Thursday, December 20, 2007

What Kind of Surfboard Should I Get?

When learning to surf, the type of surfboard you learn on is very important. Most people learning to surf grab a thruster or another type of short-board. This is not ideal. Shortboards are made to be easily moved around on a wave, which makes them quite unstable for a beginner. A long, wide, stable board is what you need to learn on. This will make you improve your surfing much faster. To learn to surf, an ideal board would be 8-10 feet, if your under 15, stick to around 8 foot. These boards are ideal to learn to surf on.

There are also soft top boards available now, which are even more ideal. Also, Bic mals and minimals are great for learning, as they're a bit safer. This is because they are not made out of fiberglass.

So where can you get your first board?

Check out your local surf shops. Find a good secondhand board, you don't need a new one to start with. You can also check online auctions, which often have good bargains. A few dings are fine in your first board, but make sure the fiberglass isn't cracked right through, or the board will begin to fill with water, making it heavy and unable to float so well. Ensure the board is water-tight.

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