I’m 6’ flat and same weight, the stock 6’3” is great for me
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Pyzel Ghost?
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Would you guys say the ghost gets into larger NS slopey waves early/well? I have a 6’8 blackbird, but I’ve been considering a 6’0 ghost. Just something easier to duck dive. Always reading how the ghost paddles so easy and bigger than it is. I’m 5’10 154lbs and the blackbird I can duck dive, but gets hairy sometimes lol. Would love something to get in almost as early but with a little less volume. I’ve absolutely loved all my pyzels so far and always find myself regretting other board choices.
A 6-0 Ghost won't paddle or catch waves as well as your 6-8 BB.
It will duckdive and handle late drops much better and it is definitely a good wave catcher for its size. To me it feels like it paddles/catches waves like a board a couple/few inches longer.
If you are already a Pyzel guy, a properly sized Ghost is a no brainer.
"If you are already a Pyzel guy, a properly sized Ghost is a no brainer. " << That. Still my fav board I've had of his and the one that's been in my quiver the longest.
Why not split difference, get a 6'2' or 6'4" Ghost
Weird. Ghost is a better board for softer waves than the BB.
Appreciate all the info! I’m still keeping my blackbird, was just curious how well the ghost gets into waves. Sounds like a 6’2 may be the way to go for me. My SB volume is 27-28L, but that extra foam will most likely be to my benefit in the 6’2 ghost.
I mind-surf mine on the tropical surf trips I never take. Think deep barrels and JJ carves at Margarets.
Yeah, my 6’3 doesn’t connect the slower sections (at the spots I surf) well enough for me to reach for very often, even when there’s some swell. YMMV
6’8 BB has done fine in anything over CH-HH for me, often big and sloppy. Again YMMV
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I read that quote above as
"Always curious how small & soft folks............. ride their ghosts".
Made me curious also
Same. “We do have solid representation from the lollipop guild here, not a bad place to ask”