This is hands down the best video on how to choose the right surfboard. Trust me I live on the internet. lol

@REALWatersports

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jefferson Medina. :)

@cammacleod7343

7 жыл бұрын

Awesome video and your channel is great, thanks for all the good info here! I have been surfing about 7 months. Currently riding a superfish, 35.25L, 6'3. I'm looking for something a bit more performancy, without sacrificing too much volume. I had my eye on the Pyzel Slab 2.0 and have watched your review on it, looks sweet - probably using the stock measurements for the 6'2. I'm in the Caribbean and so we're pretty much riding ankle scratchers, unless a hurricane/storm passes close by. I weigh 190lbs, and I'm 6'3. Do you have any advice please?

@4ndrewthe

7 жыл бұрын

Jefferson Medina wow, are you in the matrix?

@back2backbassin464

6 жыл бұрын

Cameron Macleod bro ur low key ultra light for 6'3

@edenliam2578

2 жыл бұрын

Instablaster

Awesome video! This really helps a lot! The U shape graph for foam volume to wave size that you mentioned made perfect sense

+Jordie Sutherland thanks for your question. If you're just learning to do turns, a thruster (tri-fin) board is probably the way to go. Thrusters are known for being user-friendly and, to over-simplify things, they tend to go where you point them. At 59kg = 130lbs, early intermediate level, you should probably be looking at boards in the 26-28L range. Check out a 5'9" or 5'10" Mini-driver, this is a versatile shape that you can keep riding as you get better. Most mini-drivers come with the option to ride 3 or 4 fins so you can experiment with both. www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/mini-driver Hope this helps! -Chris REAL Watersports

+Riley Sebby - Thanks for your question. Ideally, you're looking for 2 or 3 surfboards to have that 1ft - 8ft range of surf covered, with a flat&wide board for the small days and something a little more "performance" tuned for the better days.... however there are a few boards that we've been loving for "One-board quivers". Check out the ...Lost E-Z Up, it's shaped to handle the big days but still has good float and paddle power to use it in smaller, mushier waves. For your weight and skill level you'd be looking at something in the 34-36 liter range, so check out a 5'11" E-Z Up: www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/ezup Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato REAL Watersports

Thanks guys! The ...lost rv seems perfect for me!! You guys are the best!

I'm looking to start surfing this summer and I just started trying to learn about surf related things so thank you for this detailed video! I have a lot to learn.

@REALWatersports

6 жыл бұрын

We're glad you enjoyed the video. If you need a board to learn on we have an excellent selection of all style of boards here: www.realwatersports.com/surfing You should start on a longboard.

Thank you Trip Forman. Very informative vid from someone who knows the game.

+Lupe Loza - Thanks for your question. The best thing you can do is contact one of our REAL Pros and they can give you some advice on how to choose your board. www.realwatersports.com/contact! They will ask you lots of questions and help you narrow down the board thats right for you. Thanks.

+Emi Lightning you're looking in the right direction with a beefier hybrid shape. Check out the following shapes and be sure you choose a size that has ample volume to help you catch waves and have stability when you pop up! All these boards are very user friendly and have big sweet spots to work no matter where you put your feet: ...Lost LayZtoy (LayZboy) : www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/layzboy ...Lost RV : www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/rv Roberts Dream Machine: www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/roberts/dream-machine Hope this helps! Contact us for more expert advice! www.realwatersports.com/contact/

Matt T - For small mushy waves you want a groveller style board. These boards can resemble fish shapes, they can be more rounded like little egg shapes, or some even resemble fat and stubby standard shortboards. For your body weight, the smallest board I would suggest for these conditions is 34 liters of volume. To make the most out of the junky days, you probably want to go closer to 36-38 liters of volume. Some of our more popular grovellers are the Lost RV, the Lost Bottom Feeder, and the Channel Islands Average Joe: Lost RV - I recommend 5'10" for you: www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/rv Lost Bottom Feeder - I recommend 5'8": www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/bottom-feeder CI Average Joe - I recommend 5'9": www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/channel-islands/average-joe Hope this helps! Contact us with any more questions! REALwatersports.com/contact -Chris REAL

Wish I had this information when I was sold a surfboard in Portugal. I never really got going...thanks for the brilliant level of details.

@REALWatersports

9 жыл бұрын

thanks Kiters Refuge ! Starting out on too small a surfboard, or a board design that doesn't fit the local waves, is a big thing that holds people back when they start surfing. You should have an easier time if you get a board better suited to you. Lessons are also a HUGE help, a few hours of instruction is equal to a few months of struggling on your own. When you're ready to give it another try, come see us in Cape Hatteras for some lessons! www.realwatersports.com/lessons/surfing/ -Chris REAL Watersports

Excellent description! It's the best formula I've heard. Cheers! God only know how many times I've chosen the wrong board..

@mattplughoff

9 жыл бұрын

Great post! How's the surf in your neck of the woods?

@MichaelJDay

9 жыл бұрын

Matt Plughoff The surf is off the charts in Portugal. 10-15ft today. I need bigger boards!

awesomely helpful video! i am brand new to surfing in about 5'10 - 5'11 about 170 and i am in northern japan. The waves here aren't huge and a little choppy at times, and thanks again!

@REALWatersports

5 жыл бұрын

Yeww, glad to hear you enjoyed it, thanks for that! Have fun out there, let us know if you ever have any questions! Realpro@realwatersports.com

Thanks @magicalifornia - glad we were able to help. Hopefully you will be picking winners for years to come!

