Board size for winter(shortboarders)

Discussion in 'Mid Atlantic' started by NaturalMystic, Sep 8, 2008.

  1. NaturalMystic

    NaturalMystic Active Member

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    Sep 5, 2008
    Because you weigh significantly more with a hooded suit, boots, and gloves on, how much do you all increase your board size by come winter time. Do you just go wider, longer or all around? assuming a decent swell.
     
  2. Aguaholic

    Aguaholic Well-Known Member

    Oct 26, 2007
    I don't change a thing.......I just take out the right board according to the wave shape.
     

  3. wavehunter

    wavehunter Well-Known Member

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    Dec 18, 2007
    I have noticed that the wave power usually makes up for any flotation that you would be lacking from using your regular short board. Generally speaking, I don't change what board I use based on the wetsuit and weight differential but rather on the wave size/shape.