9-9’6 point break, non-noserider

[jory]

So here’s a question.... ( that I think you need to have an answer to before anyone suggests anything else! )

Granted you don’t want to noseride but how do you want the board to surf? What lines do you want it to draw?

The bandito for example is undoubtedly a fun looking shape but you are still going to surf it in a “loggy” manner. I.e it’s gonna be a kind of stand on the tail to turn and step forward for trimming loggy lines. It’s going to turn in a pivotyish manner and you aren’t going to be floating sections on it.

Something like a magic is going to draw very different lines, arguably it’s a giant egg so it’s going to carve turns in a much more eggish way and perhaps require a bit less footwork, be a bit more down the line flow a bit less stall and go surfing

A parallax is going to feel different again given it’s basically a long hull. Fast high line trim, turns well from the middle but the hully feel isn’t for everyone....

 

[DanSan]

Good points jory

Jelly not sure if you want to
Go with an old standard. It I saw a decent arrow cj Nelson on cl
I think Cruz surf is selling it

 

[CosmicSlop]

I like the Magic recommendations, especially when considering navigating the crowds and the range of waves it'll function in. You could also opt for the 2+1 configuration for even more variety.

 

[jvri]

I'll second the Haley Pin and the Parallax. There are both phenomenal in lined up surf and I can say with confidence that you absolutely cannot nose ride either of them. I've tried.

 

[WillieP]

Josh Hall or Mabile Eagle work great in those waves. Can't say enough good things about either of these. Paddle speed, trim, maneuverability, section making...

I would put the Mitsven Mini Glider (Eagle shape) in this category as well for the same reasons. A buddy of mine rode a my 9’6” during the Fiona swell and said it was the best longboard he ever rode. I would definitely go 9’8”-10’ at your weight.

 

[Jellz]

Good points jory

Jelly not sure if you want to
Go with an old standard. It I saw a decent arrow cj Nelson on cl
I think Cruz surf is selling it

I’ve got an awesome 9’9 Stu kenson log that fits this bill.

Thanks everyone, awesome input.

Leaning toward a magic / Billy Jean shape. Probably twinzer option w/ a single.

 

[Hodaddy81]

My Spence Spoon fits this description well. Would highly recommend it.

I would highly second the Spence. It’s got gears and turns very well off the tail.

 

[O'cliff]

Michel Junod can set you up. A zillion years surfing locally, great shaper, relatively reasonable price & delivery time. He offers an all-around non-noserider shape that works great (I've had a couple of them over the years...)

 

[kpd73]

 

[Proper_Mode]

@kpd73 beat me to it.