Wesley waited a long time for this answer to be posted, and unfortunately there is no definitive answer. However, I do my best to discuss some of my thoughts regarding board size given his size, ability, and the types of waves he mostly rides. Hopefully it will also be helpful to others as well.

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Is This Board Too Big For Me?

Is This Board Too Big For Me?

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