Surfing Waves

Hi, I'm basically on here because i know very little about surfing. I'm looking to start surfing during the summer as i live near the coast. I'm about 5' 7 and 8- 8 and a half stone, I've been saving for a board or a while now and I'm looking at one which costs 210, its secondhand, its an epoxy board (could someone tell me what this is?) its 6' 10 and a mini mal type of board? Basically, i have no clue if this is suitable for me and i know no one with the knowledge to tell me! Please help! All advice is welcome!!

Hi Dunbar, welcome to the world of surfing. Lots to learn and it sounds like you're keen wanting to buy a board first off.
Good stuff, depending on where you are I invite you to hold off on buying the board a little while yet and rent for a couple of session first if that's possible,
Although the board sounds fine at first glance, things like shape and volume for flotation and then length will be important to you.As you are quite light you can certainly come down a little in length.
It is also important to understand the condition of the board you are buying as both epoxy and PU polyurethane boards will break down more quickly if their glass jobs or skin is broken.
If you have mates who are experienced surfers ask their advice too

My suggestion is read through a lot of the advice on offer here and pick the knowledge out of it. Then after the couple of rental goes you will have saved money and have more idea of what you need .
It's a beginning but a good one .
Go out and enjoy

"rent for a couple of session first if that's possible" -jaffa1949

Great advice. Find out what you like before buying!