Volume is basically the displacement of water that the board makes when fully submerged in water. This eguals buoyancy and this in turn determines how easily the board will be to paddle i.e. with the right amount of buoyancy your board will paddle faster through the water, not enough buoyancy and you will find it hard to get the board up to speed when paddling for a wave. There is a line where you can have too much volume so you have to be careful. Too much volume and the board will feel corky and you will not be able to bury the rails when you turn. My rule of thumb is that a little more buoyancy never hurts anyone as you see people riding boards without enough volume and their sessions are ruined as they just don't get the wave count they want.
So the key is to find the board with the right amount of volume for you. Next time you are looking for a new board, check out the volume and compare them against other boards on your shopping list. I'm sure it will give you insight on which board is right for you. We all know that choosing the right board can add so much to a great session. Come drop by the PIT and find the right board for you and the kind of surf you ride the most......
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