So I'm thinking about saving the pennys and getting DW board as coming in to summer the waves will drop off but the SW'ers in the arvo will pick up, and from the vids that have been posted it looks like a heap of fun too be had, always nice too add a new board to the range and increase your options too.

I've been riding a Starboard Drive for surfing and cruising around, but have no idea what too look for in a DWer.
Can anyone offer any advice, the new 14' Naish that DJ reviewed looks the goods, but not sure on what size I should be aiming for as like I said I'm new to DW.
Cheers in advance

Most of the board makers are all doing a good range of 14 foot DW boards now. You can't go too far wrong.

If you're a large guy, tall, or heavy, don't shy away from 16+ foot options.

The 12'6 will go well if you are a sub 75kg power house paddler or elite paddler. Otherwise the 14 footers are a good starting point.

And try and hook up with the like minded DW paddlers, and they'll probably let you try their boards, etc.

Also, always take all precautions with Open Waters, and large expanses of enclosed waters. Check the weather, check the forecasts, understand what the most likely weather/wind change will be, and have a plan for such an event. It's actually more dangerous that it first appears.