Hi,
Im in the process of starting to make my own board for the first time, but im not entirely sure what dimensions to go with. I currently ride a a 7’6" minimal which is great, but i don`t really want to make a board exactly the same dimensions as this one.
I rode a friends 7’2" board a few months ago which i really liked as i was able to turn it easier - unfortunately, i cant measure it as i dont have access to it anymore. I ride in north devon most of the time at saunton sands which is really a longboard wave and can be a bit messy/mushy sometimes. Id like to make a 7'2', but im unsure of the width and thickness i should make it - id like it to have a good float so it catches waves easy, but im a bit unsure of making it the same width (or wider) than my current board.
Could i get away with making it quite thick, - say 3", but a thin board - im not sure if this would be idela or not? I wegh about 73kgs and im 5"8’ - i get to surf down there about once or twice a month.
I`ve already got most of my tools and equipment and have bought a 7’5" blank to work with.
Any help is appreciated.
Cheers,
Mike