Newbie needs help deciding on a board...

webranger · Post by **webranger** » Sat Jan 26, 2013 7:14 pm

I am a 56 year old surfer who can no longer surf..After 4 hip replacements I can no longer get up fast enough.So to be able to still play in the surf I want to take up kneeboarding..I am 5'11" and weigh 180lbs..Have never been on a kneeboard..What would be the best size,shape, and style for a newbie ??

gimmee water · Post by **gimmee water** » Sat Jan 26, 2013 7:23 pm

I am not Sure where your located but I have a board you can try.

webranger · Post by **webranger** » Sat Jan 26, 2013 7:56 pm

Thanks for the offer but I am an east coaster..Va.Beach,VA

Eric Carson · Post by **Eric Carson** » Sat Jan 26, 2013 8:44 pm

I just left Va Beach this morning, enjoy your snow. If you ever make it down to Melbourne Florida, I have a quiver of boards you can try out!
BTW, Va Beach peeps can't drive in the snow

webranger · Post by **webranger** » Sat Jan 26, 2013 9:07 pm

Thanks for the offer.. I'll be down in St. Augustine in the spring.. You are right about the drivers here.. Most haven't even seen snow much less driven in it.. Can't drive in the rain either..

webranger · Post by **webranger** » Sat Feb 02, 2013 10:21 am

ok, I am leaning towards a Blast F2K quad style board.. Any thoughts on this style for a newbie.. 5'10" x 23" x 2 7/8".. Will it float a 180lb. old guy !!!

Daryl D · Post by **Daryl D** » Sat Feb 02, 2013 10:47 am

I would suggest an e-mail to Bud at Blast Surf Designs. I have a similar situation, only a little older and two fake knees. Bud has the experience and knowledge to provide a board that should meet your needs and particular type of surf. The cost is affordable with shipping included, and he's a good guy to work with. Bottom line, same as in stand up, dealing directly with a quality shaper, particularly with unusual circumstance insures receiving the board that should work best for you. Check his web page.

webranger · Post by **webranger** » Sat Feb 02, 2013 12:41 pm

Thanks for the tip... I have been checking out his site.. I'll have to contact him to pick his brain..

KenM · Post by **KenM** » Sat Feb 02, 2013 8:28 pm

webranger wrote:ok, I am leaning towards a Blast F2K quad style board.. Any thoughts on this style for a newbie.. 5'10" x 23" x 2 7/8".. Will it float a 180lb. old guy !!!

Yes.

Bud · Post by **Bud** » Sun Feb 03, 2013 1:57 am

Can do.

But slightly different dimensions (not so much volume).

An excellent choice for a very wide variety of surf.
Can be tuned to the waves you get.
You'll progress quickly with an approach that will lead you to full access to the worlds best surf spots if you so desire.

Check my website

www.blastsurfdesigns.com

Lots of no nonsense info and great photos.....more coming.

Lee Pattison just mentioned "180 lb old guy?.......sounds like most of your team riders Bud"

PM or email me.

Joe Taylor · Post by **Joe Taylor** » Sun Feb 03, 2013 8:37 am

Working with Buddy is great!
F2K is an excellent choice.
Buddy is currently shaping me 2 new boards, and one is my next F2K (I buckled my last one out playing with MaxB in Newport).
Let him work out the size and shape of your model you choose. You'll be pleasantly surprised. Super quality work!

webranger · Post by **webranger** » Sun Feb 03, 2013 10:52 am

Thanks for all the comments and help in leading me in the right direction !!!!

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