Best surf board for a beginner(kinda)?

Question

Im driving now so im able to head to the coast every weekend so i wanna buy a board, was surfing last summer in hawaii i cant pop up and stand up but because i was on a long board i couldnt turn like at all, i dunno if i should opt for a long board or go for a shorter one cause theyre pretty expensive and after a few weeks i dont wanna have to be getting a shorter one??any advice?

Answer 1

fun board. in between long and short.

Answer 2

Surfboard Size

· No matter what type of board you buy it should be at least 6'' longer than your own height.

· The wider the board, the more stable on the waves

· The thicker the board the more buoyant it will be, making it easier to paddle and catch waves

· A ultra thin, light shortboard will make learning to surf harder - why do you think that performance boards are not used by surf schools

Type

· The best type of beginners surfboard depends on different factors. How often you will be surfing, your fitness levels, whether you need to look cool etc. Best go back and read the both the beginner board pages again.

· Soft boards, longboards, minimals and pop-outs are all great beginners boards

· Shortboards are not such a great beginner board for the average surfer.

New or Old

· This depends on a number of factors including budget and availability of boards

· Buying a new soft surfboard is a good idea if you have children or you do not intend to go surfing regularly. If you progress quickly in your surfing you will soon need another board more suited to your ability - these boards are for the novice only. A cheap second hand board might be the best bet

· Good second hand surfboards can be hard to find, and if you are new to buying a surfboard you might want to take a look at our surfboard buying guide

· .With a beginners board you are going to have to replace it soon, you need a board that you can resell

How Often You Surf

· If you only surf once a year go for a softboard

· If you surf intermittently go for either a pop-out, mini-mal or malibu

If you surf 3-4 times a week you can pretty much start on any board you like. Surfing this regularly should see you quickly out of the 'novice surfer' stage

Answer 3

get a short one... that's how i learnt to surf... now im actually good at it!!!!

Answer 4

I wouldn't get too ambitious until you got real good balance,if you cant pop on a big floaty long board I don't like your chances on something short and fast....Stick with the mini -Mal until you can do all that

Answer 5

you could get a fun board which isnt too short but it is easier to turn and they arent as long as longboards (about 7ft)

Answer 6

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Answer 7

yeah.... i would get a shortboard. i learned to surf on one and it wasn't easy but it is better that getting a longboard. a longboard is just to teach you,then u just toss it and waste more money on a short board. if u just get a shortboard u can just learn and u wouldnt have to get another board.

Answer 8

Add 2 feet to your height. Choose a soft board.

Answer 9

get a fish of something shorter, it makes life a lot easier