(Part 1) Big Guy Surfboards - Why Shapers Screw It Up

[@surfcoaches]

Give Scott a follow at his channel kzbin.info/door/B2ryuOPMnwZQTFmjPq73iw

[@thebensman9786]

So true! Matt Biolos shaped me a custom MAYSM to perfection. I was 230 pounds at the time and wanted 48 liters in a 6’2” and he nailed it. LOST boards are definitely big-guy friendly. Getting a custom HYDRA made as we speak- spring/summer 2021 is going to be fun!

[@paul-hp1pi]

Being 6'3" and 195 lbs, I wish I had this knowledge when I started surfing! Thanks!

[@GoliathFins]

Yeah, that's what my channel is all about. Passing on this kind of knowledge and experience.

[@kylewattssurfing3266]

I'm 5'8 190-210 lean or 210-245 most of the time beefy and fit but still heavier and can athletically and easily and smoothly move my body weight and I'm feeling this video... Every time I go into a surf shop I look at these tooth pick tiny low volume surfboards and realize it's a waste of time to look at them because I am too heeeaaavvvyyy!!! I agree customs are most prob the super best way to go unless the shaper has a few big guy designs like Matt Biolos or the Ultra Joe by Channel Island, etc... Hybrids and eggs are cool and fun but not high performance for big guys that want to shreeeddd on big manly agile big guy short board rip sticks made for heavier and taller guys Thxxxxx guys!!! You "naaaaaaaaileeeeeedddd" it. Awesomeness!!! Happy surfing from Virginia Beach, Kyle Watts

[@scottturner8176]

Rusty Preisendorfer is a great shaper for bigger guys. He's a big guy himself (and also one of the greatest shapers who's ever done it).

[@jamesobradovic7064]

Thank you for the insight! I have been surfing since 9 years old (45 now), so I am very proficient at it. My dilemma is, I love riding quad fin fish surfboards for the volume and maneuverability, but I wish that they could make the shorter fish as thick as the bigger fish. I currently weigh 220lbs, but I don't want to step up to a bigger fish. Probably need to just order custom, but if anyone has any other ideas I am open to it.

[@aj-li4ly]

Todd Proctor MonstaChief. You can buy them already shaped, which are made for bigger guys. Hands down best big guy shortboard. PERIOD. I’m 6’4” and 250lbs and ride 50L 6’5”.

[@jonathanpowell1673]

I’m 265 lbs I ride a 6’4” Cymatic from FireWire Surfboards and the thing is a magic stick.

[@avabaumann3250]

not big, or a guy but im still gonna watch all three parts 😂

[@GoliathFins]

Thanks. I'm glad the videos are entertaining a wide range of people.

[@kylewattssurfing3266]

Finaaaaaaaaaallyyyyy!!!!! Nice seeeeeeeinnnnggg you baaaack oooonnnn caaaaammeeeraaaa!!!!

[@Kgoutdoor]

I’m 6’5 225 lbs. surfed most of my life up until 5 years ago. Bought a 6’3 lost carbon wrap 21 wide 2.75” thick and I was having problems catching waves. So weird cus I’ve always surfed a 6’0 -6’1 retro fish that was 2.75” thick and had no problems. This board I got has 39 in volume.

[@truesurf4860]

What do you think about someone who is 5'11 or 6' and around 180 pounds? Pretty comfortable on boards around 40L @ 7'0 and actually have trouble duck diving sometimes. Bit too big. Found a board at 28L, do you think that would be too much of a step down?

[@GoliathFins]

I'd recommend checking a volume calculator and going from there. Firewire do a good one.

[@kylewattssurfing3266]

Awesomeness cool yeaaaaaahhhh awesomeness...

[@theoverstoker3430]

The Uber xl mayhem board stock 6’2 has 40 liters

[@GoliathFins]

Yes. Mine is 6'4 @ 43.5L. Slightly tweaked the dims to add a tiny bit more foam

[@Jacob-ht3wj]

I can only find them 38.5 liters at 6’2

[@horsemanoftheapocalapse5837]

Surely its a scale up thing ????

[@horsemanoftheapocalapse5837]

6 10 to 7 2 22 wide , 2 3/4 get 10 shaped pick out the gem thats what pros do

[@theoverstoker3430]

I’m 6’3 and 240 lbs and I’m in the market for a proper shortboard that’s not super long

[@j3in725]

Try the ....Lost V2 or 3 Rocket

[@GoliathFins]

Lost Uber XL is worth a look. Mine is 6'4 at nearly 44L. I have reviewed it on my channel.

[@ralphramirez3671]

How bout old and big 6'4" 230lb. 62 yrs old still want to rip. Not on a longboard.

[@GoliathFins]

There's loads out there. I've got a video coming soon on some of the options. It also depends on the type of waves you will be riding. Lost is a good place to start. Or find a shaper that has experience shaping for bigger people.

[@freezysyt475]

Nice vids

[@GoliathFins]

Thanks

[@theoverstoker3430]

Have you checked out the proctor monsta chief??

[@GoliathFins]

Yeah, I'd love to try it. Quite hard to get hold of in the UK though.

[@theoverstoker3430]

How about the Uber xl

[@GoliathFins]

@@theoverstoker3430 yes. I have one. I've reviewed it on my channel. Check it out. Awesome board

[@GoliathFins]

@@theoverstoker3430 yes, they do ship, but it would be nearly as much as the cost of ths board to get it to the UK.

[@charlesakana]

Big boy sting

[@soulsurfer3102]

Wirrdo ripper.ci Ud xl lost Payzel phantom xl.

[@toddwinne4377]

thumbs down, not even ONE example of yoiu surfing the boards! bad.

[@CliveRodell]

I've only watched part one so far, but I think he's explaining the dilemma very well?

[@jacobsmith4284]

Big guys can’t surf. Stop blaming the boards.

[@bsmbB]

Watch kekoa bacalso

[@bradrielly7031]

Allen Sarlo disagrees with your assessment. I'd google him ripping malibu if i was you.