Ricko2302 said...

Hey folks im pretty raw to this surfing game and am pretty keen to have a crack at it. Ive picked the long board forum to start my research into all this as i reckon they will suit me better.

Im 6ft and am a chunky but fit 100kg, (top heavy from to much time in the gym...mispent youth...)

To start with what length board, brands and style should I be looking at?
I live in Perth so am probably going to get some 1 on 1 leasons to start with. Then see how i go from there.

What beaches are good to start from...are there any other option other Trigg and Scarb?

I work away and get 6 days off so I can get out midweek easily and avoid the crowds. Which will be good as I wont feel like such a dickhead when im falling on my arse all day.

Cheers

Rick.

First up welcome Ricko One simple rule in here mate,its all about fun

Well your built like me but you forgot,the good looking part out
Buy something around 9.6 or 10 x 23 x 3 nothing less in size or volume.

Head down Margaret way,wait for a massive swell.paddle out the back and just go.

Nah just kidding look for a small clean point break if there is one around your way.

Don't take sh-t from those shortboards ( they really want to join our ranks but lack the skill)

Never talk or show any sign of mateship to stand up paddle boards EVER.

Nah just kidding respect everyone who enters the ocean,even sharks

Remember,if surfing with a mate who gives you the sh-ts,wax the under side of his board,he will love ya for long time[}:)]and it will only cost ya five bucks for a cake of wax
Anyway that will get you started,all the best

After a good feed I prone surf my 10.6 x 8 x 38 stand up,its the only thing that floats me

Sounds like R1 WA style

doggie said...

Mac that was the biggest load of dribble you have sprouted for a while, too many coffees?

I don't know weather its too much coke, whoops coffee or too many Bears shot last night.

But really looking forward to a full on weekend, playing bouncer at a good freinds sons 18th tonight.

Some nice waves on offer this weekend as well

I am glad to see that I am not the only learner out at Scarborough macking a fool of myself but i am having fun.

Ricko2302 said...

Hey folks im pretty raw to this surfing game and am pretty keen to have a crack at it. Ive picked the long board forum to start my research into all this as i reckon they will suit me better.

Im 6ft and am a chunky but fit 100kg, (top heavy from to much time in the gym...mispent youth...)

To start with what length board, brands and style should I be looking at?
I live in Perth so am probably going to get some 1 on 1 leasons to start with. Then see how i go from there.

What beaches are good to start from...are there any other option other Trigg and Scarb?

G'day - for what it's worth, I'm 5'11" and a reasonably fit 110kg and surf a 7'3" x 22" x 3" (preferred) or a 9'1" x 22" x 3" in the smaller summer surf. I have however been surfing for 30yrs and know where to position myself and how to paddle onto a wave...

You can also try North Mullaloo - although this doesn't break well until about late March through to late October... (just little dumpers at this time of year), otherwise, the backbeach at Lancelin will give you plenty of space to fall off move...

Refreshing to see the WA ( talk sh-t ) team building in numbers

Now you have to arrange a round 1 shootout,will it is the west yah[}:)]

62mac said...

Refreshing to see the WA ( talk sh-t ) team building in numbers

Now you have to arrange a round 1 shootout,will it is the west yah[}:)]

The WA version would have to be more hardcore than the QLD effort me thinks