Which surfboard should I get?

Question

I have been surfing for 4 months, so I can catch waves pretty easy and get up. I am looking for a new board so I can keep improving.
-I live in San Diego
-Want to be able to catch waves easily but still want a short board
-I don't like surfing big big big waves but you know, just something I can use for pretty much everything from ankle high surf to a little over head high or so.
-I'm 5'2 and 115 pounds


these are the ones i was thinking about:

http://www.cisurfboards.com/sb_biscuit.asp

http://www.cisurfboards.com/SB_pod.asp

http://www.cisurfboards.com/sb_fishcuit.asp

http://www.firewiresurfboards.com/quiver_boards.php?boardid=quadfish

Answer 1

Well, I guess you don't read that resolved questions either, huh? This question was aked in almost the exact same way about five times last week. Now whether or not it is the answer you want to hear, there is really only one right answer. here it is:



Although I am sure you will get lots of "advice" the real BEST ANSWER is to go to a good local surf shop and discuss your skill level, your size (your weight is very important, your height is fairly irrelevant) and local wave conditions with the folks there. they will give you much better info than ANYBODY out here in cyberspace. When you are finally ready, you should really think about buying a decent board, and avoiding popouts , and boards made in sweat shops in China, unless that's just all you can afford.



(Popouts cranked out in overseas sweatshops: ...

http://bp3.blogger.com/_hPACOtZKKko/RkST…



(Why popouts are bad for the industry: http://www.mckevlins.com/nopopstory.htm)…



And don't forget, there are always used boards for sale in every surf shop. After almost 43 years of surfing, I still get my surfboard buying advice at good local shops in the places where I surf. Just as a side comment, if you are still in the :beginner' phase, a fish can be pretty triocy to ride and you might want to discuss that with the guys in the shop. You have to be REALLY HONEST about your skill level.





Anybody who would give you SPECIFIC advice as to what size or type board to buy on-line is foolish. Anybody who would take that advice is more foolish



And, I know there are lots of nice kids who want to share information with you on line. But don't take the advice from youngsters, who may know even less than you do about surfing, a surfboard is a big investment. I hope you are mature enough to read through the BS that lots of people throw at you on line. Don't waste your time on line, go straight to the source, a good local shop.

Answer 2

Selecting the right surfboard is part art and part science. Much depends on your size (height and weight), surfing ability, and the size/shape of the waves you ride.



To fit the surfer to a surfboard, the shapers vary the surfboard's outline, length, width, thickness, tail, rocker, material, rail, contours, fiberglass, and more to make surfboards that perform superbly for a variety of surfers in a variety of wave conditions.



The single most important factor when selecting a surfboard is choosing the correct outline – the curves of the surfboard as viewed from above. Secondly, it's selecting the correct size (length, width and thickness) to ensure the proper float. The rocker, tail, bottom profile, rail, etc are secondary considerations that are best left to the shapers' discretion and experience for all but the best surfers.



The surfboards listed on our site are made by some of the world's best shapers. They have carefully crafted their designs to reflect their years of experience and feedback from countless surfers. If you're not sure exactly what you want, trust the shapers and their designs. They are the best in the business.



http://www.surfboardsetc.com/index.html



Regards,

Surfboards Etc

Customer Service

www.SurfboardsEtc.com

Answer 3

get either a fish or about a 7 footer