Need advice on a second board! 5 Days in Nicaragua (September)
I haven't taken the jump to a true shortboard, and maybe now its time. Nicaragua Trip in September and I want to be prepared for overhead each day. I have a thick and stable 6'6 but I think for this trip I'll need to take the plunge down into the sub 6' range.
What kind of board for a first shortboard? Would you get a board now and ride it for 3 months or just buy one/rent one down in Nicaragua?
5'6 - 175 lbs - fit, but will be paddle training pretty hard in order to prep.
Experience Level: 5 years, good takeoffs, small turns, pocket riding, fit. Intermediate. I've surfed overhead many times before, but Nicaragua in September seems like another level.
I'm determined to go and get as many clean wave reps as I can during the 5 day trip. Very excited! Will be surfing with these guys. https://nicasurf.com/