Hi Proctor Team,

I got around a year ago into surfing (I am 33 years old) and loving it. I started out with a 8.0 Softtop and have now a 6.10 Rusty Piranha quad fin made out of Suftech’s Tuflite (22×2.75). I surf mainly Sands in Goleta, a beach break.

My question for you is: I am still not that great and don’t get all the waves I would like to. I certainly don’t rip, but working on going down the line. Surfing the beachbreak here with usually knee to waist high conditions makes me feel, however, my board is a bit to big. I am fairly light (157 lb) and athletic.

It seams I have problems pushing the

tail down into the wave,

however, which I guess is an advantage if I take off further out, but since the waves are fairly small but fast and steep when they break,

I have problems taking off in the pocket.

and if I do a pearl a lot.

Long story short, what board does Proctor

have that would work for a SB beachbreaks,

for a, advanced beginner, that still paddles easily (volume), but is a bit easier to get into the steep section of the wave. I like the way the Rascal II looks, but I am not sure if this is too advanced for me. Also, I like how resistant my epoxy board it.

Thank you so much

Andreas

Hi Andreas,

Nice to meet you. Well, you are on a right track by noticing that the length of your current board and the flatness of the rocker/ bottom is making it difficult for you to catch and drop into the type of waves you most commonly surf.

The Rascal II is a very easy board to ride

and is not too advanced for you.

Also, you’ve done your homework well because that is just the board I would recommend for you at this stage with your surfing. The ideal dimensions for you would be 6’4” x 21” x 2 ¾”. You will notice the length and width of the board is less than your current board.

The shorter length will help you with the

shorter, steeper take-offs,

while the narrower width will allow you to angle your board easier into bowlier take-offs by enabling your board to lay over on its rail quicker as your angling in. The volume is the same as your current board and that is to keep it nice and quick paddling….this will get you in earlier so you don’t have to take off late.

I make boards out of polyester (traditional foam and fiberglass) construction, as well as our unique “Proxy” custom epoxy construction. The Proxy construction is very strong and holds up to a beating much better than the polyester boards do….they also ride unreal and are slightly more buoyant than the polyesters.

Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have. I know you would be stoked on a magic Proctor Rascal II.

Looking forward to your reply,

Aloha,

Todd