thinking of buying a shortboard, pleaz help

Discussion in 'Global Surf Talk' started by hawaiianbrian78, Jun 5, 2009.

  1. Jun 5, 2009 #1
    hawaiianbrian78

    hawaiianbrian78 New Member

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    Jun 5, 2009
    i have been riding a 7'6" funboard for awhile now and have been considering making the jump to shortboard. i am 6'0" and weigh about 190 lbs. and was wondering what size would be suitable for my size
     
    hawaiianbrian78, Jun 5, 2009
    hawaiianbrian78, Jun 5, 2009
  3. Jun 6, 2009 #2
    SeaDaddy

    SeaDaddy Well-Known Member

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    Dec 21, 2008
    A 6'6" Channel Island Flyer would be a good transition for you. I have one and it work in just about everything.
     
    SeaDaddy, Jun 6, 2009
    SeaDaddy, Jun 6, 2009

  5. Jun 6, 2009 #3
    chrisd

    chrisd Well-Known Member

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    May 12, 2009
    umm they dont make a 6'6 flyer do they.
     
    chrisd, Jun 6, 2009
    chrisd, Jun 6, 2009
  6. Jun 6, 2009 #4
    SeaDaddy

    SeaDaddy Well-Known Member

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    Dec 21, 2008
    Well I hate to tell you they do because I own one. I wanted a 6'4" but Surfers Supplies in OCNJ only had one left at the time at 6'6" so I bought it. I figured the extra two inches would slide me into waves that much easier. I also (your really not going to like this) have the 2008 CI catalog and with the description for the Flyer it says they build them up to
    7'6"!
     
    SeaDaddy, Jun 6, 2009
    SeaDaddy, Jun 6, 2009