New Board advice

Nos1411

Hi guys I'm surfing nearly three years, my last board was a 7'2" Southern Swell and I'm buying a new one soon. I'm having a hard time trying to decide between the two boards. If my build helps I'm 5'5" and fairly lean.

http://www.circle-one.co.uk/surfboards/6-4-xpose-5-fin/

http://www.circle-one.co.uk/surfboards/heritage/62-custom-channel-bottom-thruster-funboard/

Any advise is welcome.

loctite

Where are you based??

For that money I'd head to my local shaper and talk to them.
Get a custom made jobbie to suit your level and what you want to achieve.

Nos1411

I'm based in South West Cork, customs are out of the question because I'm using store credit. The 6'4" is €410 and the includes fins leash and bag, the 6'2" is about €390 so it's not a huge price difference.

Decos

Nos1411 wrote: »

I'm based in South West Cork, customs are out of the question because I'm using store credit. The 6'4" is €410 and the includes fins leash and bag, the 6'2" is about €390 so it's not a huge price difference.

What's your ability level?

If I was you coming off a 7'2 and had to choose between the 2 I would prob go for the 6'4. More length and thickness will make it an easier transition is say. Do they have anything in the shop like a 6'5/6'6 even?

Nos1411

My ability is okay, I surfed my friend's 6'6" no bother that's why I was hoping to go lower.

Mickeroo

I'd go the 6'4, plenty of volume in it and it should be pretty versatile with the 5 fin boxes. Will allow you play around with different set ups.

Nos1411

Thanks for the advice I got the 6'4", now I just need to wait for the conditions to pick up so I can give it a go