dimensions of a board for a big boy......
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- viking
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dimensions of a board for a big boy......
i have been a stand up surfer for 20 years - after having back surgery 6 years ago, my good sessions have gotten less frequent, and I think Kneeboard might allow for more fun
anyway, i think i am leaning towards a more traditional kneeboard (fish/twinfin?-steve lis/steve brom)
i am 240 lbs., and 6'4" tall
i have been riding a 7'4" Mike Hynson fish and occasionally i will take a kneeboard ride on that - it works rather well, and i like it
i bought some traditional Churchill fins for my feet - are those OK for a converter from stand-up surfing?
thanks Ya'll
Eric
anyway, i think i am leaning towards a more traditional kneeboard (fish/twinfin?-steve lis/steve brom)
i am 240 lbs., and 6'4" tall
i have been riding a 7'4" Mike Hynson fish and occasionally i will take a kneeboard ride on that - it works rather well, and i like it
i bought some traditional Churchill fins for my feet - are those OK for a converter from stand-up surfing?
thanks Ya'll
Eric
If you're 6'4", a board as long as you are tall wouldn't be out of order at all, 23" to 24" wide is pretty common as well. Lots of us use Churchill fins. Maybe one of the other big guys on site would have a used one available. Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Or maybe you could order a custom from Hynson via Sean Mattison, www.michaelhynsonsurfboards.com
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G'day Viking,
I am about the same weight although not as tall (6') - although a big build you can imagine the profile - jokes aside, I agree with KenM on the length of a board to suit you & AB on the width and volume of the board. I currently am riding a Flashpoint 6' long 24"wide & 3"thick, it absolutely fly's with a bit of power behind it, paddles brilliantly into waves - this is my preferred board, when there isn't a lot of push in a wave I prefer my Parkes, which is also 6'long & 24" wide but a little thinner in volume around 2 7/8", but had cantered fixed fins put in for easier turning-although not as fast as the flashy this board can generate power with quick power turns, that's enough crap for now, I'm sure someone else will pitch in with they're experiences and advice. Good luck with it all & welcome to the global family of kneeboarding.
Cheers Wolruss
I am about the same weight although not as tall (6') - although a big build you can imagine the profile - jokes aside, I agree with KenM on the length of a board to suit you & AB on the width and volume of the board. I currently am riding a Flashpoint 6' long 24"wide & 3"thick, it absolutely fly's with a bit of power behind it, paddles brilliantly into waves - this is my preferred board, when there isn't a lot of push in a wave I prefer my Parkes, which is also 6'long & 24" wide but a little thinner in volume around 2 7/8", but had cantered fixed fins put in for easier turning-although not as fast as the flashy this board can generate power with quick power turns, that's enough crap for now, I'm sure someone else will pitch in with they're experiences and advice. Good luck with it all & welcome to the global family of kneeboarding.
Cheers Wolruss
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Board for a Big Guy
I just posted two boards for sale as a new topic for a Big Guy.
Both are Blast's
4fin set ups
6'-6"X24"X3-1/4"
6'-7"X24"X3-1/4"
New Pads
Email if interested bigtony@volcom.com
Aloha
Both are Blast's
4fin set ups
6'-6"X24"X3-1/4"
6'-7"X24"X3-1/4"
New Pads
Email if interested bigtony@volcom.com
Aloha
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what boards
Hi Eric , I'm a lot taller and slightly heavier than you . One important question is where do you surf? I have boards ranging from 6foot 24 wide , to 6foot 2inch and 26 wide depending on what conditions are like Sydney . For really big days or over seas holidays I always take a 6f-10i along. So anyway all the info so far isn't bad but with-out knowing what surf you have , can't be answered properly .