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HELP!!which board???

Postby robinom » Mon Jan 31, 2011 8:21 pm

Hey all..i am a beginner and really confused with all the boards to choose from..i am thinking of going for a 7,2 mini mall but wondering weather this is too small and been told i proberly need a 7,6 although everyone seems to be saying different things!!please help thanks :D
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Re: HELP!!which board???

Postby robinom » Mon Jan 31, 2011 8:22 pm

opps forgot to mention my height and weight!!i am 6ft tall and weigh 10 stone..thanks :D
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Re: HELP!!which board???

Postby CoolBeans » Tue Feb 01, 2011 10:39 pm

Start out logging it and go shorter as you get more experienced.
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Re: HELP!!which board???

Postby billie_morini » Tue Feb 01, 2011 11:29 pm

robinom,
you need a 9-foot longboard.
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Re: HELP!!which board???

Postby essex sucks » Wed Feb 02, 2011 7:47 pm

i would go 8 ft plus the bigger the better you will lean alot faster

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Re: HELP!!which board???

Postby robinom » Wed Feb 02, 2011 10:21 pm

thanks guys that helps alot!think i will try hiring out a 8ft board and see how i get on
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Re: HELP!!which board???

Postby blizzard944 » Thu Feb 03, 2011 1:41 am

Mate, i'm 6 feet and 220lbs and I surf an epoxy 8ft mini mal no problems. It is my first board. Not sure if you need to go into true mal terrirory. Pluss a mal is a bitch to fit in your car, or shed/garage.
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Re: HELP!!which board???

Postby robinom » Thu Feb 03, 2011 7:23 pm

Thanks man think i am going to go for the 8ft board dont think i wanna go bigger than that!
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