New ride, the latest from JL

[Califoilia]

When I make a fast drop that requires heavier front loading, I’ll just move the rear foot up. It’s easier and does the same thing. Moves your CG forward.

Yes, learned that as well...very good advice.

How can a shorter board catch waves like a longer one? Less weight. Easier pumping. Optimized board design.

This is what I'm banking on with my new one...especially the "Easier pumping" part. But fingers crossed until I get it.

That said, I’ve done some short ones that we’re not easier. I think higher volume helps a small board paddle easier. A design that maximizes any push from the wave helps too. My personal 6’4 is 125 liters!

Even though I'm going a lot smaller, the volume will be only a few liters less, and more than I've comfortably paddled before. So again, finger crossed on new size...6'0"x29x4.5" that works out to 113+ liters on the computer program (currently 7'3"x28"x4.5" at est. 115-120 liters but not positive).