What size surfboard should i get?

I'm a San Diego resident and beginner/intermediate surfer looking for more performance than my 7'4" 3 inch thick beginner board. the trick is im 6'5" and 225, but athletic and coordinated so i just want something to throw around but can also handle all kinds of san diego waves...thinking maybe about 6'8" something?

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Buying surfboards online?

I'm 6-2 200lbs and ride a 6-8 Al Merrick. It works great around here (Charleston, SC) when we are getting decent size swells. Being in San Diego, you get pretty consistent waves that should have more than enough power for a guy your size on a 6-8. I don't think I would go any smaller than a 6-5 though especially with you being somewhat of a beginner.

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What do you do when you want to quit but then dont?

Don't get a surfboard. Surfing is for douche bags.

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I have taken up kayaking but the muscles at top of my legs ache fairly quickly. Any exercises to reduce this?

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Were you in the boat?

i would start at a 8'0 and work your way down to a shorter board

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Is there nude beach etiquette?

seriously if u would go to surf shop they would be btter at helping u cause they so that all day. my friend works in a surf shop in my town and she has people like u and are willing to help u look for the right board.

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Am i too heavy for a 40" wakeskate?

Go with a ~7' board. It's a good comprise between performace and wave catching. Always go with something slightly longer than you think if you want to keep the wave count up. Too many beginners seem to think shorter is better and wind up making the learning curve even harder than it is. If you are beginner/intermediate - you'll learn the best by catching more waves, surfing fast, and learning to turn better. 7' thruster fits the bill perfectly and should hold you in all but the smallest conditions but you've got plenty of good waves down there.

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Is there a nude beach etiquette?

surftech makes a great 7'0 big guy shortboard

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