Backside board design.

by **Danjael** » Sun Nov 06, 2011 9:01 pm

Hey guys,
I was wondering what would be some specific board design elements that would enhance surfing backside.
And this would be in kinda often onshore smallish (shoulder height max)fastish beachbreak where you need to get up and going fast and without much push from the wave.

Specific board models would also be a great help.
Cheers,
Dan

by **Danjael** » Fri Nov 11, 2011 6:01 am

Bump

If no one knows, maybe someone could point me in the right direction, or other more suitable forums for the question.
Thanks!
Dan

by **jaffa1949** » Sat Nov 12, 2011 2:13 am

You're getting a little impatient, but let me suggest a couple of things, asymmetric board designs have been around since the year dot but the usual view is they only work going one way and functions such as cut backs and full round houses break down due to the extreme nature of a single facet design.
Another thing would be wide-ish round tails or diamond tail , forget any severe pin shape and are you talking long or shortboard? What are your skill levels?

You could up your volume a little to give flotation but too much and it will be sluggish. My suggestion for any break where you consistently ride se what shape guys of similar ability and weight are riding successfully, that is the shape to go for.