Are torq surfboards good?

[Cg41115]

I'm thinking about buying a 7'6 torq minimal. It has 52 ltrs of volume. I'm 14 years old male 5'9 tall and I weigh 132 pounds. I have good fitness and I surf as much as I can. The closest break to me is an hour away and it's normally weak when I go but it can get good . I'm surfing at least once a week since it's summer and i want to know if this board will suit me. I can surf down the line and Im learning to turn back and use the wave better .

Will the board have enough volume?
Will I be able to improve on the board?
Thanks for reading please reply

[BaNZ]

Torq board are everywhere. You should rent one and try it before you decide.

I'm biased since I've lost count of how many Torq I have, I would say yes the board is perfect.

[dtc]

yep, if you search the forums there are quite a few posts on Torq. Everyone who uses them seems to like them (I havent used them myself) and they are a good choice for learners. As to size - its a good size, so long as you dont have a massive growth spurt in the next 12 months. However, if you do surf semi regularly (at least) and improve, then as you do get heavier you will be improving, so the board will stay a good size (ie you get bigger, but your skills mean you can surf a smaller board).

[waikikikichan]

Well it depends on what board you're currently using. Could you tell us what size and type ?

Why did you decide or who told you to get a 7'6" ?

[Cg41115]

Well it depends on what board you're currently using. Could you tell us what size and type ?

Why did you decide or who told you to get a 7'6" ?

I've been using either a bic 7'9 or a rented 8'0 foamie. And I can't use the bic anymore because it's someone else's so I need a board. I could surf the bic and go down the line so I think I should get something a bit smaller so that it'll last me longer

[waikikikichan]

so I think I should get something a bit smaller so that it'll last me longer

I think the 7'6" will be a good choice steeping up from the 7'9" Bic. But your mindset of "lasting longer" is not good. If you're fine learning and having fun on a 80cc. dirtbike, should you get a 250cc. dirtbike next so that it last "longer" ? No, you should step up to a 125cc. then when you mastered that, THEN move up to a 250cc. As your skills improve and you start to charge bigger and faster waves, you will always need to get new boards, just don't get too far ahead of yourself.

[Cg41115]

so I think I should get something a bit smaller so that it'll last me longer

I think the 7'6" will be a good choice steeping up from the 7'9" Bic. But your mindset of "lasting longer" is not good. If you're fine learning and having fun on a 80cc. dirtbike, should you get a 250cc. dirtbike next so that it last "longer" ? No, you should step up to a 125cc. then when you mastered that, THEN move up to a 250cc. As your skills improve and you start to charge bigger and faster waves, you will always need to get new boards, just don't get too far ahead of yourself.

No I just meant that I'll always be improving on it and be able to try new stuff