I've been surfing for a few years now and looking at trying to surf some bigger waves (maybe double overhead at biggest). My level of ability isn't great, although i make most of my takeoffs and can get some floaters and cutbacks going. I weigh about 75-80 kilos and i've been surfing a 6'2" by 21" retro fish lately but my old board was a 6'5" by 19" and i was just as comfy with that.

What should i be looking for in a board to surf places down south like Yallingup, Margies etc? I may also be in Indo for extended amounts of time next year as well, so looking for something to cover that as well. I think 19" wide is probably about right for me (as if i went narrower my take off and paddling might begin to suffer) but i'm unsure about length, tail shape etc. I don't really have the money to go get something new hence the reason i'm asking here and not a shaper! cheers

nice one. thats a handy link to have. cheers DL.

Thanks for the link mate, thats cleared it up. Will keep a look out for a 6'6" rounded pin

Talk to the guys at Diverse great bunch of guys and they will ship there second hand boards anywhere in Aust included in the price. I got my board from there and are talking with them about another board now.