New to shortboards

[hippo]

Not sure if this is in the right place but here it goes:

I've got my mind set on a shortboard. I've been surfing foamies and longboards for 3 or 4 months. I picked it up pretty quickly so that's why I'm already looking into a shortboard. I'm 16 years old and I skimboard, wakeboard, skate, windsurf, sail, bmx... lots of stuff, so I figured it wouldn't be too difficult for me to start on a shortboard so soon. I also learn quickly. What's your opinion? Should I continue to surf foamies or move on to a shortboard?

Thanks

edit: I'm also rather small and light, disregard my username

[drowningbitbybit]

Should I continue to surf foamies or move on to a shortboard?

There is a world of difference between a foamie and a shortboard. Fortunately, there is the middleground of the mini-mal. Forget about the shortboard until you can surf a proper mini-mal surfboard.

[Hurricane]

It took me about a year and a half to switch but then again everyone advances on their own time so the biggest question is do you feel comfortable enough that you can drop the size.

[IB_Surfer]

go for it, if you are wrong keep surfing the foamie a while longer then break out the new board later. Whatever you do, have a blast!!!

[nasolovesyou]

I am one to believe in a good, diverse, quiver. If you know you like surfing, you should have a board for all of the different days you go out in. A good and basic longboard and shortboard is a great start, so that you can surf more days than just the days that suit your one board.