new to surfing

[roadtrip2010]

I'm completely new to surfing and have almost no idea what I'm doing. I am shopping for a surf board but im not sure what brands are good. I also dont know much about the other gear or accessories i need. Can i get some help, suggestions and advice? also I'm 5'11 and about 130lbs.

[drowningbitbybit]

www.surfing-waves.com/beginners_guide_surfing.htm

[gawsh]

you generally want a board that's not too refined. Maybe one that's about 6'0" x 18 3/4" x 2 1/4" (these are just an indication, don't go seeking a board with these exact measurements!).
Also if you've never surfed before i recommend a mini mal - they're mint to learn on!

[drowningbitbybit]

Maybe one that's about 6'0" x 18 3/4" x 2 1/4"

Ignore this bit. Its completely wrong.

Also if you've never surfed before i recommend a mini mal - they're mint to learn on!

Listen to this bit.

A more realistic board size would be 7'6 or more x 21" x 2 3/4".
And get a mini-mal, a pop-out like BIC or NSP for your first board.

[drowningbitbybit]

I also dont know much about the other gear or accessories i need.

Depends mostly on where you surf.

[roadtrip2010]

k. Thanks. Do you guys know any good websites to look at for buying a board and other stuff?

[RJD]

May help if you told us where in the world you are

[flyingvee]

Maybe one that's about 6'0" x 18 3/4" x 2 1/4"

Ignore this bit. Its completely wrong.

Also if you've never surfed before i recommend a mini mal - they're mint to learn on!

Listen to this bit.

A more realistic board size would be 7'6 or more x 21" x 2 3/4".
And get a mini-mal, a pop-out like BIC or NSP for your first board.

FFS don't wind DDB up with beginner questions, actually he's being very polite for a change

Use the search facility on this website and/or Google!!!!