![]() Why Is Volume Important?īeginner surfers might sometimes get too hung up on the ratio of their surfboard to their body weight, and they think that they're going to catch more waves if they get that ratio perfectly right with less or more volume. But, let us tell you that they can only give approximate numbers, too, as they don’t know the curves of your board to the point. You can also easily find an online surfboard volume calculator if you look hard enough. Nowadays, the calculation of a board is handled mostly by computer software, unless your shaper needs to make a case for being a traditionalist. The answer is quite predictable: technology. So, unless you ended up with a board that mysteriously appeared on your doorstep and doesn't have any technical specifications written on it, you won't need to calculate it by yourself.īut you can still ask how the boardshapers are calculating the volume of the surfboards they produce and how you can be sure about it. Nowadays, most surfboards come with their volumes written on their webpages or on their packaging. However, it's an outdated method that can never give a perfect number. The volume of the displaced water is roughly equal (or similar) to your surfboard's volume. Well, a traditional method is putting the board in a bathtub filled up with water to the brim and seeing how much water it displaces. So, how do you calculate the volume of such an object? You might have two surfboards with similar dimensions, but they might have very different volumes due to their curves. There are more details in a surfboard that you need to address when calculating its volume: curves, convexes, and concaves. However, surfboard dimensions are not similar to that of a perfect cube. You just multiply them and you get the volume. Surfboard volume is calculated the same way a volume of any three-dimensional object is calculated: on the basis of length, width, and thickness in terms of cubic litres. Well, let's try to answer these questions, so you're as informed as you can be when you're purchasing a surfboard. What is it? How important is it when choosing a board? How can I calculate my surfboard's volume? Will getting it right help me catch waves more easily? The surfboard volume is one of those terms that has the potential to confuse newcomers. Therefore, in our experience, demystifying the air by offering clearcut explanations on the terms are a very important part of surf coaching. For those who are aspiring to be surfers or even for novice surfers who want to acquaint themselves with surfing by doing some reading first, the jargon might sometimes be confusing and that can result in some put-offs. We find more volume is generally better unless you're heading the straight performance route.Like all niches, surfing has its own jargon and terminology. If you are riding any of the boards as a funboard use the intermediate volume as a guideline for your minimum. If you are riding a Disco Fish we suggest riding it with an extra 10% of volume. Note that this is the suggested volume for a performance surfboard. Note that if you are in the top 5-10% you may ride a fractionally smaller board however you would not have clicked on this page. You find yourself in the top 15-20% of surfers on any given day. This is based off of the boards we ride ourselves. You surf regularly, are completing full cutbacks and getting barrelled. If you're an advanced surfer who is not as fit as they used to be, then this is also a good volume to be riding. Please be honest if this is you don't move onto the advanced category. You find yourself in the top 50% of surfers at your average local break. You are pumping for speed and doing turns. If you're comfortable in the water or back your ability then err on the lower limit. Your pop up is getting better, you're starting to surf unbroken waves and you're coming down from a soft-top or a bigger board. If you're very new to surfing err on the upper limit. ![]() You may also find yourself between levels, in this case feel free to choose a volume somewhere in the middle. Ignore other volume calculators that you find online - they will have you riding a board that is much too small for you. This is the most common mistake we see and it will significantly slow down your surfing progression. ![]() Use the info below to match your surfing with the level. We've segmented the volumes based on ability. Type a value in the Pounds field to convert the value to Kilograms: See the key below if you are unsure of your ability. Find your weight in KG's in the left hand column and match it with your surfing ability to the right, to identify a high-level volume to work off for choosing your surfboard.
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