Shortboard for So Cal

[Harrison]

Hey guys and gals,

I have been using a surf school's board for the past 2-3 weeks, but I want my own. I'm buying my first board soon, and I want to get a shortboard. A fellow the same height and 15 lb. heavier than I am offered to sell me his Channel Islands/Al Merrick Flyer II. Its 5'11" x 18.5" x 2.25". I heard that it is a great all around board, so figured this is perfect for me. The board is in great condition, only ridden 5 times. He's selling it for $325 and to me that sounds like a good deal. I am 5'10" and weigh 140 lb. I live in Orange County, so I surf Newport Beach and Huntington mostly. Maybe travel to Baja some day. Any advice or comments would be great. Thanks ahead of time.

Harrison

[Guest]

Well, can you try his board? Also, consider going to a rental shop and renting some diff. boards to see what you like. Place i went had all shapes and sizes for rent. $5 and hour. You could try 3 or 4 in a day and get an idea. Just my 2 cents.

[guest]

What place did you go to?

[Guest]

What place did you go to?

I rented them in Carlsbad, CA. Theres about 4 shops and they all rent boards.

[Guest]

ha! cool did you rent them at offshore?

[Guest]

ha! cool did you rent them at offshore?

Is that the one next to that taco/fish stand? If so, one time I rented them there. Also got a lesson there. Other times it was the shop a little north on 101, next to Cold Stone.