skymama 37 #1 April 13, 2009 I'm reading up on what might be a good beginner's board. Any informed opinions and suggestions are appreciated. And no, it's not for me. My son just got accepted to a college near the beach. I thought a surfboard and wetsuit might make for a good graduation gift.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #2 April 13, 2009 Better yet a Wings and a Sabre 2 (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madhatter 0 #3 April 13, 2009 +1A VERY MERRY UNBIRTHDAY TO YOU!!! D.S # 125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #4 April 13, 2009 Quote I'm reading up on what might be a good beginner's board. Any informed opinions and suggestions are appreciated. And no, it's not for me. My son just got accepted to a college near the beach. I thought a surfboard and wetsuit might make for a good graduation gift. Oh good its him... and not you... I saw another snowboarding kinda episode coming on Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayneflorida 0 #5 April 13, 2009 Young man on the beach with surf board and good looking chicks in bikinis on the beach.That sounds like a good combo for academic success.. I would suggest a case of No-Doz if they still make it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #6 April 13, 2009 and here i tyhought you were going to get a thong suit and hop waves... smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #7 April 13, 2009 Quote Oh good its him... and not you... I saw another snowboarding kinda episode coming on I may be dumb, but I ain't stupid. Y'all aren't being very helpful!She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #8 April 13, 2009 Or better yet, a surf board, a rig and an Ex-Presidents mask (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #9 April 13, 2009 Quote Quote Oh good its him... and not you... I saw another snowboarding kinda episode coming on I may be dumb, but I ain't stupid. Y'all aren't being very helpful! I would say call some surf shops in the area he will be going to school... and find out what is common for beginners.... style is really important Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #10 April 13, 2009 Quote Young man chick on the beach with surf board and good looking chicks dudes in bikinis boardshorts on the beach.That sounds like a good combo for academic success.. I would suggest a case of No-Doz if they still make it. I wanted to go there soooooo badly. My Dad knew what he was doing when he said no way!!! Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madhatter 0 #11 April 13, 2009 Oh man! Lori Petty in that movie! Now you've gone and killed a kitten! A VERY MERRY UNBIRTHDAY TO YOU!!! D.S # 125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 800 #12 April 13, 2009 add a skim board for when there are no waves...it IS Florida. and a banana hammock... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #13 April 13, 2009 My boss (who has been surfing for 50 years) recommended a long board.... 9'6" - 10' board - Robert August would be good. Wetsuit, either Ripcurl or O'Neil 3.2 mm He recommended hitting a Ron Jon surf shop - they may give better insight (depending on height, weight, etc.) and also inquire about lessons. Have fun!!! g"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #14 April 13, 2009 Ahhh.... a little afternoon walk down memory lane remembering my 6' Rusty tri... The good 'ol days.... Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #15 April 13, 2009 Quote I'm reading up on what might be a good beginner's board. Any informed opinions and suggestions are appreciated. And no, it's not for me. My son just got accepted to a college near the beach. I thought a surfboard and wetsuit might make for a good graduation gift. I went to college near the beach (east coast of Florida). My first year I spent a lot of my spare time at the beach. My second year I scheduled all my classes for afternoon and evening so I could be surfing at sun-up. My third year I was out on my ass. Of course your son may not be as weak-willed as I am. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #16 April 13, 2009 Quote Of course your son may not be as weak-willed as I am. Nick is a very determined and disciplined kid, I've always said I want to be like him when I grow up! He's going to the school (Flagler) to play his first love of soccer, so I don't think he'll do anything to mess that up. Famous last words, eh? She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missg8tordivr 0 #17 April 13, 2009 Never tried it...but really want to.*** F LORIDA! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GARYC24 3 #18 April 13, 2009 I recommend a "soft top" Long Board. It's the type that does not need to be waxed. It is also the ones they used at a place I took a lesson at. I have a Sunset board. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #19 April 13, 2009 Quote I recommend a "soft top" Long Board. It's the type that does not need to be waxed. It is also the ones they used at a place I took a lesson at. I have a Sunset board. Haha... totally forgot about "Sex Wax", too. Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trumanjsparks 0 #20 April 13, 2009 The only thing I know about surfing, is don't go anywhere that you could end up as a part of the food-chain. Broken hearts and dirty windows make it difficult to see. That's why last night and this morning always look the same to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 800 #21 April 13, 2009 Then do not look at where most shark attacks occur on the planet. Pretty much the area Nick is going. Hopefully his mom won't know that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pokerstar 0 #22 April 13, 2009 Good advice above... Go to a few of the local surf shops, and ask. Height and weight are key. The longboard advice was good, too. I would suggest a used longboard, that way when he gets better, he can sell it off and buy a smaller board. (Wow, that sounds familiar advice rig-wise)Fortunately, I'm adhering to a pretty strict, uh, drug, uh, regimen to keep my mind, you know, uh, limber. --- The Dude --- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjumpenfool 2 #23 April 13, 2009 It's alot like jumpen... RENT a board, take some lessons, and then let him figure out what he needs. Also, boards are like canopy's? There are many different sizes and shapes. The correct one will depend on the surf, his size, type of surfing, ect, It's cheap to rent. Alot of surf lessons come with free rental.Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
legalart 0 #24 April 14, 2009 People surf on the east coast? I thought you needed waves to surf. /Ducks, runs/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #25 April 14, 2009 QuoteHopefully his mom won't know that. Actually, the amount of reported shark attacks in that area goes way down compared to where he usually plays in the surf. I'm good with that!She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