I was having serious board crisis but this just helps so much. ! Thanks that was a no bull good explanation

@REALWatersports

10 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Ben White!

Great vid good knowledge & simple to understand

Great information! Thanks for the solid video.

Great video, thanks for posting

That best video explanation I've ever seen. Thanks for sharing.

@REALWatersports

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks AleBateraHenrique !

I know that's the board for me because I love yellow and blue and fish!!! Great video, thank you for sharing 😀

Well presented amigo 👍

That was really eye opening for a guy like me who's just starting to gain surfboard-knowledge. Thank you, really appreciate that!

@rsimpson79 - sounds like you are going to have plenty of paddle power with your new board. Whoever your shaper is will most likely have asked you lots of questions about your ability, location & preferences to make the right choice for you. Hopefully that means you've got a board that's the right fit for you! As you continue to build out your quiver, "the big 3" will be invaluable for you to help you make great board choices! Hope that helps. Let me know if you need more info! - Pete

VERY helpful! Thanks! xoxo The Clarences (robert, erin & leslie)

great video as always.

I'm normally surfing in California at Venice and Santa Monica but also go up to pismo and sanfran to surf as well

Lucas - thanks for your question. Let us know how much you weigh, your age, where you are surfing and how often you get a chance to surf. We'll recommend the perfect board. Thanks! -Chris REAL Watersports

@obeyBrooklyn

8 жыл бұрын

17, 60kg and 5'5. Ive surfed on and off for about 5-6 years and i already had a board which i used for that period. I wouldn't say i'm a beginner considering ive had lots of hours of surf and lessons but i'm nothing special. Soon as i can drive ill be able to surf much more. What do you think the best board is for me? Thanks

@REALWatersports

8 жыл бұрын

+kai sun Thanks for the extra info. For your 132lbs body weight and your current skill level, something around 30-31L volume should do the trick and help you progress to the next level. A versatile, user friendly "hybrid" board like the Rusty Smoothie would work well for you, you'd be looking at a 5'8". Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +real watersports

@obeyBrooklyn

8 жыл бұрын

REAL Watersports thanks for the information guys

@toreropalido - great question! Finding the right volume for comes from riding lots of different size boards. You'll get on some and know that they don't float you properly and you'll get on other boards that just feel way too big. @strangedays604 is spot on with how to calculate the volume of the board by the way and if you're still wondering what the best volume is for you. Let us know your size, weight, experience and regular surf spot and we'll get back to you. - Trip

@mauricetheinterloper

5 жыл бұрын

What about beginner, 1.75cm and 70kg.. would like to surf more often..

I've done a beginner week course on surfing and can roughly do turns but don't have my own surfboard. I really want to progress onto a fiber glass board instead of investing my money on a foam board. I am 45 kg and 5'5, what do you recommend? I'm also going to be looking for second hand boards as well.

I watched this video when it first came out and I'm still watching it years later

@REALWatersports

3 жыл бұрын

That is epic, thanks Miguel!

Thanks for the video! I'm 5'11, 165 lbs, and currently riding a soft top performance 7 footer. It's been a nice learning board for me, volume wise for paddling, and also maneuverable... but I find that not being able to duck dive the board (i.e. Just turtle rolling now) is holding me back a bit. My current board has 54.9 liters of volume. Any recommendations?

@REALWatersports

8 жыл бұрын

+Paul J. Kim - thanks for your question. You could go as small as 38L volume today and still be successful. Paddling will be slightly more difficult but you will get used to it is as you keep practicing, and you should be able to duck dive the 38L (with a little bit of practice!) Check out something with a full nose and relaxed rocker for an easy transition to your next board, like the ...Lost LayZBoy www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/layzboy or the Rusty Smoothie www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/rusty/smoothie Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +real watersports

Thanks for the video. Cool!

Great explanation

Trip, your video was very instructional. Thx for that. I'm an beginner/intermediate surfer, 5.10 and weighing 90 kilo's. I have been riding a mini-malibu with these dimensions: 7,4” x 20 3/8” x 2 5/8”. I'm looking for a new board that will give me a little more speed en make it easier to get through the dead sections. I surf mainly beachbreaks so the design is going to be a groveler or a fish right? I need at least 50 liters of volume right? Can you give me some advice on the dimensions please? Thx!

That was really helpful

Who makes that unicorn tee, love it!

Well explained 👍

heyaa first of all i want to say that i really appreciate your answer rate in this comment section. i was looking for a comment which fits my exact experience but unfortunately a gave up after reading like 50 comments, thats why i give it a go and ask youuu what kind of board i should buy next:) I'm 145 lbs, 5'9'' tall and i started surfing like 6 years ago when i was 16... im pretty fit but as i am from switzerland i can't jump in the water after work or on every weekends... but as i really love surfing, i've tried to go as much as possible wherever and whenever i can (France, Portugal, Marocco, South Africa, costa rica and Indonesia)...i've spent pretty much time in the water during these trips and i can say that i'm not to bad at surfing... (no problems at catching a wave and finish the wave...the biggest wave i've surfed was about 10.5 feet in indonesia where i am right now which i am really stoked about haha ...and now i really want a surfboard that fits me...i tried a lot of different surboards but as i am a little kook i never really spent to much time at studying the numbers on the boards and always went by my eyes and sense of touch... i usually surfed about a 5'8''- 6'2'' round tailed and fish tailed, concaved surfboard...but im asking myself what volume i should have, what length, thickness, and width??? sorry for this long text :) cheers ozai6

I enjoyed this video, it was really helpful. Could you help me contemplate which board to pick? Im currently about a level 2 surfer, i can catch unbroken waves en need to focus on cutting back and starting to turn. I think I need about a 50 liter surfboard and maybe about a 7 footer. Im a pretty short guy and live in Holland so the waves wont always be too big. Do you think this is about right?

