Buying Shortboard for the First Time

[oceangrrl]

I've been riding a 7'6" mini mal for about a year and a half now and this summer, i'm buying a shortboard for the first time. The board I really want is an Al Merrick Flyer which i'll get from channel island surf shop. I'm 5'6" and 130 lbs. I was wondering what size i should get and what i should look for in the board since it's my first time buying a new shortboard. Thanks!

[slick surfa]

im 5'6 too and i ride a 6'3 board if that'll help

[Driftingalong]

How well are you getting along with your 7'6"?

[dondiemand]

around 5'10" - 6'2" should be fine, where do u usually surf?

[oceangrrl]

i surf up in northern california.. Small surf during the summer but we get really good swells during the winter

[oceangrrl]

Just wondering... I've been deciding on what kind of shortboard i should get and then my friend suggested an Al Merrick Flyer... It's supposedly good for small surf... But would it be good for a first time shortboarder like me??

[rspowers]

go to a local shaper. you have so many options in northern california. most shapers have boards similiar to the flyer and they will be cheaper.