What Type of Board Should You Start With?
I just started surfing.
What kind of board should i ride? If you're beginner, choosing the right board is easy. You really need only to consider catching as many waves as possible at this point, so dont worry about complex design elements. Instead, concentrate on getting the correct size (length, width, thickness) and type of board. Most people will tell you to get a longboard, which is good advice, but it's not your only opinion.
If your goal is to manoeuvre you should try a mid size funboard / mini-mal surfboard or egg shape. You'll learn to turn much sooner on a board that's a little shorter and with the right amount of width and thickness it will allow you to catch waves as easly as you would on a longboard. Having less length will also help you to spin around when you start paddling to catch a wave.
On the other hand, if your goal is to stand up and ride a wave as soon as possible, the longboard will usually get you up and riding within the first few hours. We wouldn't suggest a shortboard for beginner unless you're a parent who surfs and wants to teach your child, in which case you'll probably be pushing them into the waves from close to the shore.
