Surfboard Q?

Question

I'm fairly new at Surfing and I've decided to pick it up and buy my new board.

i decided to buy this board after doing some research

http://www.rusty.com/index.cfm?page=2&board_id=10

I'm 16 years old 5'9 and about 156 pounds

what size board should i get?

Answer 1

Don't listen to either of those guys.  If you like Rusty then go with it.  My buddy in Jacksonville, Florida rides a flying disk (Rusty) and loves it.   Check it out.

The disk is a wave catching machine.  You can ride it in 2 foot to overhead .  A great all a round board.

Size: 6'4" Width: 21.25 Thickness: 2.5

My second board came from a local shaper Craig Momentum.  I sent more time repairing it (running the first guy over) then surfing it until it snapped surfing the outer banks in NC.

If you are starting out, buy a used board. Get your feet wet.  Learn off of it then get something good like a Rusty, Channel Island, or  whatever your flavor is.

Answer 2

Honestly... dont buy a Rusty board.... they are not very good, and very overpriced. Get one from a local shaper. I also recommend you get a quad fin... that is the newest thing out, and they work much better, and it is much easier to do a tail slide.

You probably want a around a 6 foot board... you will go a little shorter once you get better.

But like I said, stay away from Rusty... they cost too much. Local shapers are DEFINATELY the way to go.

I know some shapers in Jacksonville, FL... but thats about it.

Answer 3

7' 1'' or 7' 2'' is a good board to start with for your height. single skeg. basic board, for basic stuff while you get better.

Answer 4

I agree with the previous answer that Rusty boards aren't very good.  However, if you're new to surfing, you should go with a bigger board.  A big fish would be a good choice.  It'll allow you to go with a board that's not a big longboard while still being easy to paddle and catch lots of wave.  Remember, the more waves you catch, the more fun you'll have and the faster you'll get better.  Plus you won't outgrow a good fish.  You'll be able to use a good fish for a long time in many different wave conditions.  Check out the 7'4" Hammerhead from 9:Fish Surfboards - http://www.9fishsurf.com/hammerhead.html

Answer 5

if you're an advanced body boarder, you will have no problem. You've already learned positioning and reading waves which is half of surfing. I agree with the other guys suggestion, something that catches waves easier like a disc, wider in the tail and nose for more stability, able to float in small surf yet rip on bigger days. You have to think about the conditions of the place you will surf, not just the conditions you would like to surf. a lot of people blow money on boards that just aren't right for them yet.

I don't like big fish, it's a whole different way of surfing. There's the single fin, twin fin, tri fin and quad. Stick to the tri fin and experiment later on if you want.

6'3"

Answer 6

Get a board that will give flotation and allow for easy paddling. A good average size would be around 7 feet long and 19-21 inches wide and at least 2-3 inches thick. This all depends on your size, so be sure you can comfortably carry and wield the surfboard in the water.

Generally, a 120 pound surfer should look for a 6 feet 10 inch board while a 140 pounder might look towards a 7 feet 2 inch board. At 170 pounds, try to go above 7 feet 6 inches.