Surfing Waves

I am just starting to learn to surf, tried the 8' foam top, can't get up. I am 50 (I know too old) 5'-10" 185 #. I have found a Stewart redline 9'-0" 23 1/4" x 3 1/4" on Craig's list for a good price. My question is this too good
( performance )of a board for someone like me? Thanks for any advice in advance

Stephen

Yes. It's a great board to learn on and beyond. However, don't expect to magically start poping up on every wave if you buy it. Whereever you are in your learning progression with the soft top you will be the same with the Stewart. Being 185#'s, you will have plenty of float and paddle power with the Stewart but keep in mind this board can do damage so be responsible in the line up. 50's not to old to learn, besides if you do catch the surf bug and progress into surfing regularly, I guarantee you will be much more healthy as a 50 year old surfer than a 50 year old non surfer. Surfing is not only great for the sole, surfing helps keeps the ol' body ticking along pretty good

As a 65 year old , first answer, not too old.
The board is well suited, take your time it will be challenging and rewarding at the same time.
DO NOT think you will be as quick inlearning as a sixteen year old, date of birth is against that.
Just have a great deal of fun.
Where are you going to learn to surf? Do you have any other surf experience , ie body boarding body surfing or swimming?
let us help you keep stoked and in the forum!

Thanks for the fast replays! I took a lesson at San O a few years ago but work, kids etc. got in the way. Now I have more time and if not now......when? I have been going to Doheny lately. Both here in Southern California. I swam in high school but that was many moons ago. Going to try and take it slow...... Thanks again!

Stephen,
Doheny is a good place to learn. Because it's not very far south of there, I'd encourage you to also go to San O (the Dog Patch break, specifically). It'll do you good to learn to surf at more than 1 break and the rides can be very long at San O. Plus, San O is so mellow and you know what the place looks like.

Also, you may find some fun from Doheny north to Newport Beach. I wouldn't surf in Huntington Beach area asr a beginner and all you're losing by by not surfing there is Blackie's. Blackie's is the only proper long board beach in Huntington. Besides, you'll find more mellow surfers north of Huntington in Seal Beach.

You are NOT too old. The board you found sounds nice. If you pass on it or someone else buys it, you'll find another. Due to your weight, you should not learn on a board shorter than 9 feet.

Please give us a report in a month or two.
Billie

Will do! Thanks again everyone.

I actually own that board but in a much thinner and narrower version. The great thing about this board is you can choose your skill level based on thickness and width. The Redlines are ALL 9'0. At the thickness and width you listed it will be GREAT for a beginner and will serve to progress you as much as you like because it has the traits of a performance board too. I made the mistake of going too mellow on my last longboard and got bored (pardon the pun) with it quickly. This is the best longboard I've ever ridden.

Is it in the poly or EPS construction?

He just said it was a standard redline. He had it repaired by Stewart because someone ran over the bottom of it..

Looks like they did a good job. I wonder if a slash like that could weaken the board? Looks like it is in the middle of the board.

Often repairs are stronger than the original board, depends what is done and how deep into the foam the problem was. But if the stringer wasnt damaged (thats the wooden bit down the centre) and enough fibreglass was used in the repair, it should be ok.

Sometimes the repairs uses more sheets (or heavier sheets) of fibreglass than the original board, hence it can be stronger. Repairs sometimes make the board heavier than they were before due to the extra glassing, but thats not an issue for a longboard really.

If it was repaired by Stewart/someone competent, it should be fine.

Thanks dtc. Didn't get the redline someone beat me to it. Picked up a used Stewart 10' hydro hull. Took it out and had a blast! Need to get in surfing shape though. Thanks to all for the info. Stephen