looking at getting my first board. will be riding around flat water (lake/lagoon) and in surf. im 6ft tall and weigh around 80kg. any suggestions on width/ length/ brand make would be greatly appreciated! also if you have a great deal for a board <$500 swing them my way i may be interested :D thanks in advance!

If you're still learning then a bigger board is easier to get up and going on. If you're up and going ok, then get a board for the long term. I'm a tad under 6ft and weigh 82kg. I mainly use my Cardboard Freeride 133. I do have a large quiver of kites though so don't need a bigger board for lighter winds. I'll message you some details on how to pick up a factory second board at a steal.

Factory Seconds Burkey? Count me in on that PM

im 65kg newb on a 129 'best',

im going alright on it