Surfing Waves

well..ive been surfing a lot lately (as much as i can in south florida). i only went out for the first time about a month ago so ever since then ive been hooked. Ive gotten soo much better than the first time lol. im now consistently paddling out well, standing, doing some turns lol but anyway i dont want to keep renting a board and i know that i definately want to buy one. Im a female, only about 5'2 and 110 lbs. what board do u think would best suit me and my location? also, where can i find one that isnt past $300? Thanks guys!

what are you looking to become... a short or longboarder?

a few surfers i know round here have suggested a longboard.. since its easier to catch waves in the conditions we have in florida (which arent that big at all)

try a fish, maybe 5'10. they paddle like longboards and ride like shortboards. rode one yesterday on some knee to waiste high surf, it was a very fun time. :)