Comments on: 2 – Getting The Right Surfboard http://www.surfinghandbook.com Surfing Information And Resources Sun, 29 Jan 2012 05:38:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Lindsay http://www.surfinghandbook.com/knowledge/beginners-surfing-tips/beginners-surfboard/comment-page-1/#comment-51341 Lindsay Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:58:34 +0000 http://surfinghandbook.com/?page_id=25#comment-51341 I'm 10 and would love to try surfing. Great information! I can't wait to give it a try. But what size board would I use? I'm quite small form my age. Almost the smallest in my grade! I weight about 60 pounds and I'm 4 foot 5. Thanks I’m 10 and would love to try surfing. Great information! I can’t wait to give it a try. But what size board would I use? I’m quite small form my age. Almost the smallest in my grade! I weight about 60 pounds and I’m 4 foot 5. Thanks

]]> By: lola http://www.surfinghandbook.com/knowledge/beginners-surfing-tips/beginners-surfboard/comment-page-1/#comment-47809 lola Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:19:41 +0000 http://surfinghandbook.com/?page_id=25#comment-47809 hey im 5'6 and weigh about 130. i took a 2 day surf camp and was catching waves no problem on a 7'8 foam board. i really want to get into surfing and start competing eventually. so what size would you recomend if i want to go shorter so i can duck dive but still catch waves. also should i stay with the foam boards or try something else? Thanks! hey im 5’6 and weigh about 130. i took a 2 day surf camp and was catching waves no problem on a 7’8 foam board. i really want to get into surfing and start competing eventually. so what size would you recomend if i want to go shorter so i can duck dive but still catch waves. also should i stay with the foam boards or try something else?

Thanks!

]]> By: josh http://www.surfinghandbook.com/knowledge/beginners-surfing-tips/beginners-surfboard/comment-page-1/#comment-41489 josh Sat, 05 Nov 2011 01:35:15 +0000 http://surfinghandbook.com/?page_id=25#comment-41489 Hi, im a beginner and looking at getting a board. I did 3 days at a surf camp but was catching waves in the first 10 mins, we were using 7"8 foam boards. my question is what sort of board should i look at because the boards we were on i felt were huge, slow and didn't turn well and i wanted to actually ride along a face(plus i got sick of only catching waves straight to shore) cheers Hi, im a beginner and looking at getting a board. I did 3 days at a surf camp but was catching waves in the first 10 mins, we were using 7″8 foam boards. my question is what sort of board should i look at because the boards we were on i felt were huge, slow and didn’t turn well and i wanted to actually ride along a face(plus i got sick of only catching waves straight to shore) cheers

]]> By: John http://www.surfinghandbook.com/knowledge/beginners-surfing-tips/beginners-surfboard/comment-page-1/#comment-36409 John Sun, 02 Oct 2011 01:16:09 +0000 http://surfinghandbook.com/?page_id=25#comment-36409 Romi, I would go a little bit smaller than a 7,8. With your size in the big surf it will be very difficult to get to the lineup. Maybe try a 7,2 or 7,4. The ride is almost the same and it will be easier to duck dive. It'll be harder to duck dive on a fun board than a short board, but you will still be able to get under the wave. Romi,
I would go a little bit smaller than a 7,8. With your size in the big surf it will be very difficult to get to the lineup. Maybe try a 7,2 or 7,4. The ride is almost the same and it will be easier to duck dive. It’ll be harder to duck dive on a fun board than a short board, but you will still be able to get under the wave.

]]> By: FroekenDK http://www.surfinghandbook.com/knowledge/beginners-surfing-tips/beginners-surfboard/comment-page-1/#comment-36248 FroekenDK Thu, 29 Sep 2011 19:12:14 +0000 http://surfinghandbook.com/?page_id=25#comment-36248 Hi, I've already learned to catch smaller waves on a beginner board (foamie). I'm feeling this is the time to get my own board and dedicate some more time to surfing. I was thinking of getting a funboard, even though I've heard I'll be a beginner again :) My questions is the size. I'm 5"8 girl and weigh 144 lbs - what size of a funboard am I looking at? Thanks! Hi, I’ve already learned to catch smaller waves on a beginner board (foamie).

