I'm 5'3 i want to get a shortboard surfboard what size should i get?

Question

I'm 5'3 i want to get a shortboard surfboard what size should i get?

Answer 1

one that goes a little bit above your chin and good luck shortboards are the hardest

Answer 2

Although height is important, weight is equally important in my opinion.  Since we have no idea about your ability - you're best bet is to talk to a few guys in SEVERAL shops.  They heavier you are, the wider and thicker of a board you'll want to get.  Float is good when you're starting out.  As far as height goes - something about 9" taller than you for a shortboard is just fine.  

Just remember, when surfing - it's about quantity not quality.  The more waves  you catch, the better you're going to get.

Answer 3

This really depends on your experience in the water and surfing in general.  Likewise, your weight plays a big part too.

Thus, consider the following in this order:

- Your experience in the water

- Your overall height, weight

- What board you might want to add to your quiver next (always think one board ahead...)

- Where you will be surfing it (beach break, point break, etc.)

- Wearing a wetsuit, boardshorts, etc.

- Boards thickness, width, etc.

From there, I would really advise talking to a local shaper and start some dialog with your buddies or other people around that you surf with.  If you are a beginner, go longer, thicker and wider and you will have more fun.  Likewise, if you are more advanced, you can narrow it out, go thinner, etc. to get a more responsive board.

Assuming you are intermediate, I think you could get away with something in the 5'6'' to 6'0'' range.  As reference, I am 6'1'' and my everyday shortboard is a 6'6'', but its fairly wide (19 1/4) and fairly thick (2 5/8).  Thats what works for me.