Quad Surfing Surfboard
Choosing a retro fish?
I know going out on the internet and asking questions about what surfboard to buy is not as good as going a local Surf Shop.... but hey, I'm going to try it anyway since I am currently no where near a beach. I have been surfing for about a year and currently have a 7'2" fun board and can easily catch waves. I Have been surfing quite a lot within the last year and want to move on to a more advanced board. I was leaning towards a retro fish but am confused about size and fins. I am thinking of going with a quad setup because it holds better than a twin, or so I have heard. And as far as size goes I was thinking between a 5'8" and a 5'10" with the board being about 20" to 21" inches wide. I am currently 150 pounds and 5'9".... Which retro fish setup would be best for me? Thanks
Well, if you you are currently no where near a beach, what is your rush? Wait till you get to a beach (particularly the one where you surf the most) and talk to the folks in the shops then. You don't need a surfboard if there is no beach. You are right that a quad holds better than a twinny, but on a retro fish, twin fins equal less drag and more speed down the line. The rest of the stuff needs lots more discussion than you can get into over the internet. What you need a surfboard that floats you well enough to paddle and catch a wave at your PRESENT SKILL LEVEL at YOUR PRESENT SIZE. We don't know anywhere near enough about you, or where you surf. And, we don't have any opportunity for dialogue. And you ned to be perfectly honest about you actual ability.
Don't waste your time on line, we don't know anywhere nearly enough about you, or where you surf, how well you surf and we don't have an opportunity to discuss these things with you. We aren't your surfing buddies, we don't necessarily surf where you or know anybody who does.
I have been surfing since 1966, and own three "fish": a "rocket fish", a big wide retro fish with twin fins and I just bought a quad fish in April. I like the design, but find it tougher to ride at times.
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