Surfing Waves

Hey guys

I'm looking for my first short board after surfing a 8'6 and 7'6 for a good couple months now.

I know it wont be easy to grips with quickly but i want to downsize asap!!

Anyways I was looking at the rusty predator 2, at 6'8 it's not a massive jump down but will still take time to get used to!!

My question is basically is this a good first shortboard baring in mind my inexperience??

Any advice info would be greatly appriciated!!

Its a forgiving board. Full rails, low rocker, extra width.... it should catch waves pretty well from the looks of it.

went from a 7' to similar 6'8" wide, pretty full rails, and love the board still despite all the "character" I've given it. Still use it when the waves are small or a bit on the fat side. could I recommend getting a swallow tail. feels a bit loose at first but I found mine really helped getting my turns right. sort of really forgiving when you get a turn not exactly right.

If you do get this board, resist the urge to surf it until you can get a week of surfing every day lined up. Or at least a few sessions really close together. had a few frustrating sessions when I dropped down until I got a weeks holidays with decent surf for the week. 4 days in I was flying on the new board. Just a bit more consistency was all that I needed. Sticking with the old one till you have the oppurtunity to really get used to the new one just helps to keep the stoke up!

Thanks for the advice!!

Ya I'll definately give the swallow tail a look, I'll still be using the others with it until I get used to it!!
Now I just need to get it and book a week off work!!