Surfboard Volume: here's what you need to know

Surfboard Volume: here's what you need to know

Surfboard volume is possibly the most essential thing to consider when selecting a surfboard. The best volume for you is based on your skill level and weight.  Our Volume Calculator was developed to find the perfect board for you. Too little, too much, just right; we can help you work it out.

WHAT DOES IT FEEL LIKE WHEN YOU DON’T HAVE NOT ENOUGH VOLUME?

When your surfboard has too little volume for your weight, skill level, or wave conditions, it can feel frustrating and unstable. 😩

  1. Paddling is hard. You are exerting a lot of energy but getting nowhere.
  2. It is hard to maintain balance when sitting on your board.
  3. You can’t generate enough speed to catch a wave.
  4. When you are on a wave, you don’t gain any speed, and the board feels sluggish.
  5. You feel frustrated and exhausted.

WHAT DOES IT FEEL LIKE WITH TOO MUCH VOLUME?

When your board has too much volume, you may feel like you're fighting against it rather than flowing with the wave. 🥴

  1. The board sits high in the water, and you can only paddle in a straight line.
  2. The board is less responsive when you pop up, so there is a lack of control.
  3. Turns are sluggish with less control; you can’t change direction with any speed.
  4. You are floating too high in the water, so you can’t connect to the wave properly.
  5. Paddling is easier, but you get fatigued from the effort required to control the board.

WHAT DOES IT FEEL LIKE WHEN YOUR BOARD VOLUME IS JUST RIGHT?

When your board has the right amount of volume, everything just clicks—your paddling, wave-catching, and maneuvers feel smooth and natural. 🤗

  1. Paddling is easy, and you feel some glide.
  2. You can generate speed easily.
  3. You catch waves with ease and pop up naturally.
  4. The board feels stable underfoot, and you feel connected to the wave.
  5. The board responds well, and you can carve, pump, and make turns without excessive effort.
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