Shortboards
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George, I need a transition board for this coming winter, what do you suggest? I’m 6′ / 195 and surf mostly @ Chun’s. Love the site!
Hi!!!… I am a guy who is 5’8″ and is in my second year surfing. I never surf anything huge, and I am not the best overal- a novice. What size and shape of a board do u think would be good?- I ride the east coast(if that hElps)
-Thanks!
5’8 x 5’8 ? kind of depends on your weight and ability…I’m guessing that your around 185 ?
I would lean towards an egg or hybrid 7’6 – 8′ x 21 + x 3 epoxy or PU….aloha gk
What’s your weight ? and what size surf do you ride ? steep or mushy ? I would suggest something in the 7’6+ x 21+ x 2.8 full outline, hybrid
thruster or quad…..good luck ! gk
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I’m starting lessons soon and was wondering what type of board you recommend for my first. 215 lbs. Thanks – K
Hi Ken,
I would recommend getting a big used board around 9′-10′ x 23 wide x 3 1/8 to 3 1/4 thick….soft rails.
Soft tops are good to start with as you won’t get hurt or hurt anyone one else…and they can take a beating without needing repair….If you can, go to Waikiki or White Plains and rent a board and see what paddles and works for you…
good luck ! gk
I am a freshman at UH, I want to learn to surf. I am 5’1, 140lbs. (female) if that makes a difference, I am athletic and very limber. what size or kind of board should I start with!!
ma halo, khaleana
You could start with something in the 9′ range, 22 3/8 wide, 2 7/8-3″ thick, soft rails, hard at the tail,
Tri fin(2 + center box for 7-7.5″ center fin) Try renting something at one of the beaches to get a feel
for what you are looking for and comfortable with…Rocker tends to be really important starting out as you’ll have to adjust
to moving forward or back while trying to catch waves and prevent pearling..
A little extra nose and or tail rocker will usually resolve the problem. There are many cheap import boards
that should work well for you without having to dig too deep for cash. NSP has a good reputation for this
type of board.
thanks i took a lesson (north shore) yesterday and i loved it, I’m hooked. I don’t understand everything you said but i get it for the most part. looking forward to more waves!!
P.S i got up on my first wave although it was small, it felt amazing.( just wanted to share) thanks for your help!!