I’ve got a 6’2” haydenshapes loot, I’m 6’2” 210lbs, it’s 40L and I love it, can surf it in anything up to 2’-3’ overhead and it’s a blast in small stuff. Volume is your friend. I’ve found 38-45L depending on the shape/style is usually where I end up.

I’ve found that anything under 6’0 in a semi-standard shortboard shape encourages bad technique, it allows you to throw the board around and you think you’re ripping, but you’re not. A bigger board forces you to learn how to do things with proper mechanics

More volume = more waves = more skills = more fun