Hello
My name is Tomas and 20 years old, I studdy in aus for 18 months. So i tookt a surf lesson for about 3 weeks ago, and i loved it!.
It would appreciate if i got some advices before i buy a board.
I have surfed about 4 times , eatch time atleast 3hours ( with rent boards )

Iam 6'9. and weight 74kg , thought about a minimal but not sure about size yeat, i have tryed out 7.6 works pretty well.

Should i buy a new one ? or should i go for a 2 hand ?
And whats a good price on a new ?, is there any "must" buy for a beginner surfer ? i lookt in a store downtown its all from 600+ ( new ones , minimals )
And 2h about 450-500 ,

Hi Thomas, is that height correct, 6 foot inches 9 inches or just over 2 metres tall?

If it's right, then you may be happier if you look at something 8ft or over. One of the big names will cost you a lot and if you're only in the country for a short time, you'll never get your investment back in terms of time on the board or resale value.

When I wanted a new board I found a big surf shop down on the beach that would rent me the board I liked. I took it across the road, had a surf, really like it and bought it the next week. The even took off the $25 rental charged from the previous week.

Is this an option in your area?

Hello obct , thanks for answer . Sorry for the bad information : p , iam 69 inches tall.
And yes thats a option in my area. I will be here in aus for atleast 17 months more. So i really need a board.

You bought a new one or 2 hand ?

Just under 6' tall, that's more like it, you've got a lot more options.

My board was new but they had the identical model as a rental.

No mini mal you say right ? ,i would go for a short or a fish shape under 6 ? if i understod it right. thanks for answer agian btw !

Boyakka, minni mal is the go for you my friend. DONT buy anything new or under 7ft!

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KEARNSY said...

Boyakka, minni mal is the go for you my friend. DONT buy anything new or under 7ft!

Waht he said....2nd hand and minimal are your friend at this stage

okey : ) cheers for the advices ! , ill go for a minimal above 7 but ill think i go for a new one its like 100-200 dollars more.