![]() We’ve put together this handy guide with a Surfboard Volume Calculator to help you decide. Many people have the same question when they first start surfing. I really liked been able to make the sections and feel the Dom 6’4 is a little short, no problems catching the waves just the sections so what would you suggest Fish wise? Im still stuck with the feeling 6’8 is a bit long and the Dom lacked a little in width it the tail in my opinion.Wondering what size surfboard you need? You're not alone. Have just returned from a trip to the Maldives and after borrowing a 6’8 Dominator really think I need a longer board! Witht he 6’4 Dom I wasnt making it through a lot of the sections on my back hand but on the 6’8 I breezed through, took a little while to figure out how to turn the 6’8 but got there in the end. Used to surf a lot but then stopped for close to 30 years but my son is learning so im back into it! CUrrently have a Firewire Baked potatoe 6’0, Firewire Dominator 6’4. I am 5’10 22 pounds, 51 yrs old but still relatively fit. Hey Luc, seems like your the man witht he answers so lets see what you suggest! ![]() I am intermediate/advanced surfer, 5'11" 210lbs, and I ride a 5'8 retro fish (Codfather), and I ride a 6'0 hybrid fish (Jack). I will give you what I ride as a point of reference. The right length and thickness will be based on your height and weight. This is accomplished in either a thicker surfboard or longer board. Now if you're getting a fish as your first "shorter" board than go a little meatier. ![]() So if you're looking to get a fish surfboard the best rule of thumb is 2-6 inches shorter than your shortboard. Turning ordinary surf conditions into ripping fun with a fish surfboard. The extra flotation allows the surfboard to float through the slop. Fish surfboards are ideal for those surfers wanting to combine the buoyancy of a bigger surfboard with the looseness of a shorter surfboard.įish surfboards are great for when the surf is messy and small. Hybrid fish surfboards can be ideal for the older or heavier surfer who wants the extra flotation, but still wants the looser moves of a shortboard. Hybrid fish surfboards can go up to 8ft or so but typically the best hybrid sizes are in the long 6's or around 7ft. Hybrid fish surfboards are available in longer sizes than the retro fish surfboard. The retro fish surfboard tend to be shorter in length and are best suited for small to medium surf. Retro fish surfboards use the original 1970's shape combined with modern surf technology. A keen little grommet who weighs next to nothing will be buying a much shorter fish surfboard than the person who has thickened up a bit.Generally, the bigger the rider, the longer and wider the fish surfboard tends to be. Your body weight, age, fitness, and surfing ability will all play a vital role in determining the perfect size fish surfboard. If you will be riding 3ft - overhead surf than the quad fish surfboard or hybrid fish surfboard may be a better choice.īefore selecting a fish surfboard you also need to check yourself out. If you will be riding smaller 2 - 6ft waves a retro fish surfboard will probably be the ticket. Other important factors to take into consideration are the size of the waves you are planning on riding. The wider the fish surfboard, the more buoyant it will be, and the easier it will be to paddle. The width of the board is also another important factor. When purchasing a fish surfboard you need take into consideration the thickness of the rails and the thickness of the center of the board. If you already ride a shortboard, generally the fish surfboard you end up with can be a few inches shorter than what you would normally ride. You'll typically only see one of two people on fish surfboards: surfers who have moved on to longer surfboards but miss the maneuverability of their old shortboard or a newer surfer that has started on a longer surfboard and feels ready to tackle a shortboard. The fish surfboard has been designed for maximum maneuverability and control on smaller waves. The fish surfboard has exceptional flotation, due to its thicker rails and width, giving it extra volume. There are now fish surfboards out there that are up to 8 foot long.What's style suits you best? Before purchasing your fish surfboard there are a few things to keep in mind. Compared to when the fish surfboards were first designed in the 1970's, there are now many sizes to choose from.
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