Do You Own Too Many Surfboards?
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Back in the Spring we sent a survey out to our customers, to better understand you all—and your hopes, pain-points, and surfing aspirations.
One of the questions that still stands out to me is: "how many surfboards you own?" It doesn't stand out so much because of the question, but the answer... The most common answer was: "5-10 surfboards"
I have to say, that number was higher than I expected!
As a minimalist, I wondered, where do all these boards live? And as a married man, my wife certainly would not allow me to have this allotment. So hats off to all of you who own this many water craft.
And this is where it gets really intriguing...
The next question in the survey was "Of those boards in your quiver how many get regular use?"
The most common answer? "Two Surfboards" with "One Surfboard" being a close runner up.
If you have been a longtime follower of our work at Almond Surfboards, you're likely aware of our belief in a well-appointed Three Board Quiver. So I am here to convince you why you do not need 5-10 surfboards. And why a well rounded Three Surfboard Quiver will cover EXACTLY what you desire for ALL surfing conditions—and I believe that you will be a more experienced surfer for it.
Firstly, you need to make sure all your surfing bases are covered for all types of conditions:
- Small Waves
- Good Waves
- Lousy Waves
- Big Waves
Small Waves are the most common, especially for Southern California Surfers. This opens up opportunities for ALL craft and where creativity really shines. I usually let my mood dictate surfboard choice. Do I want to longboard? Ride a mid length? R Series? Fish? Most often then not, I will opt for a mid length or R Series. Most days I want to keep the stoke alive and I find these two boards keeps my surfing to flourish in small waves.
Good Days are less frequent. And depending on the type of good wave, there are a few boards that can be ridden. Some surfers keep a good board "on ice" for when the conditions are called for. But if only ridden a few times a year, I feel you will be under prepared when those swells appear on the horizon. I usually grab something more versatile, like Almond's Performance Twin, The Rover, The Beyond and Back or Pleasant Pheasant.
Lousy Waves are ordinary but that shouldn't hold you back from surfing. And lately, this is where the R Series Joy has really brightened my surfing outlook. Even if I surf for 20 minutes, I come in with a smile on my face.
Big Waves can be attributed to when on a surf trip or during large winter or summer swells. I am going all in on my Pleasant Pheasant! It has proven to get me into waves early, paddle with extreme ease and carry the speed you need in bigger surf.
Without further ado, I will now reveal my three board quiver for most all conditions. Currently I am riding The Rover (for the good days and sometimes average surf), The Pleasant Pheasant (for small waves and big waves), and the R Series Joy.
These boards cover all conditions and keeps my garage clean and tidy and my wife from thinking I have a surfing problem (which I probably do).
If you are curious about these boards, please come into the Almond Surf Shop in Costa Mesa and take a look or take it a step further and come to our Early and Often Surf Club to test what it's like to potentially own these three boards in your quiver.
