What kind of board should I get?

[EwrWrop]

I'm about 6'1" 165lbs. Any suggestions? New to surfing..

[goin_retro]

Matt Kechele - Pug Performer
Get it in the mid to upper 7ft. range. (not a tuflite like the picture though)

http://www.4surfers.nl/productimg%5C14032007480748.JPG

Its what I learned on and still continue to ride a lot, years later, cause its such and awesome board. Catches nice and holds well in bigger surf, has a lot of drive, and turns great.

[EwrWrop]

I was thinkin about getting a 7S superfish xl. Yeah or nah?

[aka pumpmaster]

I'm against pop outs but that type of shape is good. longer and wider equals more stable and stability will make it easier to learn.

[goin_retro]

I believe both boards are very similar, although I am not sure if the 7S has as the ease of handling that the Kechele does. I have never ridden a superfish but I don't believe it has the same amount of entry rocker that the Pug Performer does, and is also a bit thicker in the tail.

These are only assumptions, can anyone else inform about the 7S?

[South Bethany]

I was thinkin about getting a 7S superfish xl. Yeah or nah?

dude its fine. so is the Kechele. dont spend $600. Buy a used 7 foot funshape off the rack for $200. it really doesn't matter despite what everyones going to tell you. just don't but a chip.

For the first year the ONLY thing that matters is paddle out EVERY chance you get.

[EwrWrop]

Yeah thanks man. I've been bondyboarding for a while but I've just been wanting to start surfing

[randomherochris]

I actually have a question along the same lines

I've been riding a 7'2 fun board for a while and i'm thinkin of going shorter

any suggestions?

[mvernago]

hey i surf ocean city most of the time and im fairly new to surfing. im 5'7 and 145 lbs. right now im riding a 6' shortboard. i can surf that fine. im looking to get a fish though. any suggestions on a good board for the average ocean city Md surf?

[windswellsucks]

looking at the forecasts, i dont think there will ever be waves, ever again. doesnt matter what board u get

[DikDanger]

damn.. the guy that started that thread needs a meal... over 6 foot and weighing 165 lbs.... damn.... if ya see me at the beach... i'll buy you a taco or a dog dude...

[EwrWrop]

Hey dude, I mean if thats what your into I guess...

[brek]

I actually have a question along the same lines

I've been riding a 7'2 fun board for a while and i'm thinkin of going shorter

any suggestions?


I've been surfing sporadically for a few years. I haven't owned a board, just always rented. I started out around 8.5ft and kind of worked my way down to about where you are -- sometimes longer, sometimes shorter.

Anyway, two weeks ago for my birthday, my GF got me a a board (with pretty specific instructions from me). The board i got is this one:

https://triplexsurfandskim.c3.ixwebhosting.com/store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=4

It's an eopxy fish. Much of what i read online said fishes were good transition boards to go short. I have to say after one session in Del on 6/8 I am STOKED. I think it was acutally easier to catch waves and stand up on than the BIC funboards I had been renting. Plus you can really make some turns with it. In one day my surfing went up to a whole new level. Also, this board is probably a little bit on the big side for me (5'7" - 150lb)


Anyway...some people will scoff since it's made overseas...but heres a good post that might clear the air a bit on some of the misconceptions...

http://www.swellinfo.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3211&postcount=9

As to the guy who started the thread....

why not start out renting a few boards first? I would start out going 9ft and work your way down and see if you can keep catching waves. Of course, nothing wrong with starting out shorter and just having a bit more patience...

[StuckinVA]

I rented a 7S Aussie Fish in C.R. That board was awesome. It was a 6'7 X 20 X 2 5/8. oh.. and I'm 6'2 210lbs. I would've bought it but they wanted a fortune, like 400,000 colones. = $781 (at the time).

I'm a big fan of the 7S boards though. Good stuff.

Get a longboard. Regardless of how good you get, you'll always want a good log to ride on the small days. It's a good investment and will last forever.

[pvjumper05]

i started surfing about 9 months ago and kinda jumped into it blindly. i had tried my friend's 6'6 fish and liked it so i decided to get a shortboard as opposed to a longboard (tried it and liked the quicker more maneuverable boards). bad decision at the time. it was really difficult learning on my board (6'2 thruster), but i went surfing about once a week all the way into january and eventually i taught myself the hard way and i'm finally riding those long waves and getting great rides.

I managed to haggle my way down to make the board under $150 and its great. so buy a board suited to your wants and your level of skill. and dont forget your price range hah. good luck

[South Bethany]

i had tried my friend's 6'6 fish and liked it so i decided to get a shortboard as opposed to a longboard (tried it and liked the quicker more maneuverable boards). bad decision at the time. it was really difficult learning on my board (6'2 thruster), but i went surfing about once a week all the way into january and eventually i taught myself the hard way and i'm finally riding those long waves and getting great rides.


you did not make a bad decision...you are SO far ahead of where you'd be if you bought some huge popout or longboard and paddled around for the last 9 months without ever actually learning how to catch waves on a surfboard thats your size. i learned on a mid 6 foot thruster and so did most other ppl until about 10 years ago when everybody decided that "easiest is best"

[Jersey_lifer]

I'd recommend a 6'6 swallow tail with a little more width through the body and nose. Similar to one i learned on... great for any swell and for learning. I had a chemistry like that. it was excellent.. maybe something to consider?
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