How do you know what surf board is best for you?

Question

long, short, style, brand, ect..

Answer 1

As Bogey said before, its best to ask your local surfboard dealer and see what they think. Be honest about your ability and experience. I see too many people that cant surf and will never learn to surf properly simply because they are riding a board that is not suitable to their weight, height or skill level.



Heres a little bit of help for you anyway, just a few examples.



Height in CMS to what kind of Starter board you would probably need, for two to five foot surf. These are probablys and not definitleys, because its still best to check em out yourself with your dealer.



Someone 150 CMS would want something around 5'8 and up

160 CMS would want something around 6'2 and up

170 CMS would want something around 6'6 and up

180 CMS would want something around 6'10 amd up

190 CMS would want something around 7,2 and up

200 CMS would want something around 7,6 and up



Your weight is the most important issue, if you are too heavy for a certain board, it will sink when you stand on it.



When learning its best to use a board about 2.5 Inches thick and about 21 Inches Wide.



As said before Fun Boards are pretty good for people startin out, get an NSP board or something like that.



Hope this helps you out. Have fun.

Answer 2

Which ever you feel the most comfortable with. As far as longboard or short, you can interchange depending on size of surf, type of surf and conditions. A longboard will give you stability, paddling ease, and great if the surf is small. A short board will give you maneuverability and the ability to take off later and on steeper waves. You'll also have an easier time duck diving through waves on a short board.

The shape you choose is all personal preference. Shapers all shape a little differently and what works for one surfer doesn't necessarily work for another. My suggestion is to try your friends boards and see how they work. Look at how easy it is to paddle out, how easy it is to paddle for a wave, when riding the wave where you feel comfortable standing on the board (up front or over the tail), how easy is it to maneuver, and do you like it's over all performance. Trial and error is the only way to really find something you like. Once you find a shaper you like, and stick with him, build a rapport and he might loan you some of his boards to experiment with...if you're lucky. Good luck.

Answer 3

You'd be better going to your local surf shop and asking them. They'll probably let you try some out so you can decide yourself which is best for you.

Answer 4

well its gotta be your height and i uno bout them brands much i dont think it matters too much, and