Hi! I'll be in Indo in one month approx. I am looking for help selecting the board I should choose. I am a intermediate/lower intermediate surfer, I can do non radical turns in the waves (which I would like to improve/radicalize) and I can get inside of barrels but haven't properly gotten out of one.

I like decently sized waves and I'm looking to get into bigger stuff while there, though I haven't ever been in anything proper big, and probably won't be on this trip.

I am 1m83cm and weigh around 80kg and I am in good(ish) paddling shape.

I was thinking Indo rocket from Jim Banks, around 6'2 6'3 but this is my first time in Indo and first time surfing proper shallow reef so I am totally open to suggestions and recommendations.

I am looking for all rounder that shines when the surf is good and one I can get a proper barrel if the opportunity arises.

If there's any more info needed please let me know, thank you very very much in advance.

Best,

Trufa

Thoughts on adding a tail pad to a mid length?  Just got a 7’ custom mid length that is geared a little more toward the performance side.  So plan on doing more than just trimming down the line.  But if we are mostly weighing to the front foot on our turns, does it make sense to still have a tail pad?

what a mess today, but I hear Clay and Anthony's voice and noticing a difference in my mind of calmness, playfulness instead of uptightness. To go out in the worst conditions, because why not, then it might be a chance to calm myself down. That was my focus the last two days. Yes, I sucked at it and that is okay. 

Here's a good article, especially for those of us who don't live near "perfect" breaks...

5 Reasons to Stop ‘Checking the Waves’ and Just Go Surfing

https://www.theinertia.com/surf/5-reasons-stop-checking-waves-just-go/