Choose First Surfboards
CHOOSING YOUR FIRST SURFBOARDS
The First Step
Nothing is more important to the beginning surfer than having the right board. Those thin, narrow rockets the stars are riding sure look exciting, but they are a disaster for those learning initial techniques. Therefore, keep these tips in mind when making your choice.
Go Cheap!!!
You're going to ding and scratch a board if you really put it to use, so don't spent too much. A $400 board will ding as easy as a $100 board. It's not about looks, so ignore minor yellowing and small dings. However, dings that show foam or any delamination should be avoided. You're going to beat the heck out of your board, so pay the least amount possible.
Go Big and Thick!!!
All the cool girls and guys have small, narrow boards, right? So what! You're not cool yet. Get a board that will give flotation and allow for easy paddling. A good average size would be around 7 feet long and 19-21 inches wide and at least 2-3 inches thick. This all depends on your size, so be sure you can comfortably carry and wield the surfboard in the water. Generally, a 120 pound surfer should look for a 6 feet 10 inch board while a 140 pounder might look towards a 7 feet 2 inch board. At 170 pounds, try to go above 7 feet 6 inches.
Don't Chase Tail!!!
Don't worry about the tail or number of fins. For the first 3-6 months, you really shouldn't worry about turning or doing maneuvers, so whether your board is a swallow tail or a pintail or even if it only has one fin is really pointless. For the record, 3-fin boards are the easiest to turn and the most functional fin set up for the advanced and intermediate surfer.
Final thoughts...
Several companies make soft surfboards that consist of a bodyboard-like material, and the fins are flexible to help prevent injuries while learning your craft. This is a good way to get the kids up and riding without a ride to the emergency room.
These info is taken from http://surfing.about.com
Nothing is more important to the beginning surfer than having the right board. Those thin, narrow rockets the stars are riding sure look exciting, but they are a disaster for those learning initial techniques. Therefore, keep these tips in mind when making your choice.
Go Cheap!!!
You're going to ding and scratch a board if you really put it to use, so don't spent too much. A $400 board will ding as easy as a $100 board. It's not about looks, so ignore minor yellowing and small dings. However, dings that show foam or any delamination should be avoided. You're going to beat the heck out of your board, so pay the least amount possible.
Go Big and Thick!!!
All the cool girls and guys have small, narrow boards, right? So what! You're not cool yet. Get a board that will give flotation and allow for easy paddling. A good average size would be around 7 feet long and 19-21 inches wide and at least 2-3 inches thick. This all depends on your size, so be sure you can comfortably carry and wield the surfboard in the water. Generally, a 120 pound surfer should look for a 6 feet 10 inch board while a 140 pounder might look towards a 7 feet 2 inch board. At 170 pounds, try to go above 7 feet 6 inches.
Don't Chase Tail!!!
Don't worry about the tail or number of fins. For the first 3-6 months, you really shouldn't worry about turning or doing maneuvers, so whether your board is a swallow tail or a pintail or even if it only has one fin is really pointless. For the record, 3-fin boards are the easiest to turn and the most functional fin set up for the advanced and intermediate surfer.
Final thoughts...
Several companies make soft surfboards that consist of a bodyboard-like material, and the fins are flexible to help prevent injuries while learning your craft. This is a good way to get the kids up and riding without a ride to the emergency room.
These info is taken from http://surfing.about.com
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