How do I find the volume of my surfboard?
To calculate your surfboard’s volume given its dimensions:
- Convert the length, width, and height of your surfboard into centimeters.
- Multiply these numbers.
- Imagine your surfboard inside a cube.
- Multiply your first product by the percentage you’ve worked out to get an estimate of your surfboard’s volume in liters.
How much volume do I need surf?
As a general rule, a beginner should be riding the equivalent of 100% of their body weight in volume. I.e. A beginner weighing 80kg should be riding a surfboard around 80 litres in volume. Alternatively, an experienced surfer can ride a surfboard that’s 35% – 40% of their body weight in volume.
How many Litres is a 90kg surfboard?
Volumen of Surfboards at Excellent Fitness
| Weight | Beginner | Advanced |
|---|---|---|
| 75 to 80 kg | 67 to 75 Liter | 30 to 35 Liter |
| 80 to 85 kg | 71 to 80 Liter | 32 to 37 Liter |
| 85 to 90 kg | 75 to 84 Liter | 35 to 40 Liter |
| 90 to 95 kg | 79 to 89 Liter | 38 to 44 Liter |
What is a GF ratio?
GF measures the ratio between the surfers body weight and the volume (in Cubic Liters) of a surfboard. The GF number is the percentage of volume (floatation) to body weight. If a surfer knows his weight, he can scroll up and down the scale to find his recommended volume (keeping in mind skill and fitness).
How many Litres does my surfboard need?
Can you duck dive a 40 liter board?
For example, if you’re an intermediate surfer that weighs 175 pounds, you can reasonably duck dive a board that is around 41.18 liters.
How many Litres is a 100kg surfboard?
The Surfboard Volume Chart
| Weight (kg/lb) | Beginner | Intermediate |
|---|---|---|
| 43.18-95 | 35.41 | 22.13 |
| 45.45-100 | 38.18 | 23.86 |
| 47.73-105 | 38.18 | 23.86 |
| 50.00-110 | 39.00 | 24.38 |
What is an intermediate surfer?
An intermediate surfer is a surfer who has mastered the basics of paddling, popping up, and riding cleanly across the open face of a wave. Often after moving on from beginner boards and waves, intermediate surfers feel they are ready for advanced surf, and that’s not always the case.
What size board do pro surfers use?
Funboard Sizes
| Surfer Weight (lbs.) | Surfer Weight (kg) | Surfboard Length |
|---|---|---|
| 100-140 | 45.4-63.5 | 6′8″-7′2″ |
| 140-160 | 63.5-72.6 | 6′10-7′4″ |
| 160-180 | 72.6-81.6 | 7′2″-7′8″ |
| 180-200 | 81.6-90.7 | 7′6″-8′0″ |
How many liters should my shortboard be?
around 25-35 Litres
As some ballpark figures, an average shortboard would probably be around 25-35 Litres, while a 7′ funboard would be between 40-50L. A longboard might go from 60-100L, and an SUP could easily top 250L.
What is considered a good surfer?
Understand and able to follow priority/surf etiquette in the line-up. Read waves and make correct decisions whether or not to take one or not. Paddle unaided into chest/head-high waves. Pop up quickly with ease.