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Pixies references are always welcome 
I hear you, of course. Just different perspectives on performance and what the average surfer is capable of doing.
"What comes around, goes around, or something like that." That, sir, is gospel. Different variations on existing themes.
Is a pixey something like a Pict?
The origin of the Picts is uncertain; some evidence suggests that they were descendants of pre-Celtic aborigines, but some linguistic evidence suggests they spoke a Celtic language.
Like I said (not shown) a “balanced quiver” if your thinkin’ “Go Pro”.
That’s all…
US Blanks 7-7A. One blank. One board… The best blank ever.
Boys riding sub 6 foot boards will one day become Men…
Hopefully… real men…
Taking care of family. Working hard to support family…and charging hard in life after 40!
What, you, get that all from one blank? wow! Family too, support and charge. Charge Hard! Like, after 40, No way, wow!
… What rocker will I ask Midget for?
+4, I guess, nice mmmmm literature. On point.
Kellys attempt to reverse the trend wasn’t winning me over.
He was the guy that really kicked off the short-shortboard fad. I seem to remember him winning at 8ft backdoor on a 5’9" a few years back. He looked like he was having fun on that new board, although it’s limitations were plain to see. It’ll be interesting to see where he takes it.
Is 3’ 11" considered short?
The Kids in the hall…
Eh! Jus’ chick it, stupid crap!
It all depends on the surfer, and the amount of people surfing that day. I ride a longer board simply because the school kids/others are riding 9’0s and catching the wave super early. If I take my shortboard, I am left with the scraps. I am not complaining, that’s life and the choices we make. But if I could, I would go shorter.
I’ve tried the really short boards but never liked any of them. I’m 6’1 and came of age riding 6’4 and 6’6 boards. I feel lost on anything under 6’4 no matter how boyant it is.
What draws me in is the fun factor that short/ wide brings. What does the odd blown wave really matter?
Having said that currently torn between making something short and fun, or a 6 ft something round pin for the more serious days.
Head says fish as summer is coming. Heart says love a good round pin.
I’d rather see average surfers on short wide thicker and flatter, compared to longer hyper rockered potato chips. Seems the latter were missing way more waves, teetering on the precipice, before missing the wave, or having it run off without them.
The good surfers can ride anything and look good doing it.
I personally like more railline, have not even tried anything under 6’4" in years, and being in the 200+ Lb club, am not likely to.
Good to see the boundaries stretched though. A job I will leave to others.
The range of my personal boards, length wise, has moved around quite a bit over the years. The shortest was 6’ 3’’ (mini mal) in 1971, to the longest @ 10’ 7’’ (full on big wave gun) in 1965. By 1969 I had settled in on 7’ 10’‘. I keep coming back to that, as the most versitle size, for me, and how I like to surf. For me, the ability to paddle into larger waves was important, as well as agility on the face of the wave. My current board? Yep, 7’ 10’‘. But now two inches wider, for the much smaller surf that I ride now. Smallest board I’ve ever ridden was a 5’ 0’’ x 20 ‘’ balsa (twin fin) Mini Simmons, made by Alan Nelson in 1957. Did not like it. (My subjective reaction) I mention it to point how far back people were exploring different size boards, and design paths. The bottom line for me is to ride what works for YOU. Don’t blindly follow the ‘‘soup de jour.’’ Set your goals, and ride what gets you there. If it’s not the current fad, so be it.
what surfers really need is a spine. board length has rarely anything to do with quota. unless there is a fat peak out the back for longboarders, you are a wobble arse, or you are riding “cry home to your mama” size surf
i always think of surf in three sizes . small, big , and “f%ck that”
A spine (or backbone) is the most esential design element for wave quota . followed by a full tank of gas ( unless of course you are of the privledged, home on the beach set). and a full set of limbs (bethanyH excluded).
the third most important thing that consolidates my wave quota, is my inability to make friends that surf. besides being anti social, I am a plus 5.5 prescription and effectively blind on gray days. No i dont see that doh one out the back. No i dont recognize you unless your 1 foot away and i recognise your voice. Basically everyone else in the water are just friendly seals or driftwood. So there is no amicable conversations out the back about whathis names brat kids, hows work , should have been here yesterday, does your missus bleach out your skid marks etc.
amicable surf convos = less waves
yeah
a spine, a tank of gas , bad eyesight and an intense disdain for the surfing discourse .
and the shortest fatest widest board possible that floats me
That was funny, Paul. Yes, I don’t surf to meet new and interesting friends. But, after a while you do get to know a few of the guys. I’m a johnny come lately to my area(19 years). The guys that used to scowl and drop in on me now smile, and drop in on me. Progress. My boards are getting longer. Surfing isn’t getting any easier. Ride what lets you surf the way you like to surf. Why care what anyone else thinks of your boards and all the faddish adolescent bull shit. Mike
Small boards rip, but if the board is too small, you won’t be able to ride it well because it needs some power. It’s harder to catch waves on small boards, but you can get right under the lip and catch them that way. You can’t do that as well on a big board.
Kind of all depends on where you surf and how many people are in the water. In my opinion, the smallest board you can use will give you the best performance. You have to be able to catch the wave and then the wave has to have enough push to keep from bogging down.
I once had a great 6’2" that I got after riding a great 6’6". That board was a smaller version and it verified my theory that smaller is better, but there were a few days when it was too small and it just didn’t work. Now 30 years later, I’ll ride a thick 5’10"" if there aren’t a lot of people out. Otherwise, a 6’6" or anything up to 8’ is a better choice. I often watch guys get so upset because they can’t get waves riding a sub 6’ board when the waves are not even head high.