Hi,

Very nice looking boards.  I am interested in a shorter board.

I have only surfed about 20 days

mainly on 9′+ long boards.

The short boards I have tried in the past have been simply too much for me and the small San Diego surf.

I’m a very athletic 5′-11″, 200lbs.

What size and model would you suggest?

Thanks

Court

Hi Court,

I’d be glad to help you out.

I just need to know some other info in order

to dial in the magic board for you….

What is your age, height, and weight….and the dimensions of the short boards you tried that didn’t work for you (if you know the dimensions; if you don’t that is ok and not a critical thing). Looking forward to your reply and to helping you dial into the perfect board to take your surfing to the next level,

Aloha,

Todd

Hi Todd,

Thanks for getting back so quickly.

I’m 37, 5’-11”, 200lbs, thick hockey player

body type in good athletic shape.

In the past I’ve tried shorter boards around the 7’ to 7’6” very similar to your Manatee and Mini shapes.  These were fun in Maui and Oahu with a 3’-4’ swell but I struggled catching waves in San Diego when things got small.

I like the idea of a wider, thicker board to float my big ass into the wave and then have a shorter (6’-6”?) board feeling once up and in the wave.

I guess a similar feeling as my 46” skateboard?  Being new to the sport I’m not sure if this is even possible with a board design for someone at 200lbs.

This will be my first board, and

I’d like it to be something I can enjoy

for several years in all types of conditions.

Living her in AZ I’m lucky to get 15 days a year but maybe with a killer board I might find my way west more often.  I look forward to hearing from you.  Thanks.

Court

Hi Court,

I know the perfect board for you…..the Lil’ Rascal,

but yours would be kinduva big Rascal –

6’8” x 22+ x 3”.

This board has the paddle of a longboard

with the feel under your feet like a skateboard.

The best board for catching waves on small days as well as having the versatility to ride in just about any conditions you can encounter from two foot dribblers to head high and a little over.

Check out http://www.proctorsurf.com/Surf-Boards/?page_id=830….that’s your board.

Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have. I know you would be stoked on a Lil’ (big) Rascal. Looking forward to your reply,

Aloha,

Todd

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