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Buying Shortboard for the First Time
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Thu Jun 01, 2006 5:00 amby 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!
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Thu Jun 01, 2006 8:49 amby slick surfa
im 5'6 too and i ride a 6'3 board if that'll help
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Thu Jun 01, 2006 1:22 pmby Driftingalong
How well are you getting along with your 7'6"?
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Thu Jun 01, 2006 11:37 pmby dondiemand
around 5'10" - 6'2" should be fine, where do u usually surf?
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Mon Jun 05, 2006 6:16 amby oceangrrl
i surf up in northern california.. Small surf during the summer but we get really good swells during the winter
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Tue Jun 06, 2006 4:51 amby 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??
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Mon Jun 12, 2006 12:54 amby 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.