Finally a good video on choosing a board thanks so much guys!

@REALWatersports

10 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks!

Hey great video i'm 5'5 @ 115 pounds and looking to buy my first board. I'm mostly gonna be surfing smaller waves around at new smyrna and cocoa beach. I was thinking about a "funboard" style board like in the 7 foot range. I've been skating for years. Thanks!

@REALWatersports

9 жыл бұрын

Ritchie Figueroa thanks for your question! At 115 lbs. with existing board riding experience (skate), you're going to progress quickly in the ever-playful breaks of Cocoa and New Smyrna. You should probably skip buying a funboard as you'll progress out of that quickly. A Hybrid board (smaller and wider) will do the trick and you'll be able to progress further before you want to add another board. For your weight and beginner skill level, anything above 26 liters volume should work for you...adding a bit more volume over 26L will make paddling and wave catching even easier. A hybrid is a wider, flatter shape will make things stable and allow you to catch a ton of waves. Assuming standard dimensions and volumes, I'd suggest something like a 5'8" or 5'9" ...Lost LayZBoy, or 5'6" - 5'8" ...Lost RV. Check out the links below. Hope this helps! - Chris REAL Watersports ...Lost RV: www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/rv ...Lost LayZBoy: www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/layzboy

Also I snowboard and like to cut in and out hard. I'm not sure if surfing is similar If so I want to be able to cut back and forth up and down etc. the waves here are small unless conditions change things. I know I went through about 4 snowboards before finding the one that I could control good. Thanks and hope this was enough info. See my comment below for my specs.

I live relatively close to the beach and would love a 6 foot board for all round waves as live a couple of hours from small waves as well as bells beach in Australia.

@brianreynolds2517

3 жыл бұрын

Jordan Rimmer If youre a beginner you should look at a board on decathlon

Thank you so much

Make a new video of this in 2020 ! Very good video

Awesome video, but i still have no clue what volume to look for. Went from Bodyboarding to a all round mid length board. But want to start looking for a second hand short board. 5.74 feet tall/175cm tall

Good advise

Hi I'm 13 years old and learned a few things in the video! Thanks! I was wondering what size board would be good for me. I'm intermediate-advanced surfing for 5 years now. I'm 5ft 6 1/2 and weigh 115lbs. I'm looking for a short board model to surf 2-5 foot waves

Thanks Real Watersports for your wisdom, but I am still stumped. I weigh 186 lbs 5'11'' tall plus a full winter suit year round cause I surf in canada. I ride a 5'8'' ozzie wrong 32.7 cl and a 5'11'' quiver killer 31.5 cl. I want the RNF in Libtech and I think the 5'10'' 35 cl will be too big; most of our waves aren't that strong and there is a lot of chop in our breaks. Would that 5'10'' big too big and how wide is the tail on that board. Thanks

Good info

Hey! I weigh about 100 pounds I am 14 and I have been surfing for fun for about year and a half now. I live in Miami and the waves I have surfed have usually been about 2-4 feet. Mostly I have surfed with a foamy 8 foot and a 6 foot 8 foamy and recently have practicing with my friends 7 foot 6 inch modern black bird polyurephane core board. I love surfing and I am planning on getting more into it. Do you have any recommendations for me as to what board I should get?

Great video so helpful....I'm 5'9 and 160 pounds and i have a CI Rocket 9 in 5'9 29.9 liters roughly....consider that i live in Italy where the surf is weaker and i'm 44 years old,do you think i chose a board too big?? My level is intermediate.... thanks in advance 🤙🏼

Hey Real! Awesome video! I like it a lot but I still dont quite know what to look for! Was wondering if you could give me a good suggestion! I am a big guy and have been surfing for about like 2 years but have never gotten to shortboard because all my friends are way smaller. I am 6'2 and about 235 pounds. I would be riding waves in NJ so most are at most chest or head high. Like i said, i have been surfing for a while, but only every long boards, foams, and fun board (which still didnt hold too well because they were on the small side). Any thoughts?

@REALWatersports

9 жыл бұрын

MyKnifeUrLife Thanks for your question. For your weight and skill level I'm recommending boards with a minimum of 50 liters volume. Check out some of the Roberts Hope Diamonds 7'4" or 7'6" for a board that will float you well but isn't a longboard. www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/roberts/hope-diamond Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato REAL Watersports

Hello I just went to Mexico and learned a lil bit of surfing on a longboard it was amazing so now I'm hooked . I want to know that board is the best for me and my husband Im 5'1 and weight about 125-130lbs he is about 180 lbs and about 5'7 we just want it surf small waves . Thank you

@REALWatersports

7 жыл бұрын

Hey Teresa, we're stoked to hear you are hooked on surfing. Since you and your husband are built very differently you will end up needing your own boards once you are both skilled but to start you can switch off surfing a longboard around 8ft like this Ricky Carroll Mini Me www.realwatersports.com/ricky-carroll-mini-me-eps-epoxy-8-0

Nice vid !!!

