Eckshero

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Hey i was just wondering if anyone on here surfs? i love board sports and need something to do in the summer when there is no snow and want to pick up surfing. Anyone else here in the same boat as i am?

kYLEMtnCRUZr

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i skimboard, dont own a surfboard, and not convenient to carry a surfboard around

Eckshero

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i know it still wont fit but a short board or maybe a fish/gun? i still dont own one but i would love to.

CoryTurner

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the soft racks for surf boards are about $60 at most surf shops...they work perfectly fine.

as for surfing...when i lived in huntington beach most 06 though early07...i tried a few times on a short board (6'04") but couldnt really do anything but go straight for a few seconds. i need to buy a long board, but not till i move back to the coast.

Sean415

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I am also a big fan of board sports. I snowboard, surf, skateboard, body board, and skim board. I suggest if you want to get into surfing, start off with a long board or a hybrid because they are much easier to learn on. Then depending on your style you could get the board that fits it. Long boards are more stable, which makes it a lot easier to get up. I am planning on getting a long board for this summer. I have a hybrid that I am probably going to sell and two short boards that need fixin'. Any questions feel free to ask.

ldivinag

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anyone into waterboarding?????

Eckshero

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how do i know what size i need? im 5'6 and about 120 lbs

Irrational X

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a girls size?

FLYSTI05

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i go to the beach when ever i can winter or summer when the surf is good im there if i dont have to work. hit me up some time i work in walnut creek anyways

Eckshero

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well i had to drop weight class for kickboxing. yeah i know its kind of a girl size LoL

Eckshero

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oh btw where should i look into buying a board. i've surfed a couple times when i was in LBC with some friends and i can get up fine i just cant turn with a long board. not enough weight maybe?

evsoul

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I surf, and shape surfboards.

You should get something a little bigger if you're not used to surfing because smaller boards get thrashed pretty hard if you don't know what you're doing.

i suggest a 7'-ish funboard to get going on.

NW OBS

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I agree! And get ready for a MUCH longer learning curve then anything else you have done 'boarding' (snow, wake or skate). You're better off learning the ocean AND waves 1st with a boogie board. When you got THAT figured out, then go jump on the board. I would also suggest a 'soft board' 1st... (I still surf on my kid's 6ft softie). It won't beat you up as bad. Be ready to be pretty much a geek for 18 months if you do it everyday, even longer if it's once and a while!

Eckshero

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wow thanks guys! never knew there was so much to know about surfing. hey evsoul how much would you charge for one?
edit: i also hear its important to befriend your shaper so..... how about some drinks sometime. im not gay, i just hear its important to get to know who is building your surf board.