What size shortboard should I go down to?

Question

I've been surfing for a few years now. I surf on a 6'8 funboard, i'm 5'2, and weigh 110 pounds. I really want to get down to a 5'11 but i know its a big jump from a 6'8, what should i go down to next?

Answer 1

Buy what you can surf. If you've been on a funboard, you need to get used to thrusters, which are harder to surf but perform really well.

Maybe try a 6'4" for now, borrow a friends if you can. If you're committed to under 6 feet, get a fish. It'll help compensate for losing 9 inches

Answer 2

a 6'2 trust me im a surfing instructor in daytona beach over the summer, it will work for you

Answer 3

I went from 4'4 to a 7'0 to a 5'8 to a 5'10 which I am currently riding now with the 7'0 but you can cut down to any size around 5'8 to 5'11 no shorter though, Im 5'6 and the 5'10 works wonders on the waves.