the long to short transfer

[felixhiggins10]

I have been surfing on a longboard since the age of 12 but never as regularally as i would have like coz i live on the otherside of the uk to the good surf (by uk standards). Now i have been able to start spending some a lot more time on the board and on a more regular basis.
Now i want to make the leap to buying a shortboard but i was looking for some advice about what type of board, what size etc. would be best. I'm 180lbs (12.5-13 stone / 82kg), im 6ft 2in and im looking for a board thats gonna make the transition easier. i generally surf fairly rough conditions but im also looking it to take the board with me to other great surf spots.

So im looking for a shortboard thats fast and fairly stable and have enough manvourability for the big carves on waist to head high surf but that can still work wonders on bigger surf.

I personally like the sound of fishes especially the channel islands fishcuit, is that a good idea or am i completely deluded.
Looking for some advice so please reply coz i want to get this board as soons as possible so i can get surfing.

[naniekso]

For a short board I would say anything at 6' 7" x 19 3/4 x 2 5/8 Squash Tail would be perfect and really help accelerate your surfing skills. When you become better you could try a 6' 4" x 18 3/4 x 2 1/2 Squash Tail. Good luck!

[felixhiggins10]

decided to go either with rusty piranha 6'4, surftech soul fish 6'6 or a MR supertwin 6'6.

thanks for the help, will let you know how they get on

[esonscar]

Hey felixhiggins10

In case you read this again - I reckon you should get a 6’6” thruster.

Specifications as follows:

19 ¾ wide
2 ¾ thick
Mild rocker.
Graphics maaaaaad !
Basic fins

This board would suit all your surfing expectations for the forthcoming couple of years.

Anyways:
Have a good surfing life dude – It’s the best ‘thing’ I have done and I have done loads !.

Hywl I chi !