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I'm looking for a new board and am kinda lost on what I should get. I have a 6'2" shortboard right now but it is not right for the waves around Melbourne, FL and my skill level. I was looking at a Blake quadrail that is about 7' but am more interested in hearing what design features I should get in a board.
So bottom line is what are some good boards for Florida waves that are anywhere from 7' to about 6'5"?
Hey Gilligan, little buddy:
Don't take this the wrong way but I don't see why people ask the "what board do I get" on an internet forum.
The relationship of ability and wave quality compounded by the selection process of size and shape of a surfboard is too complex to answer.
Generally, small waves are better on a longer board.
Bigger waves are better on a shorter board.
Then there's a point where as the waves get bigger so does the board.
Do you live in a surfing area?
If so, what are people riding?
What are the shops selling?
Do you see a particular surfer who may be at an ability level that's just a notch or two above yours? What is he/she riding?
Go down to the beach and open your eyes.
How did you end up with a 6/2 shortboard anyway?
Finally, what is it you expect to be doing? Rip gulf coast mush like a pro in a video? Or cruise, carve and glide in style?
Good luck, Dude
ask around at a few local surf shops - when they start saying the same thing, you may be on to something. having said that I had to hit almost 10 shops to find what I wanted to buy for my g/f... they all wanted to sell her massive mini-mals that she could even paddle let alone lift! Finally found a shop that listened to us and have been v happy with the board
Here you go.
http://www.newsurf.co.uk/images/products/Dolphin.jpg
(Don't knock it now, the ascent from Kookdom isn't possible without one of these)
thanks for the advice guys. Went down to the local surfshop and got 6'7" Zee. Haven't tried it yet, it was as flat as a pond:frown: , but it should be better than I had = easier to paddle:D
padang padang stoke for your flat lake
http://surfermag.com/av/flash/padang-padang-june-2007/