>big fat 46L, 6'6 shortboard (thruster)
>takeoff on steep waves is buttery smooth
>so buoyant that getting on rail and out back is a chore
>slightly smaller, 6'2 35L fishy asym (twin/quad)
>kicks ass in smaller surf
>tricky to take off on chest high and above waves, nosediving machine
>if catching, outrun big waves at mach 5
is it time to get a rockered out shortboard? by bigger one isnt as responsive and fun to ride, and after borrowing a friends little 5'10 (albiet a bit of extra thickness), I was surprised how not impossible it was to paddle and catch waves on. looking for something to help get comfortable on head-high waves again (aka something to nail the takeoff on hollow waves)
Also i heard quads are good for beginners because they force you to get on rail more. I like that feeling of being right on the border of in control but that might not be smart for getting better. then again my thruster does feel like it drives itself more which is less fun, but that might just be the size.