Mr_zyg I think I'd probably agree with Cleepa. That said, where do you live and what's your surfing background? We're a similar weight; my 'surfboards' are between 33 and 35l volume, 6' - 6'4. My kiteboards are 5'4 - 5'8 and feel like beer mats under my chest if I try to paddle them out. The reason ...