Ideal Weight?

[california_guy110]

I'm 6' and about 175 lb right now, I have a beginner shortboard that is 6'11" and it seems that I can't get up enough speed on smaller waves to catch. I'm wondering what the ideal weight would be for a shortboarder who is around 6'.

[mushy_surf_Florida]

Not sure....but im 5,5 and about 115 pounds and both of my boards are 6'8".. it realy depends on the wave most of the time...I personaly didnt start out on a long board like most people told me, i just whent strait to a shortboard. maybe try renting a longer board and try it out and see

[ANZAC]

Mate I ride a 6'8 usually. Im getting a 2nd board -6'6 any day now. as the 6'8 feels a bit big at times...
Im 6' and about 220lb/100kg fairly lean.
I surf reasonably well/club contest level.

I wish I weighed 175!!! Small surf sucks when your 100kg

[isaluteyou]

im 6ft and weigh 150lb and ride a 6'4.

its all bout the wave and the board you ride and skill level lots of heavy set guys make me feel humble when they carve small waves to death

[northswell]

I'm about 180lb and 5'11'' and i ride boards from 6'3 to 6'6.

I normally ride my 6'6''x21''x2 3/4 in 1-2ft stuff so you should be ok. Its all about practice. If your just starting out on that maybe get something a bit bigger.