Starting to surf on a shortboard

[Cillian]

Due to lack of funds I am probably going to have to start on a shortboard.I am an intermediate surfer and this will be my first board.
I have taken lessons on foamies and I have often rented Mini-Mals/Funboards and I am planning to rent a shortboard for a day to get the
feel of one.I am 6'1,12 stone and will be riding 4-8 foot swells.Any tips or help would be appreciated.

[jaffa1949]

Cillian, if I read your first sentence correctly you wish to have a wider range of boards to choose from but funding is your reason for considering a short board.

I would consider all your reasons but I would seriously look at secondhand boards that would give you a greater range to choose from within your budget.
Your idea of renting a short board is good, certainly look to one with some volume, a low volume job will not enhance the experience.
You say you are an intermediate level surfer, how did you decide this?
What can you do on a wave? as this is a tool to help you choose your board.
I'm always curious about this as in some cases it's a surfer being humble and in others an overestimation.

Lots of help out here you've asked. Answers on the way.

I had a look at your other posts, interesting choice of board!

[Cillian]

As far as experience I can catch about 90% of wave I go for,ride the face, bottom turn ,I can stay in the power part of the wave.
I probably confused you by saying: "Due to lack of funds I am probably going to have to start on a shortboard".I forgot to say that most of the second hand boards in my local surf shop are shortboards.

[jaffa1949]

Looks like you might be on the money with that one you're looking at If you feel it's well made then after you've rented a similar size shorty for a couple of surf and like it. Go for it. Let the forum know how your journey unfolds.It will help other people in the same way.