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Postby Jellylegs1968 » Sun Jun 03, 2007 2:03 pm

Hey,

I'm new to surfing and i like the retro look of longboards.

Also i'm a big guy, 6 ft 3 15 1/2 stone.

One question i have, are longboards easier to learn on?
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Postby Luke » Sun Jun 03, 2007 3:04 pm

Hiya, and welcome.

Yep, longboards are big and floaty, which makes them easier to paddle and pop up on.

Do a search on beginners boards, and get reading. :D
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Postby Surfing-Innovation » Sun Jun 03, 2007 4:28 pm

A longboard is certainly a good starting point for you - and I'd say the bigger the better. That isn't me being rude, just that you'll need a board with plenty of volume to make the paddling and catching waves part easier - and something nice and stable will be easier to stand on.....

I would try a few (surf hire places) before you think about buying - see what works for you and then take it from there.......
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Postby bluesnowcone » Sun Jun 03, 2007 8:06 pm

yh, definately try out the feel of a bigger board befor you buy one, and if you havent had any lessons already there definatly worth it, just take a couple just so you the basics.

retro longboards are all about cruising and getting on that noes and big long turns, i remember the first long ride i got on a 10ft foam board i rented out and its such a great feel
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Postby RJD » Mon Jun 04, 2007 8:39 am

IMO as a learner and a big guy look for something 9'6" 3 inches thick, 23 wide minimum.

Big single fin if you can find it, dont worry about turning just yet.

Or a good classic old skool 10fter with glassed on, ace!
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Postby Driftingalong » Mon Jun 04, 2007 2:18 pm

Yes, longboards can be easier to learn on.

But, PLEASE be careful were you decide to go surf. Longboards are big and are generally a lot heavier than other boards. Also they can be very difficult to turn when you are just learning; making them especially dangerous.
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Postby Jellylegs1968 » Tue Jun 05, 2007 11:22 am

Once i have had a few lessons, i was thinking of using Saunton as my main practice beach as i have read it is a good consistent begginner's wave
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Postby drowningbitbybit » Tue Jun 05, 2007 11:38 am

Jellylegs1968 wrote:Once i have had a few lessons, i was thinking of using Saunton as my main practice beach as i have read it is a good consistent begginner's wave


You cant get better than saunton for learning, particularly on a longboard.

Only problem with saunton is crowds :roll:
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Postby Jellylegs1968 » Tue Jun 05, 2007 1:46 pm

Any recommended surf schools in either north devon or north cornwall?
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Postby Surfing-Innovation » Tue Jun 05, 2007 1:53 pm

Too many to list I would say......

Used one on Gwithian a few years ago - not bad, but didn't really learn anything due to the student to coach ratio.

Have had one lesson off Lee Ryan - learnt a fair bit in a short space of time, due to it being a 2:1 lesson. Costly, but far better..........
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Postby Bewilderbeast » Tue Jun 05, 2007 1:56 pm

Jellylegs1968 wrote:Any recommended surf schools in either north devon or north cornwall?


Try Nick Thorn in Woolacombe N/Devon.

Good luck with it all and stay with it! :thumbs:
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Postby drowningbitbybit » Tue Jun 05, 2007 1:57 pm

Jellylegs1968 wrote:Any recommended surf schools in either north devon or north cornwall?


Walking On Waves is at saunton. Never used it (maybe should've done... years ago...) but Ive seen lots of happy people coming out of the water with the instructor Sarah.
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Postby Otter » Tue Jun 12, 2007 3:21 am

So in pounds (not Sterling) how much is 15.5 stone?
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Postby Jellylegs1968 » Thu Jun 21, 2007 2:25 pm

About 215 pounds
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Postby Otter » Thu Jun 21, 2007 10:22 pm

Thanks Jelly.

Yeah, definitely want to learn on a longboard. You'll experience a great deal less frustration, you'll learn quicker and have a bunch more fun to boot than trying out a potato chip to learn on. The bigger the better. I'm 6'4", 230lbs myself, and I ride a 10' single fin. Thick as a brick and very little rocker. Ride on all size waves. Keep the stoke Brah!
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Postby Surfdoc » Wed Jun 27, 2007 6:03 am

I have to agree that the log is gonna make your learning experience much more fun.

I am not a big guy and frefer long boards. My boards range from 9-10 foot. Modern and classic. My new years tradition is to paddle out my 1965 Gordon and Smith, its heavy, hard to turn and sucks to carry but it's exudes mojo.

Good luck and stay with it!
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