I have been wanting a new stand up surfboard. None of my paddle boards are suitable for surfing so I've been borrowing one. It is really big, to big for me and so I want to size down. It is about 10' and 200 liters. This is my dads board so it's really big. I weigh only about 145-150 pounds. I was wanting the Naish Hokua X32 9'1" but it's only 150 liters and I don't know how hard to balance on it will be. I have very good balance because I have done lots of paddling on narrow racing boards. I also used to paddle on a probably 8'8" maybe 2013 Mana which is super narrow so I can't surf on it. It is about 140 liters. So I was wondering if I should get the Hokua. I was also considering the 9'6". I do lots of surfing and paddling and so I want a good board. Will this board hold up in small chop also?

No offence DJ, but I think Emma is around 60kg...

In my opinion the 9'6" X32 is waaaaaay too big for you emma, and is designed for riders 220lbs+ (100kg).
At 32 wide they are a pretty big hunk of board and you simply wont be able to sink a rail to turn it.

You mention paddling race boards and that you surf alot? iIf you are still looking at the X32 range the 8'3" is the one for your weight. Dont get too concerned by just the volume, things like width & profile also contribute a lot to stability.

in my opinion, boards became 30 + inches wide because of the market, not because they are better. The average person getting into SUP'ing is middle aged and a lot have zero water experience. Most people equate fun to feeling good. Falling a lot initally, does not do the ego good and doesnt feel good. To get more people on boards and make more money, the board companies made the boards easier.....not better.

nothing worth while is easy. Challange yourself.

My recomendation (and just opinion) is to look at width, and thickness first. Then the length, going for the amount of litres that suit. You weigh approx 68kg. lets say 78kg for you, board, wetsuit and paddle. That means you only need 80 + litres to float. Outline will of coarse play a roll in how tippy the board is, but also how well/easy it will surf. You may want to look for a pulled in narrow tail to turn easier and a fuller nose to retain some balance.

Ill say again, challange yourself, look at getting a board that you will not be great on straight away and something that pushes you to get better, rather than easy quick and then looking for a change soon again.

The x32 Hokuas are great wave boards .
you just have to get the one suited to your weight .
68 kg
im 94 kgs and have the 9'6
The mana is also a good option .
if your having trouble with a 140 litre board maybe get a 9.5 mana .@163 litres or the hokua 9.1 @ 150 litres
then move down the ladder one step at a time .

200kgs???

You've let yourself go, DJ ;)

DJ this is a bit off topic sorry Emma but I am looking to get something to cover my legs out in the surf, what are those black pants you are wearing? Wetsuit or running tight?
Emma I see you are in the US I would hire one for the weekend. Look at the width as surfing is I would say 100 times more difficult to balance while you are learning than on flat water and 10 times as hard as open water.