Which SmoothStar is best for me?

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SmoothStar can be used by beginners, intermediate and advanced. SmoothStar has spent many years perfecting the right board and model to suit the right rider and their level of surfing. SmoothStar has not only engineered and perfected the Thruster to emulate surfing, but has designed all the other elements that makes up the best surf feel for each and particular surfer size and skill level. The Elements we have considered are:

Smoothstar board recommendations*

Surfer HeightWeightRecommended BoardClick to View Range
+ 155cm25kg – 50kgView 30″ range
153cm – 173cm (5″0′ – 5″10′)40kg – 75kgView 32″ range
160cm – 183cm (5″4′ – 6″2′)55kg – 85kgView 33″ range
178cm – 193cm (5″10′ – 6″4′)70kg – 100kgView 36″ range
182cm – 203cm (6″0′ – 6″8′)85kg – 120kgView 39″ range

*Do you like to surf with longer surfboards or do you want to cruise on streets on longer distance? Then we recommend you our 36” or 39” even if you are smaller or lighter person then it’s written in the table above.

Board performance ratings

SmoothStars ModelsSizeCritical TurnsDownhillDrive*SkateparkStreetAirs
30″star_3star_3star_4_5star_4star_3_5
32″star_3_5star_3_5star_5star_4star_5
33″star_4star_4star_5star_4_5star_5
36″star_4_5star_4_5star_4star_5star_4
39″star_5star_5star_2_5star_5star_2_5
*Drive = Speed through turns

Wheel Base & Deck Length

Wheel base is really one of the key aspects of choosing the right SmoothStar for your riding ability. Typically the shorter the wheelbase, the tighter the turning and more critical turns. However, you don’t want it too short that you shorten the width of your legs too much that you lose balance. Typically, we recommend thinking about your surfing stance which is approximately a little bit wider than the width of your shoulders. Measure the width of your stance against the Wheels Base of the SmoothStar models.

SmoothStars ModelsDeck LenthWheelbaseApprox Surfing
Stance Distance
30″ (76cm)52cm35cm – 60cm
32″ (81cm)52cm45cm – 65cm
33″ (84cm)54cm45cm – 65cm
36″ (94cm)58cm50cm – 75cm
39″ (99cm)67cm50cm – 75cm

Wheel Base & Deck Length

Deck Concave is very important to emulate the surf feel, connecting your feet to the board. All SmoothStar deck designs have been tested thoroughly for the appropriate rider. For example, the more critical boards such as the 32”, 33” and 36” boards have a steeper concave as riders using these boards carver harder and sharper than those of the 30” and 39” models. Without the concave, you simply don’t get the surf feel. SmoothStar boards have very low tail kicker and this is really to emulate your tail pad on your surfboard.

Wheel Base & Deck Length

Wheel Width Having a wider wheel: better the grip between turns, it increases stability, can handle rough surfaces with small stones. Having a thinner wheel: faster you will go between turns – faster release, you will be able to slide as there is less surface area gripping the ground.

Wheel Hardness Soft Wheel: better absorption of bumps, better grip on turns, less foot vibration.
Hard Wheel: faster, slide the tail more

SmoothStar has generally soft to intermediate hardness wheels. However, SmoothStar has thin and thick wheels. However, the most suitable wheel for most riders is SmoothStar Stingrays, they were developed for the intermediate surf skater, which provides all rounder performance. To buy SmoothStar Stingrays, click here