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How Big

Postby Matt K » Fri Mar 16, 2007 8:56 am

OK, Well you may remember me people when i said i was getting my surfboard :P it ended up being 5ft 10"

Anyways, Ive been out on it 3x but i find it very difficult to surf :P i know it takes practice and all but yeh,

How big do you guys reckon the waves should be that i am riding

it is spost to be 2ft here tomorrow is that an ok height for me to be riding on?

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Postby IdRatherBeSurfing » Fri Mar 16, 2007 12:14 pm

well im no expert on a shortboard either :roll: but its the power of the waves that matters i think, not the size.

so if its a clean 2ft day with a bit of clout, you should be ok. if not, i'd go for a bigger board
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Postby GowerCharger » Fri Mar 16, 2007 12:56 pm

sorry dont remember, but depending on your size thats a pretty short board so it should be fun in small waves if you can surf it, and f you can catch them. Anything waist to head high should be ok.
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Postby O_Danny_Boy » Fri Mar 16, 2007 1:26 pm

my girlfriend says size doesnt matter

im here all week, try the salmon
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Postby dondiemand » Fri Mar 16, 2007 8:55 pm

if you're just starting out, u might wanna get a bigger board, starting on a shortboard can be frustrating..goodluck!!
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