At what point do you have enough boards?

This might be a bit of a confession "but forgive me I have sinned.... maybe"
When doing slalom I had three boards light wind, medium, and nuking.
Moving over to waves it seems to be a different story. Each board has its own traits, some plain easy, jump, turn hard ect ect.
For about 2 years I have been buying boards and I've currently amassed a small collection of 6 wave boards in total. For some that's a drop. I'm lucky enough to be able to see the wind reports and web cams near my spots so I have a basic idea of what to bring. Usually 2 boards and 3 sails.
Sometimes I'll think maybe I'll sell one and give it a final test before selling only to find I have a great session and it becomes my go to board. I've got a small board that only comes out once a year but it makes it all worth it.
I did sell a board last year and now regret doing it as it was a fast freewave board and at my skill level it really helped me get onto waves and I think a few more seasons would of helped me more than the boards I have.
For some it's a case of not a board problem but a space problem and I should built a shed but I can only carry so many boards in the car (yes I could get a van), only so many riding days.
How do you evaluate when to sell a board, keep a board, do you upgrade every couple of years? Interested to hear about how you deal with this addiction.
Currently broke so no more addiction

I have sinned so bad satan is at the gates..'

My take, There can never be too many boards there can only be too little storage space. for 2 people I have the below..

4 freestyle boards, 90l, 101l, 110l + 86l custom.
1 fsw board 125l
3 wave boards 81l, 87l + 135l custom
1 slalom - 138l

2 sups
2 longboards, Lt and OD

so I'm in the market for another slalom board or 2 and some bigger vol wave boards. Years ago I had a formula board and a 95lt wave board that covered everything. then I paired it down to one board which was a 125lt fsw board..always had a longboard. but hey.

so that one board quiver was all that I actually ever needed.but I got bored. Bought a board, bought another board before I know it I;m out of space.

i give boards away from time to time or sell them for what I paid for them used then buy something different that's used and see what it's like before moving it on again.. all my boards are used except what I build myself.so the amount of boards I've had then sold is significantly higher.

i went through a phase where I didn't pay more than $150 for a board.

Perfect number of wave boards is always n+1

Neverrrrrrr

I don't understand the question.

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Henners said..
This might be a bit of a confession "but forgive me I have sinned.... maybe"
When doing slalom I had three boards light wind, medium, and nuking.
Moving over to waves it seems to be a different story. Each board has its own traits, some plain easy, jump, turn hard ect ect.
For about 2 years I have been buying boards and I've currently amassed a small collection of 6 wave boards in total. For some that's a drop. I'm lucky enough to be able to see the wind reports and web cams near my spots so I have a basic idea of what to bring. Usually 2 boards and 3 sails.
Sometimes I'll think maybe I'll sell one and give it a final test before selling only to find I have a great session and it becomes my go to board. I've got a small board that only comes out once a year but it makes it all worth it.
I did sell a board last year and now regret doing it as it was a fast freewave board and at my skill level it really helped me get onto waves and I think a few more seasons would of helped me more than the boards I have.
For some it's a case of not a board problem but a space problem and I should built a shed but I can only carry so many boards in the car (yes I could get a van), only so many riding days.
How do you evaluate when to sell a board, keep a board, do you upgrade every couple of years? Interested to hear about how you deal with this addiction.
Currently broke so no more addiction

If a board (or a sail) works, don't sell it. You'll regret it in future.

Welcome to Gear Whoredom

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jn1 said..

Henners said..
This might be a bit of a confession "but forgive me I have sinned.... maybe"
When doing slalom I had three boards light wind, medium, and nuking.
Moving over to waves it seems to be a different story. Each board has its own traits, some plain easy, jump, turn hard ect ect.
For about 2 years I have been buying boards and I've currently amassed a small collection of 6 wave boards in total. For some that's a drop. I'm lucky enough to be able to see the wind reports and web cams near my spots so I have a basic idea of what to bring. Usually 2 boards and 3 sails.
Sometimes I'll think maybe I'll sell one and give it a final test before selling only to find I have a great session and it becomes my go to board. I've got a small board that only comes out once a year but it makes it all worth it.
I did sell a board last year and now regret doing it as it was a fast freewave board and at my skill level it really helped me get onto waves and I think a few more seasons would of helped me more than the boards I have.
For some it's a case of not a board problem but a space problem and I should built a shed but I can only carry so many boards in the car (yes I could get a van), only so many riding days.
How do you evaluate when to sell a board, keep a board, do you upgrade every couple of years? Interested to hear about how you deal with this addiction.
Currently broke so no more addiction

If a board (or a sail) works, don't sell it. You'll regret it in future.

Welcome to Gear Whoredom

Ran out of space and implemented a one board in one board out rule. Very stupid.
I have some foil boards that, in parts, are worth more than selling, so now they take up space in a wardrobe. I was looking at one yesterday, thinking this could make a good windfoil. So I have not carnivored the parts.

After reading all the comments, it looks like I have a space problem rather than a board-hording problem. Thank you all for straightening that up. Time to build that underground bunker that I have always planned to have, doomsday prepping cause one day we will want to go back to the ocean.

Some things that I noticed from this forum are that there are no guarantees that a board for one person will work for another, a designer has a concept in mind and tries to implement it. Some of the issues could be

* rider's weight/height
* riders riding style
* rider's mindset (maybe not understanding how to ride the board)
* location conditions (waves, wind, water flow)
* board sail setup

There are some things that are absolute, like water will suck around a curve but will be channelled along straight lines.

For me, after my weight (90kg), I think riding conditions are very important. My spot often has waves but gusty conditions, so I really want a board that can get through the lulls without bearing away. Currently, I am still battling with the endless walking upwind. I am starting to understand that it is not all my problem, but rather board and sail selection. As I go out, I am usually facing a strong rolling swell; it's like a speed hump paired with lulls. Other 65kg riders don't seem to have this problem, as they seem to get through it all with ease. I know this because another one of our local spots that faces the same direction but has a marina wall protecting it does not have a large rolling swell, and there is no walking needed.
I also like a little jumping (bunny hopping), but I don't like how longer, wider-nosed boards jiggle around in the air (good technique might fix this).
After looking at this, I decided to get a 2022 100L UltraKode (218x63 tail 43.8). My concept and maybe the designers concept might meet. Then again, I might be stuck with a stubby board. It is on the way, so I have not tried it out. The season is almost over, so I might have to wait, and the purchase triggered me to write this thread.

Back to the point of the thread. Different boards for different conditions. Never have enough boards; there is space under the bed.

At least 2 for this location as 1 will always go over the rocks