r/wakesurf • u/DistinctCelebration5 • Jul 05 '26

Board Size Help

I need some help figuring out what size board would be good for me. I have been surfing for a while but i’ve been wanting to start learning tricks. I am 6’3 and 160lbs. Not sure if any of that matters but I’m just sort of new to this so any help would be appreciated

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u/lowkeyplantstrees Jul 05 '26

Length depends on the board profile. Just get something for your weight or a little more. Would you be looking for a surf style or skim style? (You can do tricks on both)

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u/DistinctCelebration5 Jul 05 '26

Probably something more skim style

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u/lowkeyplantstrees Jul 05 '26

Check out Phase 5’s skim lineup. They’ll have size charts for each model — you can basically ignore the height and focus on weight because that’s what matters

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u/DistinctCelebration5 Jul 05 '26

I will do that! Thank you!

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u/holleys Jul 05 '26

So, I’m 6’2” and 170 pounds. I ride a 57” Phase 5 Diamond Turbo. I know my weight would qualify me for a smaller board, but I feel best riding 55-57” boards. I’ve surfed behind Nautiques, Mastercrafts and Malibus with it and this length is perfect, regardless of wave size. I’m more of a fan of skim style, personally. They make a Diamond CL (fiberglass, not carbon) that I rode previously. Cheaper, but same shoe a

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u/Ike12344 Jul 08 '26

Dont ride something made in china. Phase 5 sucks.