Hi bongoman
I do not know where you live... but if you are in Cal., and do not have anything lined up yet... Dean Cleary makes a board (Quest) for smaller, mushier waves. He'll make one for your weight, size, etc. I have one... it's great in small surf. You can check out his site at: deanclearysurfboards.com and go to the kboard section. Also... if you can get to a gathering, you could maybe try some different boards. If you do not live in Cal.... just ignore this post Best of luck. A tip: NOTHING beats having the right equipment for your size, abilities, and type of waves you'll be surfing.
Be who you are and say what you feel.
The people who mind don't matter, and the people who matter don't mind.
My 6'0' x 22 3/4 five fin rocks in 18" waves. I am continually amazed how quickly the board planes and how loose it is in smaller, weaker waves. Plus it smokes as a standup board.
I'm 6'4" 200lbs and ride a 5'8"x24" PigFish from Flashpoint... stoopid fun.
My regular board is a 6'2" or 6'3" Tri up to a 6'9", but nothing beats that little biscuit when it's below chest high.
Catches waves like a longboard... flys all over the place in absolute crap.
Love it.
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Best of luck. A tip: NOTHING beats having the right equipment for your size, abilities, and type of waves you'll be surfing.