I’m feeling this is the time to get my own board and dedicate some more time to surfing. I was thinking of getting a funboard, even though I’ve heard I’ll be a beginner again :)

My questions is the size. I’m 5″8 girl and weigh 144 lbs – what size of a funboard am I looking at?

Thanks!

]]> By: RicJorge http://www.surfinghandbook.com/knowledge/beginners-surfing-tips/beginners-surfboard/comment-page-1/#comment-35846 RicJorge Fri, 23 Sep 2011 01:22:10 +0000 http://surfinghandbook.com/?page_id=25#comment-35846 Awesome site! From the beginner's guide to all the surf tips (especially the one about looking down the line) this site is awesome. Thanks a lot for your work. Just thought I would give some info as I am a beginner surfer and there are a lot of questions here about boards. I have been surfing about 5 days a week for just over 6 months now. I first bought a soft board simply because it was $100, but i quickly outgrew it and started using one of my friends' 8ft Blue Funboard. I'm 5'7 130lbs and decently athletic. This board is relatively cheap to buy online and is a good board to grow on. The difference between this board and my soft board are night and day, much more responsive. I wouldn't waste my time with a soft board if your going to take surfing seriously. After continually borrowing my buddy's board I decided it was time to get my own. I found a used but in mint condition 7'6 McTavish Carver. Wow, its a great board! My friend has used it and says it maneuvers almost like a shortboard. That being said I can see how this board can be a little harder to learn on than the Blue Funboard simply because it is more responsive and makes tighter turns. However, if you are taking surfing seriously and are decently athletic I highly recommend it. It is a bit pricey new ($600-800) but you will never outgrow this board, its great fun for small days. I know I'm a beginner and don't have years of experience under my board but I have gone through the same process as many of you have in regards to finding the right board. I've had the chance to try a few other boards (mostly long boards) and I am glad I came across the Carver, huge wave count and very maneuverable compared to similar boards I have tried. Also, both Blue Funboards and McTavish Carver's come in bigger and smaller sizes so there are options. Hope this helps Awesome site! From the beginner’s guide to all the surf tips (especially the one about looking down the line) this site is awesome. Thanks a lot for your work.

Just thought I would give some info as I am a beginner surfer and there are a lot of questions here about boards. I have been surfing about 5 days a week for just over 6 months now. I first bought a soft board simply because it was $100, but i quickly outgrew it and started using one of my friends’ 8ft Blue Funboard. I’m 5’7 130lbs and decently athletic. This board is relatively cheap to buy online and is a good board to grow on. The difference between this board and my soft board are night and day, much more responsive. I wouldn’t waste my time with a soft board if your going to take surfing seriously. After continually borrowing my buddy’s board I decided it was time to get my own. I found a used but in mint condition 7’6 McTavish Carver. Wow, its a great board! My friend has used it and says it maneuvers almost like a shortboard. That being said I can see how this board can be a little harder to learn on than the Blue Funboard simply because it is more responsive and makes tighter turns. However, if you are taking surfing seriously and are decently athletic I highly recommend it. It is a bit pricey new ($600-800) but you will never outgrow this board, its great fun for small days.

I know I’m a beginner and don’t have years of experience under my board but I have gone through the same process as many of you have in regards to finding the right board. I’ve had the chance to try a few other boards (mostly long boards) and I am glad I came across the Carver, huge wave count and very maneuverable compared to similar boards I have tried. Also, both Blue Funboards and McTavish Carver’s come in bigger and smaller sizes so there are options.
Hope this helps

