Nsp size

[Gtstang86]

Looking at picking up an nsp funboard to help transition down from a long to a short board. Can't decide between the 7''6 and 7'2. I want a good transition board yet still have something to use during the summer in the small California surf. I'm 6' 180lbs and not sure if the 7'2 will be big enough. Anyone have any input?

[dtc]

I'm basically the same size as you and went from an LB to a 7ft4 board (not NSP but similar mini mal shape). The paddling is much the same, but you will notice a difference on small waves - anything under about 2ft requires quite a different approach than you use for a longboard (because a LB just catches anything, the shorter boards you have to take a bit of a later drop); plus in weak waves the shorter board is left behind a bit.

Anyway, if you are confident on your LB then go for the shorter board; but it will be a bit less stable and a bit harder to catch waves than the 7ft6, but should be easier to turn. If you are still a bit unsure on the LB (eg miss some pop ups, fall off etc) then go the longer board.

The other question is - if your aim is to end up on a short board - whether you should transition away from the mal shape to a hybrid shape (eg firewire addvance) or 'fish' shape (eg the 7ft4 nsp fish). The funboard will probably be an easier board to surf but the other boards are more '1/2 way' to shortboard.

I dont think you will make a big mistake if you go for something in the 7ft2 - 7ft6 range that is wide and thick.

[Gtstang86]

I'm basically the same size as you and went from an LB to a 7ft4 board (not NSP but similar mini mal shape). The paddling is much the same, but you will notice a difference on small waves - anything under about 2ft requires quite a different approach than you use for a longboard (because a LB just catches anything, the shorter boards you have to take a bit of a later drop); plus in weak waves the shorter board is left behind a bit.

Anyway, if you are confident on your LB then go for the shorter board; but it will be a bit less stable and a bit harder to catch waves than the 7ft6, but should be easier to turn. If you are still a bit unsure on the LB (eg miss some pop ups, fall off etc) then go the longer board.

The other question is - if your aim is to end up on a short board - whether you should transition away from the mal shape to a hybrid shape (eg firewire addvance) or 'fish' shape (eg the 7ft4 nsp fish). The funboard will probably be an easier board to surf but the other boards are more '1/2 way' to shortboard.

I dont think you will make a big mistake if you go for something in the 7ft2 - 7ft6 range that is wide and thick.

This is really helpful! Just want to make sure I make shops investment. I want to end of up keeping the board for many summers cause the waves out here get pretty soft and mushy. Not conducive conditions for riding a shortboard. But I'll take a look at the fishes as well.