Comments on: 2 – Getting The Right Surfboard

By: Allegra

Allegra — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 07:01:11 +0000

I’m a 17 year old girl living in the Oakland, I’ve been surfing at Linda Mar sporadically for about a year, renting from Nor Cal surf shop. I think I’m ready to get my first board and wetsuit, I’ve been practicing on 8-9′ soft boards. I was thinking about getting a used 8′ blue funboard, or something like it. Any suggestions? I want a board to learn on, but that’s very stable and will grow with me. I can consistently catch waves straight in to the beach.

By: Dellie

Dellie — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 07:07:35 +0000

My daughter really wants to learn to surf. She is 6 1/2 years old, 120cm tall and weighs 20kg. She swims and paddles well, and has been boogie boarding for 2 years. We will get her a little foam board for Christmas, but what length should we get?

By: Summer

Summer — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 09:34:57 +0000

Hi! I’m a 13 y.o. Australian girl; 1.7 metres (~5’7″) and around 57kilos (125lb). I’ve recently learned to surf on a foam longboard with my school. I’d like to look into a surfboard just for casual use, probably not too frequently. I’m not sure what to get – nothing too expensive. I’m really scared I’m going to kill myself, I’m not particularly balanced and definately not experienced!
Are there any suggestions as to size and type of board? This site is great, by the way!
Thanks, Summer

By: ryan

ryan — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 03:39:20 +0000

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http://www.squidoo.com/foam-surfboards

By: Matthew

Matthew — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:43:27 +0000

whats up guys im 5’8 245 do you think i will still be good on an 8’0 or sould i definitly get a long board, what length is considered a long board. do you think i would be good with a 9’0.

By: Nicky

Nicky — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:18:52 +0000

I’m looking to upgrade from my 6′ foam board and get a more performance fiberglass board. I have been surfing for the past to summers and can easily ride my foam board. I am 6 years old, 48″ tall an weigh about 48 pounds. Can you recommend the size and type of board that would best fit me know and as I get bigger.

Thanks, Nicky

By: Daniel

Daniel — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 06:43:18 +0000

ok so im 6’3″ about 200lbs. im a swimmer/ polo player that just moved to the coast. im thinking a 8′ or 8’6″ fiberglass board. its cold water here around san luis obispo in the 50′s any recomends on a wet suit. keep in mind im a broke college student.

By: Liam

Liam — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 12:50:09 +0000

Hey, Im 15, Im around 155 pounds and around 5’9. Ive took 2 surfing lessons and I really like the sport. My dad said he would get me a board. Could someone help me with what board i should get? What size and what type?

By: My First Surfboard

My First Surfboard — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:21:59 +0000

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By: Laura F

Laura F — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 18:54:59 +0000

Just wanna make sure I am on the right track. I currently have a 9’6″ fiberglass longboard. My surfing friends are telling me I am ready to advance to a faster, shorter board. I am 5’7″, 132lbs. Should I go for a 7′ or 7’6″-7’9″ board. I am thinking about a funboard, tri-fin.

Any thoughts or suggestions? I am still a beginner, and approaching the intermediate surfer level.