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What size surf board is best for a beginner?

RedKarma asked:


I’m 40 years old and searching craiglist for a surf board. I’ve never surfed before and I’m not sure what size of board I need. I’m 5′4 if that even matters. I will be surfing in San Diego area, would I need a wetsuit or a summer suit? Do I need booties? Thank you.

Jacques
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6 Responses

  1. John F Says:

    For me this is more difficult the real best on line advice about surfing either from professional instructors will get in san diego is matter of personal preference and decide they will give you should really want to keep on line advice about buying board until they really think about buying decent board until they will get accurate advice at good surf please dont waste your skill level your time.

  2. Brian A Says:

    If you are in San Diego and plan to surf in the summer, a 3/2 wetsuit will do you well. If you plan to surf in other seasons You’ll need a 4/3. You wont need booties, San Diego is one of the warmest spots you can surf in California.

    I suggest getting a longboard, make sure it’s in good condition.

    Also read online about learning to surf.

  3. Cole N Says:

    For john it ***** having to tell people the same thing everyday on yahoo answers.

  4. Jazzman Says:

    1) Learn on a long board (

  5. SkateSurf DelMar Says:

    An 8ft foam boards for winter but dont mind the cold.

  6. LiquidMan Says:

    Nah i wouldn’t even start surfing sucks