What to ride during really blown out choppy days?

[crabbit]

Other than staying out of the water, what are good alternatives to get staying in the water? Hand planing/Bodyboarding is a thought. Is prone paddleboarding for the big swells an option? Im talking about conditions where no one else is surfing cause it sucks too much but still possible for the hardheaded.

 

[kyle]

just go skate

 

[kyle]

but if you must, a smaller board, shorter rail and easier to tic tac in and around the peaky waves.

 

[kyle]

Shorter like around your height... give or take a 6 or so inches.

 

[Camel Rock]

4th gear flyer.

 

[SD_PB]

I haven’t had any experience with one, but I know a lot of people on here swear by edgeboards with a Greenough power blade or power glide fin for choppy days

Would love to give it a shot but just can’t justify adding one to the quiver

 

[crabbit]

Shorter like around your height... give or take a 6 or so inches.

shortest I have is a 9'....... time to get shopping I guess

 

[kyle]

I haven’t had any experience with one, but I know a lot of people on here swear by edgeboards with a Greenough power blade or power glide fin for choppy days

Would love to give it a shot but just can’t justify adding one to the quiver

I would agree with this as well. Although a longer EB would still have issues when it’s totally crappy out.

OH, this just came to mind. A few Sunday’s ago it was pretty close to VAS but the weather was nice and the peaks were OH. Started out with a 6’2 poly Oracle twin. The waves were so short period it was a PITA to get out.

I grabbed my 10’ glider and paddled out in less than 30 seconds and after dodging a few sneakers while playing wackamole I caught a long left that was a screamer.

So… I guess it depends on the size and power.

A matt is definitely a good option

 

[Skegg]

For waves that still have a discernible peak and wall, I like a longer rail and heavier board on choppy days. For waves that don't have any organization whatsoever, I prefer a board 6ft and under like my Mandala super stubbie if it's small or a shortboard if it's big and closing out.

 

[kyle]

For waves that still have a discernible peak and wall, I like a longer rail and heavier board on choppy days. For waves that don't have any organization whatsoever, I prefer a board 6ft and under like my Mandala super stubbie if it's small or a shortboard if it's big and closing out.

BAM! What he said. totally agree.