Intermediate - Weight (KG) x 0.41 - 0.45. Your weight in KG (no lies as your just fooling yourself) Advanced & Water fit - Weight (KG) x 0.35 - 0.38 (use the larger number for weaker waves) Advanced but old or not fit - Weight (KG) x 0.38 - 0.40. Its not a means to an end, and nothing is set in stone. A really simple way out your surfboard volume versus your weight is to use the following formula. As anything, this is simply another tool to make things easier when choosing a surfboard. If a surfer knows the volume of his favorite board, or a board that feels too floaty or not floaty enough, he can use the chart to guide him in a better direction. If a surfer knows his weight, he can scroll up and down the scale to find his recommended volume (keeping in mind skill and fitness). The GF number is the percentage of volume (floatation) to body weight. Once you know the volume, you can use that number to help you choose the right size for the waves you'll be riding. For example, a 6'0' x 20.5' x 2.5' board would have a volume of 36 liters. GF measures the ratio between the surfers body weight and the volume (in Cubic Liters) of a surfboard. To calculate the volume of your surfboard, simply measure the length, width, and thickness of your board and multiply those numbers together. If you’re surfing in poor conditions, looking for help in crowded situations, or wearing thick wetsuits, lean towards the higher end of the range that you fall into. *If you’re surfing in warm water and good waves, the lower end of the scale is recommended. 50gf (depending on age, ability and motivation) Many surfing web pages have board volume calculators right on site, such as and. Novice surfers, or surfers with extremely small surf, thick wetsuits or adverse conditions: RANGE FROM. To calculate your surfboard’s volume, multiply the length by width and thickness/height (or VL x W x H). Domesticated, lower fitness, desk jobs, and Weekend Warrior surfers: RANGE FROM. A great website to go to for calculating the right amount of volume for your next board is If youre going to be. Typical fitness with average, to above average skills: RANGE FROM. A surfboard's dimensions and outline typically impact surfboard volume, though a. Skill level, age, body weight, fitness level, and the types of waves you surf will all factor into the ideal surfboard volume for you. Depending on how fit you are, you can go towards the lower or upper end. Advanced, extremely fit, high performance surfers: RANGE FROM. Length 50' 80' 65' Width 17' 24' 21' Thickness 2' 3' 3' Shortboard Fun/Longboard Fish/Hybrid 45. When choosing a new surfboard, surfboard volume is one of the most important factors to consider. Enter your level and your weight, and we’ll calculate a range of volumes for your surfboard. Next, slide the right-hand bar to the perfect volume for your new board by placing the red dot on your desired GF Ratio. Choose your body weight by sliding the lefthand bar.Ģ. DIAL IN THE PERFECT FLOTATION FOR YOUR NEXT SURFBOARDġ.
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