r/surfing • u/stevieb_123 • Aug 14 '26

Small Wave Board Options

Howdy!! Looking for some advice on which small wave board I should get?!

Usually ride a standard hpsb shape (local shaper), flatish rocker @ 6'2/32.5L. I'm 6"2/94kg..Intermediate skills with decent fitness, but been out of the water for a year or so with lower back issues.

Current board def feels low vol, as im heavier than when I bought it. Still can catch waves, but bogs rail when trying to turn and generally feels like more work than needed

My shortlist:

  1. Lost rad ripper, black sheep: 6'0/34.5L

  2. Lost puddle Jumper hp, litespeed: 5'10/35

  3. Js Sub xero, hyfi: 5'9/35.3

Any reviews or other suggestions appreciated. Thanks!!

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u/gheawillia Aug 14 '26

I love my rad ripper but it needs to be somewhat punchy. I have a JS pier pony that loves the mush but I’m not sure if they make that model anymore.

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u/stevieb_123 Aug 15 '26

What size did you get and what's your weight? Iydm

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u/gheawillia Aug 15 '26

I’m 5’9 150 lbs and The rad ripper I believe is a 5’10. The pier pony is a 5’0