Shortboard Size?

[ericzen]

Hi, I am looking to purchase a shortboard but not sure about the proper size. one in particular i am looking to buy is; 5' 11" x 18 1/4 x 2 1/4. I am 5'10" 175 lbs. would this be a good board or should i go for something a little bigger?

[IB_Surfer]

Can I ask what size you are surfing now? If you already have a small board then you are already used to it then yeah go for it.

I'm 200lbs and have ridden my bud's shortboards that size, but I had a heck of a time catching waves. However, you have 25lbs on me and I'm old LOL.

You should know based on your current board, Going from a 6'0 to a 5'11 no biggie, going from a 6'5 to a 5'11 is

[ericzen]

right now im riding a 7' funboard with no problems. but it sounds like it shouldnt be a problem with what you are saying. so i think i am gonna go for it. thanks for the info!

[surf patrol]

HI ericzen, welcome to Surfing Waves!

You'll notice the difference when paddling the shortboard, but if you are surfing to a resonable standard then the change should not cause a significant problem for you.
Make sure you post it up for us to see once you've made your buy.

[ericzen]

ok i will. gonna be purchasing it in about a week so it wont be long for the pics!

[Lebowski]

My personal view is that may be too large a drop in size. A 7' funboard is quite a big board and a 5'11x18.25x2.25 is a very small board, especially for someone of your weight. What are the full dimensions of the funboard?

[ericzen]

the funboard is 7 x 22 x 2 3/4

[IB_Surfer]

I don't think you read my post correctly, I would not go from a 7ft funboard to a 5'11 potato chip.

You are going from a thick wide board to a really thin narrow board. I would pick something in between for transition, like a 6'3 x 19 1/4 x 2 3/8, ride that for a while, then go down if you think you are ready then.

If still not sure, go borrow or rent one, you'll see the difference, bit step...

[Lebowski]

Agreed. The difference between the funboard and the small board will be huge, particularly when it comes to paddling (ie. you might not be able to catch any waves on it).

[ericzen]

yeah, i see what you are saying and i am aware of the differences. which is mainly why i want to progress to a shortboard anyway. i was just trying to find out if a board that size would perform properly for my weight. i understand a 6'4" would probably be ideal for me. but if i can use a 5'11" without any issues than i probably will buy it. And Thank you everyone for the info.