I want to get into surfing but haven't a clue about the type of board to purchase.  What's the difference?
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Longboard Vs. Shortboard.\n\nIt's like downhill skiing Vs. Snowboarding.\n\nYou gotta try them both to see which one you like.
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Surfing seems really cool. Is it a lot like snowboarding, if you know? I heard that it's really hard because when you push against the water you just fall, so you have to have wicked balance.\n\nI just like surfing & sports in general. Been wanting to try it for a while.
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it really depends on how much you skate and what all you do. if you ollie gaps or do drops your board prolly wont last too long. boardslides also wear your board down. if you want a board to last a while get a lib tech. they are i lil more expinsive but worth it. they have like 2 layers of fiber glass and those layers give the board long lasting durability, pop, concave, etc? but yea they are good boards that last a while. pretty hard to snap. i snap a lot of boards but i have never snapped my lib tech.
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i bought my enjoi off eBay for 50 bucks from tgm skateboards and there are other good boards there. when i got it i only had to replace the trucks because they were to heavy and the grip tape because it was flat. but i think eBay is the best place to buy them. \n\nif you looking for a good brand i recommend: enjoi,element,birdhouse,flip or zero
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yea they have different sizes for different people. if i were you i would go to a skate shop pick out a few boards and stand on them. see how they feel to you. i like thinner boards but thats because my feet are not very big. the bigger your foot the bigger you want your board. i guess? thinner boards are also used more often for street skating. bigger for vert. if your goin to skate vert you want to tighten your trucks because its a lot easier to fall w/ loose trucks on a ramp. length i dont think matters much. there are long boards tho. those are for cruisin around n stuff. you cant really do any tricks on them. but they go pretty fast which can be fun i guess. i like skatin strret tho. kickfliping gaps n stuff. lots of fun. i have been skatin for about 3 years. i guess im ok compared to people who i skate with. they have been skatin longer and im just as good. i bs 5-0 my first rail today. it was bad ass. good luck and have fun.
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As already stated, a longboard is longer, wider, and thicker, making it more stable and easier to stand up on.\n\nA shortboard is NOT ALSO CALLED A FUNBOARD. Someone wrote that, and that's wrong.\n\nThere are boards called funboards. They are inbetween a shortboard and a longboard, with a different shape than a shortboard. These are good transitional boards, going from a longboard to a shortboard.\n\nA shortboard is smaller and less stable, making it harder to surf on but easier to maneuver.\n\nIf you are just learning, rent a longboard and take it out to a place with gentle waves to surf on.
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stick with blank boards boards with no brands you get em at any skate shop you dont need a brand board trust me on this one. a blank board lasts long and im doin 12 stairs. it will break along with other boards but blanks have perfect weight and dementions
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if you are just starting, get a cheap on and learn on that.  the cheaper ones are more flexable and the more expensive ones are stiffer and harder to control.  but don't buy the ones at Kmart (too cheap), just get a cheaper board ($100 - and up).  have fun
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Unless it's BIG (way overhead), ride whatever you're most comfortable on. Seriously. It's a fast, racy, fun, CROWDED wave, and good on just about any kind of board. \n\nObviously it sometimes gets big, and then you'll want a bigger board (same as any point break). But mostly Snapper Rocks is about long rides, snappy turns, and getting shacked outta yer tree, mate. Even at head high and bigger, a typical 6'4" shortboard is the ride du jour. \n\nPlus, since the biggest issue is usually the crowds, a board that you're already completely comfortable on is the most important thing. After all, when you're dropping in on a perfect head-high wave with 30 guys ready to pull the trigger and burn you if you so much as flinch, the only thing that matters is that you have the confidence in your equipment to  look them all in the eyes, smile, make the drop like a champ, and pull in. \n\nFish, shorboard, longboard, hybrid, egg...it'll all work great at Snapper Rocks, just so long as it works for you. \n\nBTW, Surfline has a good "report" on it: http://www.surfline.com/travel/surfmaps/surfspot.cfm?id=93
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It will if you are just sitting out in the water with it.  Shortboards are typically much lighter and thus require the speed of the wave to be the force that keeps both it and you riding on the surface of the water.  I use a shortboard most of the time but have a funshape for the little days here in SC.  Not exactly the mecca for surfing but you get consistent good days especially out at Folly Beach.
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i would get this one http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1645240&CatId=0 but you don't have to buy it from thm i am just giving you a link so you can check out the board
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It is cheap to make a surfboard only if you know how to make one. If you dont know how too you will waste a lot of money and it will be a pig in the water. \n\nSurfboards are made out of a foam blank, it is then shaped and a hard fibreglass put over the top. Its not a good job, it stinks and is higly toxic. Walk into a shapers bay and you have a headache after 2 minutes of being in there.\n\nBuy a second hand surboard if you want to save a few dollars. Best option I think.
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there is no one "best" board. so many companies are making great boards. m3, forum, burton, academy, and rome just to name a few. make sure it is a true free style board (non-directional) and is the right size for you. ask the shop for help on that one.
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I think for your first time it is best to take a class at the beach, that way you don't have to buy anything until you know you like it.  YOu can also rent boards at some shops.  If you want to buy, you should go to a place like play it again sports so you don't have to spend too much money before you are good!
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Well first you need to buy a ccs mag. Then you can look at the boards. Personal I like the Zero boards with element barring or abek 3,5,or 9s. The  trucks are your choice. You can also buy a complete board and not have to worrier about getting different trucks and Bering's.
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If you're talking about the difference between a board from a good skate shop and one from Target here's the difference: Weight-the Target board and trucks will be much heavier; construction-the deck and trucks on a cheap board will break "like that" if you try any agressive manuevers, plus the berrings will wear down or fall apart quick; and, of course, it pretty much goes without saying that you will gain no respect or credibilty ridin' that cheap deck around unless you just shred it and work it like a pro. If you can skate like D. Way, Bob B. or T. Hawk then you can ride whatever you want.
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Why do you have to pick just one? I am definitely more of a freeride guy these days but that doesn't mean I won't have a great day ripping the park with my friends. You do realize that you don't need to pick one, right? Especially as you are a beginner you just need to get out there and try it all before you decide. There are so many great aspects of snowboarding, you would be severely limiting yourself by choosing one now and not giving anything else a try. \n\nIf you are asking this question because you are buying equipment and need to decide between a freeride and a freestyle board, just get an All Mountain Freestyle board and you will have it all in a single package.