Buying new board

[Antonpelayo]

Hey gang, it’s been a while since my last post (and I forgot my old username!!).

So I’ve been surfing for about 10 years, haven’t really progressed passed the beginner stage. I can surf 8ft foamie sea comfortably - tried surfing a 9ft longboard and can do ok.

My regular go to board has been a chili rare bird(30L), I can only use this in days that have more power. I can’t paddle in early enough on smaller waves.

I decided to buy the 5’6 Jaime o Brian skipper (foamie) - arguably this would be easier to catch waves early - but im struggling to pop up properly on this board.

So My dillema is if I should sell both boards and get a new one - and which one to get.

I’m 5’7, 72kg, pretty fit and need a board that’ll help me paddle into a wave early with a stable pop up. I’m bit looking to do big turns or Manuvers yet - just want to dial in my take offs first.

I’m looking at

5’7/5’8 hypto (despite the hype I’ve always wanted to try this board for its easy paddling),

5’8 Tomo Evo - I’m told it’s a cheat board

5’7 (ish) FireWire baked potato or chumlee

I’m open to other brands but wanted to get some input on boards that’ll help me with catching waves early.

I surf in dumpy beach breaks in Hong Kong, but I see other guys ride the waves perfectly fine..

[Lebowski]

All your board suggestions are very small. If you're struggling getting into the waves and are still at beginner level then you shouldn't be looking at sub-6ft boards. I'd try something at about 7ft to begin with. Rent one if you can. I surfed once in HK (big wave bay) and there were loads of cheap rentals. Nothing under 6ft is really going to be a wave catching machine unless the person on it is a wave catching machine.

[Antonpelayo]

ahh that's the thing, I'm not a beginner. I can fare pretty well on longboards and foamies.

The trouble i've been having is i can't consistently catch waves on my 5'10 chilli at 30L, so I'm looking to try another board with more volume..

[dtc]

There is a huge difference between a longboard and a 5’10 board

I used to live in HK. If you are desperate for a short board, given the HK conditions, I would be looking at a 6ft soft board, a catch surf or something similar.

I can’t imagine any of the boards you have suggested will be particularly suitable for HK and you; but if you want my thoughts the HK is good for mid to larger waves and the potato is going to be best for smaller waves

[waikikikichan]

ahh that's the thing, I'm not a beginner. I can fare pretty well on longboards and foamies.

So I’ve been surfing for about 10 years, haven’t really progressed passed the beginner stage.

Wait, I'm confused, so are you a beginner or are you NOT a beginner ?

( Or it's you are not a beginner on a longboard, but a beginner on your 30L board ? )

[jack2board]

What do you say about the Torq longboards?
https://surfer-world.com/torq-the-don-e ... -surfboard

[Antonpelayo]

So I am not a beginner per Se, I started back in 2010. I used a mix of long foamies and bought a 6’ fish type board. I’m stuck at this level of not popping up consistently and catching waves consistently. Although I know I can..

Then I got a 2nd hand dumpster diver from a friend about 4 years - wasn’t really ready for it tho so sold it.

I’ve been surfing the chili successfully but only when I go back to Philippines and surf proper waves. It just doesn’t work here.

My question is if I needed more float but not step up to a mid or longboard length, what hoard would be good?

Think I narrowed t down to either a sized up evo or just get the baked potato at 44L and pray it works. Haha

[jaffa1949]

What do you say about the Torq longboards?
https://surfer-world.com/torq-the-don-e ... -surfboard

Quite good talk about the Torqs by the forumites who ride them!

[Lebowski]

Think I narrowed t down to either a sized up evo or just get the baked potato at 44L and pray it works. Haha

(Very) High volume groveller type shortboards aren't very good for dumpy waves.