I have gained alot of weight and now 240 pounds 5'7". Live in OC, what size longboard should I buy?

Question

I have gained alot of weight and now 240 pounds 5'7". Live in OC, what size longboard should I buy?

Answer 1

10ft at least 3 inches think

Answer 2

It depends on what type of surfing you want to do and what level of surfer you are.  If you're an advance surfer, you'll be able to ride a smaller board.  Also, if you want to rip or make more turns, you should go with a smaller board.  Typically for someone bigger, a fish is the way to go because they're wider and thicker.  9 Fish Surfboards (www.9fishsurf.com) makes a sick line of boards up to 8'4" in size.  You'll definitely be able to ride the 8'4" and may even want to go smaller.  They have a video of their 6'4" board being ridden by a pretty big guy (maybe about the same size as you) and he's ripping on it.  Go to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZxWAxoPn...