im gona start surfing pretty soon.help me pick the rite surfboard??
Posted by Birdie the Boardie on Nov 11, 2008
im gonna start surfing soon.in a bout a month.but i dont know if i should get a decent surfboard or a soft surfboard.people i shoud just get a decent board.but help me.if i did get a decent board how much would it be>?And if i got a soft surfboard how much would it be??PLEASE HELP MEEEEEEE how much would a long board be?in australian money
Well if you are going to surf–you must be near an ocean–that means hundreds of surfers are around–that means there is a surf shop or two around–that means go to the surf shop and get their professional advice on what to start with. OR to find out most of what you want to know by clicking a few links. You can always go to the beach and watch for a while—look for a kid your size—then talk to him about what he uses and maybe he has an old board for you to try out. Put your trunks on and start hanging with the crowd–smile–be friendly—watch what they are doing—ask questions. I live in New Jersey and still surf at 60–on my old HOBIE—-It is a lifetime of fun–so take your time and get into this sport slowly–learn what you can—learn to read the sets and the swells…most of all—enjoy the water and the sun. Hang loose!!!click on the links
Buy a longboard. Much easier to learn on, and more stable.
EDIT: How much? I suggest you buy one secondhand. You should be able to get an okish older board with 100 bucks US.
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Well if you are going to surf–you must be near an ocean–that means hundreds of surfers are around–that means there is a surf shop or two around–that means go to the surf shop and get their professional advice on what to start with. OR go to the beach and watch for a while—look for a kid your size—then talk to him about what he uses and maybe he has an old board for you to try out. Put your trunks on and start hanging with the crowd–smile–be friendly—watch what they are doing—ask questions. I live in New Jersey and still surf at 60–on my old HOBIE—-It is a lifetime of fun–so take your time and get into this sport slowly–learn what you can—learn to read the sets and the swells…most of all—enjoy the water and the sun. Hang loose!!!
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You're going to start surfing–as in you never have before? then do not buy a board yet, make sure you like it first, borrow one or rent one a couple of times and then i would suggest buying an inexpensive long board from a pawn shop or craigslist or something, when you really get into it and advance then go ahead and get yourself a new board.
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