Opinions on big guy short boards

I know exactly what you are talking about I have freinds/family in Brevard and have surfed there a bunch. I learned over the years that for me I needed very different boards for Florida. I had a quiver down there that only worked well down there. I could use my "other equipment " during hurricane swells but otherwise useless. Suggest you invest in several "not for Florida" boards. You can ride them on trips and in really good Florida surf. Think step ups. I disagree with others saying you need shorter and wider. If you can catch waves well in Florida you can catch waves anywhere. Florida is much more difficult to catch waves which is why my Florida quiver is shorter and wider. You need the step ups with length for your trips and quality Florida surf. Also, stick with one type of construction as this eases transition between equipment. Meaning - if your Florida quiver is eps/epoxy then stick with that construction and choose non-Florida quiver based on the pros/cons of each.

 

I bet they don't last long

 

Didn't jimbo end up getting into a car wreck and losing an arm a few years back? I seem to recall reading something about that on the er bb. Regardless, that board looks like it's a solid 3+ inches thick.

 

Some of these shapers are very good at spreading out thickness by leaving the volume in the center of the board while maintaining effective foil throughout the outer template and keeping the rails somewhat thinner, or "normal". Probably might be a good idea to keep a lot of curve in the outline because it's a shortboard, but maybe decrease the rocker a bit in the middle to rear but leave plenty of entry rocker.

Just one plebe's opinion

 

Yeah he's like Def Leppard's drummer

 

Plus 1 and I’m a novice big guy... and the dam board surfs for me - I just have to get reps on it, but it does everything you talk about because the man listened to me like a big guy as Barry and Bass put it, cause he IS a big guy.
Also may wanna look into a Monsta Chief. Was my second choice and several Swellies ride then I believe and love them.

 

Hey Karate Master, I have a friend who is on this forum but rarely posts who makes your somewhat big ass look small.

He’s 6’6” and a solid 260lbs, also not fat. He rides a mini Simmons that is 6’6”x22.5”x3.25”, 20 inch tail 18 inch nose.

His regular SB’s are 6’10”x22” wide, 16-17” tail and 3 1/8” thick.

Take a little off those and you have your dims.

You’re welcome.

 

Back in the day JJ was the Mayor of Singer Island - 6'4" and 300 lbs and could switch stance on DOH plus at Reef Road ( he only went regular foot at macking Pumphouse back when you could backdoor the horseshoeing rights from the Inlet into the impact zone). He was a badass - served as security for the offshore powerboat racers and for other ner do wells. No longer with us, go figure LOL. Fuggetaboutit.

My point is...he rode a longboard, and it was a log. And got he shacked. He walked, talked and surfed with the utmost confidence. In the words of DP, its the Indian, not the arrow.

 

lol Try starting with a sense of humor Karate guy. Then think about a new board. I would remember a 6’4” Karate master on single fin retro board. No, we have never ran into each other.

 

K Rex...

 

#sweeptheleg

 

I had no idea, he’s back?

 

I have no idea what is going on. Sometimes it's hard to tell the difference between sarcasm or hostility on here.

But i will say this regardless. Although it sounds cheesy the whole "never a master always a student" thing is a great outlook and is incredibly true. My only two physical activities are judo/bjj and surfing. And they are very similar. Which is why i bring it up here, it relates to surfing. Black belts still learn. Some will say you don't really start learning till black belt. Diffrent set ups, grips, and diffrent approaches to differing styles of your opponent. Same can be said about surfing. Once you get to a certain level, you'll still learn and improve. Diffrent lines drawn, diffrent approaches to differing types of waves, diffrent equipment. In short, there is no end.

Carlos Gracie Sr. Said "there is no losing, only winning and learning". Very healthy to think this way.

Off topic.....i think. My bad