Experienced surfers prefer riding a longboard from 9’0″ and above. The whole point of longboarding is the “longboard experience” so sometimes bigger is better.
Learners however often need a board that is not too big to handle but likewise not too small to learn on. The below chart gives a guide for learner surfers.
Surfer Weight | Beginner |
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Under 65kg : 140lb | 8'6" |
65 - 75kg : 140 - 165lb | 8'6" - 9'2" |
75 - 85kg : 165 -185lb | 9'2" |
85 - 95kg : 185 - 210lb | 9'2" |
95kg+ : 210lb+ | 10'0" |