What is the best way to buy a surf board?

Before you even think about buying a surfboard, get some lessons. John F will give you advice before starting to surf, listen to it. While it's possible to learn on your own, you will be getting nowhere for an extremely long time. Get some lessons or ask one of your buddies to help you out/lend you a board. Surfing isn't as easy at it looks. Once you think you're progressing; ie. Riding the unbroken part of the wave, getting up quickly, reading the surf, go to a surf shop and they can help you suss out what the best board will be for you. If you want to progress to a shorter board, they will probably guide you to something around a foot taller than your actual height with plenty of width and thickness. Of course if you were having enough fun on your learning board, you might want to buy a mal (don't buy a mini mal; in my opinion, they're completely useless (debates, anyone?!). You might as well get a shortboard outline the same length. You'll be getting the same paddle power as a mini mal with probably twice the manouverability. Plus when you get better, you'll be able to use this as your big wave board.) Be sure to discuss everything you're after with the surf shop guy. Have fun!

Lucky you. Best bet is to always to go to your local surf shop. They will be able to provide you with the best advice as far as what will work best for your location and ability level. Avoid buying any surfboards on line, They tend to be cheap *** boards made in factories by people who don't even surf.

If you dont surf dont start. Its so so busy out there. honest. get mom and dad to buy you a pony.

your gonna wreck your first one so don't go spending big. check the want ads or local fishwrap for a decent floater. get a leash or not, swimming in everytime you fall is a good incentive to do it right but is kinda hazardous to others. happy b-day

The best way is to have friends who surf and have a bunch of different surf boards. You try them at the place you will normally surf. Then again, I was raise in Hawaii.

If you live in southern california like San Diego, my hometown, you can get a soft board at costco that is perfect for beginners. Plus it is only $99!!!!!! That is your best bet.

Craigslist, and I recommend spending less than $200. You can get a good board for a good price. Plus, when you realize it's a difficult sport and requires a lot of time and dedication, you can probably sell the board back on Craigslist for roughly the same price you paid.

go to the shop ronjon! *hope it helps:-)*