Learning on a Shortboard?

[Fishie]

I have a 6"6' Eberly that my dad got in like the 80's, surprisingly in a thurster config instead of quad or double.. I never seen another board like it anywhere. Including google searches which after hours of searching also end up with nothing like it. But despite that its a great shape, but in sub-par condition. Though despite its age I could say its in good condition. Though anyway, I plan on taking it to a local shaper to have it duplicated because its pretty thick like 2.5 or 3 inches at its thickest which means I'd be catching waves pretty easy though. Do you think I should be trying to learn on it? I'm 14 and my dad got me into surfing when I was 4 ahaha. My parents are divorced so I dont see him much anymore and since my current parents hardly take me I haven't improved much over those years. I can still barely catch waves, though your imput peoples?

[rich r]

There are plenty of board types out there. If you've been out before, then why not look around for a used board with similar qualities instead of getting your board copied?

[Ellie]

Sounds like that board has a lot of sentimental value for you.

Yeah, it might be harder to learn on a shortboard, but at 14 I'm sure you're not massive, so that will be on your side.

I would say get a copy done, then you'll be able to go out and get the amazing surfing feeling, while having a great memory of your dad with you. I bet he'd be proud of you.

[GowerCharger]

dunno about getting it copied, is it really worth copying an old 80s design seeing as you dont know how it surfs anyway? why not get a more modern board cheap 2nd hand, as your learning your likely to ding it up anyway so save yourself the expense and stress of battering a brand new stick.

[Brian]

dunno about getting it copied, is it really worth copying an old 80s design seeing as you dont know how it surfs anyway? why not get a more modern board cheap 2nd hand, as your learning your likely to ding it up anyway so save yourself the expense and stress of battering a brand new stick.

good advise. board design has been revolutionised over the past couple of decades... Definately go for a used modern day thruster

[jethrodog]

I'd say to find a used board or inexpensive new board, learn on it, then get your dads board copied and use it then. I think its cool to use retro equipment, especially when it has great sentimental value, that right there about using your dads board is to me what surfing is all about. But you don't want to ding it and abuse it while your learning.

[WooD]

I'd say to find a used board or inexpensive new board, learn on it, then get your dads board copied and use it then. I think its cool to use retro equipment, especially when it has great sentimental value, that right there about using your dads board is to me what surfing is all about. But you don't want to ding it and abuse it while your learning.

I'd go with the above advice except instead of getting your dads board copied, why not take it to a shaper, and have it restored. My Dad never surfed, but I think it wood be a trip to ride one of his old boards if he had.