Correct size for Santa Cruz Ozzie Wright?

[elbenito]

G'day all, i'm looking at buying a Santa Cruz Ozzie Wright (either the 5'8 or 5'4) and need some help!

I normally ride a 5'11 x 18 3/4 x 21/4 PU board but I'm looking for something that'll ride well in anything and take some knocks.

Going off the weight guide on the boards I'd be suited to the 5'8 (im 76kg) but I dont want it to feel to big and chunky and un responsive. do you have any info on the volume of the boards (i surfed a 28l recently and it seemed huge) similarly I dont want to get the 5'4 and find it doesn't paddle well or catch waves.

Anyone got one or have any advice?

[Manos]

Hey Elbenito!

While doing the same kind of research I found the info that you are also looking for on the following link:
for 5.8 http://www.cliffs.jp/santacruzozzie5%278.html and
for 5.4 http://www.cliffs.jp/santacruzozzie5%274.html.

If you finally get one of these boards write a small review for the rest of us, if you feel like it!

Get some good waves!
Cheers!

[eventidesurf]

I'm sure you've made your decision by now but I will post this info for anyone else looking for it. The Santa Cruz Ozzie models have a very wide weight range...50-75kg (110-165lbs) for their 5'4 model because they want to be able to cover the range with one or two stock dimensions. The boards are designed to be ridden 2.5-3L more than you would an hp shortboard, which you would come in at around 25L. If you found 28l to be unresponsive, then definatley go with the 5,4" model. Getting the correct volume on your boards is very important because you must be able to bury the rails during turns. Too much volume leads to tail slide= lack of control. You should be able to add 3l and still sink her though.You should notice a difference in paddleing as well as be getting in earlier than on your shorty. Fins with more hold and a tighter turning arc would help you get it dialed.