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Pyzel Ghost?
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Me 6'2 x 195 on a stock 6'2. Last one was a 6'1 which felt just fine too. Paddles and surfs like a bigger board.
Stock 6'2 and I'm 6'0 180lbs. The extra foam is helpful at my local (OBSF).
Me 6' 174 lbs. 
Paddles at least 2" longer than it is. I've ridden it for over eight hours over the last four days and have got a lot more comfortable throwing it around on the end sections of waves where they're < CH.
Paddles at least 2" longer than it is. I've ridden it for over eight hours over the last four days and have got a lot more comfortable throwing it around on the end sections of waves where they're < CH.
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Im 6'3 180. Had two Ghosts when I was about 15 lbs. lighter. 6'3" and a 6'5". Both custom. Similar to the Ghost Pro dims.
Both were good but I preferred the shorter/wider one. It felt like it didn't need to be absolutely cooking for the board to come alive so it was just a little more versatile. Felt like the 6-5's sweet spot for paddling was further forward than the ideal spot for shredding so I would find my back foot hunting for the tail kick whereas I was always in the sweet spot on the 6'3". Had some memorable sessions on both boards though.
I've kind of gone away from the stubby step ups but I've been tempted many times to get another Ghost. Would probably split the difference and get a 6'4".
Both were good but I preferred the shorter/wider one. It felt like it didn't need to be absolutely cooking for the board to come alive so it was just a little more versatile. Felt like the 6-5's sweet spot for paddling was further forward than the ideal spot for shredding so I would find my back foot hunting for the tail kick whereas I was always in the sweet spot on the 6'3". Had some memorable sessions on both boards though.
I've kind of gone away from the stubby step ups but I've been tempted many times to get another Ghost. Would probably split the difference and get a 6'4".
Rooker: "Felt like the 6-5's sweet spot for paddling was further forward than the ideal spot for shredding so I would find my back foot hunting for the tail kick whereas I was always in the sweet spot on the 6'3"."
But that's the reality of surfing 'good' waves, isn't it? You're on a bigger board to get in, and to lay rail going stupid fast, so you have to move that back foot a bit.
But that's the reality of surfing 'good' waves, isn't it? You're on a bigger board to get in, and to lay rail going stupid fast, so you have to move that back foot a bit.
I go the opposite way and size mine like I would a legit step up 6" over my height. Mines a 6'3". When i'm grabbing that board, waters moving, sets are firing, and its a great day out, and I'm not trying to miss any. Does well up to DOH for me which is usually where I call it. The 1 board I always make sure to travel with. If you don't have one yet definitely go for it. Boards a beast at paddling into waves and pulling off Houdini late takeoffs on waves I shouldn't make.
Totally. I'd probably have a different take if I had your waves at my disposal. For our glorified closeouts I often don't have a lot of time to get my feet situated and a board on which I more easily fall into the sweet spot without much adjustment is favored. The Ghost to me isn't exactly a sit-out-the-back-and-glide-in-early type of board, even at 6'5 or whatever so I just liked the little bit shorter length for taking off under the hook.
This is kinda my thinking also. Want a bit of paddle power for when it gets punchy here.
That Barley review vid makes it seem like it may have a touch more range than I initially thought.
It is a wide point forward board so it's meant to be ridden fairly compact. I'm 5'10 x 165 and I'm happy with my stock 6'0. My previous step up was a 90s 6'8 Aloha which has like 8" of useless narrow rockered nose so it paddles about the same.
When I bought it I was riding shorter boards but it's still in my quiver as my taste has changed and now it's actually my shortest board. I wouldn't hesitate to grab in serious surf at home or to throw in a boardbag for a trip where it will be solid. Seems like around your height or a few inches bigger will work. It's not too fussy. You don't need to sweat sizing it perfectly, it's a pretty forgiving board. If you wanted to ride something a lot bigger, I'd look at a mini paddillac.
When I bought it I was riding shorter boards but it's still in my quiver as my taste has changed and now it's actually my shortest board. I wouldn't hesitate to grab in serious surf at home or to throw in a boardbag for a trip where it will be solid. Seems like around your height or a few inches bigger will work. It's not too fussy. You don't need to sweat sizing it perfectly, it's a pretty forgiving board. If you wanted to ride something a lot bigger, I'd look at a mini paddillac.
I went with the stock 6'6" x 20.5 x 3" ~ 40.10L. Given my dims at 5'6" x 170lbs .... I'm sure you're all thinking way too much board / volume but i also just turned 64 yrs old. I'm in really good shape and hold my own surfing with guys 15-20 yrs younger. Our season hasn't started so ... i've been getting used to it in less than optimal conditions and still sorting our fins. What i like so far is it doesn't feel like a big or bulky board .... the rails feel amazing ... i can paddle it well around the lineup even with a lot of current ... but really important to me ... especially when waves of consequence start to show up down here is i can duck dive it easily. I guess for me its a step-up high performance mid-length hybrid! LOL
As if anymore Pyzel Ghost froth was necessary ... watched the Sunset Pro ... heat with JJF vs Jordy Smith .... JJF riding a 6'2" in really good conditions ... wow!
Yep, sounds right. I'm a touch under 6 foot, 180lbs and ride a stock 6'0