New Shortboard

[-Griffin-]

Hi, guys.

Looking to purchase a new shortboard. I'm 5'8", 130 lbs. I'm only 15, so I'll be gaining more weight and might be getting taller. I've worked my way down to a 6'4" which I'm still so-so on, so I'll be riding that quite a bit more till I get it down 100%. What length (and thickness) board should I get? I'd prefer to not get a fish, and I want something that I can be riding for years to come.

I'm going to be looking on my local Craigslist for a board the length of what you guys suggest.

Thanks in advance.

[-Griffin-]

I've been looking at some 5'10" boards. Good size?

[Jimi]

Have you considered sticking with the board you currently have till you KNOW you need a smaller board?

I think with a bit more growing a 6'4 is sounding pretty good! Obviously if you are surfing well, you can look to downsize, but only do so if you've got the bigger board nailed most of the time!