Buying Board (need help)

[nunovix]

Hi all!

I am starting to surf since some weeks ago (had some experiences before) in a softboard 7', but she broke in half.
I was already standing up in the foam, and catching some smaller waves, but i was doing fine, and also finding it easy.
Now i need to find a new 2nd hand board, but i wanted one in Epoxy, so i didnt't break a board again.
I have two options, a 6'7 or a 7'. Here in Portugal the 7' boards are more difficult to find and are more expensive.

The 7' is more expensive (225euros\254dollars) and isn't in epoxy, it's in fiberglass. But it is more suited to beginners.
The measures are: 7'0 x 20 x 2 5/8
http://olx.pt/anuncio/mini-malibu-ess-7 ... y8MWf.html

The 6'7 seems best, because it's cheaper (150€\169dollars) and is a BIC in Epoxy.
The measures are: 6'7 x 20"3/4 x 2"3/8
http://www.bicsportsurfboards.com/produ ... d,270.html

I am 1,80m\5,90ft and weight 60kg\132lbs

I seem to be inclined to the 6'7 but am afraid that it is a big step. On the other way i i adpt to it, it could be a board that gives me more progression.
The 7' is more suited, but more expensive, and not epoxy.

Could anyone give me some opinions if they think the 6´7 is a big step for me?
Thanks in advance for your help!

[oldmansurfer]

The shorter smaller thinner you go the more difficult it will be to catch waves so I would reccomend you stay with 7 foot or even get an 8 footer