Nice video! What board type and volumen for mediterranean sea? Im beginner to intermedite, 184 cm and 75 kg. Now I surf with a 7.7 foam. Thanks in advance!

I am new to surfing in Maryland and was wondering if you had any suggestions on what board to buy. I am 5’3 and weigh about 100 pounds. The waves I surf range from about 3 to 7 feet and are sometimes choppy. I have already tried a 8 foot longboard but it was tough to handle and not what I want to ride. I would prefer a shorter board because I want to go fast and get barreled. I would also prefer for it to be a soft top. If you have any suggestions that would be great! Thanks :)

Hi, I learned a lot with the video. I am 15, 160 lbs, and 5 ft. 6 in. I am a semi-experienced longboarder (Just learning to nose ride) and I go surfing in about 1-3 ft waves with it. I am looking for a short board for somewhat mushy 3-4 ft. (malibu) waves. Thanks a bunch

@REALWatersports

8 жыл бұрын

+Ian ooglebarf - thanks for your question. Take a look at something like the Rusty Muffin top, a good shorter companion for someone who longboards often. For your weight and the mushy but lined up malibu waves, I'd go 5'8" or 5'9" on this one: www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/rusty/muffin-top Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +real watersports

@ianclub1

8 жыл бұрын

+REAL Watersports thanks a bunch! This really helped.

My $0.02 There’s really only three boards you’ll need: 1. A longboard with AT LEAST your weight in kilos in volume. 2. A fun board around half your weight in kilos in volume. 3. Performance shortboard: just go nuts with this. You’ll know what wave to ride with it and you’ll know the volume by the time you’re ready for it. There’s are very rough estimates. But for example, I’m 150lbs and been surfing a year. I use a 65L 9’2” Aipa Apex MLB for catching nearly anything. I use a 43L 6’8” Aipa Sting for small waves to overhead. But it will need some power to get on. I use a 29L 6’1” Aipa Sting when the wave has some power and I just want to dig in my rail and toss it around easily. I love that Duke Aipa can REEEEEEALLY make a shorter board that’s not too wide, with plenty of volume hidden in all the right places. If I could only choose ONE board, it would be my Fusion Sting to ride nearly any wave as long as it’s breaking.

thank you

Really helpful video, @realwatersports . If I'm 5'9" and usually sit between 190-200lbs, what would be the ideal length, volume, and design for me? I live in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Smaller waves mostly. Thanks in advance!

@colonelkurtz2269

3 жыл бұрын

Use volume calculators online. On CATALYST you can design your board with all the specs and paint. Easy and fun.

I'm about 5'7 140-145lbs and I went surfing for the first time on my friends 8 foot foam board and I was able to catch a lot of waves and it was pretty easy on I have a history with snowboarding and skate boarding so I think that helped but I am looking to get my own surfboard now and was thinking of getting the same foam board but I'm worried I will get bored of it

@REALWatersports

6 жыл бұрын

Hey Julian, You're on the right track with the foam board, this makes a perfect first board that you don't have to worry about beating up and can ride in a bigger size without breaking the bank. Coming from a snowboard back ground you will likely get into riding short boards someday, by starting with the foamie you can learn on a higher volume board then transition to a shorter board when you are ready. At that point you'll still appreciate high volume boards for small wave days. The only other thing I'd recommend is a hard top longboard or a funboard for more performance over a soft top, the Robert August 8'4 we have on sale would be a great choice: www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/robert-august or for a soft top, you can't beat the Catch Surf Plank: www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/catch-surf?p=2

@Jerry-br1iz

6 жыл бұрын

REAL Watersports thanks for the help!

Hey Guys, awesome video! Im looking for my 2nd board, stepping down from a 7'6 Mini Mal, been surfing 6 months and want to progress into a short board eventually. What would be be a good board to get next? We dont get a lot of big days here on the Sunshine Coast, Australia. Im 5"10 175lbs. Thanks!

@h.peterzimmer883

5 жыл бұрын

FC Sankt Pauli represented in the line up! Now I've seen everything!

GREAT video! If you are still answering these I'd love to jump in. 6'1" 190lbs 35 Been surfing on and off all my life mostly on either thrusters with huge rails or epoxy 8'0. Currently own a Freebilly 8' funshape/spoon Ready for some kind of step up to give me a chance to point where I want to go more easily and remove the temptation to move my feet up and down the board longboard style. Thanks in advance and Aloha

@KauaiboyRayce

8 жыл бұрын

+KauaiboyRayce Forgot to be clear about current frequency-- probably averaging 6 or so sessions a month in swells with some juice to them 6-10 feet etc. Thanks again

@REALWatersports

8 жыл бұрын

+KauaiboyRayce Thanks for your question! Assuming these bigger swells you're usually getting into some round waves and maybe packing a few tubes? Something like the Rusty Slayer would be a good step-up style board without going too "gunny". For your weight and frequency of surfing, 6'10" or 7'0" would probably be a good call- lots of paddle power, confidence boosting hold, but not so pointy that you can't crank a turn when the situation calls for it. Hope this helps and if you want to discuss in more detail give us a call at 252-987-6000 or hit us up at realwatersports.com/contact, we're here for you 7 days a week 9-6pm east coast time -Chris Stellato +real watersports

@KauaiboyRayce

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such a detailed reply! That board is a little out of my price range now but you definitely pointed me in the direction I wanted to go! THANKS!

