Surfing - Surfboard Knowledge Base

surfboard ? i'm 5'4 an ben surfin for 1 yr. i want to mov down to a 5'6 board from a 5'8. i surf in Newport (socal), ive ben lookin @ some boards but i cant find any even @ the surfshop.

value of surfboard? Hi, I was wondering if anyone knows the value of this surfboard, 3.1Metres possibly 1930's. Here are some pictures of it. http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u67/cploa/surfboard/surfboard.jpg http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u67/cploa/surfboard/surfboard1.jpg http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u67/cploa/surfboard/surfboard2.jpg http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u67/cploa/surfboard/surfboard3.jpg Cheers, Caelen

I am on my surfboard... I spot a 4m shark approaching me what do I do? Ok somehow I have found myself in deep water.. don't ask me how I managed to be 100m from shore... maybe a strong rip? I can see the bottom due to the clarity of the water. I am laying on my surfboard and I suddenly spot a 4m shark approaching me about 10 metres away. What do I do? do I make sure my limbs are completely on the surfboard and wait for the shark to make the first move hoping it will bite the board instead of me. Or do I jump off the surfboard and start going crazy and swinging my fists widly at the shark? OR do I jump off the surfboard and put the surfboard between the shark and myself and attempt to fight it? this sounds easier said than done. I am thinking of putting a flip knife in my wetsuit too... What do I do? I had a bad vision about this happening to me.. need answers.. can I have some real answers besides saying goodbye? humans have fought off attacks from great whites before... just wondering what the best thing I can do is? I know that Laura.... humans don't make a good appetite for a shark. But if worse comes to worse... we need to know how to handle such situations you just never know... you may end up in a situation like this especially if you love surfing like I do.

Surfboard and surf lesson for beginners? I am looking to start learning surfing this summer. 1. What is the best type of surfboard for someone like me with no experience at all? I learnt that there are different types such as soft surfboard and other types. 2. What is the best length of board shoud I start with? 3. What is the best and efficient way to get started? If I start taking private lessons, how many lessons is it likely to require until I can be at least by myself? I have 6 years experience of snowboarding. 4. Any other advice is welcome!

Good surfboard? Okay....i know liek practically nothing about surfboards...and i want to buy my GF a surfboard...she is a avid surfer, she gets up at liek 5 and goes out and surfs...but i want to get her a new one like a billabong board or something where online can i find these?

Uli Surfboards inflatable surfboard? Has anyone used an ULI Inflatable Surfboard and what is your take on it

Problems with my SURFboard...Help??? Um...I'm having some problems with my internet and I think it might have to do with my SB5120 SURFboard...I can still surf the internet, but then it just takes way too long to load and then it just stops altogether...On the SURFboard, all the lights except standby are on...powers fine...online is fine...but the receive send lights are blinking and I don't think they're supposed to be doing that...I pressed the standby button then all the other lights are off...except the receive and send lights...I honestly have no idea what's going on with this thing...Help?...Oh, and is the pc/activity light supposed to be orange or green???

surfboard help!? ok.. i want to make a surfboard.... but i need to know the tools i need and the steps to take .. PLEASE HELP!

Where can I find (or make!) a "silver surfer" surfboard for a costume? I'm looking for a surfboard to use for a costume party. I'll be going as the silver surfer. I'm pretty sure I will not find a silver surfboard anywhere, but was looking to spray or paint a cheap (and not real!) surfboard to do the job. Is there anywhere I can purchase a foam or inflatable surfboard typed item? I've looked at swimming floats, but the largest i've found is 19"/48cm long, and I'd preferably like it larger than that (about 100cm+?) Anywhere I can purchase this? Or any other ideas for making a surfboard? As its for a costume (and I'll be carrying it around all night) it doesn't have to be perfect! Price range, I'm looking for no more than about £20GBP. Also, I am in the UK so preferably stores and websites from the UK, but have time to look further afield. Thanks, Amanda

Surfboard decals? I saw in a surfing magazine once that you could create a decal for your surfboard just from computer paper, I just want to know if anyone has ever heard of this or knows how to do so?

Surfboard...good for me? go to http://www.2xbarrel.com/Surfboard%20Page.htm and look at the fourth row, third board. the caption ABOVE it is its decription. if ive only riden for about 2 years, should i get it?

Surfboard Question? Ok so if you have some insihght on my problem help me out. So my parents offered to buy me a new surfboard fro christmas. Ive always been out on my 7'3" gun. Ive been wanting a longboard fot awhile but i havnt seen anything i like. Ive only seen a 10' nose rider that was nicceeeeee. I took a look at my gun again and i started to notice i havnt treated it nicley these past 4 years. Its tanning like crazy and the tail is busted(not even my surf shop thinks its worth repairing). So ive decided to restore it. I wanna get my handy dandy knife out and carefully cut away the fiberglass,sand to expose a whiter surface,get a new finbox,and get a glasser. So: 1. Possible at all? 2.Can i keep my fin plug on or do i have to remove? 3.I have glassed on fins so do they come off when i remove the glass? 4. Overall estimaed price,or should i just get a new board

Surfboard Tails? How do different surfboard tails affect the way they ride?

