is my board too tall for me?

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is my board too tall for me?

Postby MAHALO7stefen » Mon Nov 15, 2004 8:13 pm

i got a 6`2 and im like 5`5

i thought getting like half a foot would be good for my practice to learn for a whlie then when i got taller it would be a good manueverlitiy board for intermediate/adv surfing.

i need some experts opinions!!
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Postby PapaW » Tue Nov 16, 2004 10:55 am

If your just starting ot then its more likley to be a tad short for you...

Shorter the board the steaper the learning curve...

Stick with it for now if your finding it a struggle even after regular sessions then add a few inches on. to the size.
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Postby Ripper65 » Tue Nov 16, 2004 12:44 pm

Well, for us Florida surfers MAHALO7stefen it should be okay.
Just keep going out and trying it out........over time you will know.
Or even try a friend or 2 boards out there when surfing. :)
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Postby Squeaky » Sat Dec 18, 2004 8:34 am

hey well im only 1m 58cm (i dunno what that is in feet, maybe 5ft something?) anyway so im pretty short and im using a 9ft longboard, and im only a beginner and i've got no trouble with using it really, oh except carrying the board gets a bit tough at some times lol :) but yeh i spose u couldn't call that board 2 long 4 me, maybe it'll be the same for u?
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