OK, so Im not fat...but, uh, large boned. Nah, actually in pretty good shape, but a big guy. For years been searching for directionals to kite with. Mitu used to have a 6'0" board. Now all the manufacturers stop at 5'10" and to add insult to injury, they actually publish that its for guys under 95kg. What about us who are over?!?!?!?
I have searched soooo MANY!!!
Jimmy Lewis 6'3" Canary is the only one I have found that comes close..and mine has been on back order for over a year:)
Runner up is North Charge at 5'11" and 29L of volume...and yep, you guessed it...made for under 95kg peeps again.
Just want a 6'0", or 6'1"...and maybe encroaching on 30L...is that too much to ask!!...ok, also would like em 23" wide:)
and there are plenty of surfboards that cater to 'em..
helpful hint: you CAN use a "normal" shortboard to kite-surf..
..much more selection from some truly talented shapers...and half of them sell on amazon.
..just get a couple sizes down if you will exclusively use while being dragged by a kite.
for the same price as that cbeaply made and poorly balanced imitation fish from duoone.. you can get a Mahi Fish Shortboard which will ride faster while giving the classic turns of a fishtail
Good surfboards are custom surfboards.
You can get what you want in a board, or you can get what you want in decals.
There are guys that will make a 7’6” shortboard for performance surfers who weigh over 300 lbs., and do it well.
A board for anyone 180-220lb is not unreasonable or even unusual for a good shaper.
Local Beach: Wijk aan zee, Zandmotor, Hoek and in between
Favorite Beaches: Muriwai NZ, El Medano Tenerife, la Ventana México, Hood River, Portland area, Vancouver Island, Wijk aan Zee, Moulay Bouzerktoun
Style: Waveriding
Gear: RRD Religion 4 meter, 5 and 7 meter Kauper XT Maverick, 9 meter Core GTS6, Ben Wilson Vibe 9, Peter Lynn Phantom v2 9, Appletree Klokhouse Noseless 5'3", Wanted Pure 6'0", Shinn Bronq Heritage, Gong Foil