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Boards.....

Posted:
Tue May 02, 2006 10:13 am
by roxy_heart
I've kinda already asked this before but i'm still not sure. I have been looking for boards and i still don't have a clue what I should be looking for. I was told I should be looking for a funboard but I can't find the right one. I need Help!!

Please just any random information and i will be truly grateful!!!!!
Thanks!!


Posted:
Tue May 02, 2006 10:26 am
by ET
Funboard or mini-mal should be great get one thats 7ft plus (at the absolute least) and get one thats pretty wide because it easier to catch waves!
Have fun
ET


Posted:
Tue May 02, 2006 11:16 am
by Driftingalong
Round nose too...
Call up a few surf shops and tell them what you are looking for. If they have something they will probably hold it for you, so you can go check it out.

Posted:
Tue May 02, 2006 6:25 pm
by cherry
Can I just ask, I don't want to sound like a complete idiot but what is the difference between a Mini-mal and a funboard? As my board was a gift and I thought it was a mini-mal but have seen pictures of boards looking very similar but being described as funboards....


Posted:
Tue May 02, 2006 7:06 pm
by surferdude_scarborough
mini mal is a mini longboard or "mal" whereas a funboard is a hybrid between mini mal and a shortboard.
basically a mal is about 7' to 8' in length with a rounded nose. a funboard is similar in length proobably a bit shorter with a slightly more pointed nose but not as pointy as a shortboard.
makes sense? i hope so
james

Posted:
Wed May 03, 2006 12:36 pm
by pat42
So is a fun board the same as an evolutive????

Posted:
Thu May 04, 2006 3:52 am
by Sweet!
Hi Roxy!
What kinds of boards have you been riding? Or what kinds have your surf mates been riding?
That might be one place to start.. are you thinking of purchasing? Learning? Going Pro??
Which style of riding attracts you the most so far? Longboarding or shortboarding or a mix of both?
Do you have any helpful surf shops or surf instructors near abouts... or a phone call away that you can ask? They might be useful. Some are hot too. A nice bonus!

Posted:
Thu May 04, 2006 5:53 am
by surfer10203
if your kinda new to surfing you should make sure its pretty think too, the more bouyant the easier it is to learn.
Good Luck!