NSP 9'2" or BIC 10'?

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Should a beginner like me buy an NSP 9'2" or BIC 10'?

NSP 9'2"
3
38%
BIC 10'
5
63%
 
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NSP 9'2" or BIC 10'?

Postby andr3w » Sat Jun 16, 2007 7:08 pm

as you probably guessed I'm new to surfing and I'm looking for a durable longboard for a relatively inexpensive price. I live in RI, am about 6'3" 190lbs., and have been told these two boards would be good to learn on. any advice?
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Postby Surfing-Innovation » Sat Jun 16, 2007 7:10 pm

At your size and weight, and being a newcomer to surfing, I reckon you'd get more enjoyment out of the bigger board
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Re: NSP 9'2" or BIC 10'?

Postby boco rio » Sat Jun 16, 2007 7:21 pm

andr3w wrote:as you probably guessed I'm new to surfing and I'm looking for a durable longboard for a relatively inexpensive price. I live in RI, am about 6'3" 190lbs., and have been told these two boards would be good to learn on. any advice?


Your a big guy, so you need at least a 10' board or maybe more.

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Postby soops » Sun Jun 17, 2007 11:38 am

They are both pretty huge!!

I'm 5' 11" and weigh about 15 stone and am learning on a BIC 7' 9". But for a big chap i am quiet mobile and active

My friend has a simalar sized NSP which i actually prefer to mine but the BIC is ok. I'd be wary about leaning on a 10' board as it'll be so much hassle to store and get to the beach you'll never use it.
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Postby andr3w » Mon Jun 25, 2007 1:18 am

thanks for all the advice. I'm actually thinking about getting this used epoxy board (10'2") at the local shop for $550.
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