second hand boards

[surfer bob]

hi i was wondering if anyone knew any good websites for decent second hand boards because........well im 15 have no money or income so a new board is absolutely out of the question unfortunately
thanks
bob

[surfer bob]

oh forgot to mention it'd need to be a uk site or i wouldnt be able to collect my board ( hoping i could fine the right one and come into some money !)

[surf patrol]

I would not recommend buying a second hand surfboard without seeing it first and giving it a good going over. Take a look at
www.surfing-waves.com/surfboard_buying_guide.htm for some second hand board buying tips to help you choose.
I think britsurf.org has second hand stuff posted on their forum.

[surfer bob]

yeah thats probably a very valid point, but on the plus side ive seen a 7'9" bic minimal on zumajay new for £219. its not too pricy so i might be able to get it if its here after my birthday,christmas and hopefully finding a bank account i didnt know about. also and probably more importantly itd suit me as an enthusiastic beginner who can unfortunately only get to the surf a few times a year
hope i come into money soon
bob

[southcoaster]

i would definitly say its not a good idea buying a second hand custom board unless you know what your doing, and if you do, only look at it if the wax isnt on it as i bought a board once, took the wax of and there was a nasty crack ding on the deck, really pissed me off! but its ok i think to by a seconhand bic there like a rock, ive seen a 7.9 natural surf for £170 think it was on a1surf.com not sure though. just keep an eye out and dont rush your buy!! could ask a surf shop if they wanna sell one of there rentel boards, only a bic one though i would advise, there probably sell them cheap if there gonna sell it.

[babyboarder89]

yep, if you go to surf hire places and see if they have any old ones to sell, thats how i got mine, 9' bic for £200 with a leash and stuff. and before that, same tactic, i got a 7'3" bic for £120. good luck

[surfer bob]

thats a good point, i'll look in the surf shops when i go down to cornwall in the summer. only 4 or 5 weeks until i can go surfing woohoooo !!!