Im 6 foot 200 pounds and im lookin to find out what type of board i need and what height etc im thinking about

Question

buying a 6'5" waterboyz board for a hundred is that good

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Answer 1

You need a board that will float you well enough for you to take off (paddle and catch a wave). Most people learn best on long boards, although I have seen lots of surfers start on a short board and master it. Long boards are ideal for learners. There are also good internediate length boards to learn on, funshapes, mini-mals and some hybrids. You can always trade in a board and buy a new one when you are ready for a change (or keep your long board).

I looked up Waterboyz on line, and I really doubt that a popout like that, at 6'5" is going to float a big dude like you. I would not recommend buying that kind of c%#p on line.

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There are no RULES for learning how to surf. Go to a good local surf shop and talk to the surfers there. They will give you good advice for what works in the local breaks you will be riding.

I have been surfing for 42 years. I hope you do learn to surf some day, it will give you joy for life.

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

good luck

Answer 3

The best board for you to start out on would be a longboard or a softtop. Before you buy a board, I suggest you get some lessons from a surf shop, and go from there. When buying a board, go to (to take a page from John) a real surf shop, not a clothing store with a few surfboards. Talk with the guys who work there, they usually know their stuff. If you get lessons from a good surf shop, thats even easier, because they can then help you with buying your first board.