Hampton, NH specifically would be helpful.

l am VERY comfortable in the ocean and respectful of it is power and unpredictability.

l am in or on the water as much as possible all summer long.

l am an avid boater, and grew up on the beach.

l am and advanced/expert skiier, with good balance.

l dabbled in surfing when l was younger and wanna ride the waves again. I am 45 now.

l believe l will nedd a VERY buoyant board, something like...

Board Height: 6 feet 8 inches
Board Width: 20 inches
Board Thickness: 4 1/4 inches
Rails: Very Hard
Tail Shape: Thumbtail

Am l crazy?

hells yeah anyone can do anything!

i'm not sure but l think you gonna need a long board for better stability to put it simply big guys need big boards.

LOL, No your not crazy! l say go for it! You can do anything you put your mind to. l do not know much about surfing, but l do not see any reason why you could not do it. Have fun and good luck!

I've knows big surfers they usualy use a long board.

Hey neighbor! Try Jenness Beach in Rye. There are usually less intense surfers there. People tend to fight for waves near the Wall.

You are certainly not crazy. Go to Cinnamon Rainbows, rent yourself a big Bic Sport, and take a lesson. You do not need anything fancy. They are wonderful there. And the lesson really helps a lot.

Have fun!

If anyone says you're too fat, like that ignorant Homer, tell em to go to hell. l am a big guy and l never let anything get in my way. Except, one year l was at an amusement park and it took a couple of guys to get me off of this one ride because l was too big. Very freaking humiliating. My brother had a good laugh, though.

sure you can!

Sure

Now,..For some reason, it seems like somebody asks this same question at least once every ten days! Well, maybe not the weight part, but can they get a surfboard, or what size surfboard should the get. Let is look at some facts.

Surfing is an ocean sport. before u decide to surf, decide to know & understand the ocean. Learn to be at home with its currents, rips, undertows & sometimes BIG waves. The original surfers were watermen (and women, both men & women surfed, but certain waves were reserved for royalty). But, u say u have that part well in hand, That is good (that is great!). You have to learn surf etiquette (so the experienced surfers in the line up do not want to drown you), how to paddle & take off on a wave, & how to ride a wave.

Lessons r usually the best way to start,except for adolescents or young adults with lots of pals who surf who can teach you. Go to a real surf shop. The folks there can hook u up with lessons, & even rent u a board to learn on.

Just work on ur basics, & after u feel good, think about buying a board, but do not rush into anything.

Be careful of what u read here on line. There r lots of really well meaning young folks who have neat about surfing, but at 55, l tend to classify anyone under 25 as a kid. After l found this site, l figured that l could answer a few questions, & spread the 'good news' of surfing. After u learn to swim & master the ocean, get ur REAL advice from a surf shop, where industry professionals earn their rent money selling surfboards. However, if they think u r just a 'kook' tourist out to rent a board, u wo not necessarily get the best attention.

Most people learn best on long boards, although l have seen lots of surfers start on a short board & master it. Long boards r ideal for learners. There r also good internediate length boards to learn on, funshapes, mini-mals & some hybrids. Being such a big guy u r best suited to a longboard. That is something 9 feet long or more. l would venture to say at least three (+) inches thick,and 22/24 inches wide at the wide point. You need a board that will float u well enough for u to paddle & catch a wave (take off). At my worst, l have weighed in around 240, & been able to surf (Really badly!! but l still could surf). I l have ballooned up to 240, & still been able to ride my 7'6'' Action hybrid (sort of a rocket/fish design). l do not ride that any more, l have three newer boards that l ride pretty regularly, including a pretty great 7'8'' Allison Fun shape & a great 7'8'' Allison custom made twin fish. l have a great 9'4'' Allison, & believe me, l get lots of great rides on the longboard on the small days, while everybody else is just staring at the knee high surf.
l am around 210/215 now, & a bit on the porky side, but l am fine on even my skinniest board. There r guys bigger than u who surf, so get yourself to a good local surf shop, & talk to the pros there about what is going to able to float you, & be fun.

As a beginner, ur 'estimates' r way out of the ball park. Thye r completely unrealistic, if u do not believe, ask in ANY surf shop. You need to start on a longboard (perhaps even more than would be the case for a little guy), & l do not believe they make foam blanks thick enough for u to even have a custom made board at 4.5 inches thick. My fattest board ever (in 42 years) was only 3 3/16''. Do not be bashful about checking out a good local shaper, who can make a nice thick board that will suit u size & the local breaks.

THE REAL BOTTOM LINE IS: Go to a Surf Shop, not a computer. The pros there can give u the right !!

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http://360guide.info/surfing/surfboard-t.


You r a big guy, & need enough surfboard to float u so u can paddle & take off. l have been surfing since 1966 so u can see, it is not just reserved for young guys. Good luck, & have fun. Did u got those dimensions from a website calculator?

Well, im not sure where u got those dimensions from, but a 4.5'' thick board is more like surfing a raft. What provides bouyancy is more in the lenght & width. As far as that, l would reccomend a longer board. One between 7.5' & 10' would be good. Those will be long boards, the types with round noses & big fins. These r the right boards for anyone to start on. As the guy who l got my first board from said: ''Learning to surf is like learning to drive - u dont start off in a brand new Ferrari. You start in ur Mom is big old station wagon & move up from there.'' Speaking of new boards u should look into the used board market. There r plenty of longboards for sale for less money in exchang for minor wear. That would be a good idea to start since u may not stick with it & dont want to waste money. Some people never buy new boards. If l were u I'd get to the nearest surf shop & have them fit u to a board. As long as the person surfs themselves, they will find the right borad for you.

you can o anything you want