I want to learn how to SURF!
 

What kind of board should i buy?

Long board or short board. I kn ow nothing about surfing so im looking for some advice here

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I'd like to surf too, but there is no wave at all here! :(

yeah man there are no waves down here, I think you have to go upto Sebastian. It does sound fun though, let me know how it turns out.

I see some guys out surfin down here
the waves are small but i think that would be good for me to learn

then move up to loactions with bigger waves

long board for the novice

http://www.soul-surfer.com/how-to-surf.html
these tips seem about right

good resource thanks!

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well the first thing you need is a fast internet connection. I suggest broadband from cable :winkwink:

Come to South Africa, white sharks tend to improve the surfes' speed ;)

Ive surfed once and it is hard

Sooo easy ;-)

If you have money get a Stwert 9'6 Long Board Squash Tail. Around 700-850.00 For a nice new one.

Florida waves kinda suck it's a lot of Slop and white water

it's easy :)

I thought he meant surf teh tgp's

surfing is fun..

arn't there any classes in your area?

im going to find out

quick poll - how many of you actually thought he was talking about surfing, as in on a board in the ocean?

I would watch some surfing at the beach or on TV and decide which style appeals to you the most. Then, you might rent a board (short or long) and get some instruction. Trying it without instruction could get you hurt, and make you not continue something that can give you a lot of joy.

I love to longboard, and it is a wonderful, healthy sport.

Best of luck!

I didnt know you could rent boards...Ill look into that

Thanks for the input man! Ive been a fan of watching it for a long time and am finally going to take the perverbial pluge
lol
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I think you will have a great time! I envy you. Trying it for the first time is exciting, and when you get the hang of it, it can be a real spiritual exerience. :)

its not hard definitely start with the longest board you can get your hands on

http://www.surfermag.com/magazine/de...longboards.gif