Beginner surf board?

Question

I am starting surfing, which is good for a newbie board? long or short?

Answer 1

ok, shortboard and longboard totally different style-shortboard =more aggressive,fast-paced

longboarding=  more of a relaxed chill style. but ur a beginer so i would stick with a longboard now if u have the $. I'm still fairly new myself(went 2 a couple camps and had private instructions two summers ago) so I'm working on a shortboard bt also keep in mind you want it 3 ft longer then you are.

Answer 2

Go to Costco and buy the "WaveStorm" longboard. They are perfect for beginners because they are "soft-top" boards and only cost $100. The main reason to get a soft-top (foam top) surf board is so that you reduce the risk of getting injured or injuring others and for the price.

You don't want to start out on a short board because it is hard for beginners to gain balance and paddle. With that said, I learned how to surf on a bodyboard so it all depends on your capabilities.

Good luck!

Answer 3

my opinion: dont get a huge longboard or a softtop. they might be good for your first attempts at getting up on the board, but as soon as you get a bit better and want to try new things, they suck...  youll want to get a new one, so its prob a better investment to compromise a bit,and get something that will last longer .

get an NSP board ( www.newsurfproject.com) , the 6'8, 7'2 or a bit bigger. nsp are great begginer boards, theyre thick, easy to paddle, and almost impossible to destroy. theyll last a long time, and you wont get bored as soon as you progress a little.

good luck..............

Answer 4

If you are a girl and small, a long board will be terribly hard for you.

Just get something that is thicker and you can carry around with ease.

Answer 5

long is easier to balance. so if u got the money, go long.

Answer 6

long board definitely. also try one of those foam covered boards. they rock!