Surfboard Modem to Wireless G Modem? I want to change modems from my motorrolla surfboard to my wireless-g cable gateway. I have a network from the wireless G but I just want to incorporate the internet with it.

Surfboard size question...? Hey guys, looking for some help on buying a surfboard. I'm 6ft, 183-189lbs. I'm looking for a short board. I'm a beginner but will pick it up soon and already have been out a couple of times on a long board and cought some waves. I'm in good shape (athletic ability, do skateboarding, snowboarding, Thai boxing, and general fitness). Someone told me that a good rule of thumb is to get a board that's at least 6 inches higher than your height... Wandering if that's true, and just in general, what would be a size good for me if I want to surf on a short board, do a lot of carves, etc.

surfboard help>>?? im gonna get a surfboard when my dad gets back in a bout 3 weeks and 6 days.but i cant wait that long should i try and buy a cheap board now or wait for my dad and probly getting a decent board.HELP ME PLEASE

surfboard help? i have an old surfboard that has numerous dings and a large stress frature in the center. however it rides OK. should i try to sell the board, or give it to a shop, or is there a posible way to recycle it.?

buying surfboard? so this summer i'm going to California and am going to learn how to surf ( i already reserved a date) anyways what i was wondering is what kind of surfboard you would recommend me to buy ( i don't want to rent thats not an option so please don't say rent one) I'm 5'3 and weigh around 96 pounds thanks also photos of some and websites would be great! thanks guys!!

My surfboard has a hole...? my surfboard has a hole in the middle. it is as if you had nailed something in it. It is as deep as the halve of my finger, and almost the same width. Is it possible to repair it?

Choosing the right short surfboard...& Firewire Surfboards?? I am a young advancing surfer. Iam 17, 150 lbs, and 5' 9". I have been surfing a 7' 2" funboard for several months and i think im ready for a shortboard. I will be buying a Flexfire, Firewire surfboard at 6" ft. I am not sure if it is right for me and I would like some outside input on this. I live in NC. Thank you in advance!!

Custom surfboard in Toronto? I am looking for a place to make a custom surfboard for my boyfriend for his birthday. Do you know of any places in Toronto or around Toronto that would do that? Thanks

Are surfboard nose guards really necessary? Are surfboard nose guards really necessary or do the just look cool?

Where can I find surfboard ratings/reviews? I'm trying to find surfboard ratings/reviews. For example, 'Climbing Magazine' and 'Rock and Ice Magazine' both review and give their Editor's Choice to the best gear like climbing shoes. 'Transworld Snowboarding' and 'Future Snowboarding' rank their top selections for snowboards for each year. Is there something equivalent for surfboards? Thanks.

Rhythm Surfboard decals, where can i find? i have been looking everwhere for some decals for my surfboard from the brand 'Rhythm'. Can someone please tell me where i can look at/buy these. Thank you heaps.

Motorola SURFboard® SB5100 modem help!!!!!!? i have Motorola SURFboard® SB5100 modem and i brought a router the other week but the net work plug broke ages ago and i have been looking for a new one but cant find any and i cant get one over the net. so i was wondering if i got a part that made a usb prot in to a network port would i be able to use the router?

Which surfboard? Hi! I went surfing for the first time with some friends and I LOVE IT!! I really would like to buy my own surfboard, so i went to have a look at them, but there are lots of different lengths and types! Can anyone explain the difference between them all, and which would be the best type for me.......and the best brand?

Motorola surfboard sbg900 wireless cable modem Linksys WGA11B Wireless-B Game Adapter QUESTION? i just got a 360 and instead of buying the wireless adapter im wondering if i can somehow hook up the wireless internet at my house that comes from the motorola surfboard to this Linksys WGA11B Wireless-B Game Adapter that i got lying around, or do the fact that they are different brands make them not work? PLZ NEED HELP!!

My surfboard has a hole...? my surfboard has a hole in the middle. it is as if you had nailed something in it. It is as deep as the halve of my finger, and almost the same width. Is it possible to repair it?

What surfboard should i get? I'm Looking to buy a surfboard I want a medium to high priced one what brands can you suggest. And what size can you recommend i'm 75kgs well built and 175cm tall. Thanks everyone. Ok really I couldn't care less about how much it costs I just want to know how big of a board I should get and what brands you recomennd. My parents are buying it anyway.

