Need Surfboard Recommendation

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I'm 6'0 190lbs and I'm looking for surfboard recommendations. I surf in Malibu, el Porto and sometimes Trestles and San Clemente Pier.

I prefer steep crunchy waves over flat weak waves but when in malibu the waves are usually mellow. A boring funboard shape would probably not be a good choice for me as I'm into airs and cutbacks.

I work alot so I get to surf maybe once a week so I do get tired easily in large surf. The only workouts I get are the ones where I'm on top of my GF. I'm also looking at a catch surf RNF just for fun and the 5'5 looks the best but I think that might be too small. I might have to do the 5'11. The 6'5 might have too much float.

Somebody said a 6'0 flounder pounder would be ideal too.

For my size what do you think the CL volume should be.

PS, im really good once I stand up but I suck at at catching waves due to a minor back problem.

Thanks for looking out

 

[Havoc]

griffin modfish /endthread

 

[sushipop]

griffin modfish /endthread

Griffin board pic in 3,2,1....

 

[sushipop]

But in all seriousness, you really should do yourself a favor and quit surfing. It seems to be causing you too much to think about, especially when you should be focusing more on being on top of your GF more....you know, since she’s probably totally real and all.

 

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griffin modfish /endthread

I don't believe they even sell Griffin surfboards in LA

 

[casa_mugrienta]

Firewire.

Actual shapers never get the orders right and the boards are never on time...and the boards yellow.

 

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Firewire.

Actual shapers never get the orders right and the boards are never on time...and the boards yellow.

before we even go to brand can we discuss volume/size/length

 

[Havoc]

7 x 23 x 3 so u can catch wavez easier. or 6’4 firewire vanguard

 

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7 x 23 x 3 so u can catch wavez easier. or 6’4 firewire vanguard

Cost too much budget is sub 500

7ft won't fit in my car, it needs to be around 6ft or less.

 

[Havoc]

6’0 lost lazy boy. make sure to. put red Lee in his place when you serf eL Porto potty

 

[casa_mugrienta]

before we even go to brand can we discuss volume/size/length

Volume - almost universally surveys have said the thicker the better at least within reason
Length - average length is something around 5 but when real life 3d modeling was used most preferred around 6.
Size - as above. Bottom line is stay on the safe side of things... not too long, to short, or too thick. And not too thin.

 

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6’0 lost lazy boy. make sure to. put red Lee in his place when you serf eL Porto potty

I believe they haven't produced this board since 2013, its looks nice though

 

[NRHenriksen]

this is funny

 

[laidback]

I get are the ones where I'm on top of my GF.

Griffin Fish?

 

[Ifallalot]

6'4" Vanguard

 

[Hazrus]

I recommend a firewire Evo at 6’4”. It’s just under 50L which is ideal imho

 

[Havoc]

i think a 6’4” vanguard turns tighter than an evo but is less milky

 

[laidback]

So we now recommend firewires?

 

[Havoc]

So we now recommend firewires?

only if appropriately sized

 

[sjlist]

You can find a ...Lost LazyBoy or RV on CL pretty easily.