Surfboard Traction
Surfboard Sizing Question?
I am 5′4” about 115 pounds and I am looking into getting a used shortboard. I can ride a 7′2” funboard pretty easily. What size do you think would be best? I was thinking something in the 6′1” to 6′3” range, cause I rode my friends 6′1” and it seemed like I would be able to get the hang of it. I am definately surfing at least three times a week over summer cause I’m signed up for a camp.
Also I really want to change the traction, but I hear its not too good for the board. Does it really matter if the board is not too good to begin with and I plan on getting a new board in another year?
My first suggestion is to read the open and resolved YA surfing questions. This question has been asked enough times before, but there is really only one true answer.
Your weight is significant, your height is fairly irrelevant. If all of your surfing is going to be done at a camp, why not save the money, and just use whatever board they provide. that would give you time to raise your skill level, and save on the big investment of a board of your own (until later, of course).
This question comes up a lot on YA Surfing, and it is impossible to answer it accurately on-line. Although I am sure you will get lots of “advice” the real BEST ANSWER is to go to a good local surf shop and discuss your skill level, your size and local wave conditions with the folks there. they will give you much better info than ANYBODY out here in cyberspace. You should really think about buying a decent board, and avoiding popouts , and boards made in sweat shops in China, unless that’s just all you can afford. And don’t forget, there are always used boards for sale in every surf shop. After 42 years of surfing, I still get my surfboard buying advice at good local shops in the places where I surf.
And, I know there are lots of nice kids who want to share information with you on line. But don’t take the advice from youngsters, who may know even less than you do about surfing, a surfboard is a big investment.
Anybody, on-line, who gives specific advice on what size board someone should buy is foolish. Anyone who takes that advice is more foolish.Good luck!
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Patrick Gudauskas – How to put on a surfboard traction pad
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