Surf board for beginner

[MyTyStylee]

I'm interested learning to surf. My question is, I'm 6'5", I have experience skateboarding, and more and most recently snowbording and wakeboarding, is it still my best bet to start on a long board or could I adjust my learning curve to a short board which seems more versatile?

[deadite]

If you're good at those other sports it seems your balance is probably pretty good. But remember you have to take into account paddling on a small board is more difficult, sitting on the board is more difficult if you're on a shortboard, and you still have to learn popping up, which I don't think other sports really help you there. I'd say go with a 7'10"-8'6" board if you don't want a longboard. A 7'10" is pretty easy to learn on and I've found (from riding my friend's) that it's fairly meneuverable(sp?). I ride an 8'6" by the way, and love it.

[gulfsurfer]

yep

[Totterz]

um i started on a 7'4 i had no xperiance at all but it was easy 4 me