Man, thanks for the videos, amazing work mate keep it up the good work;;; I have 4 surfboards now but my surf I am struggling to find the right board, I had this magical board that I broke in half 3 years ago the board was good my surf was on another level I was pulling airs with ease, was 6,0 very thin with a nice round tail. Now I have Lost f1 stub;6,0 18.25 2.12 lost bottom feeder; 5.5 lost whiplash 5,10 hs18.25 2.25...all good boards but for specific conditions My volume is around 23-24lliters I am 1,80 69kg ... I have the dimensions of my magical board but the desgin and outline was unique,... can you help me and tell me what board i need on my quiver to surf more in the base of the wave and not so much in the pocket or in the barrel.........

@REALWatersports

9 жыл бұрын

DontHate Thanks for your question. If you're feeling like your board goes sweet in the pocket but feels sluggish on other parts of the wave, you might want to look for a little more relaxed rocker. Boards with higher rocker really fit the round shape of the wave when in the pocket but tend to bog when you're in other parts of the wave, like out in the flats (doing a bottom turn) or farther out on the face (racing towards the next section). Hope this helps let us know how it goes! -Chris Stellato REAL Watersports

I’ve been surfing for almost year using a 8’0 foam board in surf up to 6 feet. I’m 5’7 130 pounds and want to get into a more performance board that’s better for turning. Any recommendations?

Im surfing for over a year now, usually on 7/8'0 softtops. These were good boards, i can surf down the line and my pop up is great (local told me). Now i want to move on to a hardboard and shorter. I saw a 7'0 shortboard online. It doesnt have a very sharp nose and has enough volume (45L). But the thing is, im 5'4 (56 kg), i dont know if this board is too big for me. If i was a bit taller, it wouldnt be a thing, but doesnt it look weird if someone who's 5'4 has a 7'0 shortboard shaped surfboard?

Hey I am 15 years old, 5'7 and weight around 55 kg. I currently surf a 6'6 but am trying to get a shorter board for better turns. I surf waves of around 2-4ft. Any recommendations in regards to what volume board i should get?

Dear Real Watersports I have been surfing for as long as i can remember and was looking for a new style of board. I've all ways surfed longer boards around 8' and have a lot of fun with them and i am looking for a board where i can ride for waves a little faster and be able to drop in deeper. I would primary use it in surf about chest high to a little over head. I am about 6' and 160lbs. Also the shortest board i have is 7' and i live in san diego but also travel to Orange County. Thanks for the help

@REALWatersports

10 жыл бұрын

pandaswag5 - sounds like you're in the perfect situation to get the most out of riding a hybrid. You will be surprised how small a board you can ride and have a really great time! Give one of our REAL Pros a call (or send them a msg) and they can help clue you in to a selection of boards that will work well for you! www.realwatersports.com/contact/

Thats all very nicely explained, but how am i suppose to know what works for me if i never owned a board and want to buy the first? Its not like i can get 10 different boards to try. Lets say a skinny dude 1.75m tall on small-ish waves that dont have much power, maybe they go up to slightly above the waist and dont have a lot of momentum, what would your recommendation be? In my area there are only 6.1 and 6.0, and long boards.. dont want long board.

Awesome tutorial, very informative! I've surfed plenty of times before with a range of rented boards, but I'm looking to actually buy my first board now. Waves I'll be surfing will be anything from around 4ft to 8ft... I'm thinking a mini mal of some sort would serve me well, as I've mastered most basics but I still need to work on the fluidity of my turns. What I'm not sure about at all is volume. I weigh around 90kg/200lbs. Any chance I could get some advice? Thanks!

@renaudbrent

9 жыл бұрын

I meant 4ft - 6ft, not 8ft...yet!

@REALWatersports

9 жыл бұрын

Renaud von Wielligh Based on your weight, experience, and skill level, you should look at boards in the 40-42 Liter range. Check out a 5'11" or 6'0" ...Lost RV, those sizes would be great for you and that board has been very popular with surfers at your skill level. www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/rv Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato REAL Watersports

@renaudbrent

9 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks for the advice!

Hi x I’m a beginner and I’m not sure what to get . I’m 12 and about 5’4 and quite light for my age . What kind of surfboard shall I start of with? and what surfboard is best for small waves?

Great instructional video, really learnt a lot and am taking your advise about volume. I learnt to surf here in the Maldives, I'm 5'10" and 83 kgs and have mostly surfed 6'4" drivers with low volume and so I'm good at driving and paddling but little else. Recently I was impressed with the look of SuperBrand Fling in 5'10" at 37 litres volume. Do you think this profile would allow me more range of waves and still provide a good platform to develop more skills? Thank you in advance REAL Watersports, your feedback is most appreciated!

