{"database": "surfing", "table": "posts", "rows": [["234834", "12089", "Long Fish Thoughts", 33, "Couch", "Jan 24, 2022", "2022-01-24T00:58:07-0500", "Great thread question about a nice alternative midlength to an egg.  Several posters nailed it with the length vs what the board will want to do for you.  In my experience having owned and ridden a whole bunch, if I am looking for a better wave board that lets me sit deeper, paddles better and turns harder when I need it to- then 6'10 x 22 1/4 x 2 7/8 works wonders at 200 lbs and 6'.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you surf slow open-faced waves a bunch then I like to go 7'8 x 22 1/2 x 3 1/8 as you have to compete with folks on longer boards, weigh A LOT less than you may and know the lineup.  I try not to pull this one off the rack if it is firing 5-6' walls (like Rincon) because for me at least, it feels like a lot of board when trying to cut back hard, take off late or tear the top off.  Then again Torren Martyn or Trevor Gordon surf anything well.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNow that leaves a bunch of room in between I know, but these quad, twin or tri fin longer fish require a bit of a learning curve as they feel so much different than a short fish, midlength egg or 2 +1.  The rail line, bottom mojo and placement of foam has a ton to do with sinking your rail but any reputable shaper can certainly dial that in for you.  Good luck in the quest, you should really give one a go and give it a chance to warm up to you.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCouch"]], "columns": ["post_id", "thread_id", "thread_title", "post_number", "author_username", "post_date", "post_date_iso", "post_body"], "primary_keys": ["post_id"], "primary_key_values": ["234834"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.9893990009004483, "license": "Public Domain"}