Surfing

[Tsuko_Asura]

So, I've been skimboarding for a while now, and decided I wanted to try and take up surfing as well. I was planning on giving it a try next weekend, but before that, I obviously need to get a board, etc. Two of my four skimboards were well over $200, so I'm not terribly concerned with the price, but at the same time I'd really rather know what I'm supposed to be buying before I drop a few hundred dollars on something I'm going to make a fool of myself on. Anywho, are there any experienced/semi-experienced riders who could point me in the right direction? I have pretty top-notch balance, but I'm still going to be a total beginner, so.. Yeah.

And hell, if anyone has any actual advice on the act itself, that'd be appreciated. I'm more or less going to be teaching myself, so any help is welcomed.

Thanks brahs~

EDIT: Err, I use Sex Wax for my boards atm, is that alright to be using on surfboards too?

EDIT2.0: Seeing as how this probably matters, I'm also ~5'4'' and ~110 lbs

[Cream Soda]

I surf all the time. I got a long board and stuff

[Tsuko_Asura]

I surf all the time. I got a long board and stuff

Liar, black people can't swim.

[thetruepandagod]

Start with a longboard it is wayyyy easier to learn that way

[Blarg]

You should first develop a snobby surfer attitude and be angry against people on vacation on the beach. Actually surfing should be secondary to this appearance.

[Tsuko_Asura]

You should first develop a snobby surfer attitude and be angry against people on vacation on the beach. Actually surfing should be secondary to this appearance.

I only go to a private beach, so if there's random vacationing whoever-the-hells, I already do get angry.


Panda: Sarcasm Y/N?

[oldoldman]

First off, Sex wax is surf wax, you should be using sticky bump or it's ilk for skimming (at least officially) if you've already tried those then more power to you, I just never found sex wax to have enough grip for dropstepping. Second what coast are you on? Different boards do better on different coasts.

[Tsuko_Asura]

East

[oldoldman]

Well if your beach sees pretty consistent waste high surf then I'd go with a 5-6 ft shortboard with a squish tail. If you usually see weaker surf you're gonna want to go a bit bigger at around 6-7 ft and get a wide tail so you can cruise over the flat spots. And like others are saying, if you're just out to have fun or impress the ladies you really can't go wrong with a longboard.

[Tsuko_Asura]

And like others are saying, if you're just out to have fun or impress the bois you really can't go wrong with a longboard.

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