![]() If they tend to be flatter or less powerful, a flatter rocker will fit the wave better. If the waves you most commonly surf are steep and powerful, opt for more curve. On the other hand, a board with a lot of rocker will be able to draw tight arcs on the face, but will push water and lose speed in flatter sections of a wave.Īs a general rule, match your rocker to the waves you surf. A flat rocker will go fast but also want to continue going in a straight line when on a rail. As with most aspects of surfboard design, it’s all about balance. When the board is flat and planing, the rocker determines how fast the board will move over the surface and when we’re turning on rail, the rocker determines the arc we can draw. Rocker is one of the most important elements of surfboard design. Choose a board with ROCKER that suits the waves you surf 70kg = 26 litresĪround 35% of body weight in kg as litres. 70kg = 29.5 litresĪdvanced – Surfers performing committed manoeuvres in critical sections of the wave and consistently surfing top to bottomĪround 37% of body weight in kg as litres. Intermediate – Surfers comfortable in a range of conditions able to generate speed and perform basic manoeuvres such as cutbacks and floatersĪround 42% of body weight in kg as litres. Lower Intermediate – Surfers who can comfortably catch unbroken waves and make direction changesĪround 50% of body weight in kg as litres. If you weigh 70kg, we recommend at least 42 litres We recommend the following:īeginner – Never surfed before to learning to catch unbroken waves without assistanceĪt least 60% of your body weight in kg as litres. ![]() However, without catching waves we’re not going to be surfing, so volume is a useful to an extent. Once we’re up and riding and the board is planing, there are different forces at work rather than buoyancy. ![]() Volume is mostly important when we’re paddling. However, when it comes to picking the right surfboard, volume should only be seen as a starting point rather than the full picture. Nowadays volume is seen as a golden metric. More advanced surfers need less foam, less advanced surfers more foam. Lighter surfers need less foam, heavier surfers need more foam. Simply put, volume is the amount of foam in your board – how buoyant it is. Of course, we couldn’t talk about surfboard design without addressing volume. Pick the right VOLUME for you, not your favourite surfer With so much variety in surfboard design these days, here’s our 7 top tips to help you find that magic board:ġ. They might be able to make most boards work in most situations, but that doesn’t always mean that we can. However, the reality is whilst these surfers might be seen as ‘alternative’, they are still some of the most talented surfers on the planet. People argue that if Torren and Rasta can ride their twinnies in heaving barrels at Nias, then the design clearly doesn’t hold them back. Whilst in many ways this is a good thing for the average surfer due to added foam, flatter rockers and wider outlines (all helpful attributes) other associated design features such as two fins, an overly wide tail block, parallel outline or very short length can hinder our surfing. On the other hand, we follow what’s in vogue…įor example, the resurgence of the twin fin and other ‘alternative’ craft.’ Surfers such as Rasta, Asher Pacey and Torren Martyn are spearheading the movement back towards retro designs. It stands to reason that the same board that goes incredibly for Dane isn’t necessarily going to be the right surfboard for you. On the other hand perhaps you’re a front-footed surfer with a calculated and controlled approach. Dane might be your favourite surfer, but he surfs with an incredibly back footed approach, freakish talent and a raw explosive power that most of us will unfortunately never get close to. Regardless of our own ability, those of us who aspire to this type of surfing often purchase boards based on what our favourite surfer rides. Think WCT competitors and the world’s top freesurfers. Read on for our top tips and choose the right surfboard FOR YOU!Īt one end of the spectrum we copy the high performance elite… However when it comes to buying surfboards, a lot of us follow trends without considering whether they will help or hinder our surfing. For every surfer, the surfboard is a magical item.
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