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Which surfboard is the best for me.....?

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A couple of years ago I did a couple of days surfing on a 9ft monstrosity and learnt the basics with a guy I was sharing a hostel room with and as uni is finished for the summer would like to take it up properly. Which type/length board would anyone recommend me starting on? I'd like to use a board that will still be suitable as an intermediate because student funds are tight!!! I'm 5ft10, slim (approx 12stone)... don't know if that matters. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

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  1. short boards for big waves

    long board for short waves

    long boards give you a longer ride

    short boards give you ability to turn and manuever on big waves


  2. go with a fun shape somwhere arround 7'6" long, 21" wide, and about 2 3/4 thick.  this should give you the stability to learn while at the same time give a little taste of a board that turns easier and will allow more advancement towards a modern style of surfing (longboards are not only beginner boards, look at robert august, wingnut weaver, greg noll in his prime. longboards can take a lifetime to master in themselves, but im guessing that your more into shreding than the glide).  if you want a little more of a challenge try something like a 6'8" to 6'10" fish.  this will be harder to learn on, but will allow you to start really ripping sooner.

  3. fun shape board will be the easiest for you, but short boards are way more fun

  4. Try a lead one.

  5. youd rather have more than less, you wanna have fun and not be struggling as the only way to get better is too catch waves! id recommend an 8.6 rounded nose about 3 - 3.5 inch thick!

    happy surfing

    Aloha

    Thomson Surfboards

  6. You need a board that will float you well enough for you to take off (paddle and catch a wave). Most people learn best on long boards, although I have seen lots of surfers start on a short board and master it. Long boards are ideal for learners. There are also good internediate length boards to learn on, funshapes, mini-mals and some hybrids. You can always trade in a board and buy a new one when you are ready for a change (or keep your long board. I bought a new long board about 6/7 years ago, and, like I said, there are some days that it's the perfect board for the conditions).

    There are no RULES for learning how to surf. Go to a good local surf shop and talk to the surfers there. They will give you good advice for what works in the local breaks you will be riding.

  7. Try renting different boards.

    Try a minimal first, if you can surf that well move onto something a bit shorter.

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