Just after some help with my next board pic. I'm 5"10 105kg beginner/intermediate at the moment i'm riding a Channel Island Pod 6'4 x 21 x 2 3/4 Volume about 39L and dont feel like i'm getting the uptake i need out of this board on the average gold coast days 1-3ft and loosing the wave count battle but its fine when the surf is bigger. Any suggestion would be great.
G'day,
I am a about your height and around 115kg... I surf a 7S Super Fish XL... mine is 7'3" and 53lt and goes great and has really helped me maintain a decent wave count - particularly when the surf is less than perfect. If I was 10kg lighter and 10yrs younger (I am nearly 48yo) I would be looking at the 6'8".
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G'day,
I am a about your height and around 115kg... I surf a 7S Super Fish XL... mine is 7'3" and 53lt and goes great and has really helped me maintain a decent wave count - particularly when the surf is less than perfect. If I was 10kg lighter and 10yrs younger (I am nearly 48yo) I would be looking at the 6'8".
thanks GPA, was thinking something more like a CI Average Joe or firewire sweet potato. not sure i want to go that long...?
If you're a beginner/intermediate i'd suggest maybe steering clear of the Av Joe and Sweet Potato. Both boards are designed to be ridden much shorter and wider than a regular shortboard.
Both boards also have very little rocker, so as a beginner/intermediate you might find yourself going 'over the handelbars' a lot on steeper waves.
Instead of the Sweet Potato, check out the Firewire Addvance. Its a forgiving board aimed at bigger surfers and will still be able suitable to ride on good days. Taj's old man designed it, and he's out ripping on his every day.
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If you're a beginner/intermediate i'd suggest maybe steering clear of the Av Joe and Sweet Potato. Both boards are designed to be ridden much shorter and wider than a regular shortboard.
Both boards also have very little rocker, so as a beginner/intermediate you might find yourself going 'over the handelbars' a lot on steeper waves.
Instead of the Sweet Potato, check out the Firewire Addvance. Its a forgiving board aimed at bigger surfers and will still be able suitable to ride on good days. Taj's old man designed it, and he's out ripping on his every day.
Thanks thats one i'll have to check out litres look about right was thinking 43-45 so a little high any thoughts on the jr wharfie or sardine?
Go longer!
6'6x21x3 with a domed deck to keep the rails thin like a 2.75" thick board. See your local shaper.
Being a big lad a little extra length will help a lot!
I would say the opposite...I was up over the 100kg mark and riding a 6'2 x 21 1/2 x 3 inch biscuit and absolutly loving it on the small days...its goes like a rocket and paddles nice....having the wide point forward under the up body makes all the difference it gets teh volume where it needs to be!
If your on the GC why not talk to Murray Burton about a Fat Bullet. Great board and designed for easy paddle and high wave count..Ideal for point style waves 
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If your on the GC why not talk to Murray Burton about a Fat Bullet. Great board and designed for easy paddle and high wave count..Ideal for point style waves
If you want a MB let me know as I have a mate who has a voucher for a new board there that he is willing to move on. Bargain if that is what you are after. PM me.
How about improving your paddling and wave catching technique too? I'm not having a dig at you but I had a mate film me for fun once and take the piss at how poor my paddling technique and positioning was (picked up a new nickname with it). The good thing was that he and the others were decent surfers so gave me heads up on what I was doing wrong. I found when I actually think about what they said before I go when I see a wave, my chances of catching the wave increase. I mean a pod even on small days should hold its own pretty well and if you grab a good mate that rips, I find their friendliness - not to mention egos 
always make them happy to help and teach. Plus it will save you the money!
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Any suggestion would be great.
Lose some weight. It'll make a much bigger difference than a new board.
Was going to suggest bourton too.
What about one of Miller's shapes? He makes boards suited to your exact requirements. See:
www.grantmillersurfboards.com.au/boards/waterskate
True words newguy. Right position is half the battle. I sometimes confuse not paddling well with chasing the wrong wave. When it all comes together it's easy.
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Was going to suggest bourton too.
What about one of Miller's shapes? He makes boards suited to your exact requirements. See:
www.grantmillersurfboards.com.au/boards/waterskate
Man..get the litres crap out of your head..it means little..wave count is about float... rocker...fitness.
Like Bene says..look at Millers site..it just makes sense..& good luck dude 
Select to expand quotesurfbroker said..bene313 said..
Was going to suggest bourton too.
What about one of Miller's shapes? He makes boards suited to your exact requirements. See:
www.grantmillersurfboards.com.au/boards/waterskate
Man..get the litres crap out of your head..it means little..wave count is about float... rocker...fitness.
Like Bene says..look at Millers site..it just makes sense..& good luck dude
I realised this weekend what surfbroker is talking about. I normally ride a board that is 6'4 and comes in around 37ltrs, but borrowed a mates 6'1 Fred Rubble which is 30ltrs and it felt that I was moving through the water much faster with the same effort.
I guess its all about trying a few different boards to find one that really suits you.
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GPA said..
G'day,
I am a about your height and around 115kg... I surf a 7S Super Fish XL... mine is 7'3" and 53lt and goes great and has really helped me maintain a decent wave count - particularly when the surf is less than perfect. If I was 10kg lighter and 10yrs younger (I am nearly 48yo) I would be looking at the 6'8".
thanks GPA, was thinking something more like a CI Average Joe or firewire sweet potato. not sure i want to go that long...?
Maybe this type of stick is what you need..6/10 x 22 1/2 x 2 7/8... Go to Grants site...he just makes sense.
Thanks everyone for the replies. Some good ideas. had to hold off on a new board thanks to the tax man wanting some more money so will work on so fitness in the mean time.
