Is it possible

by DZ » Tue Jul 05, 2005 4:09 am

I am 6'4'' tall and around 320lbs. I was a college football player so I am still athletic and have reasonable balance. I am planning on moving to the coast and really want to start surfing. Is it possible for me to a get a board big enough for me and if so how big?

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by **TDV** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 6:47 pm

its not too late to start. you'd probably be fine on a 9' but id ask ur local surf shop first.

by **gulfsurfer** » Wed Jul 13, 2005 2:26 pm

Start out on a longboard (9-10 ft) and then if you want to start going shorter you can. When people tell you that big guys cant ride a shortboard dont listen, its all about the volume of it. If this guy in the pic can ride a shortboard, anyone can.

by **drowningbitbybit** » Wed Jul 13, 2005 3:11 pm

I'm over six foot and broad - I aint no lightweight! :shock:

And I ride a 6'6 :wink:

So, yes, its possible... But I'd start on something longer! :lol:

by **k mac** » Wed Jul 13, 2005 9:40 pm

is that picture real Gs???????

by **gulfsurfer** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 3:48 am

Ya its real, i saw a whole sequence of him surfing. That means that no fat people have an excuse when they say that shortboards dont float them.

by **chrisco66** » Sat Aug 06, 2005 4:22 am

One word: Yikes.

by **LLG** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 4:05 am

That pic was unreal! I put it in my favorites...Yes, definitely start on a big board, you need a tank...like maybe an 11 footer, and really thick, 3.8 inches or so...no joke, you will catch a lot of waves and be more inspired to stick with it. :lol: