What size surf board

Skuxx

Hey guys
I'm looking to get a surfboard for the summer as renting the gear would ad up to quite a lot over the next few months......I'm just wondering what size board I would need to go for? I'm about 6' and about 12 stone!
I have surfed a bit before but I don't think I've been out since last year so I'm effectivley a beginner again!!

Any advice would be great

Cecil Mor

9foot+. Trad shaped Longboard with decent width.

Just practice catching waves and don't bother with anything else other then learning to turn the thing smoothly for a good while and enjoy!!

[FONT=&quot]Do not under any circumstances allow a surf shop assistant sell you a short pointy board.[/FONT]

_kier_

i got a 7`3 recently its harder to catch waves on it im only small so said id get one i can carry ha i used be learnin on the foam boards def go for atleast a 7`9 for that should do!!

yurmothrintites

I got a 6'11 foam board last summer and found it extremely hard to stand up on. I'm a beginner surfer but haven't gone out in the water since last summer. I was thinking of investing in a new board and getting rid of that one as it seems way too small. What size and what type should I go for? I'm 5'8 and and around 10 stone.

Would a plastic board be suitable for learning as I don't know if I should get another foam board. Thanks!

Macanri

The general concensus here is that you should go long. I would say to go for an 8 foot, but that's just my opinion based on your height and weight. I think that any bigger for you would be quite difficult for you to manouver through the white water on your way to the line up.

In relation to foam V plastic, go plastic or even better epoxy (if you really plan to keep surfing). I can't see any major reason why it would be that much more difficult to learn on.

yurmothrintites

Thanks a million. Gonna take you up on your advice and get an 8 foot board. I'm going to see whhat the prices are like for the plastic vs foam and make a decision on that then.