Good first board help

[wolfeman131]

Would ideally like a universal board we can all use.

Hate to spend your $$, but this will end up frustrating someone and they won't enjoy surfing as much as they would if they had the proper-sized board. It's like trying to buy one set of shoes for everyone.

[c h r i s]

Hate to spend your $$, but this will end up frustrating someone and they won't enjoy surfing as much as they would if they had the proper-sized board. It's like trying to buy one set of shoes for everyone.

^this. As one of the cheapest bastards on this forum, I can assure you that it will cost you more in the long run trying to find a one size fits all. Pay attn to the recommended weights for every board and respective length of board or your 200#s will be disappointed.

I’d recommend cruising this and all other boat forums for used deals and buy with confidence from anyone with a moderate posting history. Wouldn’t hurt to start a profile on them all too if you haven’t already and post a”WTB” in the classifieds.

Just keep your basis low and it Won’t sting as bad if a board doesn’t fit you, your preferred riding style, or level of riding proficiency and you want to trade back out of it.

Good luck!

[chawk610]

Thanks yall. Got hyperlite that fits me, will shop for kiddos and wife