What surfboard should i get?

Question

I'm Looking to buy a surfboard I want a medium to high priced one what brands can you suggest. And what size can you recommend i'm 75kgs well built and 175cm tall. Thanks everyone.

Answer 1

that depends if your a beginner or not. if you are, go with a fun board, around seven feet. that way once you get your bearings you can either go to a short board or a long board. if your a good surfer, go with a shortboard. as for brand, thats something your gonna have to choose buy instinct. besides, price isnt everything.

Answer 2

The right answers depends on where you surf and how much you surf.  Rule of thumb is to start with a board at least 15 cm longer than you are tall when you are getting started.  If in doubt go with a board that has more floatation, rather than less.  Good starter shapes are hybrid, funboard and longboard (which will be 9ft).  Most folks I surf with that are around your size ride boards in the 6-6 tp 6-8 range.  Thickness should be at least 2 7/16 for adequate floatation.

Brands we like here are Roger Hinds, Rusty, and Al Merrick.  If you can do it, buying a locally shaped board is a great way to go.

Answer 3

hey im 165cm and 60kg and i ride a 6 foot 2 inches tall,18 1/2 inches wide,2 3/8 inches thick with pull out fins(FCS)fin control system....but my best mate rides a 6"4' tall,19' wide,2 3/8 thick and he is  very similar build...been surfing Gold Coast beach's since 1988 and always buy local custom boards because they deserve our buisness...well some of em anyway....i know a good shaper and his boards are strong and only $450....been riding one now for ages and its a fun board...mate rides one and many others types like...DHD,Joker,Mt Woodge,PipeDream and Nev to name a few

Answer 4

Is this how people in the metric world buy boards?  By price range? Really?  

wow...