I'm 19 and 6"3 weighting 206lbs, i want to take up surfing but what is the best board for me to use?

Question

like i mentioned i want to start to learn to surf, not just in one particaular place but travel and take my board with me, what would be the best board to start with so i can work my way to shortboards in the future, im 6"3 and 15 stone, 94kg, 206lbs.

also where would be the best place to get it from?

Answer 1

go long, and i got mine at a flee market, so i can't really say. My board is really good though, but it's short.

Answer 2

Bigger is better so for your size and weight I would recommend at least a 10' board.  It might seem big but it will float you, allow you to paddle easily, wave catchability will be easy, and there's plenty of room for incorrect foot placement when popping up.

If that seems big then don't stress it.  I've 5'6" 170lbs and can surf a 10' board, turn easily (albeit it requires a little more oomph), but super fun when trimming.

When you get comfortable w/the longboard then move to a funboard (7'0-7'6") and then if you still want to go short then an old-school twin keel fish 6'2-6'6" would be a good fit.

Now go buy a board and get out there and start having fun!

Answer 3

wow, you're big!  the best thing to do is to go to a real surf shop where the pros there can help you in selecting a board that is the right size and style for you.  You may want to start on a long board and then work your way to a short board.  Good Luck!

Answer 4

Surfing is an ocean sport... Blah, blah, blah.

Read through the section of already answered questions.  This gets asked pretty much every day.  I'm tired of seeing John's cut and paste answer.

Answer 5

what john f said

Answer 6

For some reason, it seems like somebody asks this same question every day!

Surfing is an ocean sport. before you decide to surf, decide to know and understand the ocean. Learn to be at home with its currents, rips, undertows and sometimes BIG waves. The original surfers were watermen (and women, both men and women surfed, but certain waves were reserved for royalty).

I spent almost all of my teen years, swimming, sailing, surfing, scuba diving and fishing. I even surfed in different places the Navy sent me, when it was possible.

Surfing is an ocean sport, to do it right, you have to be at home in the ocean, with its currents, rips, undertows and sometimes big waves. I don't just mean being good at swimming in a pool, the ocean can be very unforgiving. I have seen lots of really good pool swimmers have to get rescued. You have to learn surf etiquette (so the experienced surfers in the line up don't want to drown you), how to paddle and take off on a wave, and how to ride a wave.

Lessons are usually the best way to start, unless you are an adolescent or young adult with lots of pals who surf who can teach you. Go to a real surf shop. The folks there can hook you up with lessons, and even rent you a board to learn on. (and, it's going to be either a longboard or a funboard [mini-mal]) Just work on your basics, and after you feel good, think about buying a board, but don't rush into anything. And, please don't waste your time (or money) buying something on line.

Be careful of what you read here on line. There are lots of really well meaning young folks who have neat answers about surfing, but at 55, I tend to classify anyone under 25 as a kid. After I found this site, I figured that I could answer a few questions, and spread the 'good news' of surfing. After you learn to swim and master the ocean, get your REAL advice from a surf shop, where industry professionals earn their rent money selling surfboards. However, if they think you are just a 'kook' tourist out to rent a board, you won't necessarily get the best attention.

Most people learn best on long boards, although I have seen lots of surfers start on a short board and master it. In the long run, there are NO RULES on waht type of board you haven to learn on. Long boards are ideal for learners. There are also good internediate length boards to learn on, funshapes, mini-mals and some hybrids. That is why instructors use long boards of fun boards (or even softtops). Your height is vitually irrelevant, however, your body mass is very important. At a real surf shop, the pros there will ghelp you find a decent beginner board that suits your weight, when the time comes for you to buy one. Because you listed your weight in stones, I assume you are from the UK. Surfing is growing like crazy there (and in Ireland) so you should be able to find lots of decent shops.

THE REAL BOTTOM LINE IS: Go to a Surf Shop, not a computer. The pros there can give you the right answers!!

Good luck. Once you try surfing (and learn the 'right way') you'll have fun for life.

Take the time to check out the links, especially surfingforlife.

http://www.surfingforlife.com/history.ht...

http://www.mckevlins.com/nopopstory.htm

http://360guide.info/surfing/surfboard-t...

Answer 7

well depending on were you live start off with a 8 or 9 (ft) quiet flight makes relly really nice boards , depending on where you live ( i live in fl) i got mine @ ron jons on the upper deck .

Answer 8

you've probably heard this a million times

butt

a longboard

maybe around 9'1-9'4

good luck

Answer 9

For learning with the plan to transition to a shorter board in the future, you should use a funshape like a super fish 6'10".

Jordy Smith is your age and height but 8 pounds lighter. He rides 6'2"-6'3" but he is a pro, so you may need to go up about 3 inches when you are ready for the performance shape.