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Himynameistim · 14-04-2012, 19:18

So I've been surfing for about 6months now ,borrowing friend's boards along the way.Im about to buy my first board but it's between a Lost 6'10" and a Rocky Point 7'4" minimal.Ive been using a bic 7'3" for the most part and can pop up and turn easily enough.Im about 67kg and 5'11" tall..both boards are buoyant but I don't know if I'm ready for the shortboard yet....would really appreciate help

**Mickeroo** · 14-04-2012, 19:54

One thread is enough I think

I would advise getting the mini-mal in my opinion. Your wave count will be higher so you'll progress quicker. The learning curve will be a lot harder on the short board as it won't be as bouyant and harder to paddle. Once you're surfing the mini-mal comfortably you could move down to something smaller then, its no harm to have something like a mini-mal as back up for smaller days anyway.

Himynameistim · 14-04-2012, 21:48

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Originally Posted by Mickeroo

One thread is enough I think

I would advise getting the mini-mal in my opinion. Your wave count will be higher so you'll progress quicker. The learning curve will be a lot harder on the short board as it won't be as bouyant and harder to paddle. Once you're surfing the mini-mal comfortably you could move down to something smaller then, its no harm to have something like a mini-mal as back up for smaller days anyway.

Thanks man..the short board has a lot of volume too but I think your right in not rushing ahead

slimgsi · 15-04-2012, 22:29

if it helps you any, i rented a board for about 5months, a 7'6 nsp, then when buying my own board i was faced with the same decision as you, i opted for a 7'0 short board and love it, itl make it a lot easier for me to drop to a 6'6 in due time. Add that and the fact that i love lost boards to your decision and it would be easy for me. although most people will advise you otherwise.

Himynameistim · 16-04-2012, 23:25

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Originally Posted by slimgsi

if it helps you any, i rented a board for about 5months, a 7'6 nsp, then when buying my own board i was faced with the same decision as you, i opted for a 7'0 short board and love it, itl make it a lot easier for me to drop to a 6'6 in due time. Add that and the fact that i love lost boards to your decision and it would be easy for me. although most people will advise you otherwise.

it was tempting alright to get the short board but i got the minimal and its way better for my level..thanks though

14-04-2012, 19:18	#1
Himynameistim Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 7 Adverts \| Friends	First surfboard ..need advice!! So I've been surfing for about 6months now ,borrowing friend's boards along the way.Im about to buy my first board but it's between a Lost 6'10" and a Rocky Point 7'4" minimal.Ive been using a bic 7'3" for the most part and can pop up and turn easily enough.Im about 67kg and 5'11" tall..both boards are buoyant but I don't know if I'm ready for the shortboard yet....would really appreciate help

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14-04-2012, 19:54	#2
Mickeroo Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Not here Posts: 10,184 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Halo, Nature & Bird Watching, Surfing, Zoology	One thread is enough I think I would advise getting the mini-mal in my opinion. Your wave count will be higher so you'll progress quicker. The learning curve will be a lot harder on the short board as it won't be as bouyant and harder to paddle. Once you're surfing the mini-mal comfortably you could move down to something smaller then, its no harm to have something like a mini-mal as back up for smaller days anyway.

15-04-2012, 22:29	#4
slimgsi Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 45 Adverts \| Friends	if it helps you any, i rented a board for about 5months, a 7'6 nsp, then when buying my own board i was faced with the same decision as you, i opted for a 7'0 short board and love it, itl make it a lot easier for me to drop to a 6'6 in due time. Add that and the fact that i love lost boards to your decision and it would be easy for me. although most people will advise you otherwise.