Hi
I hope it’s ok that I ask this here…
I am just starting to ride shortboards, and I bought a used 6’6" Channel Islands thruster that’s 18 5/8 and 2 1/2, down from a 6’10" ‘big guy’ shorty. I’m 6’0 and 195lbs. When I went from a 7’6" funshape to the ‘big guy’ board a couple months ago, I instantly became comfortable and happier on the shorty. But going from the ‘big guy’ to the channel islands board, I am still not totally at peace with it after 1 week. Paddling and catching waves isn’t a problem (although my arms are a bit sore), but I feel that possibly the board is stalling more easily on turns than I’m accustomed to. Is that just a fact of life on this size board or is it my lack of skill? I’m not sure if I should try to find a similar board with 1/2" more width possibly or just stick it out on this a while longer.
Thanks a lot for any advice, and sry if this is in the wrong place.
rob