I am 5'2" and about 120 pounds. what kind of surf board should i buy.i am a beginner.?

Question

I am 5'2" and about 120 pounds. what kind of surf board should i buy.i am a beginner.?

Answer 1

Don't buy a board if you're still not sure what you want to ride.  I recommend renting several boards of various lengths to see what you like.  9' longboards are the norm and are easiest to paddle and surf, but hardest to turn.  A mid length fun board 7-8' is the middle and then you have shortboards in the 6' and under range.  If you KNOW you want to eventually ride a shorty, start with a funboard to better the learning curve.  If you just want to surf, then start with a longboard.

Answer 2

I always recommend that beginners get a longboard.

A longboard is at least 9' long and is the easiest to learn on. They will paddle and catch waves better than a short board and they're MUCH easier to stand up on.

Get a used one... they're always listed on Craigslist.

I also found a great article for beginners called 'Learn How to Surf in One Day'. It's got some great tips:

http://www.beachtrading.com/learn-how-to...

Good luck and have fun!