Help with buying a board

[cm17434]

I am in college on the east coast and go down to OC MD to surf, I ve had experience on a 7'6 but lost it off the roof. So im in the market for a new board. I was wondering if a board that was 6'10 would work for me being a medium sized guy. I know its on the long end for a shortboard but i wasn't sure if that means its for a larger surfer. Could I surf on it?

Thanks for your help! take it easy,

Your fellow surfer

[RoxySurf]

You know what the great thing about this site is? There's so much valuable info you can get from searchin' around a little bit. I swear I've seen this ? a couple times. Also just this site in general has information on boards that'll meet your needs.

If you've only had experience with a 7'6" then a 6'10" will be way tricky and way harder. You could prob surf on it with practice tho.

[namino tsume]

you can,... easilu... id go with something more around 6'6

[surferdude_scarborough]

i agree with namino. i went straight from a huge foamboard onto a shortboard and it was fine. it may take a little time to get used to where the "sweet spot" is and it will ride a little differently but this shouldnt take too long. good luck