Hello there,
I have a dilema. I get down to cornwall 3-4 times per year and have previously had a couple of surf lessons and have hired the occasional mini-mal.
Someone I know through a friend is selling a board and bag.
I went to see the board tonight. Basically the board is a 6ft 10" short board, 19" wide and approx 2" thick. It's hardly been used. It has no dings and only has a little yellow wax on the top. Other than that it's in very good condition. It's a proper board, i.e. it's not a spongey board or moulded. It's got a thin wooden strip down the centre and has been 'Shaped' by someone. I can't remember the name of it though.
The guys got a travel bag with it too.
Basically, he's used it for approx one season and it's been sitting around in the bag, in his parents garage for 6-7 years.
He originally paid £250 ish for the board and £50 for the bag.
He only wants £100 or there abouts i.e. He's willing to negotiate, but basicallly wants to get rid of it asap, as he's getting hastled for the space. He basically went through a phase when he bought the board and isn't interested in surfing again.
Now for the Dilema..............
I don't have much experience and can basically stand up every so often and ride a small wave for a short time on a Mini-Mal.
The main problem is that I'm 6Ft 1" tall and nearly 17 stone.
I'm not a fat bloke though. i.e I weight train regularly.
Is the board too small for me to continue learning on?
It seems like an absolute bargain.
What do you think?