So just has Graham said would happen I am going to make a recommendation. Check out the Firewire sweet potato. It packs in a lot of volume but its much shorter than a long board.

I only recommend this board cause it is what I transitioned from a long board to. I can still catch everything, even on days only the people with logs are out, but I can turn more efficiently and get that short board feel.

Also Firewire has a "Fleets" system where you can rent the board and basically try it out for the day or two before purchasing. I am also an East coast surfer, NJ and now SC, so mushy weak is the standard and the sweet potato has helped with my progression. I've since upgraded to the Machado Cado model which is still a small wave board but more performance oriented. But I still ride the sweet potato on those really small mushy days.

Hope this helps a little.

Got a few good ones today. The wife was actually around to take some videos and after watching them I realize I still have A LOT to work on. My arms are still failing around, still too back foot heavy, still taking that intermediate line. In my defense the board I had was a rental cause I didn't wanna travel with one of mine, so volume was about 10L too much for me. But I'm still stoked that I got a few. Mixture of disappointment (in how much I still have to improve) and stoke (cause a few months ago I probably wouldn't have even paddled out). Anyways, just wanted to share. Just happy to be here. Any recommendations for my next family surf trip?

SCORE!

Rocky point might be the spot. I'm as giddy as a schoolgirl. Letsss goooooo

Tuesday late and Wednesday looking promising. Board waxed and ready. Just give me a few decent waves while I'm here and I swear I'll be grateful. Totally not trying Pipe at my skill, but Turtle Bay, Rockies, and a few other spots looking promising. Again, if anyone else happens to be here and wants a surf buddy let me know. My wife and kiddos don't surf so I'll be flying solo.

Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday this week are looking decent. I get what I get. Trip has been planned for over a year so hard to predict conditions, BUT I took the wife and kiddos to all the tourist stuff already. My last duty as a husband is the photo session the wife wants Monday sunset, that means Tuesday through Saturday are mine to surf. Yeeeewwww.

Y'alls oreos must be different than ones here in the states. Our cream does not squeeze anywhere. But they name is catchy so it's whatever. The sloppy Joe or tube of toothpaste just isn't as catchy.

Maria Molè it's apparently been in the works for a while. But a few months ago they got final approval so hopefully soon.

Maria Molè that seems insane for a membership and fees. For 15k a year I'd just take a nice vacation to Hawaii.

I'm from NJ originally, South NJ, like Atlantic City and Ocean city, we're my go to surf spots. Now I live in Myrtle. The water is warmer, haven't even worn my 4/3 since being here.

We do get less waves than NJ, but I just drive an hour north to Wrightsville Beach for decent swell. If it's really going to be good, I can also hit up the outer banks in NC, if I'm lucky enough for the swell to be on a weekend.

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