Surfboard for a newbie

[Cobusgx]

Hey guys, i want to start surfing, im not sure what size of board to get, im 5"8 foot weigh about 63 kg
What size board do i need to go get.

[waikikikichan]

What size board was the board you took your surfing lesson on ?

[Climbsurfgirl]

I got the best advanced beginner board. After having multiple accidents with a hardboard I found spacesticklab.com and Scott made my dream board for me. Its in a soft shell, but has a hard core. I love the board, since it is fast and maneuverable but also stable and the danger of getting bloody noses again is gone. It doesn't compare to any softboards I rode before. When I let my girlfriends try out my spacestick board and I ride their foamies, I can't even ride them anymore, since I want to turn them and they wouldn't let me, so I am always happy to get my board back. I am totally in love with my board.

[waikikikichan]

and the danger of getting bloody noses again is gone.

I guess you've never had a board sling shot back into you from the leash ?