Newbie board for California

[ravedave]

Hey guys!

I recently moved from Europe to San Diego and have now started surfing. I've rented a softboard three times now and are getting to catch more and more waves. Since I will live in southern California for four years I would like to buy a board. I have a Volvo V70 so the board can maximum be approx. 6'10''.

My weigt: 170lbs
Length: 6'2''

What type of board do you recommend? I will surf 1-2 times a week.

[jaffa1949]

Your situation is grave Rave Dave
to get the save you crave dave.
Don't act a knave dave.
So be ye wise
and choose the size
take you far
and fits your surfing and not the car.

Mainly because I couldn't think of anything
that rhymed with Volvo.
Seriously they have invented roof racks
and with the seats down you can put in a longboard.
A good volume 6'10" or 7ft board, funboard a decent shape will take you there
just be aware 3 surf rentals lots to learn,
but " you're out there having fun,
in the warm California sun"

[behindThePeak]

He's right. Get a longboard and some roof racks. I like those Costco specials. They're well made for foamies and would be perfect for your level. Failing that you can go get a small egg that will fit your car. Encinitas makes good ones...

[ravedave]

Your situation is grave Rave Dave
to get the save you crave dave.
Don't act a knave dave.
So be ye wise
and choose the size
take you far
and fits your surfing and not the car.

Mainly because I couldn't think of anything
that rhymed with Volvo.
Seriously they have invented roof racks
and with the seats down you can put in a longboard.
A good volume 6'10" or 7ft board, funboard a decent shape will take you there
just be aware 3 surf rentals lots to learn,
but " you're out there having fun,
in the warm California sun"

Haha, nice poem you got there for me!

Thanks for the advices guys.

[Rickyroughneck]

Hey guys!

I recently moved from Europe to San Diego and have now started surfing. I've rented a softboard three times now and are getting to catch more and more waves. Since I will live in southern California for four years I would like to buy a board. I have a Volvo V70 so the board can maximum be approx. 6'10''.

My weigt: 170lbs
Length: 6'2''

What type of board do you recommend? I will surf 1-2 times a week.

You could get a 6'10 fat funboard shape. It is mostly width that provides stability so aim for something 21-22" wide, it will look a bit silly being short and fat but lots of surfers use them and they can be great!

I would jump straight to buying a hardboard, I would never endorse buying a foamie as one grows out of them too fast. Pop-out or "custom", your choice.


That said, I would agree that roofracks + longboard (9'2" or so) would be a better solution from a pure surfing point of view. You can grow out of a midlength, whereas you can't really grow out of a longboard. If you drive long distances though, I would advise against soft roofracks. They kill your fuel efficiency, and at high speeds can sometimes vibrate and take off paint (so I have heard).

[ravedave]

I got a good offer from a friend today. He is selling a NSP Funboard 7'2, you think it will be good for me?

/David

[jaffa1949]

You can go to thesea
on your fun board NSP
the size is the one
to give you some fun
and when you have played
like your ace to the spade
you can always upgrade.
So buy a new toy
then head out and enjoy

Just check the boards condition if you are satisfied
buy,
BTW always ask why a guy is selling.

[ravedave]

You can go to thesea
on your fun board NSP
the size is the one
to give you some fun
and when you have played
like your ace to the spade
you can always upgrade.
So buy a new toy
then head out and enjoy

Just check the boards condition if you are satisfied
buy,
BTW always ask why a guy is selling.

Jaffa, you are a f*cking legend in my eyes. Love your poems hahaha. Driving down to San Diego to get it now.

Have a good one!