Im gona start surfing pretty soon.help me pick the rite surfboard??

Question

im gonna start surfing soon.in a bout a month.but i dont know if i should get a decent surfboard or a soft surfboard.people i shoud just get a decent board.but help me.if i did get a decent board how much would it be>?And if i got a soft surfboard how much would it be??PLEASE HELP MEEEEEEE

Answer 1

You're going to start surfing--as in you never have before? then do not buy a board yet, make sure you like it first, borrow one or rent one a couple of times and then i would suggest buying an inexpensive long board from a pawn shop or craigslist or something, when you really get into it and advance then go ahead and get yourself a new board.

Answer 2

Buy a longboard. Much easier to learn on, and more stable.

EDIT: How much? I suggest you buy one secondhand. You should be able to get an okish older board with 100 bucks US.

Answer 3

Well if you are going to surf--you must be near an ocean--that means hundreds of surfers are around--that means there is a surf shop or two around--that means go to the surf shop and get their professional advice on what to start with. OR go to the beach and watch for a while---look for a kid your size---then talk to him about what he uses and maybe he has an old board for you to try out. Put your trunks on and start hanging with the crowd--smile--be friendly---watch what they are doing---ask questions. I live in New Jersey and still surf at 60--on my old HOBIE----It is a lifetime of fun--so take your time and get into this sport slowly--learn what you can---learn to read the sets and the swells...most of all---enjoy the water and the sun. Hang loose!!!

Answer 4

Hard boards are dangerous. Soft boards, like doyles and Softtops (surftechs) are more stable and safer.  Try Going on Craigslist online and find something that suits your body size and height. For example if you are 6 feet tall and weigh 200 pounds then dont choose the 5 foot surfboard to learn on.  choose the 11 foot longboard.  this is just an example.

If you are between the height of 5 feet and six feet then i suggest getting a surftech surfboard about 8 to 9 feet in length, the boards range from 200 too 400 new.