AboutKat Dawes Expertise I'M SORRY I DON'T DO WINDSURFING!
I am the sub-editor and editorial assistant for Carve and SurfGirl magazines, based in the UK. I can answer questions about all aspects of surfing: equipment, travel, history, culture, locations in the UK, the pro tour, training for surfing, technique, women`s surfing, forecasting, surf media and so on.
Experience I am the sub-editor and editorial assistant for Carve and SurfGirl surfing magazines, based in
the UK. I have been surfing for 12 years in Wales and Cornwall. I have also travelled to
Australia and various European locations to surf.
Publications Carve and SurfGirl magazines
Education/Credentials 15 A grades, BA and MA in English Literature.
Expert: Kat Dawes Date: 4/26/2007 Subject: Board x height
Question For someone 6 foot tall and intermediate level of surfing, will a 6'3 be fine?
Answer I think that sounds fine, although it's not really a lot of information to go on. If the surfer (you I presume?) is of average build, fitness and surfing average waves (by this i mean 2-6ft ish) this should be fine. Width of the board also factors though. You need enough volume to float you so make sure it's not too narrow (compared to the other boards in the shop etc.).
Intermediate surfers usually have a much better idea of what board to ride and will have already bought a few - I would class intermediate as surfing in up to 6ft in green waves out the back, turning, cutting back and other manoeuvres quite confidently. In this case such a board would be okay but it's impossible to tell exactly without knowing the other dimensions and more about the surfer. Hope that helps anyway and if it's a bargain, go for it.
