Surfing Phuket ”Your First Surfboard”
Your first surfboard is just like your first date or your first kiss, so lets get it
right.One of the most common mistakes with a surfboard for a beginner is too small and not
enough floatation.Remember if you can’t catch a wave you can’t ride one.SP and Marty Ware
are here to help you with your first board.Lets make it a great experience. The tips are
1. Height-Provides the drive for your board. Your first board should be at least an arms
lenght taller than you are, no smaller.
2. Width- Your width provides the stability so it must be at least 21 inches wide or more (
3. Thickness- The thickness provides floatation (buoyancy). This is the basis to catching
waves. Minimum 2.5 to 3 inches thick. The more you way the thicker the board.
4 Combination- Combine all three elements and you will have a great beginners surfboard.
A mini mal or ( modern mini mal ) has all these elements. The beauty of these surfboards is
that once you get the hang of surfing you can ride one for a long time. Also these boards
are very high performance and can be ridden from one foot to six feet high. They really are
My recommendation to you is go to a reputable surf school get some lessons on a nice big
Malibu surfboard. Once you have done some lessons hire one if you can until you feel
comfortable catching some waves. Then go out and purchase your first surfboard. You won’t
- Marty Ware
- Two 70′s style twin fins,,,Mark Richards won four consecutive world titles on these!
- Although they are not recommended for beginners