@REALWatersports

9 жыл бұрын

Andrew Kennedy Thanks for your question. At 182lbs and intermediate skill level, you should be looking at boards in the 31-33 liter range for an every-day performance surfboard. The Fling is designed more like a modern fish/hybrid board so you'll definitely catch a lot more waves and have a good time in the small stuff, but if you're looking to develop more skills (learn a good bottom turn and cutback etc) then you should look at a properly sized "standard" thruster surfboard to learn the basics, like the Lost V2 or the Super Toy. Most surfers will have BOTH types of board in their quiver, a hybrid for smaller surf and a good ol' shortboard for average-good surf. My quiver is a good example, I have a RNF5 (beefed up Round Nose Fish) for the smaller stuff and Lost V2 shortboard average-good surf. Surfboards are like golf clubs, you're definitely going to need more than one to get the job done! Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato REAL Watersports

@floatjockey

9 жыл бұрын

REAL Watersports Thank you Chris, so if I was to stick with SuperBrands for example, then a good choice would be The Vapors in say a 6'2" @ 34.5 litres? The waves here tend to be fast reef breaks but there are mushy days during the wet season so my more time to learn. So this clears it up for me too and a two board setup would have it covered once the Minister for War and Finance approves it!! Cheers mate, Andy

@REALWatersports

9 жыл бұрын

Andrew Kennedy I think you're on the right track with 34.5 L and a "user friendly" shortboard. Maybe a little more foam than you need but "foam is your friend" and it's always better to err on the side of a little too much float rather than too little. You could also look at boards like the ..Lost V2-SB Domestic or the ...Lost V3 Squash-It, same concepts of an easy to use floaty version of a performance board. Enjoy surfing! -Chris Stellato REAL Watersports

I'm 17, weigh 46kg and 5ft tall. At the moment i'm riding a 6'1 Mark Richards Super twin fin, with a small rear stabiliser, and single to double concave. I don't live near the coast so i only get to surf every few weeks when i'm down there. I surf 2-4ft waves on Torquay main beach. I would say i'm closer to beginner and its hard to progress since i don't get to practise much but when i finish school this year i plan on moving closer and surfing a lot more! I want to progress easily in the smaller waves and i also want to start doing carves and actually moving around on the wave. Thank you :)

@REALWatersports

9 жыл бұрын

Tahni Chook Sounds like you're looking for something a little more maneuverable that you can progress into as your skills increase. The 6'1" MR actually sounds like a good board for you to be working with right now, it should float you well and catch waves easily, but it is fairly big for you so you'll have a harder time getting it to turn and change direction. Try running a normal size thruster fin for the center fin, this will give you more control over the direction of the board and allow you to steer the board a little easier. There are good reasons why people ride small fin or no fin in the center, but for this stage in your surfing I'd use a standard thruster fin set (size Medium) on your board. The next step is going to be a board that is slightly smaller and more responsive but still lets you catch a lot of waves. Take a look at the ...Lost V2 Grinder, it's an easy to surf version of a standard shortboard that is going to allow you to start trying your first turns and cutbacks when you're ready. For your weight and skill level, look at something 25-28L volume. The V2 Grinder 5'6" or 5'8" would work sweet for you: www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/v2-grinder Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato REAL Watersports

@TheTahni2

9 жыл бұрын

REAL Watersports Thanks heaps. I'll start checking them out.

Hi, I am 5’ 7”, and 130 lb, I have lived on the beach in Maine my whole life, but never learned how to surf, what type of board would be the best for relatively small waves, and shallow water (around 5 1/2 feet of water), it’s also a little choppy most of the time, Anything would help, thanks👍👍

@REALWatersports

6 жыл бұрын

Hey Beedub, You'll want a longboard around 8 ft. Check out our selection here: www.realwatersports.com/collections/surfboards/style_longboard

@jonathansoong15

3 жыл бұрын

@@REALWatersports I’m 5’4 and 130lb as well. Do you think a 7’ foamie is good enough to learn? Or 8’ board is better

@user-pd3si6uo2t

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonathansoong15 yeah thats fine

Good explanations. What I would like to know more about is how you know your volume is in the 35-40 range?

@colonelkurtz2269

3 жыл бұрын

There is a weight calculator. There are also volume calculators on board design sites.

Hey man love the video. I just have a question and it would be great if you can answer it. I'm 5'10/178cm and 136lbs/62kg so i'm pretty skinny. I'm gonna go on a trip next month and will go surf for the first time. I Skate but wanna switch to Surf and was planning on buying a 2nd hand 6'0 -6'2 shortboard to start learning on. I really wanna get a shortboard to finally have a board to bring back home. Would it be okay to buy a shortboard as my first board even though it is hard or would you suggest not buying a board yet and just rent a longboard for the learning process? It would be nice though to start on a shortboard just for the fun of it. Thanks!

@smiththesun

4 жыл бұрын

Miguey Doobie did you end up getting a short board? If so how did that work for you ?

Very helpfull video man. i've been surfing for 12 years now and i always thought the board doesnt matter that much. but everyday i find more and more info about it. question for u guys (im panamenian sorry for the bad spelling). My weight is like 70kg. i live in a punchy beach break (playa morrillo) im 1.86mts tall. im not a bad surfer but im no kook either hahaha... how u find a 28 liters Volume? thank u very much again for the clear details on the boards man... good luck with tha waves man

@REALWatersports

7 жыл бұрын

Hey Martin, Thanks for writing. Surfboard design is crucial if you have the opportunity try to test some different shapes and it will become very obvious just how important the shape is. At 70kg 28L is a good volume for your performance boards. This will be a good volume to really dig into turns, and sit deep enough into wave faces to hold well. If you go smaller you will find the board to paddle poorly, but it will be easier to maneuver when you are riding, a larger board will paddle better to give you better performance in weak surf, and if you are looking for a step up size up a few liters to help you drop into bombs early. We ship to Panama regularly, check out our selection of boards here: www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards

Great video. I am looking for a board that will allow me to turn and traverse up and down the wave. I usually surf 3-4 ft waves and my current board is a thick 6'11" which is not too easy for turning. I've only been surfing for 5 years and I am 5'9" 170 lbs. I'm approaching 40, so not a young man but very dedicated to learning how to rip. Any suggestions will be appreciated!

