Longboards make small/flat waves a lot of fun. I recommend riding it in 1-4ft waves, but I've surfed well overhead on my longboard.
Ideal Volume (L) Men = your weight and divide by 2.75.
Women = your weight and divide by 2.5.
Starting at $1200
Mid Lengths are best when wave conditions are smaller (2-5 ft) and waves are a more flat. I recommend something about 18" taller than you.
Ideal Volume (Liters) Men = your weight divided by 4.
Women = your weight divided by 3.
Starting at $975
This model is made for high performance in waves 3-8ft. I recommend the board be about as tall as you are.
Ideal Volume (L) Men = your weight and divide by 6.
Women = your weight and divide by 5.
Starting at $750
Grovelers make smaller waves with a steeper pocket a lot of fun. I recommend them for 3-6ft waves that have a little more power in them. I recommend something around 4-6" shorter than you.
Ideal Volume (L) Men = your weight and divide by 5.
Women = your weight and divide by 4.
Starting at $675
Step ups are for getting into big (8-15ft) waves earlier and going fast down the line. I recommend something about 6" taller than you.
Ideal Volume (L) Men = your weight and divide by 5.
Women = your weight and divide by 4.
Starting at $850