transitioning from a foamboard to ???

[jasonsurfer91]

Hi im 22 I live right on the beach I bought a foam board about 3 months ago, and have literally surfed everyday, and i am proficient with my foam board. Now im looking to get an actualy board.
a little about where i surf.
Usually the waves a 2-3 ft vey hollow and steep, or around 5ft and very steep, and suggestions on the type of board I should get? Please be very specific thanks !

[still-learning]

Hi Jasonsurfer91, it would help if you could give your height and weight etc...in my humble opinion, i would get a longboard or at least a Minimal....but with those boards you may find it hard to surf a hollow break...i am not saying one cant but as a newbie it may be very challenging. You could also search for threads in this forum regarding board choices - there have been loads on them. The general consensus is "Long and wide"...Good luck and keep us updated with your progress etc. Stay stoked!

[jasonsurfer91]

thanks im 6'0 165 lbs

[jasonsurfer91]

and i can ride the wave horizontally but idk that theres much else i should be able to do on a foam board

[pandarturo]

Look up Jamie O'Brien on YouTube he'll show you what you can do with a foam board.

[still-learning]

Look up Jamie O'Brien on YouTube he'll show you what you can do with a foam board.

Yeah i have seen that vid...that man is insane..very talented!

[still-learning]

Hi Jason, check out this link, it may be helpful.

viewtopic.php?f=39&t=2305

[jasonsurfer91]

I ended up getting. 7'0 , 20 x 2 3/4 funboard
Locally shaped for 200 it was a good deal I have yet to surf it
We had swells yesterday from 5-10 ft and I was hoping it
Would be smaller today but it's flat today

[still-learning]

Hey Jason, personally I think that is a little short for you, but hey, i am also in the early stages of my development...so what do i know ...right?

[jasonsurfer91]

i havent had ant trouble catchin waves when there are waves lol

[still-learning]

i havent had ant trouble catchin waves when there are waves lol

That's great...you are a natural!