]]> By: Ted602 http://www.surfinghandbook.com/knowledge/beginners-surfing-tips/beginners-surfboard/comment-page-1/#comment-35445 Ted602 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 03:17:04 +0000 http://surfinghandbook.com/?page_id=25#comment-35445 I bought a Teedeekay 8'6" longboard used for $350, near perfect condition, I'm 6'2" 165lbs. It's been great so far, gotten a lot of great rides, i'm a beginner, first board. I've just been questioning whether it is too short? the salesman assured me that it will give me more control in terms of turning etc, but do you feel I may miss out on something in terms of riding the nose or catching waves? I've heard you can have your nose go underwater while catching a wave which has only really happend once to me. Ive gotten pretty far on the nose but not hang 10, im hoping because of my low skill level. Any thoughts? Great info thank you I bought a Teedeekay 8’6″ longboard used for $350, near perfect condition, I’m 6’2″ 165lbs. It’s been great so far, gotten a lot of great rides, i’m a beginner, first board. I’ve just been questioning whether it is too short? the salesman assured me that it will give me more control in terms of turning etc, but do you feel I may miss out on something in terms of riding the nose or catching waves? I’ve heard you can have your nose go underwater while catching a wave which has only really happend once to me. Ive gotten pretty far on the nose but not hang 10, im hoping because of my low skill level. Any thoughts? Great info thank you

]]> By: gap2117 http://www.surfinghandbook.com/knowledge/beginners-surfing-tips/beginners-surfboard/comment-page-1/#comment-34389 gap2117 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 19:11:57 +0000 http://surfinghandbook.com/?page_id=25#comment-34389 Super helpful site! I was wondering, I just bought a wetsuit, but the dimensions seem to be a few inches taller than me,but everything else is right, is that okay? Super helpful site!

I was wondering, I just bought a wetsuit, but the dimensions seem to be a few inches taller than me,but everything else is right, is that okay?

]]> By: Romi http://www.surfinghandbook.com/knowledge/beginners-surfing-tips/beginners-surfboard/comment-page-1/#comment-33828 Romi Fri, 12 Aug 2011 09:58:02 +0000 http://surfinghandbook.com/?page_id=25#comment-33828 sweet article! gave me some good basic ideas for a board...but i still have a question...i live in the Netherlands, so the waves probably peek at about 9 feet, but they're mainly around 5. I'm 5'7" and about 100 pounds. I did two surf camps, 1 week each, during the summer and mainly surfed on long foam boards with soft tops. I can stand up and turn without a problem I really enjoyed this so i was thinking of getting my own board. Would a fun board be good or should i stick to the foam board? And what width and length? You mentioned 7'8" long...would this be okay for me? Thanks in advanced :) sweet article! gave me some good basic ideas for a board…but i still have a question…i live in the Netherlands, so the waves probably peek at about 9 feet, but they’re mainly around 5. I’m 5’7″ and about 100 pounds. I did two surf camps, 1 week each, during the summer and mainly surfed on long foam boards with soft tops. I can stand up and turn without a problem I really enjoyed this so i was thinking of getting my own board. Would a fun board be good or should i stick to the foam board? And what width and length? You mentioned 7’8″ long…would this be okay for me?
Thanks in advanced :)

]]> By: Rebecca Elyse http://www.surfinghandbook.com/knowledge/beginners-surfing-tips/beginners-surfboard/comment-page-1/#comment-31942 Rebecca Elyse Mon, 04 Jul 2011 05:12:05 +0000 http://surfinghandbook.com/?page_id=25#comment-31942 This has been much more helpful than most sites i visit. I am a 5'8'' girl about 148 muscular build and i have surfed at a surf camp for two years and then took two years off. I mainly surfed long foam boards with soft tops and worked my way shorter as i got older. I think i ended with a medium foam fun sized board. I am looking to get back into surfing and plan on taking a lot of spills. But want a shorter board to challenge me and help me improve. Would you recommend a Medium fun board 7'6'' with a thickness of 2 1/2'' and pro tech fins? or something longer/shorter? This has been much more helpful than most sites i visit.

I am a 5’8” girl about 148 muscular build and i have surfed at a surf camp for two years and then took two years off. I mainly surfed long foam boards with soft tops and worked my way shorter as i got older. I think i ended with a medium foam fun sized board. I am looking to get back into surfing and plan on taking a lot of spills. But want a shorter board to challenge me and help me improve. Would you recommend a Medium fun board 7’6” with a thickness of 2 1/2” and pro tech fins? or something longer/shorter?

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