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Bregs
Posts: 633 - Karma: 21
I've surfed a few times in new jersey, but only on longboards. Its so fun and i really want to start to surf a shortboard. me and my friends rented boards and got the hang of it, and its deffinily something i will continue. i just wanna buy the cheapest board i can find. I am 5'11'', 145lbs. and surf the coast of nh. i was thinking 6'5'' or 6'4''. thoughts? opinions? used boards?
Jun 18 2007 10:37PM
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BargainBinLaden
Posts: 863 - Karma: 14
6' 5" sounds pretty dope, that was the size of my first shortboard, its nice cause its short but not too short
Jun 19 2007 7:13PM
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Mr.Bob_Dobalina
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i usually go with something smaller, my first shorty was 6'2'' and now i have a 5'8''fish and a 6'3'' shorty.
Jun 21 2007 7:29PM
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Pesca
Posts: 214 - Karma: 10
a 6'2 rocket fish would be a good transition from a LB to a SB. i've seen too many people (especially in shitty NE) have such a problem going from a 9' boat to a 5'10 potato chip.
Jun 29 2007 8:01AM
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dozerr
Posts: 4007 - Karma: 404
if you surf in nh, go to cinnamon rainbows, and check out their used boards, they usually will have some sort of short board in solid condition for like 150-200 bucks
Jun 30 2007 4:17PM
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johanblaze
Posts: 4987 - Karma: 345
Get a single fin. It'll teach you some style and you'll learn a lot about your surfing.
Jul 8 2007 12:36AM
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TerminatorX
Posts: 3087 - Karma: 169

i surf southern maine and i have a 6'6'' shortboard. im 5'10, 130 lbs. its perfect becuse its fast and i can still catch waves on smaller days. i wouldnt go much shorter in new england, unless you plan on surfing in the winter when the waves are always big.

Jul 18 2007 9:24PM
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Bregs
Posts: 633 - Karma: 21
yeah im still lookin for a board but i know what i want now, thanks. ive been checkin out cinnamon rainbows and summer sessions for used boards. if anyone surfs the wall or the rocks ill cya around this summer.
Jul 19 2007 3:32PM
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dozerr
Posts: 4007 - Karma: 404
im usually up there, mostly i surf at straws, which is like right past jennis. i have a purple 5star, soon to be a PEACEcoast! board. say hi if you ever see me. my board has a peace sign on it nnn stuffffff
Jul 24 2007 6:47PM
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LIL_WAT
Posts: 1900 - Karma: 475
yeah its better to go a little bigger now and get a smaller board down the line. 6'5+ should be good. any smaller is only making it harder.
Jan 19 2008 8:13PM
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