hello i wish to start surfing on a big board any advice would help.

im 6 foot 1 and 98 kgs

thank you

You need to lookout for a Reactive board and welcome to the forum.

Kauai
Firstly welcome to the forum if you take away just one bit of advice its make sure its a reactive board Mac gave me the same advice when I joined seabreeze I took it and havent looked back
Cheers Boof

so reactive is model surfboard?

did this board make up a better surfer boofy?

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Kauai said...

so reactive is model surfboard?

did this board make up a better surfer boofy?

Kauai
Its not a brand its a feeling, looking at your name you look to be Hawaiian reactiveness is sort of like "Mana" its a feel its not in all boards you will have to demo a few boards you will know when you find it it doesnt necessarily make you a better surfer just makes you more in tune with your board and the sealife

That's funny boofy but the topic reads,new surfer.Maybe we should get Hollywood Dave to explain the true meaning of reactive

Sorry Kauai I have nothing,boofy is your sole surfing man

Kauai
Serious mate it depends on how much money you have to spend,
if you have surfed before and, if you want a longboard at your size which is about the same as me. I would look for 9,6x 23 x3 dimensions maybe buy one second hand if it is your first board. where do you live anyone on here can steer you in the right direction
Cheers Boof

^^^^go to the short board forum then

For your height & weight, and Brewer Nose Rider could be a good starting point.
http://www.surftechaustralia.com.au/brewer-longboards
9'6 x 23 x 3 and a bit.

Where are you located? I also have a Billy Hamilton Hyperform. 2nd hand Surftech could be a good starting point. They are durable and tough, which is good when you are starting... You will learn though you mistakes... You will drop a slippery board, and you might even lose control in the wind as you put it on the roof... You'll knock it on stairs and handrails... Surftech Tufflite boards are your friend in this learning stage!

The surfing;
It's worth paying for a lesson at first.
But here's some IMPORTANT tips;

1) It's much harder than it looks... It might take you 4-10 weeks before you starting having fun, and it can literally takes 1-2 years before you start to feel quite competent.

2) Paddle REALLY hard for waves

3) Learn to get to your feet quickly, but with cat like balance... It's all about timing...

4) The hardest part is getting a wave, timing the paddling, actually getting onto it, and getting to your feet with more good timing... watch and you will learn... The riding the wave part isn't actually that hard, especially if you have some skateboard or similar board experience.

Where are you located ?

May be able to put you onto a reputable shop for advice/demo.

If you are after a longboard you probably need a 9.6+ and if you are just starting out spend as little as possible. You will pick up a reasonable board to get started on for under $500.

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billboard said...

Where are you located ?

May be able to put you onto a reputable shop for advice/demo.

If you are after a longboard you probably need a 9.6+ and if you are just starting out spend as little as possible. You will pick up a reasonable board to get started on for under $500.

He lives in Tassie BB take care of him will yagee the surfing population just doubled

funny he removed his comments? hey chrispy

mate as they say go 9'6 ish x 23x3 ish

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jasdeking said...

funny he removed his comments? hey chrispy

mate as they say go 9'6 ish x 23x3 ish

are you talking to me!!!!!!

those mact boys can't take a joke, i could have had a contract out on me

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laceys lane said...

jasdeking said...

funny he removed his comments? hey chrispy

mate as they say go 9'6 ish x 23x3 ish

are you talking to me!!!!!!

those mact boys can't take a joke, i could have had a contract out on me

Look out yer window now

Nice way to treat a new guy,speaking of the newguy what happened to the newguy doggie and newguy = just saying

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laceys lane said...

jasdeking said...

funny he removed his comments? hey chrispy

mate as they say go 9'6 ish x 23x3 ish

are you talking to me!!!!!!

those mact boys can't take a joke, i could have had a contract out on me

no new guy

but macs on the money i reckon its doggie.. but he would never remove a post hmm

nah its not doggie,doggie has carried out some board repairs for newguy,hope he is ok