What is the best surfboard for me?

Question

i have been teaching myself to surf for about 6 years every summer. I have been using softboards and minimals and now i want to move on! Last year i started taking out my friends fibreglass mid length board which i was fine with and now i am thinking of buying a board, what would you suggest i look at?

I'm 16 and about 5'4.

Answer 1

If you are already pretty comfortable with stuff in the funboard class, you could easily make a transition to s short performance board. I don't know what type of break you surf, but fish have become exceedingly popular, and they are very versatile.

Go to a good local surf shop and talk to the surfers there. They know the breaks that you surf at, better than we do. they will help you find the right board for your size, skill level, local wave conditions and your budget.

I have been surfing for 42 years, and almost always gotten good advice from the folks at the surf shop, as long as I am honest with them about my skill level and what I want out of a surf board. Good luck!

Answer 2

I would probably go with a 6'6 or a 6'3. The board might feel kinda long for you (6'3 is almost a foot taller than you) but the board is nice and streamline and it is much easier to paddle than, say, a 9'0 or a stand-up paddle board. If your pop ups are good and you can get up with out using your knee ( hard to do on a short board) then i would go with a 6'3.

Ask the surfboard provider for one with big rails for good balance and a point nose for going through waves or duck diving. Smaller boards are good for speed and they're easy to cart around, but bigger boards are more fun but a lot heavier and a lot more bulky.

Depends on your aspect. Good luck though.

Danny

Answer 3

well i dont really know where you live and all but if you want to move on, i suggest you get like a retro fish thats around 6'0 or so. if you want a longboard just get like a 9'0.

Answer 4

try getting a board like your friends if u say its fine and you can stay up on it or try a fun board

Answer 5

I would suggest a 6'6 fish. This is a good board for you if you can pop up in a fast fluid motion and can paddle very good. If you surf in small waves... under 4 foot you may want a high performance longboard.

Answer 6

like a 7'0'' but i dont know that much bout u

Answer 7

We find that locating a good local independent store with a good owner who knows about surfing and the stock he holds is the best way to find out about the board for you.

What conditions do you want to surf? How much experience do you have, how confident are you? How much money hae you got to spend? You need to talk it through as the wrong equipmnt can put you off.

Try www.thewavehouse.co.uk or .www.magicseaweed.com