School me on surfboards

[Bakes5]

Ok. My 98 has been sold,getting a 2016 Z3 with Taps 3 and surf XL in about a week. We have dabbled in surfing over the years but have been using an old board that is probably 5-6 years old and water logged.

I'm looking to get 2-3 boards. First will be a general boat board for guests and what not so they can get out there and ride. After that, I am not sure. I weigh about 200 and my kids are about 100-120 lbs.

I've read a bunch that say "this beginner board X will be great until you are rope less and then you will rapidly progress past its capabilities." I know nothing about surf board design. What am I looking for in a board so I can "progress?" What can an expert board do that the beginner board can't?

Any recommendations on a 2-3 board setup that will keep non surfing guests as well as allow us to progress appreciated.

Thanks

Bakes

[Germaine Marine]

Ok. My 98 has been sold,getting a 2016 Z3 with Taps 3 and surf XL in about a week. We have dabbled in surfing over the years but have been using an old board that is probably 5-6 years old and water logged.

I'm looking to get 2-3 boards. First will be a general boat board for guests and what not so they can get out there and ride. After that, I am not sure. I weigh about 200 and my kids are about 100-120 lbs.

I've read a bunch that say "this beginner board X will be great until you are rope less and then you will rapidly progress past its capabilities." I know nothing about surf board design. What am I looking for in a board so I can "progress?" What can an expert board do that the beginner board can't?

Any recommendations on a 2-3 board setup that will keep non surfing guests as well as allow us to progress appreciated.

Thanks

Bakes

It depends on what you like to do... Too many unanswered questions to give you choices.

I would say regardless, you should get a non glass begginer board so it can take a thrashing, something like an inland surfer taco..... It can get hammered.

Any glass board will get destroyed by new surfers or kids, they are just delicate regardless of maker.

I would say a non glass board, something surf style or a hybrid and a skim. Should take you down a nice road..

[Stingreye]

Have you decided if you like skim style or surf yet? Have you ever been on a long board?


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[Robmc9]

3 boards I suggest:

1- Ronix Powertail or Thruster (surf style) both fast boards with great hold and the bonus is they are both great for beginners to learn as well. I hate see'ing beginners go on slow cheap boards boards as its much tougher to figure out balance and grip when they can't even get in the wave or the board just slips from under them.
2 - Other board of choice would be Phase 5 Danelio Diamond (skim style)
3 Next board would be the Phase 5 Luv, shorter length and great for people around 4'10'-5'6.

Most people on a good wave (which you'll have) will end up going ropeless in 4-6 tries after learning how to getup.

Just my 2 cents!

All 3 are topend boards but as mentioned people learn quicker and enjoy surfing a lot more if they use good equipment. We have a Oogle, Razz and no one uses them.

[goridedoo]

I would recommend a CWB Tsunami. It's a relatively cheap skim style board that works for wide size range of riders, is durable, and you should be able to progress on it. It comes with 3 rear fins and a front, and you can totally change the feel of the board with the different fin configurations. Many guys over on Malibucrew recommended this board, and so far it has been a great. I rode it all season, and definitely do not feel like the board is limiting me yet.

I would also agree with the above comment on the Ronix Powertail, it was one of the first boards I rode and was super easy to learn on, and I have heard they are good for progressing riders also.

If you are getting 3 boards I would suggest a cheaper ($400) or less beginner boat board, and then a higher end skim style and a higher end surf style. The choices are endless and the forums are your friend.

[Jetdriver]

Can't go wrong with a CWB tsunami or a byerly volt for a durable multi purpose board. They're compression molded like wakeboards so they can take a beating without breaking (much tougher boards as opposed to glassed over foam) they're both fun for beginners and more advanced riders. I really like the phase 5 boards, ridden the model X and the hammerhead and loved both. They're skim style boards made with carbon fiber and are really fun and super light weight. I've yet to try the Danielo diamond but have been seriously debating on picking one up. I like the skim style boards more than the larger fin, more floaty surf style boards because it suits my riding but it's good to have at least one of both styles. Lots of people on here that can give good reviews on just about every surf style board you can think of.

[007]

Ditto on the above. Get an affordable learner board for everyone to use. Your guest won't be able to take advantage of a high end board and you wont have ulcers when they bang it up.

[Bakes5]

Thanks. I got the Carbon Thruster. I might look around for something on extreme clearance once the season is over.

[b_jackson_03]

I bought an RZ4 this summer and picked up an Inland Surfer - Tako for my first board. I'm a big guy at 6 feet tall and 240 pounds. I went ropeless my 2nd time behind the boat. I have rapidly outgrown the board and I'm ready for something better. I'm glad I have the board on my boat, though, it is a great looking board and great for beginners to ride. It was also very budget friendly. It has available tri-fin setup and dramatically changes the feel of the board with adding/removing fins.

[CarFanatic]

Bakes I am sending you a message.