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Im looking to start surfing

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snoopy
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anyone know of a decent board thats cheap and will get me started? preferably under 200 if possible
Feb 19 2006 12:34PM
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BargainBinLaden
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just buy anything used, probably a longer board to start off with
Feb 19 2006 12:54PM
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snoopy
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how much would a decent used board go for?
Feb 19 2006 1:08PM
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PimpDaddySkier
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decent used board prob like 300...thats for fiberglass, you could probably find some shitty ass ones for 100-200
Feb 19 2006 7:21PM
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Pesca
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under $200 you'll get a piece of shit. my advice: find a place to rent one. Rent it a few times and decide if you like it. I know too many people that have spent $500 on a board, $200 on a wetsuit, $$ on surf racks, etc. and went probably 3 times before they realized they didnt like it. I like them because I can buy all their shit for like $200 total!
Feb 20 2006 10:34AM
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snoopy
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alright tthanks.. im going to rent first
Feb 20 2006 5:59PM
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t-man152
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I got a great Al Merricks board for 113 plujs shipping on ebay. very good condition. had a small repair on the top but now its pretty much in brand new condition. it just looks ugly because what they used to fix it is a darker brown then the rest of the board. but I plan on painting it soon.

look on ebay man. I did and im seriously not dissapointed
Jul 11 2006 1:17PM
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Bees_Knees
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what kind fo al merrick is it?
Jul 14 2006 1:17PM
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t-man152
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its a 6'6 performance shortboard with squashtale. not sure what the model is but if you want when I receive it (counting down 4 more days) ill send you the dimensions.

I think it might be the K-board (kelly slater pro model) from 2000 or 2001 not sure though
Jul 14 2006 6:25PM
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PimpDaddySkier
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DAMN that sounds sick
Jul 27 2006 10:56PM
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supportillmitch
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get a funboard or a longboard, (anything over 7'2''). that will get you started, and after about a year, get a shortboard.
Jul 27 2006 11:31PM
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Mr.Bob_Dobalina
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speaking of cheap boards, i just got a new fish from my friend who bought it 6 months ago, used it once, and then just left it in his garage.  Sick board, perfect condition for only 175, i felt like i was stealing it from him. Here are some pics (its the one on the right):   Click for larger image              Click for larger image
Aug 22 2006 9:48PM
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Mr.Bob_Dobalina
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oops, i meant to post this picture as the second one                                                                               Click for larger image
Aug 22 2006 9:49PM
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supportillmitch
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if its your first time surfing, rent a longboard for a few times. if you plan on longboarding forever, buy a longboard. if you eventually want to shortboard and you already know how to get up, buy a funboard or egg, and surf it for a year, then buy a shortboard. a funboard or egg is anywhere from 7'3'' to 7'8''.
Aug 23 2006 7:53PM
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