[Bodhi]

Hoping to get some lessons very soon and then get to the beach as often as possible throughout the year.

What kind of board is best to get for a beginner who is 6'5" around 200lbs?

Looking at doing at least a good 4 or 5 weeks over the course of the year, a week at a time and I ideally want a board that I wont have to replace as soon as I am able to surf.

Thanks for any help.

[Bodhi]

Been doing some more reading and the "Fatboy Flyer" comes highly reccommended.

Something around the 7'6" length for my height.
Does this sound right for a beginner?

[starfish]

thats sound pretty good cos from there you can go long or short depending on which you fancy

[ANCIENTWILLIAM]

Originally Posted by starfish

thats sound pretty good cos from there you can go long or short depending on which you fancy

Said the tart to the vicar ...

[Alsone]

I've been wondering about one of these also.

I'm 6ft about 15 stone. I was recommended to get a minimal of 7ft 10.

However, I'm now seeing more and more shops recommending fat boy flyers of 7ft 6 or 7ft 8 as beginners boards / intermediate boards / larger persons short boards due to high stability from their width, higher planing speed due to the width and channels and better turning ability than a minimal due to tail design (often fish tailed).

Anyone know much about these as a minimal alternative for intermediates / beginners?