looking For Cheap 7 ft + fun board

Bro- years ago there use to be a statistic out there, not sure if it still is, but should still apply. Something like this: They say that when learning on a longboard you should stand up and ride a wave somewhere between your 5th and 10th consecutive session. Not sure what it is for a shortboard... But probably at least double.

If you are like 10 yrs old or something, I would say learn on a shorter board- but if your older, longboard. I learned on a longboard and remember riding my first wave about the 7th time I went out. Remember it like yesterday- hoping you will create some of those memories too bro...

 

That has been the traditional view. I think, however, that the term has a migrating definition, as boards are getting shorter on one end, and longer on the SUP side, etc.
I will say this, "fun" boards are exactly that, a lot of fun--they ride like a short board and paddle like a long.
just opinion, of course.

 

Good to hear... seriously you will thank us later!

 

Whats the saying? paralysis by analysis. We're talking about surfing here, not building a rocket ship. You live where its warm 9 months of the year, and fairly flat all summer. Get a board that floats you and start surfing as much as possible if you like it. 7 foot, 8 foot funshape...whatever...get out there and paddle into some waves and stand up. Buying second, third boards is for after you've got a reason to change.

 

frost, buddy, we live in Charleston. There is no reason for you not to have a log. Trust me, I learned on a 7'4" funshape, and fought the LB purchase for almost 2 years. You will learn so much faster on a 9'+. If you must have a funboard, go for something wide and floaty. However, I prefer a fish or an egg, if you want a small wave shorter board. Fun shapes aren't quite as easy to learn on as a log, but they also can't maneuver like a shorter board. They tend to be stuck in between, thus end up being mediocre as you get more skill. I bought a 90's Rusty 9' performance LB for like $280 last year and dropped $50 on some ding repair. Now I have a nice beater board. I suggest you search for similar deals.

 

the best boards for here a the lb,fish and funboard...never dog in on a sb unless your very board and the waves are steep.

 

You know why you can find short boards for cheap everywhere you look? Because so many beginners, myself included (20 years ago) think that they can pick one up and go out and start ripping right away, then figure out real fast it aint so easy and either realize they need a LB or Funboard to start or they just quit all together. Don't be a statistic like so many others

I know we're beating a dead horse and you've pretty much already committed to going for a longer board, I suggest something like my 8'1" McTavish or a legit 9' LB, if you don't want a log you can go with a HBLB to have more maneuverability and still have a stable board to get up on and catch smaller waves.

As you progress you'll enjoy taking the HPLB out in bigger waves. Mine is 9' and it's a blast and I enjoy it almost as much as my 6'4" SB. Just depends on the day, my mood, and conditions. Do yourself a favor and sell 3-4 of those short boards you got and use that to get a nice LB, you'll be glad you did. By time you're ready for a legit SB you'll have gotten your money's worth.

 

That looks like a decent length. Not sure of the condition, as pictures don't usually show dings well. Cheap though, so it could be worth looking at. You might want to stop by Odyssey and tell Brian what you are looking for in a used board. Let him know James sent ya. He helped me find my last 2 used boards. Expect to spend between 200-300 on a semi dinged up board, or 400-600 for a good condition used board.

 

CL, $150, 7'6" Ron Jon, never touched the water, fins and leash. I don't normally long board, but it has been a fun board on small days! There are deals out there, just gotta find them! Kind of wild that you have purchased several boards and you can't even stand up yet. You sound like my cousin's son, he can ride a wave straight in on a 2' day and thats about it. But he keeps trying to buy all these surfboards. I told him to learn to ride what he has, then upgrade the whip. Good luck, man!

 

Look for a BIC longbaord. They're INDESTRUCTIBLE and super fun. Plus cheap.

 

I used to surf a 6'4" WRV no matter what the conditions. I have now upgraded to different boards for varying conditions and it's been great! I second Braap on that BIC, it's a log to learn on! Keep us posted and good luck!

 

Frost, one more thing to add. Any surfer will tell you that foot placement on your board will increase the maneuverability of that board. No matter what size. Learning the sweet spots on the tail, center,nose of any board is done with stepping or shuffling you feet to achieve, drive, stall, and turning ability. These are things that are easier learn on a long board. Thanks for your time!

 

If you have already tested your hand at ding repair, that funboard for $150 is decent, but not ideal. Looks like it doesn't have any major browning, so the repair shouldn't be too terrible. If you go for it, look at the dings, mention them, and talk him down to 100 or so.

Know that all funshapes are not created equal, as they are essentially hybrids between long and shortboards, they can lean more towards one or the other. This one you posted seems like it leans more towards the shortboard characteristics. Ideally, if going for a funshape, you would have something a bit wider and more full in the nose, like the following Stewart. It's 7'4 x 21 1/2 x 2 7/8- a mighty amount of volume and stability.

(sorry image is clipped, just click on it for the full view)


All in all you f*cked up, you created a detailed plan about leaning to surf, and somehow forgot to learn about surfboards.

You should probably just give up. But if you don't, sell ALL of the boards you bought, even for 50% of what you paid; just get rid of those useless things. You won't need them for years, if ever. Go into the surfshop like Brew mentioned. Confess your sins, tell him you know how to fix a ding, and maybe you'll be pointed to a proper learning board.

 

Haha- funny slash! Go easy on the guy- he's cool!

Hey frost- here you go, I found some boards for you! Btw- listen to what everyone's saying...

First off- the link you posted for the 7'10- althought it's cheap and looks like a good shape, I still think it's going to be too small. 'Perfection' boards are nice, but I bet that board does not have much volumn (it's really thin) and if you get a 7'10 you need the volumn (even if it's 8). The volumn really helps with float and wave catching ability. But you also need stability- in order to stand up, and that's where a longboard come in- and this board falls short on all of these.

Here is a sweeeet board just posted! No worries about being made fun of due to the florial thing (unless it's pink, I can't tell). Florial inlay patterns on longboards are classic- kinda Hawaii feel- you'll get compliment on this board!
http://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/spo/4925591595.html

Here's others:
This ones only worth 175. And it might be a little small, unless you are 150lbs
http://charleston.craigslist.org/spo/4932463071.html


Classic one- you will learn quickest with this one:
http://wilmington.craigslist.org/spo/4878301533.html


A high performance longboard- might be harder to ride, but would be a great deal at 250
http://wilmington.craigslist.org/spo/4937169662.html


Another cheap one: kinda on the small side still...
http://wilmington.craigslist.org/spo/4840771659.html



Ok- hope this helps direct you to the right board! Others have a good point- sell 2 of the other boards you have and buy yourself a nice newer longboard.... Seriously once you get the longboard and start catching waves and having the best fun you had yet- you probably will not touch those boards for at least a year. And if you do you'll end up having a frustrating session and go right back to ol trusty (the longboard that you have yet to buy)

Later bro.

 

Btw my first board was a 9'2 high performance longboard. Looking back I wish I had gotten a more classic longboard shape (read :single fin) but it still worked. I ended up learning that it was easier for me to ride, turn and even catch waves with just the one fin in instead of all 3.

I currently have 3 longboards in my quiver and love riding them all. Someone else on here mentioned it- board selection depends on wave conditions and your mood.... So it's good to have a varity... But when your learning you only need one... A longboard.

 

Actually - here is a deal:
http://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/sgd/4931486238.html


Just be care that the guy doesn't try to lure you into the basement
You've been warned