1st Board.....Fish?

[jcw100]

Sorry if you get these sorts of questions alot

Basically have been surfing for few about a month in total. Have been riding 7'2 hard NSP Mals throughout. However have been renting them, and decided i want to get a board as planning on surfing much more this year.

But, don't know what to get. I'm 6"3 and weigh around 80kgs. Would a fish be any good? What sizes would be right?? Anyone got anything for sale in South West UK for cheap Planning on using it mostly in North Devon.

Thanks

[tony g]

If you are popping up and riding the 7'2" NSP you could definitely ride a bigger fish. I would say about a 6'6" with some width to it. I would not buy a fish to small since you have not been surfing very long, you will still need the stability and flotation of a wider board. The drawback of going to small is you will not catch as many waves, and the waves you do catch you will not ride as far. You will then learn at a much slower pace. Good Luck!