Well, as you already know, the types of models talked about today are not exactly ideal for riding larger waves. However, it is safe to say that your end goal is going to be getting yourself to the point where you can safely and efficiently ride on larger waves. After all, they can sure be a blast once you master them. In regard to when you will be ready to make the leap (and this will be discussed further here in a second), it all comes down to your comfortability. As a matter of fact, you can attempt to ride on larger waves with foam boards just to get a feel for it. Just know that it can take years of practice to get to the level where you can comfortably ride on larger waves.