Board selection

[El Yunque]

I'm 6'3" and 240 pounds. Anybody know of a good short board to get for my size?

[CharlieInOC]

That would depend on your skill level, where you surf, what size waves you'll be riding, and what you're riding now.

[surfde]

Dude if your new get an 8 foot at least

Go for used and look for dings on the rails, nose, tail, and check the fins

[super fish]

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...%3Den%26sa%3DN

i have a 7'3 and it works great in everything, plus most waves on the east coast are sloppy and mushy and there are really only a few days out of the year when its head high and perfect where you need a shortie. even so, this board is completely rideable in those orgasmic conditions...here are some pics of me in TS Hanna.

http://magicseaweed.com/photoLab/vie...?photoId=71499

http://magicseaweed.com/photoLab/vie...?photoId=71498

http://magicseaweed.com/photoLab/vie...?photoId=71497

good luck

[StuckinVA]

The width and the thickness are just as important as the length (thats what she said).

right on bro. You're a pioneer. Haven't seen someone make a "she said" joke on a message board before.

[El Yunque]

ended up with a 7'6" fish thanks a lot

[wavejunkie]

if you want to get urself a shortboard for when the waves are good and ur fish just isnt cutting it, LOST has a series called BGT(big guy tri) that would suit you
the prices are very reasonable too