beginner question about board!

[SURFiNG]

Hello, i live in Italy where waves are 50cm to 150 and not that Hollow

I was interested to buy an Al merrick Flyer 6'4'' Tuflite.
Is it a good board to start with? Im 183 lbs and im 170 centimeters "tall"
Measurements are:


N: 12 1/2"
M: 19 1/2"
T: 14 1/2"
Th: 2 1/2"

I surfed around 10 times with a natural surf bic , i can stand up but not turning, i was thinking if this is a board i could start it (short)!
Thanks!

[Totterz]

um im not sure..lol

[deadite]

So you're essentially 180lbs and 5'6"? I'd say based off of that, a 6'4" is WAY TOO SMALL. I would think you'd want to go alteast 7'6" or more.

[gulfsurfer]

yep, get a bigger board to start with and then if u want to get a shortboard then get a big guy tri or something. they just widen the template on them. doesnt it seem like people ask the same questions over and over again??

[Brian]

haha i totally agree, people ask the same questions over and over, read the sticky!!
https://surfing-waves.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2305

[Guest]

learn from what these guys are sayin, i started on a 6'4'' and it'll make you wanna quit within a day. go with the longboard