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Shortboard maneurvability vs width
Posted:
Fri May 09, 2008 3:37 amby J2002
Hi All,
I have just custom ordered a board (6'2 x 18'3/4 x 2'1/4) a few days ago. I was struggling to make up my mind on the width of the board.
I actually wanted it to be 18'1/2 but have to settle with 18'3/4 at the end with more bouyancy/stability in consideration. I just wonder how much difference it will make in terms of maneuvrability if it was made 18'1/2 instead of 18'3/4.
Any kind of advice will be very much appreciated.
Thanks.
Posted:
Sat May 10, 2008 12:29 amby eastcoastsurfshop
None, that most people would notice! If you are asking the question, you probably wouldn't notice the difference!
As for the increased voulme/stability, that extra 1/4" gives you 0.36ltr of extra volume - a little bit more than a can of coke.
If you surf like Slater then you might be able to tell the difference between the two boards. I know I certainly couldn't
Posted:
Sat May 10, 2008 7:27 amby J2002
Hi eastcoastsurfshop,
Thanks for sharing your thoughts with me. I greatly appreciate it.
Anyone else has a different opinion or has encountered similar experience before ? Please advice
Posted:
Sat May 10, 2008 9:03 amby essex sucks
i am with ecss here u will not feel the differents at all
Posted:
Sat May 10, 2008 10:42 amby J2002
Thanks to essex for posting your opinion
Posted:
Mon May 12, 2008 4:56 amby Roy Stewart
Wider boards are more maneuverable in some respects .
Posted:
Mon May 12, 2008 4:59 amby smallwavegrovellerchick
Shouldn't affect turning cability much, although the buoyancy might give you a little extra speed to set up turns. I think the tail's rocker, shape, and dimensions will affect maneuverability more. Fins make a good difference as well.
Posted:
Mon May 12, 2008 6:35 amby J2002
You guys have been very helpful. Thanks very much.
I guess I am going to like the board
Posted:
Tue May 13, 2008 6:07 amby crepuscular
won't make noticeable difference, it's the rail shape that will affect it