When you picked out your first board, we suggested something about three feet longer than your height. For nearly every surfer, this means a longboard. While longboards are ideal for getting started, they become cumbersome when trying to learn how to progress in your turning ability. However, it truly takes mastering the footwork and flow of linking top and bottom turns together on a longboard, for you to be ready to move down to a mid length surfboard.
Jumping down too soon can cause bad habits to stick around. The Ultimate Longboard is the perfect board for the beginner. The Reserved - If you wish to maintain and perfect your longboard skills, just drop a foot and keep the same style shape. The Poacher is an ideal transition board coming off of a longboard. Our favorite picks are the Easy Rider and the Over Easy. The Easy Rider is what we call a beginner fish. The Over Easy is a little more sleek with slightly thinner rails and narrower tail profile, with slightly less volume than the Easy Rider.
The beauty of both these boards, is that they can be ridden well into the intermediate and advanced level of surfing and still be an absolute blast in a huge range of surf conditions. The Easy Rider hybrid fish shape. The Hard Charging Rookie - We want you to be comfortable on your beginner longboard in solid surf and know how to top and bottom to stay in the power pocket of the wave before you drop more than 2 feet in board length. For this we recommend the Over Easy and Easy Rider as the safer bet, with The Weapon as the most aggressive selection.
The intermediate surfer is much more comfortable in the water than the beginner. Their favorite break can be read like the back of their hand, their surfboard quiver has two or three well-practiced, seamlessly transitioned choices, and their knowledge and endurance puts them towards the front of the pack in the lineup on a solid day. Once you can identify with these skills, there are different reasons for downsizing boards. Hey guys, I am a beginner, 6'1'' and pound. I'm 5'4 and lbs.
Hi im 17 years old and I im really thinking about start surfing, my height is like 6 feet and I weigh around lbs. I skate and I think I can be really good at this so I would like to buy a small board so I don't have to buy another one some days later if I buy a bigger one now.
What do you recommend to me?? I am 5'11" lbs and need a shortboard so i was looking at 6'7" or above, would this be good. I plan to loose atleast 30lbs over the summer.
I am 6ft and pounds mostly muscle i used to be alot smaller but over the last couple years i stopped surfing and worked out is my 6'4 board to small.?
I am a 50 yr old female that is going to Hawaii with my 31 yr old daughter and she is wanting to try surfing while we are there and was wanting me to go with her. I have been in better shape in the past but pretty sedentary for the last 5 yrs. Is this something I can try or should I forget it? Guest on Aug 3, You're not to old or out of shape yet. Start exercising, especially swimming, to improve your fitness levels.
We've some good advice in our surf training section. Then check out our learning to surf later in life topic on the forum and see you are not alone in starting a little later than most. We have a whole section on our forum dedicated to this question. Please Post Your Questions Here. Just turned 50, I used to shread and want to surf again. I am up to lbs, What size board do I need?
Will be surfing FL waves I need something that will float me well and that will catch waves. Im still in ok shape despite being fat for now! The thought of not surfing again makes me weep! I'm 6'2" lbs 23 years old and I want to learn how to surf which surfboard do u guys recommend? Hi, Im just a kid but I'm fairly good on a surfboard, like I can ride the wave properly. I'm 34 kg's and about cm tall, I ride a 5'11 is that to big for me???? I weigh pounds but I surf a 6'5" that works just fine for me.
This varies from person to person. Hi, I'm 13 and I'm ready for a new board I want to get a better shortboard but I don't know what size to get.. I'm 5'3 and about 95 pounds can you help me figure it out please?? Hi, I'm 21, 5'7" and pounds.
I surfed as a kid all the time because I lived by the beach but moved away 15 years ago and haven't been surfing since. Now I'm moving back and want to start out again, should I start as a beginner and get a longboard? I'm 12 and I weigh like 80 pounds what size board I should get?!
We've got a specific forum called surfboard advice where you can get personalised help and advice on board choices. This is completely non-sence. I'm 80kg 24years old surfing since I was 13 and my favorite boards goes from 5'10 to 6'1. This guide is aimed at the beginner and novice surfer, not for the more experienced surfer who will be able to surf shorter, thinner boards with less volume.
Growing up i use to mess around with my mates who surfed and tried a few times but since ive grown 6'7" i havent been in years. I weigh anywehre from to Im athletic and have great balance and want to get back into surfing.
I live at the beach so this summer i want to go practically every day. Your thoughts on the size and what kind of board? I'm 5'4" and i weigh lbs. I can pretty much stand up and balance myself. Ok so I just recently got a board from my neighbor that's 7 feet by about 2 feet. I weigh in at about 90 lbs and I'm 5'4 would this board work for me?
I need advice. Started surfing 2 years ago and surf at least 3 times a week. I learned on a 5'10 Chuck Andrus board and I have gotten to a point where I need a board that fits me. I'm 6' lbs and I'm thinking of getting a dumpster diver what do you think. I use to surf in Jr high school. Back then I surfed every day and lived on a reef. That being said, I have not surfed in 15 years and am now 6. What size board should I buy. I am looking for a short board. Live in New York City so will try to go at least once a week in summer and fall.
Any advise would be appreated. I weigh and im 5'7 how long thick and wide should i get it. Im 6'6 and weigh and in good shape. I snowboard regularly and have only surfed one time. What size board should I buy? And what type of wetsuit should I buy for all around seasons? I live in San Diego California. I'm 5'5 and 45 kilograms i have a 6'10" mini malibu, i would like to switch to a pelagic 5' 9" or 6'1" which one shall i pick? Hi there, I'm 6ft3 and about 90kg. I am a little more than a beginner.
