G'day,

I am a about your height and around 115kg... I surf a 7S Super Fish XL... mine is 7'3" and 53lt and goes great and has really helped me maintain a decent wave count - particularly when the surf is less than perfect. If I was 10kg lighter and 10yrs younger (I am nearly 48yo) I would be looking at the 6'8".

If you're a beginner/intermediate i'd suggest maybe steering clear of the Av Joe and Sweet Potato. Both boards are designed to be ridden much shorter and wider than a regular shortboard.

Both boards also have very little rocker, so as a beginner/intermediate you might find yourself going 'over the handelbars' a lot on steeper waves.

Instead of the Sweet Potato, check out the Firewire Addvance. Its a forgiving board aimed at bigger surfers and will still be able suitable to ride on good days. Taj's old man designed it, and he's out ripping on his every day.

Go longer!
6'6x21x3 with a domed deck to keep the rails thin like a 2.75" thick board. See your local shaper.
Being a big lad a little extra length will help a lot!

If your on the GC why not talk to Murray Burton about a Fat Bullet. Great board and designed for easy paddle and high wave count..Ideal for point style waves

How about improving your paddling and wave catching technique too? I'm not having a dig at you but I had a mate film me for fun once and take the piss at how poor my paddling technique and positioning was (picked up a new nickname with it). The good thing was that he and the others were decent surfers so gave me heads up on what I was doing wrong. I found when I actually think about what they said before I go when I see a wave, my chances of catching the wave increase. I mean a pod even on small days should hold its own pretty well and if you grab a good mate that rips, I find their friendliness - not to mention egos always make them happy to help and teach. Plus it will save you the money!

Was going to suggest bourton too.

What about one of Miller's shapes? He makes boards suited to your exact requirements. See:

www.grantmillersurfboards.com.au/boards/waterskate

bene313 said..
Was going to suggest bourton too.

What about one of Miller's shapes? He makes boards suited to your exact requirements. See:

www.grantmillersurfboards.com.au/boards/waterskate

Man..get the litres crap out of your head..it means little..wave count is about float... rocker...fitness.

Like Bene says..look at Millers site..it just makes sense..& good luck dude

Nofx27 said..

GPA said..
G'day,

I am a about your height and around 115kg... I surf a 7S Super Fish XL... mine is 7'3" and 53lt and goes great and has really helped me maintain a decent wave count - particularly when the surf is less than perfect. If I was 10kg lighter and 10yrs younger (I am nearly 48yo) I would be looking at the 6'8".

thanks GPA, was thinking something more like a CI Average Joe or firewire sweet potato. not sure i want to go that long...?

Maybe this type of stick is what you need..6/10 x 22 1/2 x 2 7/8... Go to Grants site...he just makes sense.

Thanks everyone for the replies. Some good ideas. had to hold off on a new board thanks to the tax man wanting some more money so will work on so fitness in the mean time.