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Darkstar timeworks6/22/2023 But if you are just wanting to have a little fun go by this. MOREĪs a general rule you want to be able to put the tail into your belly button and hold you hands on the nose. PLUS don't forget we offer FREE First timers lessons over summer months. Remember this if likely your first board make it bigger than smaller as the aim of the game is to stand up and enjoy your self! If you need any advice we are always just a phone call away. This will depend on weather you have good surf experience IE growing up bodyboarding then you go for a smaller board vs your size, like wise a complete novice who is heavier than average for their height should go the other way. (Note to demo fins you must pay retail for them but we refund if bought back as agreed with no damage.)Īlot depends on the waves you will be learning in but as a general rule you want to be no taller than 2/3's of the size of the board. A good set of fins has turned boards around for me that I hated to the best board I've ridden! Our advise is to check the brand websites, talk to us if its a board we stock or ask the shaper of your board what they recommend, but still then they may surf differently from you.instore we have demo fins and we would recommend you come but and try some. So many people don't take the time to see what a good set of fins can do. A good habit is to buy a new one every year on your birthday / xmas think of it as the ultimate treat to yourself.sure beats swimming in near dark at Muriwai!Ĭhoosing the right fins can be a hard decision. Don't wait for it to break on that perfect 4ft day when you're miles up the coast or even worst 5ft plus out west. Also if you are not a good swimmer get a high end brand brand like Dakine or FCS. spend the extra $10 if you are going to be using that leggie more than 5 times. Single swivel leg ropes tangle up and suck. Do not use a comp leash if you are not confident in the surf, surfing dangerous places, using a long board or SUP unless you know what you are doing. Comp leg ropes are lighter and create less drag in the water but may break if the surf is over head height. Leg rope come with 'comp' and regular thickness. Again a preference would be a knee / calf leash for sup. If you are buying a leg rope for a sup we recommend the coiled leashed as they take a lot of impact out in the surf and in the flat water they don't drag. If you board was 6'5" long and you were looking at a 6ft or 7ft leg rope then we would recommend you took the 6ft option if you are a beginner using in soft waves with people about and 7ft option if you are using in bigger waves. In general you should select a leg rope approximately the length of you board. Remember ding repairs are costly most min repair is $60+ so don't skimp an extra $30 when choosing a bag or it may come back to bite you when you get a $100 ding from that next trip or when your sisters boyfriend rides over it on his scooter. If you are going to travel with it you need a bag that is 6mm thick at the absolute minimum. You don't want to have to return a 9ft board bag from Dunedin its going cost you a bomb! If your board is very short and wide we recommend that you contact us with the measurements and we are only to happy to help you select the perfect bag and if we don't have the correct one listed we can easily custom order for you. If you have a rounder nose then you will need a fish board for it to fit nicely, or longboard bag if you have a mini mal or malibu with a round nose. BUT where we see people come unstuck is the shape of the nose and the width of the board. When choosing aboard bag make sure it's equal to or bigger than the length. Usually on the bottom of your board there are dimensions written.
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