Longboard
A standard 9'0" longboard sits around 65 to 75 litres and its length does not depend on your height: how you ride it sets that. At 176 lb (80 kg) and improver level the reference figure is about 52 litres of useful minimum volume.
Length8'6"–10'0"
Width21 %
Thickness2½"–3½"
Fill0.61
The longboard is the one family where the surfer's height does not enter the calculation: a 9'0" is a 9'0" whether you are 5'3" or 6'3", because what defines the board is the distance you need to walk on it. What does change with your weight is width and thickness.
It is also the most forgiving board on volume: with litres to spare it still works, which is not true of any other shape.
| weight | vol | length | width | thickness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 132 lb | 39 L | — | — | — |
| 154 lb | 46 L | — | — | — |
| 176 lb | 52 L | — | — | — |
| 198 lb | 59 L | — | — | — |
| 220 lb | 65 L | — | — | — |
Who it is for
Anyone after classic style, nose rides and paddling without effort. Also anyone surfing very small, long waves.
Who it is not for
Anyone after radical surfing, or crowded beaches. Nine feet in a busy line-up is everyone's problem.
Which waves
Small, long, gutless waves. Weak point breaks.