I wanted to get a longboard with some volume (at least 70L) with more stability to walk the nose and advance my traditional longboarding. However, I'm not great at noserider and enjoy turns more. I don't always go a point break to warrant a super traditional log. Since I'm new to nose riding, I don't think an involvement/pig shape with wide back is for me yet since it requires nose riding in the pocket. A wider nose to cheat nose riding on the shoulder/flats is probably a good starting point. I'm thinking of wide point middle, a little rocker and some edge in the tail would be good (understanding that with added speed decreasing the ability to stay in pocket for noseriding).

Any board suggestions if I don't go down custom route:

I was looking at the Stu Kenson-shaped Taylor Jensen Firewire Thunderbolt Silver Singleton 9'4 x 23 x 3 = 70.8L. Traditional PU boards unfortunately are really bad for the environment and do appreciate thunderbolt's sustainability and longevity given durability but still having flex..

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Height: 5'8

Weight: 175 lbs

Surf Level: Intermediate

Current boards:

Torq Longboard 9'0 x 22 3/4" x 3 1/8 = 72L

TJ Gem 9'1 x 22 1/4 x 3 = 67 L

Skin Dog Ova 7'6 x 22 1/4 x 3 = 53 L

Spot in San Diego: San Onofre, Doheny, Del Mar 15th St, Tourmaline, Cardiff Reef, San Elijo State Park (Barney's, Turtles), Swami's, TerraMar.