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I'd go with the C7, it's the original and closer to surfing. I'm a fairly new / lousy surfer and it's helped me a lot - at least with the 10% of surfing that happens after you catch the wave and...

I have two Carvers: the Venice (36") and the Flowmaster (42"). I have also ridden a friend's Monsta (31"). Strangely, I love riding the Flowmaster in pools, it just seems a lot less squirrelly than...

Personally I prefer Carvers with longer decks, seems a little more stable and surfy. I have one setup with the 42" Carver deck (the Flowmaster) and one with a 36" (Venice), both with the C7/C2 truck...

I picked one up about 4 months ago, hadn't skated since the 80s, and got instantly hooked. Much closer to surfing than regular skateboards. I've started riding mine in the bowls at the local...

Yes, if you can afford it, and really want to jumpstart your learning curve, GO. Just got back from a trip myself, and it helped a LOT. I wish I had gone much sooner.

Maybe you are popping up too soon. Maybe you are leaning too far forward. But first things first. Have you read up on basic surf techniques? Worked on your pop-up? Practiced catching whitewater...

Soft racks can be super noisy due to the straps vibrating. But in my experience, hard racks aren't usually that bad. You can hear some wind whistling sometimes but if it is really noisy it is...

+1 on Thule. Use a Thule rack system plus the 554XT attachments, no issues.

In terms of stuff that gets me psyched for surfing, Thee Oh Sees, Eddy Current Suppression Ring, Tyvek, The Clean, good old AC/DC.

I drive 200 miles to surf Texas wind swell. It gets OK in Texas now and then, but given the limitations on when I can make it to the beach, waist high waves with <15 mph onshores are "good"...

No experience with Quiksilver, but like a2tall said most of the major manufacturers tend to be stand-up about this sort of thing, within reason. They want your repeat business and no one's gonna buy...

I have the Thule rack system, use it to carry two longboards. I usually drive 75 or so, but have gone up to 85 with no problems. I usually add an extra Dakine tiedown strap for good measure, and...

+1. Part of learning to surf is understanding where and when you belong and where and when you don't. I think it's good to push your comfort level a little sometimes because being around better...

Yep. I'm all for beginners getting their waves - I'm not very far removed form one myself. I have no problem sharing the lineup with beginners as long as they understand the etiquette and aren't too...

Agreed. IMO, among surfers whose skills are reasonably suited to the break, sharing waves is common courtesy. If someone is in way over their head, a menace, can't catch waves, or otherwise clearly...

No argument here, it's all about respect and attitude. Kooks are kooks, regardless of what they are riding. And there are definitely plenty of capable, cool SUP'ers.

In my mind the bigger issue...

Gotta be careful in HI. Recently surfed in Kauai and there was an SUP'er in the line-up.
I caught a left close to the curl and was heading right down the line - dude dropped in right in front of...

Kauai also has a good beginner wave at Kalapaki Beach, so you could try there also. But as noted above by and large Hawaii is not that beginner friendly. Lots of shallow reefs, lots of potential...

Florida can be kinda inconsistent. If you're looking at continental US, CA would be a much better choice for consistent surf IMO. It definitely is localized in places, but many of those are places...

Depends on the beach, I think. I'm not up to speed on the Galveston area.

If you're gonna be surfing in CC or Port A, you can buy a Nueces County beach parking pass for $12 which allows you to...

I'm Texas-based and was in your shoes not long ago, so my $.02.

Where in Texas are you located? Galveston, Surfside, Port A / Corpus and South Padre all have good spots.

Find a good...