I am buying my first board???

[gc_surf_spangler]

Im buying my first board and need sugestions... im 6 foot 2 and 150lbs i want a shortboards ...
and where i surf the wave arent that big, if <<<= that helps... and id like to spend as lil as posiable, i will buy a used board if you got one just msg me... i also need to know the fins, pads and strap thanks...

[thethink]

First of all, can you surf or are you learning? If you're learning, a shortboard is gonna be tough... and REALLY frustrating if you don't have great waves. Being over 6' like myself, reaching your leg up to the rear of the board in the stance motion can really give you drag on a shortboard and you can lose the wave entirely until you get good at popping up. I'd suggest 7' or more, but I myself learned on a 6'0 and I'm 6'3. It wasn't always fun, but I like a challenge. Anyhow, look for a funshape, preferably something with a rounded nose and wider than 20''. That will at least give you some platform to float/stand on.