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surfboard size to surfer

Posted:
Thu Nov 03, 2005 11:50 pm
by keda
hey guys
just wanted to know what sort of size surfboard i should get for my weight and height, i looking at buying a new one, and getting back into it, as i used to surf alot when i was younger
i am 90kg or 200 pounds and 6"3
much appreciated
note : i was thinking approx 6"6 surfboard? or is that too small.. maybe 6"8 or 6"10?

Posted:
Fri Nov 04, 2005 12:08 am
by Newdude
for longboards i believe the rule is it should be at least one foot taller than you not sure about that though

Posted:
Fri Nov 04, 2005 1:33 am
by CCsurf
Yea if you longboardin you should go about a foot taller or to about your fingertips when you hold your hand straight up. Im 6'4 about 200 and my stick is a 6'8 trick aderson.

Posted:
Fri Nov 04, 2005 6:45 am
by keda
no i am not wanting to get a longboard
so you suggest 6"8 roughly, thanks
any more feedback would be much apperciated

Posted:
Fri Nov 04, 2005 12:38 pm
by mai

Posted:
Fri Nov 04, 2005 12:39 pm
by mai
forgot to say that link contains a size chart for surfboards

Posted:
Fri Nov 04, 2005 3:48 pm
by Driftingalong
It also depends on the width and thickness and over all outline not just the length.
Your skills determine how much float you need, and a reputable surf shop should be able to stear you in the right direction (if your honest with them about your abilities).

Posted:
Fri Nov 04, 2005 11:39 pm
by CCsurf
No problemo

Posted:
Tue Nov 08, 2005 5:30 pm
by moncho
How good are you? If you're a little wobbly, you need something with loads of volume rather than something with loads of length, i.e. look for width (20" on a shortboard) and a wide nose/tail (measure a foot down from the nose/tail, over 14"-15" is pretty wide)
Re: surfboard size to surfer

Posted:
Fri Sep 04, 2009 9:46 pm
by RichD14
You could probably ride shorter if your riding decent waves I'm 6'1'' 200lbs and I ride a 6'4''x20.5"x2.5 in anything waste to chest.