@REALWatersports

8 жыл бұрын

CrassusCazius Thanks for your question. Something 35-37L volume and sportier rocker/outline will do the trick for you. The key here is not going with too much of a "high performance" shape, you still want something with some good floatation so it's not a hard transition from your funboard. Check out a 6'3" V2-SB from ...Lost in the "Domesticated" Dimensions, that will give you about 36.6L of volume and a great place to start working on your shortboard style surfing. www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/v2-shortboard hope this helps! -Chris Stellato REAL Watersports

Great formula to help new surfers select the right board to fit their needs. This is where I have struggled and made some buying mistakes in the past. I was riding a CI Biscuit (6'10" X 23 X 3) with way too much volume for me. I'm 5'7" and weigh 160lbs, but it got me in the water and catching waves. I'm interested in the Average Joe now that I have some experience and am catching waves and have better paddling fitness. I'm also open to other board models, but the Joe seems like a good fit. What size would you recommend in the Joe? My local shop has a used Joe in 6'1", but i think it may be a bit too much volume again. I'm also close the the CI retain shop in Santa Barbara, CA and have been checking for blems. Any other boards you would recommend? I surf mainly 3'-4' waves with fair shape in Ventura, CA. Thanks for your help!

@REALWatersports

9 жыл бұрын

Greg Lara I think you're on the right track. Less volume would help you keep progressing and give you a path to work towards surfing performance shortboards. At 160lbs assuming intermediate skill level, boards around 34-36 liters should work great for you, the higher end of the range giving you more paddle power and float. Basically anything over 5'7" Average Joe would work for you. Go with even more volume for an easier transition from your bigger board and easier wave catching. www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/channel-islands/average-joe Hope this helps! -Chris REAL Watersports

Hi im 5.1 and i am 94 lbs i live near hossegor and i want a surfboard for 1ft to 15ft. Do you know wich board dim is good for me

I'm 5'11 and 170 lbs. looking for a board for small "mushy" Long Island waves. what would be a good board. would a 6' fish tail be ok?

Hi ! Awesome video, you explain very simple, I like it. I have a question - I am beginner, 5,9 height , 172 lb , I have some experience with longboards, for me already kind of easy to catch waves with longboards and I wanna try myself with shorter. I am going to buy shortboard or kind of fun board. I am try some of them - I am definitely dont like narrow boards and boards with very low volume. Which one will be the best for me?

@REALWatersports

7 жыл бұрын

You should pick up a high volume shortboard like the Lost LayZboy, they are easy to paddle and catch waves but way more maneuverable than a longboard. Check them out here, be sure to look at the comments section at the bottom all the extra info you would ever need. www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/layzboy

@Dmitrijs.Skorohodovs

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your hepl, I will check !

Hi can you help me? Im 184cm for 80kg medium level and i surf 2 Times a week WAVE from knee to head. Im looking for a shortboard thanks

Good video on some of the things to look out for, but I was waiting to hear a bit more about how individual weight and height determine what short board is right ... an example would have been helpful .... like: “assume you are 6 ft and 175 pounds, what short board is right for you?”

@REALWatersports

5 жыл бұрын

John, sizing a surfboard has to do with height and weight, but it also has to do with ability level and the waves you are riding most often. We would love to recommend a board for you, but in order to do so properly, we'd need a bit more information. What kind of waves are you riding and how long have you been riding for?

I'm 5'10" 170 lbs I live on the southern California coast close to Oceanside and Encinitas. I really want to get started surfing bit I can't really figure out what size would be best for me. What would you say?

I am 13 years old and looking for my first fiberglass board. I would consider myself fit and athletic I’m 5’7 and 140 pounds and I learned how to pop up on a bodyboard / beater boared. I can go down the line and sometimes pull off a bottom hand turn. The waves here in Maine are pretty crappy, I’d say usually like 1-3 feet. Any Recommendations?

I get the big three and it's super helpful. I am just getting Into choosing volumes for myself though and I don't know what works for me yet. I've used the calculators at lost, ci, FireWire, and have talked to shapers and they're opinions are all so different. I am 6' usually 195. I had a 6' dominator that worked and a 6' dumpster diver that works as well. Do I keep the volume the same moving into shorter boards? Where do you set the bell curve. I am ready for a board in punchy Newport barrels and id like to get the 6' mini driver or 5'10" panda black moon and I only have enough money for one board and I don't want to make a mistake.

@REALWatersports

10 жыл бұрын

jshtoole - You will likely find that there is a range of volumes that are the best size for you. A high performance shortboard in good waves without full winter wetsuit gear should be at the bottom end of your scale while your groveler or winter barrel hunter will likely be at the top end of the scale. Does that help?

great video thanks...im 6'3 and 200lbs...been riding a 6'4 x 22 x 2 7/8 for a few months.It has 45 L volume.Its not very manoeuverable and slowish.I would say im beginner intermediate level.What would you recommend in terms of board dims and models for a step up to improve my surfing?

