URGENT HELP!BOARD DILEMMA:6'8'' or 7'2''?

[k87]

Well,i've read every single topic regarding beginners boards BUT i could not find something similar.

I have found these two all new NSP funboards(6'8'' and 7'2'') at my local shop.The boards are on sale,brand new,both at very good prices-the guy that owns the shop is a friend's brother.I've surfed a few times on a shortboard but i was eating xxxxx.I decided to go for one of those.I know they are pop outs,not any good etc. but considering my options right now these two are my only choices.Should i go for the 7'2'' or the 6'8'' is better?I'll be surfing once a week and i'm 6 ft- 172 pounds.

Going for a custom or another minimal is unfortunately not an option.

Help would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

[drowningbitbybit]

Should i go for the 7'2'' or the 6'8'' is better?I'll be surfing once a week and i'm 6 ft- 172 pounds.

Most definitely the 7'2.
Someone your height and weight will struggle on a 6'8 for a long time if they're only surfing once a week (less, realistically, due to flat spells, rubbish conditions etc etc).