What size mini driver?

[mdayton360]

I am 5 10 and weigh between 155-160 lbs. and cannot figure out if i should get a 5 6 or 5 8 mini driver. I have been surfing most of my life and consider myself a well rounded surfer with a good mix of rail surfing and progressive tricks. I am leaning towards the 5 8 but just want to be sure it doesn't have to much volume, but would rather have a little extra than not enough. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

[prjwebb]

5'8. Minimum. I'm only a little heavier and just picked up a 5'10 and that's the lower end of the volume range for me, although I haven't had any waves to surf it yet.

[buzzy]

Looking verrrrrrry closely. A 6'4" is looking tempting for a new year present. Just have to get a Japan powder trip past the misses and then maybe a MD. also need a CBD Alt @6'6". Not asking much!

[mdayton360]

Thanks for the feedback prjwebb, i bet you are frothin to ride that board. Let me know how it goes once you get it out for a surf. I think I am gonna pick up the 5 8 today....yeewww!

[iggy]

Hope for some waves, curious to get your feedback on it

[prjwebb]

Had a paddle today on her in well overhead, 25mph cross/onshore junk. Board feels quite small under me but still paddles well. Caught waves well, but it's by a long shot my lightest board and all the wind and chop was a pain. That said it was very fast down the line and felt very positive on rail but I didn't get any chance to do any turns or anything like that.
Will report back when I've ridden it more.

[iggy]

How would you compare that board to???

[prjwebb]

Really couldn't say at this point. Felt more like a shortboard than a hybrid in good waves though.

[mdayton360]

How much do you weigh prjwebb? i picked up my 5 8 mini d today and am hoping to score some fun lil waves on it in the morning. Got the stretch quad setup for its maiden voyage....haha.....will let ya know how it goes!

[iggy]

So a bit distant from the dominator