What surfboard size do I get for my height? Im 6'1, 160 lbs. What is the right size of a regular surfboard and a long board I should get? (Im completely new to surfing)

what surfboard? what surfboard should i get?im a total beginner and gonna start soon.what board should i start with?and how long should it be??PLEASE HELP i weigh about 27kg and i am about 134cm

Motorola SURFboard® Cable Modem SB5120 troubles..HELP? I have a Motorola SURFboard® Cable Modem SB5120 is the model and I just purchased it 3 days ago. (My internet service provider is Comcast) However, I installed the Modem Successfully but everytime I try to access the Internet I get the 403 Forbidden screen, which I don't understand because my PC and Modem are both Brand new. Could it be my incorrect wiring, corrupted modem, or what?! Please help!

if you could be any type of surfboard what would you be and why? I saw this question in a surfing mag and thought it was interesting, expect the full question was asking if you you could transform into a surfboard for a week and keep all of your senses what famous surfer would be be the board of and what do you think you would learn from a proceptive of a surfboard that will affect your surfing ability. I thought the question as a little strange so I would like to know what type of surfboard you would be transformed into and how that would effect your surfing?

Paddling a surfboard with a kayak paddle?? Standup, long board paddling has seen a huge surge in popularity since Lair Hamilton showed up at Malibu with a paddle in one hand and a surfboard in the other. Does anyone know if using double blade kayak paddle and a kneeling (or sitting) position has been tried? I can't find anything related on the internet.

How do I buy a surfboard (Based on Height, Weight, and Skill)? I am an experienced surfer at 5' 6½" and i weigh roughly 140 lbs I ride shortboards and I am looking for a board to take me through the final stages of my surfing career I have entered my first few contests and reached the finals in two. I feel it is my board holding me back from deep, carving turns would someone please give me the proper specs for a surfboard i am looking along the lines of a 5'10" surfboard and a thin not to wide board. I appreciate any help given thanks.

Beginner longboard/surfboard length? I am 5'11'' and weigh about 150, what's the general length of a longboard (surfboard, not skateboard) I should look at for someone who's just learning to surf?

Selling a surfboard through consignment...? I was looking into selling my surfboard through consignment. It would be at the store that I bought it from and I was just wondering if anyone has done this and what did you think about it.

What size surfboard? Im gonna buy myself a surfboard probably a mini mal as im still a beginner. Im 5'8" and around 11stone what size do you recomend?? 7'4" something like that?

What size surfboard should i ride ? What size surfboard should i ride (I'm about 5'7 or 5'8) I weigh roughly 117 pounds and imlooking for a shortboard.

How do I use this surfboard to surf the web? John down at the beach store sold this to me for $599 and said it is hard to flip over and a great board for surfing, but I cannot hook it up to the computer and cannot find the USB entry point for the surfboard. I have a motherboard but this is my first surfboard for my laptop. Is this device wireless?

"Long Lines" Surfboard Larry Bold? I obtained a 1978 Long Lines surfboard,the logo is in the center of the board and is a wave breaking both right and left it is a laminate but the logo looks like a pencil or pen and ink sketch. It is a single fin has a solid colored redish stringer and on it is written LARRY w/squiggly arrows on either side and further down the stringer it looks like BOLD 6-19-78. The lady I got the board from said Mark Richards gave her the board,(I have no ideal as to how valid that is). It is in excellent shape and is what I would call a typical 70s type shape.The bottom is a light green/blue color and the top has rails the same color,but with resin pin stripes along the rails and a white deck.

Buying a Surfboard? I am 6 "1" 160 pounds beginning surfer and was wondering what would be an ideal sized surfboard for me to buy?

What size surfboard should I get? I am 6'2 155 and I am onnly 15. What size surfboard should I get? I want to ride a short board and I am a decent surfer. I was thinking 6'3 or 6'4? What is the best size?

How can I get a surfboard shipped cheap? What's a good way (company) to get a surfboard shippied from Orange county to Concord/Pleasant hill thats not gonna cost me more than the board? I am looking at a surfboard in OC but I can't find a cheap way to get it shipped where its not gonna end up in 1,000 pieces.

shipping a surfboard...? I have a 7'8 surfboard & would like to ship it from Honolulu, HI to Oakridge, TN or Knoxville, TN. can anyone recommend a site where i can EASILY find how much it would cost, or give me an estimate. I have listed a shipment on Uship already and alos looked on the UPS and FedX sites, but cannot seem 2 find a direct answer.

Selling a surfboard? How much is a 1970's single-fin 7ft Rainbow Ryders surfboard worth? I looked online and some of these boards are going for over $2500 easy. But I just can't bring myself to selling my board for that much. And the person that wants to buy it is a collector.

where can I rent a surfboard in new york? Also where is a good place to go surfing for beginners? I tried it in australia and want to continue in New York. where can I rent a surfboard in new york? Also where is a good place to go surfing for beginners? Preferably in long island with a place to rent surfboards nearby.

is motorola surfboard cable modem compatible with xbox live? hey i want to get a motorola surfboard cable modem for xbox live, but im not sure if this particular modem will be compatible. does anyone know? if not, what kind of cable modems work? (this is the one im planning on buying) http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2616764&cp=&sr=1&origkw=motorola+modem&kw=motorola+modem&parentPage=search

Where should i buy my surfboard? Its my birthday in 11 days and my mom and dad said i could buy a surfboard.. But i dont kno where to buy it... Please give me some websites that are selling surfboards with the price range og 100-300 dollars.. Or some surf shops in California.. PLEASE HELP!