when learning. Go with the 5'9" Average Joe and you will have TONS of paddle power (for your weight) and be able to surf a good size range of waves. It will also do really well on the smaller days, which is where you'll spend a lot of time while you're learning and progressing.
Average Joe: http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/channel-islands/average-joe
The Pyzel Rat Skull looks similar but has two differences: A bit of Vee in the front, double-concave middle and Vee in the tail (Average Joe has a single-concave to double) and it carries a bit more width through the tail (Average Joe has a bit of a hip in to a smaller tail). To simplify what this means, the Average Joe shape is a bit closer to your standard shortboards and will be an easier transition when you move to a more high-performance shortboard in the future.
Hope this helps!
-Chris @ +REAL Watersports
For small mushy waves you want a groveller style board. These boards can resemble fish shapes, they can be more rounded like little egg shapes, or some even resemble fat and stubby standard shortboards. For your body weight, the smallest board I would suggest for these conditions is 34 liters of volume. To make the most out of the junky days, you probably want to go closer to 36-38 liters of volume.
Some of our more popular grovellers are the Lost RV, the Lost Bottom Feeder, and the Channel Islands Average Joe:
Lost RV - I recommend 5'10" for you:
http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/rv
Lost Bottom Feeder - I recommend 5'8":
http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/bottom-feeder
CI Average Joe - I recommend 5'9":
http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/channel-islands/average-joe
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-Chris REAL
Roberts Dream Machine: http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/roberts/dream-machine
...Lost RV: http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/rv
CI Average Joe : http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/channel-islands
Contact us for more info and we'll get you dialed in! We ship boards worldwide http://www.realwatersports.com/contact
-Chris, REAL Watersports
For the easiest transition to a shorter board, check out a hybrid like the CI Average Joe or the ...Lost RV. These boards have paddle power and stability that are going to help you out a ton at this stage in your progression. If you decide to go for it with a more performance shortboard shape, there are still user-friendly options like a nice beefy CI New Flyer that get you on to the classic shortboard shape without turning surfing into a headache.
Foam is your friend at this point in your surfing career, and the worst mistake you can make is getting a board that is too high performance or not buoyant enough. Check out the links to the boards below or contact us for more info at www.realwatersports.com
CI Average Joe: http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/channel-islands/average-joe
...Lost RV: http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/rv
CI New Flyer: http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/channel-islands/new-flyer
Hope this helps!
-Chris, REAL Watersports
...Lost LayZtoy (LayZboy) : http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/layzboy
...Lost RV : http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/rv
Roberts Dream Machine: http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/roberts/dream-machine
Hope this helps! Contact us for more expert advice!
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You should focus on finding a board that is the right volume instead of focusing on length. Volume will depend on your weight, ability level, and the waves you surf. A 5'11" Sub Scorcher 2 is approx. 30 liters so a good shortboard for a skilled surfer in the 175-190 weight range. If you weigh a bit more or your skills are a little rusty, consider going with more volume (A 6'2" Sub Scorcher 2 is approx 35 liters) to make catching and surfing waves a bit easier.
Check out all ...Lost boards here: http://www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost
Feel free to contact us with any questions! http://www.realwatersports.com/contact/
Check out some of the ...Lost models like V2 Rocket, Weekend Warrior, or RV for some really fun, really easy to surf boards:
http://www.realwatersports.com/gear/surfing/surfboards/lost-surfboards
Contact us if you have any more questions and we'll help you find the perfect board. We have live chat on our website so you can connect directly with our surfboard experts. http://www.realwatersports.com/contact/
http://www.properchannel.co/chart/learn-to-surf
Hope that helps - feel free to contact us if you have any more questions: http://www.realwatersports.com/contact/ Thanks.
I am after a board as I am just starting to surf. I am 21 years old, 85kgs and 179cm tall. I am quite muscular as I do a fair bit of gym/crossfit work. I don't know if this will make my surfing a bit more difficult. To be honest I like the shorter, thicker boards, but i guess I need to learn first. What specs would you recommend? Thanks
I have been surfing for as long as i can remember and was looking for a new style of board. I've all ways surfed longer boards around 8' and have a lot of fun with them and i am looking for a board where i can ride for waves a little faster and be able to drop in deeper. I would primary use it in surf about chest high to a little over head. I am about 6' and 160lbs. Also the shortest board i have is 7' and i live in san diego but also travel to Orange County.
Thanks for the help
I haven't surfed for the last two-three years and was thinking of getting back into surfing as well as getting a new board. I'll be surfing St Ouens bay (Channel Islands) which can get some pretty good waves. I'm planning on surfing once a week mid april-september.
I'm 5 foot 3 and weigh 8 stone
I'm pretty much a beginner again so was wondering if you had any recommendations. I was looking into getting a fun board. Any help appreciated.
I am about to buy my first surfboard as a beginner and i was wondering if you could give me some advice.
Its a 6ft2" NSP Shortboard.
Im around 48kg and 167cm tall.
The size of the board is 6’2” x 18 3/4” x 2 7/16”
Thank you!