how to choose between these four

[frostless]

Hi, need some opinions choosing between these four.

I am by no means a good surfer but now try to surf 1-2 times a week. Mostly surf 1-4 foot waves. If lucky can catch some green waves and turn a little bit. Try to cross waves but have not really succeed by far. Currently own one 9 footer longboard and one 7'6 funboard. Used the long one more often as easier for paddle. Wanna try some different boards because keep surfing one is boring.

So if money is no issue how do I choose? I am more inclined to the 7'6 Mactavish Sumo as it is shorter but quite wide and thick so still holds some volume. And it looks cooler to me ( I know it does not mean much for beginners)

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/freshwater/surfing/mctavish-sumo-surfboard/1120688721
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/zetland/surfing/cutloose-8-mini-mal-surfboard-with-teahupoo-artwork/1120423440
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/bella-vista/surfing/mini-mal-surfboard-8-6-with-bag/1121144692
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/dee-why/surfing/surfboard-8-0-cover/1121236235

[jaffa1949]

Which ever way you want to go with an 8ft board! But to me there is something basically wrong with your perception of surfing if you are thinking you could be bored with only riding one type of board at your stage of learning! Everything changes several times daily there are different beaches and different waves. Boring I think not, free your imagination and see!

[frostless]

Which ever way you want to go with an 8ft board!

But cant the sumo's extra width and thickness make up its less length?

Yeah I knew I was probably wrong about the "get boring with one board" part

[waikikikichan]

The 2nd "cutloose" board is falling apart, probably the reason it has the artwork. The 3rd board seems to have a damaged nose and center box.

McTavish Sumo looks in good condition, but why'd you want another 7'6" ? You already have one.

[frostless]

McTavish Sumo looks in good condition, but why'd you want another 7'6" ? You already have one

I still find my own 7'6 a bit hard to paddle sometimes, thinking if this wider and thicker SUMO will do the trick