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surf board for beginner

Postby Jack53 » Mon Feb 25, 2008 5:51 am

Im in the market for a new surf board i have been surfing for about 1yr.
Im 15 yrs old and about 185cm high and about 60kg.

i found this surf board and was just wondering is it would be ok for a surfer like me?
( i don't no much about surf boards)

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Board ID: F362
Brand: Trigger Bros
Size: 6'7"x19"x2 5/8"
Deck Grip: Gorilla Grip
Shaper: Paul Trigger
Tail: Swallow
Outline: Shortboard
Fin System: Set Glass
Price: $160
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Postby isaluteyou » Mon Feb 25, 2008 5:54 pm

What are you currently riding?

Are you catching waves consistently / turning?

That board shown looks like a good transition board. i.e if you want to get into shortboarding that might do the trick. Looks pretty floaty for its size.
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Postby Sillysausage » Mon Feb 25, 2008 6:03 pm

yea, board looks like a good size if you can already surf ok (ish). all depends on what you're riding, might take a while to get used to but up to you.
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Postby Jack53 » Mon Feb 25, 2008 9:20 pm

At the moment im riding a really old long board i can turn on it a bit
and i can surf ok (ish)
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Postby Sillysausage » Mon Feb 25, 2008 9:52 pm

get in much?
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