@REALWatersports

8 жыл бұрын

+Ryan The Rock thanks for your question. So you're looking for something to take you into bigger waves but still need a design that's user friendly and easy to paddle? Check out the new Rusty Smoothie, could be a perfect fit for you. Stay in the high volume ranges 40L minimum... you want something that's a bit more maneuverable than your current 6'4" but you don't want to sacrifice paddle power. Check out the 6'5" Smoothie: www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/rusty/smoothie Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +real watersports

Hello, I am 5’5”120, I live on the East Coast , I have been snowboarding for 7 years. I am an intermediate surfer, I am new to the sport and I have been searching the Internet for what kind of board I should get (preferably fiberglass.) Waves get around 7ft max. And looking for a board that I could possibly use to preform tricks and have a good time. If you could give me a recommendation that would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

Great vid! Bit confused on the volume in terms of picking the best volume for me. Im a 6 ft 85kg dude. Beginner.. been out 3 times and wanna buy my first board. Want to skip the foamy. Any additional tips would be appreciated. Cheers

@REALWatersports

6 жыл бұрын

Hey Shannon, Thanks for writing in. The best way to start out is a longboard. We have a wide selection of all quality levels here: www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards?surfboard_type=532 . If you want to start on a shortboard, something like a Lost LayZboy with at least 44L of Volume will be a good start, but still harder to learn on than a longboard.

I'm about 5' 2" and a half. What would be a good board for South Padre Island? The waze get a decent size if you go out.

Guys I need your advice on getting my first board! So I'm a beginner and I surf on 6.6-7ft softboards (foamies) that I rent from the local surf club. I'm thinking about getting something like a 6.6 funboard, but I've never tried a funboard before, so I have doubts with deciding if the fun is the right board for me. I did try a shortboard, and it was too small and difficult to surf, but i also want to progress from the foamies. What's your opinion?

Great video. Looking for recommendations on my first short board. I'm 48 and have been riding a longboard for a couple years now. Looking for something easy to ride in small surf. I'm 6' and weight 185. I live in San Clemente and would like to purchase something from a local shaper, Lost, Edit, Ablum, etc. Been looking at Lost's EZ up and Lazy Toy. Thanks in advance for the recommendation

@REALWatersports

6 жыл бұрын

Hey Steve, The LayZtoy is a perfect first shortboard. It has a massive sweet spot so you can pretty much stand anywhere on the board and still get a good ride, similar to your longboard. The EZ Up is designed for bigger surf. As you advance the EZ Up would be a good step up but to start out, the LayZtoy is the right call. a 5'10 would be a good size that you can duck dive well, its going to require good positioning and paddle power but will be more rewarding in bigger surf. If you want paddle power similar to your longboard and are okay sactificing some maneuverability, size up to a 6'0. www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/layzboy

Compleatly new.As a begginer what size should i get and what brand. Im 6'1 weight 180. Thanks for any info.

Hi, would you guys give me a quick tip on board selection? So, im average intermediate/experienced surfer, 5'8 height, 64kg. I pretty much surf 1-3ft brazilian waves (beach breaks). Went for a 5'7 20 2 11/16 32L epoxy HyptoKrypto. Do you think i went too small? Somehow i tried 5'8s, 5'9s... all the way to 6'1s and they all seemed too big for me.

im 5ft9 and 95kg what board should i get i want a smaller board as i want to do more on waves i started on a 9ft soft top and yeah it broke 🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️ now i want something stronger and dont care how long it takes to ride waves just want something i dont have to keep replacing i would probably say i progressed really quick but im still a beginner

Hi, I'm a beginner surfer (literally just started) and I want to know which type of surfboard is right for me. I plan on surfing smoothly for now, since as a beginner I don't plan on riding any big or fast waves. I'm slowly starting to learn more and more about boards and surfing techniques each day. To help me pick a suitable board for me, here is my info: I'm 5'6" 1/2 and weigh 128lbs. Thanks so much! -Baylie K.

@REALWatersports

8 жыл бұрын

+Baylie Krutchik a 5'10" Short Round would be a great place for you to start now that you've had your first few sessions. This board has ample float and will work for you in small waves, but it isn't too long so it won't hold back your progression when you're ready to start trying your first turns: www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/lost/short-round Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +realwatersports

hey +REAL Watersports . im 15 5'4 weigh 50 kg and getting back into surfing and surf mediam size waves what board do you recommend.? thanks

16 5"11 about 60kg = 132 pounds - New to surfing, although I have a lot of experience in skateboarding so I know my balance will be pretty good on the board. I'm not afraid to get thrashed a bit if I have to since I want a short board (or something similar) as a beginner. I'm pretty competitive and my ambitious nature won't get me discouraged if I have it a bit hard. I got a lot of friends who all surf too and are more experience than me and they'll be happy to teach me. - I'm from Australia, east coast so I don't want to surf small 1 foot waves, but I don't want to surf some giant 10 foot wave either. I guess your typical "whoa that's a pretty big wave I gotta duck under" at the beach when swimming (so around 3-6 foot waves) - My goals are honestly to just carve the waves, possibly when I am more advanced, do a bunch of tricks too. I can see myself surfing as a hobby for a long time.

@REALWatersports

8 жыл бұрын

thanks for your question. For your weight, skill level, and previous experience, something approx. 27L volume should work well for you. You want a board you can progress into, but you don't want to size the board so small that you're having trouble catching waves, then you don't get as many chances to practice! A user-friendly shortboard (something with good performance characteristics but not a full-on "pro" potato chip). A 5'9" or 5'10" Sista Brotha model would be a good fit for you: www.realwatersports.com/surfing/surfboards/rusty/sista-brotha This is Noa Deane's board model, he's a progressive surfer with lots of skate-inspired airs and such, so this should be a great match. Hope this helps! -Chris Stellato +real watersports