First surfboard...???

[DavyJones]

Would it make you a "kook" if you bought a brand new board as your "first" board...as opposed to a used board?

I get the feeling that some surfers will look down upon me or feel offended...am I right? I did some research on "kooks" and some source said a kook was someone who had a brand new board.

Do not preach to me the whole business/money/experience & camaraderie culture that comes with board/extreme sports.

TRUST ME...after 15 years in the board/extreme sports world...I could see where having a brand new board and no skill can land you being called a "kook". I like to call it my "guy with a BEEMER but has no driving skill" concept. In that sense...please answer my question honestly and tell me how it is.

My reasons for a brand new board are:

1) I want to support a local shaper's business with my hard earned money.
2) I do not want a board that is made in china or any other country for that matter. I want US made.
3) I do not want the negatives and consequences that buying a used board entails.

No matter what you guys say on here...I will be getting a brand new board as my first board. Who cares if they call me a KOOK.

HELPING OUT the local shaper/economy!! Carrozza Surfboards. SHAKAS UP!

Thanks.

[jaffa1949]

Your reasons for buying a new board are sound, as is any reason that might suggest a secondhand board.
If you are in the position to buy a new board that fits your needs as a beginning surfer ( and no matter what sort of board sport you have done before, you are a beginner).

Relax there will be a benefit of the other sport once you get up and riding

Kook is a state both in the observer and the beginner. Consider yourself a learner and be aware of your progress and kook calling only becomes a cheapshot not a reality..

Just go have fun, only kooks worry about being kooks

[stevie]

i agree, dont worry about it, just go an enjoy it, btw somethin to think about, i had a go on a friends board yesterday and on 3 different waves when i jumped or was thrown of, the board nearly came bak to smash me, i realised that his leash was 7' long, too short in my opinion, mine is 9' and this prob doesn't occur.