I'm 6'2 and 160lbs a decent surfer. i just got a 6'6 short board. should that be the one for me?

Question

I'm 6'2 and 160lbs a decent surfer. i just got a 6'6 short board. should that be the one for me?

Answer 1

do you realize this is an impossible question to answer on here? you didn't list the width, or thickness.

If you aren't lying about being a decent surfer a

6'2 x 18 3/8"X 2 5/15" should be a good starting point

Talk to your shaper

Answer 2

You just answered your own question. "I just got a 6'6" short board.." You have it, now you have to ride it. If it has enough volume to float you, so you can take off, you can ride. You describe yourself as a 'decent surfer', well, what are you riding now? If you have only ridden a long board or fun board up till now, you have your work cut out for you, but you will eventually master it. If you are already riding something short, or some type of hybrid, no worries.

Just remember, there is never 'the one' for anybody. Sooner or later, even our most favorite boards end up hanging on the wall. I have been surfing for 42 years, and had dozens of boards. Each one was 'the one' the day I bought it. Good luck with your stick, have fun.