Is this going to be too small for me? I have been surfing now for 5 years, primarily small east coast waves in S. I go on trips to Mexico and Costa Rica once a year and surf big waves. I am going to be surfing next week a left point break, bit mushy shoulders that tends to barrel. Usually between with offshore winds. Im 5'9 and weigh lbs. Thinking of a hypto krypto hayden shapes board 5'8. So I've been surfing longboard for about a year and I wanna start short boarding I am pounds and I'm about 5'6 or 5'7 and I wanna know what kind of board should I get like the size the thickness and I surf at least 3 to 4 days a week.
Im 15 years old, and about 5ft 7inches, lbs. I really love to surf though, and Im thinking about buying my own board soon. I live in the Pacific Northwest. What do you think as far as what kind of board, and size?
I'm 13 4'11" and 95lbs I ride medium to large waves and my board is 5'1" am I getting to heavy. I dont usually surf every week, but when I go to the beach I surf at least 1 hour each day. I go to the beach for over a month in summer vacations.
I own a foam board and it is pretty big. I don't feel like I can actually maneuver it so much, because of the big size. I want to get something shorter, what should I get? I weight around 75 lbs, I am a teen. Please help me! I haven't surfed since high school.
Maybe once about 5 years ago. I just got on a board last weekend and caught a wave no problem. Being on a board again makes me want to get back into it. I wouldn't surf very often though, maybe once a week. What size board would you recommend that I start on?
I'm a female, 5'4" and I weigh I am a beginner, and I weigh 85 pounds, and I am 4. I was wondering if you can find me a board. I am new to surfing but was successful getting up on a 6'9 board. I'm a female, 5'8 and lbs. I was wondering if there is a smaller size that would be better.
I went to australia for about a month this summer, i had never surfed before, but i used a friends 7. I got quite a few greenwaves evetually and my question is. Should i buy a 7. Im thinking about the fish cause it is a little less expensive. Any opinions? Im pounds 50 yrs and surf a 6'4" eps egg Quad its 23"wide round tail 52 litres and great for waist to just over head and just pure fun. Why cruise down the line on a mal when you can have life back in your surfing.
Yes and even as an overweight dad I can still fluke the odd slide. So I guess it comes down to what you want out of your surfing and where you surf. Superfish 7s is also another board I love especially the 7 foot when its bigger in the quad format.
Hi, I'm new to surfing. I just moved to NorthEastern Florida and I want to learn how to surf. One of my new friends took me out on their board which was probably about 6'0".
I caught a couple of waves and I want to by my own board Any recommendations?? Fish are great boards for beginners IMO, I work in a surf shop and we sell them to people that snowboard or skate but are beginner surfers.
It the person is fit, and co-ordinated then fish are great boards to learn on because you won't out grow them quickly, you can take them in more places than you can a mini-mal, and you can get them at any size or volume, We sold them from 5'4" to 7'6". And the customers loved them and would even bring their mates in to buy them. It's more about volume and shape than it is about length. Unless you are buying a board than is not well designed.
I'm 5'3 and lbs what size board and thickness do I need? Can I use a 7 foot board to sup? I'm new to surfing, did it once last year, and I got given a board that is pretty hard for me to surf on but it was my brothers so i took it, I'm lbs and 5 feet tall, I know some about boards but I'm just unsure about the length that would be right for me, I really need one for this summer, and my boyfriend also needs one he 5'8 and lbs he has surfed more than me but is still a beginner.
I'm 14 turning 15 wiegh about to depends on what I eat that day an I'm 5,6 5. My family wants to get a surfboard, more specifically a longboard because we're all beginners unless you have a better suggestion for us , but my sister and I are reasonably the same size lbs, 65 kg and my dad is lbs 91 kg. If there is a type of board that can be used by all of us, or a specific size, I would greatly appreciate any suggestions!
Hei i am new to surfing and would really love if some one helped me out pick a board for me im 5'5 Wieght 63 kg. Which type surf boards fits me best. It would be awesome if anybody would respond. I just found a surf board and have always wanted to surf. Its a 6,2 length board and I am about 6 feet tall and pounds. I'm am athlete and in very good shape. Is this board too small to learn on? I'm looking at this board on Craigslist, looks in pretty good shape. The main point here is that you should go for the most practical and generous shape of surfboard when choosing a first board since it will again help you to learn more quickly than other type of board.
I have seen so many people over the years that have tried to buy an intermediate-level or even advanced-level surfboard before they are ready.
This not only slows down their progress but can also be a very costly mistake, one which you can easily avoid by following the steps outlined above. To go further, you should also check out my full guide to choosing the right beginner surfboard for you as it will answer any other questions you have. One last point is that an ideal first surfboard should be a soft foam or soft-top surfboard.
This means that you will probably catch more waves on a soft foam surfboard compared to a standard surfboard of the same size. The soft foam construction is also great for ease of care since it makes these kinds of surfboards last longer. Foam top surfboards are also safer in the surf at times when you fall off or might have a collision with other riders, which can easily happen. For more on these kinds of great learner surfboards, check my dedicated post on foam surfboards for beginners for the full low-down!
What is the best surfboard for a beginner? A board that is wide in the nose and tail, and has the right length and volume according to the height of the rider.
A soft foam surfboard is also a great option since it will be safe and playful when learning to surf. Hey there! Choosing your first beginner surfboard can sometimes be very time consuming and frustrating. Some people say get a surfboard that will last and others say to go as big as possible. A minimal surfboard is what we recommend for most beginner surfers. The bigger the person, the bigger the surfboard.
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