Hobie Uncle Buck

[tonyv11]

So I’m finally thinking of breaking down and buying a new board. I’ve been riding the same 9’6” x 23 1/2 x 3 3/8” Huerta/McNair single fin for about 15 years. My current surfing is pretty much only at San Onofre and Doheny. Judging off of where the majority of my surfing is now done, being 15 years older, not nearly the shape I was in my 20’s, and 25 lbs heavier, I’m just looking for a log to paddle out to play with my kids and be an easy wave catcher.

I’m leaning towards the Hobie Uncle Buck because of these reasons in either a 9’8” or 9’10”, more than likely the 9’10”. The two boards I’m looking at have dimensions of 9’10” x 23 3/4” x 3 1/8” and 9’10” x 23 1/2” x 3 1/4”. Compared to my current board, I’m looking for advice to how these will compare and if there is differences, if any, with the width and thickness differences in both 9’10” Hobies?

Thanks!

[dtc]

I don't know these boards so wont comment on a comparison to your current board, but it appears that the Uncle Buck is a handshaped board. So the differences between the two boards is almost certainly just marginal differences from the shaping bay.

Honestly, 1/4 inch difference out of 23 1/2 inches in width, and 1/8 inch out of 3 1/8 inch thickness will be barely noticeable. Or not noticeable at all. Have a look at a ruler at how short 1/4 inches is. Plus given hand shaping variations, the additional width or thickness might only be at a very small point of the board and be more or less irrelevant

Get the one that has the best spray job.

[IB_Surfer]

my buddy had the same issue at 58, so he went 10'2. Not sure that is the answer you want, but bigger means easier. It also means heavier, but he's built like a bear LOL