Help with surfboard question??

Question

hey i bought a 5`10 board from someone moving for very cheap price..question i have is that i am 5`11 170pds..i have surfed for 4 years and surf in nj, board i surf now is about 6'4 6'5, would like to know what problems i may have trying to ride this board or if it will even be possible thanks.

Answer 1

it all depends on the waves. considering you are from new jersey you might have a problem. (it does not get that big that often) I am 6'2 165 lbs and when the waves are just about over head ill bust out my 5'11 board. if you are a competent surfer you should be fine as long as the waves have enough push

Answer 2

You need a board that will float you well enough for you to take off. take it out and see if you can paddle well with it. If it's on a real skinny blank, you have your work cut out for you, but it's not impossible. If you are pretty good on your 6'4".

you should do fine good luck

Answer 3

Well i have a 6.0 and my dad rides a 6.3 and he can still ride my board, but he needs a lot of paddle power

Answer 4

You might have trouble evening your body out at first. But after the first time it should get easier.

Answer 5

Ok, I had this same problem with my 5'4, don't get the 5'10... It's a bad idea.  You get it and you are dissapointed and can't surf it.  It sinks and you don't get to train on tricks or anything.

Answer 6

You need a board that will float you well enough for you to take off. take in out and see if you can paddle it. If it's on a real skinny blank, you have your work cut out for you, but it's not impossible. If you are pretty good on your 6'4".