Im a beginner and want to eventually use a short board.how do i know when to get a smaller board and what kind

Question

im a girl, 5'5, and about 140 pounds.i started on a 10'0 and now im using a 8'0 and its a bit harder.do i stay with the 8'0 for awile and then go to a 7'0, but there are so many different sizes and makes of boards.

Answer 1

Once you find your well able to mange the 8'0 board like your able to stand on it without making too much of an effort then its time to move down, all surf shops will give you good advice on what board to get next but dont downsize too much as then you'll find it really difficult on the new board, cus the smaller the board the harder it is to use.

Dont go from a 8'0 down to like a 5'0 or you wont be able to manage it.

Hope this helps

Answer 2

I agree with the previous poster.  If your ultimate goal is to move down to a shortboard, then you'll want to start sooner than later.  If you are worried about float / paddling and wave catching, you should be fine riding something along the lines of a 6'2"-6'4" x 19.5" x 2.5" or so.  That should be wide enough and thick enough to be an all around shortboard as well as something with more foam to help you with float/paddle.  You could definitely go shorter and thinner but these dims should be the 'middle' man between a larger board and a true shortboard.

Don't waste your time on a new board.  Just look on craigslist.org for a used board and save some coin.  Once you get to the point to where you know what you like, then go for a new board.

Answer 3

You started on a 10'0... I am 6'2 and I still don't use a 10'0. I say that you should definitely check out this website... it gives you an idea on what size board you need based on weight and the type of board you want to use! It is really helpful...Have Fun!

Answer 4

7'0? You're 5'5 how about jumping on a six footer?

The sooner you jump on the faster you will accustom.

I did and if you try, you pick it up in no time. Don't listen to the old farts telling you to go through levels it's hog's wash.