What's a good surfboard for Bali & Norway?

[norwegian newbie]

hi :D
i`m going to bali next week and want to learn how to surf.
i want to buy a board there and take it with me home to norway after two weeks. is there a big difference on what board i need in Bali and in Norway. i`m ca 1,80m and 73kg. thinking about a 7`10" mini-mal after reading around on the forum/internet.

I also need some advise on where to find a good and cheap board around kuta beach.

[surf patrol]

Hi norwegian newbie, welcome to Surfing Waves,

The waves in Norway are probably like the waves that the east coast of England get (both being generated in the North Sea) so that means that the ideal board for Bali will not be the ideal board for Norway. Bali's waves pack much more of a punch and because these waves have more power you can get away with a smaller board with less length, width and thickness that a North Sea board. That said you will probably be able to find yourself a decent board to suit Norwegian conditions - just do not pick a toothpick out :D
That said, a 7'10'' mini-mal will be perfect for the waves you will be surfing at home and will be a great choice.

advise on where to find a good and cheap board around kuta beach

It's been a 5 years since I have been to Kuta but at that time there were quite a few surf shops selling boards - I would only imagine that number has only increased.

Hope you enjoy your trip - make sure you get some photos and send us some to post on the site.

[Guest]

hi :D
i`m going to bali next week and want to learn how to surf.
i want to buy a board there and take it with me home to norway after two weeks. is there a big difference on what board i need in Bali and in Norway. i`m ca 1,80m and 73kg. thinking about a 7`10" mini-mal after reading around on the forum/internet.

I also need some advise on where to find a good and cheap board around kuta beach.

Hello
I was born in Norway but now I live in france and this summer I will going in Norway in my family this summer. Please tell me how is the wave's in Norway.

[keith]

i am going to negs head tommorrow and i want to by a surfboard i have been surfing i just need to know what kind of board is perfect for me! i am 5'3 i weigh 120 and i am 13
do u know what kind of board i will need?