Hi everyone,

I m looking for advice regarding the purchase of my first hard surfboard. I m 1m80 and weigh 80kg.
I ve been surfing a foamie for a year in Manly but a naughty wave put him to rest - RIP. Renting cheap epoxy since.

I can pop up in 1-3ft waves, do basic turns and basic duck dive/turtle. I am not sure if I want to progress long or short board so looking for something to learn and have fun, so not too hard to paddle but able to duck dive, not to hard to take waves but still easy to turn. Budget between 600 and 1k aud.

So far it seems something 7'6 with modom, modern, aloha or if I push, a CI water hog or a scorpion2 are appealing but unsure.

Thanks for your help!
Nic

Would agree that something 7'6" and 21.5" wide would be a good place to start... have a look at the 7S range on the GSI website. Some will rubbish them as pop-out junk, but I have had 4 of them over the last ten years or so and still have three of them (sold the other one) - will one being my go-to board. Also Modern and Walden.

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GPA said..
Would agree that something 7'6" and 21.5" wide would be a good place to start... have a look at the 7S range on the GSI website. Some will rubbish them as pop-out junk, but I have had 4 of them over the last ten years or so and still have three of them (sold the other one) - will one being my go-to board. Also Modern and Walden.

Or he could get one shaped directly from wizz himself .winner winner chicken dinner

Thanks guys!