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need informed suggestions...
Posted:
Fri Mar 21, 2008 6:08 amby Dan79
I'm new to the forum, and I'm looking to buy a new(or used...) board for this upcoming summer. I havn't surfed in two years for a couple different reasons, but I'm gonna get back into it this summer. I checked the size charts, and it states I need an 8'2"-8'8" board, but the weight category is vague being it only says 200+ lbs and doesn't specify height. My old board is a 7'2" Blue Surfboard, and I had trouble with it due to the contrasting sizes of the board and myself. So.... what I'm asking for is a board length and brand recommendation for a guy who is:
6'4"
230lbs
Has basics of surfing down, but hasn't surfed in ~1.5 years
Thank you!!
Posted:
Fri Mar 21, 2008 8:26 amby pkbum
I think a good longboard is the way to go.
Posted:
Fri Mar 21, 2008 2:22 pmby garbarrage
agree totally.... longer is better especially after a year or more out of the water and having trouble before on your old one. wouldn't go custom if budget is an issue as you'll prob want to change when you get a bit better.
Posted:
Fri Mar 21, 2008 6:44 pmby Dan79
So going with an 8ft+ longboard is a pretty safe bet? I guess I'll check out the local surf shops when I get out of school for summer, wooo.
Posted:
Mon Mar 24, 2008 8:14 pmby RJD
Dan , go 9ft+
Chunky 9'2" or 9'6" - keep it to an easy nothing special design (i.e. nothing extreem, rocker, rails etc).
Posted:
Tue Mar 25, 2008 2:15 amby parrysurf
RJD wrote:Dan , go 9ft+
Chunky 9'2" or 9'6" - keep it to an easy nothing special design (i.e. nothing extreem, rocker, rails etc).
Perfect call RJD.
Posted:
Tue Mar 25, 2008 2:39 amby Dan79
RJD wrote:Dan , go 9ft+
Chunky 9'2" or 9'6" - keep it to an easy nothing special design (i.e. nothing extreem, rocker, rails etc).
awesome, man. thank you for the input.
I look forward to becoming a regular member on this forum.