Thanks KR, I'll have to try some on once I've gotten a proper kneeboard (saving up for a Romo right now). Thought I'd go without but the only other kneeboarder in the area told me he's only ever seen one guy do that.
as for the breaks, we have a couple, but this is a flattering photo from Brian Nevins (NH local) on a VERY good day at The Wall in Hampton. Most of the good surf requires a 5mm and a few ice cream headaches in the winter, but it can get good.
I recommend taking your 5mm boots down to the local shop and trying out some Duck Feet. Your best bet for sheer paddling power in winter surf.
In regular surf with warmer waters, just find something that is most comfortable for your foot...whatever swimfin that may be.
Romo's a great shaper, you can't go wrong. Have you taken a look at what's available at the Mollusk shop in Brooklyn? Just another option.
"So if you want to kneeboard, find the hollowest waves you can, ride as short of a board as possible and go fast and deep. If you want to slip and slide, twist and jerk, go for air then stand up and do it. Let’s keep kneeboarding sacred."
-Bird Huffman
hadn't heard of Mollusk, they have some Pendoflexes but not sure if they have any in BK. I'll give them a call as I'll be down there later this month. Thanks for the help!