Im 5,6 and weigh about 130 pounds. Im just learning how to surf and l stood up a couple times, also the first wave l caught was a backside which my friends think is pretty impressive. (Now to the question) l have a 6,2 shortboard,is it the right board for me?

l guess.i took my bf to help me find one! he is a surfing fool!=)

beginners should use wide thick boards with wide tails for stability. A 6'2 usually is very narrow in the tail and nose for radical maneuvers. I'd suggest you get a funshape 7-8' and practice on that before you use the 6'2 again.

Unless you have a wide Fish type design, a 6'2'' short board is a little small for your first board. l think you should get yourself something around 7' - 7'6''. You can still learn on your 6'2 but it will take a little longer and you may end up developing an overly jerky style. Your 6'2'' will be fine for your size once you learn to handle it effectively.

Since you're just learning how to surf, u should go with a bigger board. A big fish would be a good choice. It will allow u to go with a board that is not a big longboard while still being easy to paddle & catch lots of wave. Remember, the more waves u catch, the more fun u will have & the faster u will get better. Plus u wo not outgrow a good fish. You will be able to use a good fish for a long time in many different wave conditions. Check out the 6'10'' Yellowtail from 9:Fish Surfboards - http://9fishsurf.com/yellowtail.html. It is only a little longer than ur 6'2'' shortboard but u will catch 10 times as many waves & stand up a lot more often.

shortbordes are for tricks so ussually more experience surfers. for beginers foam boards that are long are best for just catchin that perfect wave.

If your riding bigger waves you want a short board(the thing about them you have to paddle harder to catch the wave)


if you are riding smaller waves you would want a bigger board

maybeeee, my cousin has a shortboard, and l have a 7'6 nsp board which is mayyyy easier to stand up on paddle on, find your balnce spot and im a beginner too