Looking for some words of wisdom...I’m interested in getting a board between my current 6’6” alternator (36L) and my 6’10” tuflite quad rusty piranha (48L). I weigh 215lbs (98kgs), 6’0” tall. I’m very fit, I don't have much weight to lose. So I surf mostly east side of oahu and south shore in summer. My 6’10” piranha has been my go to board because it catches everything. I rarely surf the 6’6” alternator, but when I do it’s a mix of elation and disappointment. Disappointment on those days when I’m not catching many waves and get noodle arms too quickly, and elation on those nice wave days when I catch waves with steep faces and turn on a dime! It’s like a rice rocket compared to my big piranha. But I really think the 6'6" alternator is a bit too small.

The piranha however is too much board, I’m progressing away from just cruising down the line aspect and want to cut hard and try to throw small buckets. The piranha is also a problem in heavy surf on the inside, it doesn’t duck dive! So I’m thinking Spitfire 6’4” (41.5 L) or Hellfire 6’6” (39.7 L). I would like this Spitfire or Hellfire to be my 95% board, east side onshore storm surf, clean steep surf, chest high up to 4’ overhead. Also I’m in hot pursuit for my first barrels. Any recommendations/suggestions? Mahalo.

6’0” tall, 215lbs, intermediate skills, 36yrs old, 5 years surfing, 6’6” ALT, 6’10” Tuflite Rusty Piranha.