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Bobert540
05-09-2007, 06:32 PM
I am looking to purchase a surfbaord and figured used would be best since it is my first and i am just learning. Anyone have any places they rec. to look for a used one? Thanks!

wakeskate
05-09-2007, 06:36 PM
since your a bennie i figure you dont try and surf
haha jk
Id suggest learning on anything like a fun board 7'0 and bigger.
Where are you going to the beach at?

Bobert540
05-09-2007, 06:52 PM
I will most likely be riding the jershey shoreline....either the belmar or Cape May area. I may be at OCMD once or twice this summer as well. I come from a bodyboarding background and i always wanted to surf so I figured why not....I wakeboard and snowboard, but I know it's a whole new world on a surfboard.

1320wrx
05-09-2007, 07:25 PM
Most surf shops along the Ocean City boardwalk have a nice selection of used boards. Sometimes they will give you a package deal too if you buy a leash,wetsuit, ect...

Kerplunk105
05-09-2007, 07:35 PM
Doing a quick search, I found this...

http://www.eastcoast.surfboardshack.com/index.html

HatchSurfer3
05-09-2007, 09:36 PM
almost all surf shops carry used boards for sale. Just stop in one and they'll help you. They'll tell you what board will suit you best for your size and everything

dickerdieter
05-09-2007, 09:49 PM
a surf shop should have used boards, also you could check craigslist ive seen quite a few of them for sale on there

Bobert540
05-09-2007, 09:57 PM
Thanks for all of the help i appreciate it.

OppositeLock
05-09-2007, 10:19 PM
http://www.surferssupplies.com/

http://www.heritagesurf.com/

http://www.7thstreetsurfshop.com/

Those are the spots in OC, NJ. They usually have a pretty good supply.

Njsurfrgurl
05-09-2007, 10:23 PM
since your a bennie i figure you dont try and surf
haha jk
Id suggest learning on anything like a fun board 7'0 and bigger.
Where are you going to the beach at?

come on now you have to get it right- B,E,N,NY
Bayonne, Elizabeth, Newark, New York- and I wouldnt consider a guy from PA a benny- more of out of his league j/k

Try ebay too- they have decent buys- i got a pro board for 200 and a hic longboard for 150- might have a few dings but find a good person to fix it cough cough right here cough cough and your golden

wrx_snobordr
05-09-2007, 10:56 PM
I plan on renting a long board to learn then buying a used shorter board. Don't know where from yet though.

Red94Celica
05-09-2007, 10:57 PM
Have you tried ebay?

It seems like a local shop would be your best bet though, since they can help guide you


Edit: Oops, didnt realize Njsurfrgurl already said something about ebay

underpressure02
05-10-2007, 11:02 AM
Surfing in NJ is pointless. 99% of the time it is not worth your time to paddle out. Pick up a nice skim board. You can use it no matter what the conditions are and can do a hell of a lot more things on that then you can on a surf board in NJ. As long as you get a big enough board that can support your weight you can surf on it also. Well atleast I can. :mrgreen:

Sorry to piss off all the surfers but I can't remember the last time it was worth it to take my board out.

Njsurfrgurl
05-10-2007, 11:37 AM
Have you tried ebay?

It seems like a local shop would be your best bet though, since they can help guide you


Edit: Oops, didnt realize Njsurfrgurl already said something about ebay

Its all good

Ok the whole deal bout surfing isnt just to catch a good wave but actually the enjoyment of being out on the ocean- even its it flat i still paddle out and goof around with some of my friends-and watching the sun set while just chillen on your board is awesome- and well to note ill make sure everytime i drop in i aim for those skimboarders j/k but not really
and hey dont paddle out no skin off my back just more waves for other people :wink:

Kuz
05-10-2007, 12:52 PM
I have a 6'3" HIC if you're interested.

Bobert540
05-10-2007, 12:57 PM
Chad i didn't know you surfed, i have skimboarder before but it is hard with the beaches to actually shoot straight out and ride the wave....still fun though. I just enjoy being at the beach, I have seen plenty of small break that I could learn on. Just have to find the right spots.

I heard from someone that down in OCMD right by the inlet they are allowing surfing all day.


Kuz...thanks for the offer but I believe the board may be a bit short for me. I am 6'3" and I thouhgt you were supposed to ride a board that was a few inches taller, as far as shortboards go.

Kuz
05-10-2007, 01:44 PM
Yeah you're right. I'm 5'11" so it was a good size for a while. I'm looking to get a funboard next. Something 7'+

sisforsurfing
05-10-2007, 02:21 PM
come on now you have to get it right- B,E,N,NY
Bayonne, Elizabeth, Newark, New York-
hahaha well said. PA = shoobies! :lol:

Surfing in NJ is pointless. 99% of the time it is not worth your time to paddle out.
check out this link...
http://www.newyorksurf.com/modules/ipboard/index.php?showtopic=11449&st=0&p=137404&#entry137404
or you can just look at this :)
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/sisforsurfing/bigleft.jpg

Those are in the past month, with lots more in between. Summer's just suck.

almost all surf shops carry used boards for sale. Just stop in one and they'll help you. They'll tell you what board will suit you best for your size and everything
And to answer the original question, that's all there is to it. Where will you be going to the beach? There has to be a local shop within 30 minutes, max. I recommend starting on a bigger board, no question. You'll build a lot more confidence, be able to paddle, catch waves, etc a lot more easily.

underpressure02
05-10-2007, 02:42 PM
Chad i didn't know you surfed, i have skimboarder before but it is hard with the beaches to actually shoot straight out and ride the wave....still fun though. I just enjoy being at the beach, I have seen plenty of small break that I could learn on. Just have to find the right spots.



Yeah been surfing since I was a little kid then I got into skimboarding when I was about 15. If you come down to south jersey this year just give me a call I have my surf board you can use and also a bunch of skim boards you can try out if you want.

Bobert540
05-10-2007, 05:13 PM
I will be in south jersey at least once or twice this summer. Vince's gf has a place in Cape May. Where is your house at? I wish I lived closer to the beach lol.

i need to head to the shore one of these weekends to check out the surf shops.

Njsurfrgurl
05-10-2007, 05:19 PM
I have a 6'3" HIC if you're interested.

hmm I might be...how much and condition and or pics?

Kuz
05-15-2007, 02:27 PM
hmm I might be...how much and condition and or pics?

Almost perfect condition... No dings or anything... minimal pressure bumps. I'll get pictures for you soon.

The shop in LBI offered me $250 (because the fins are not detachable)...

Njsurfrgurl
05-15-2007, 03:57 PM
awesome-when you get em let me know

Kuz
05-15-2007, 09:20 PM
Nevermind the halfnaked chickie on the bottom :)

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j84/SteveKuz/HIC%20Surfboard/HIC3.jpg
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j84/SteveKuz/HIC%20Surfboard/HIC2.jpg
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j84/SteveKuz/HIC%20Surfboard/HIC1b.jpg
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j84/SteveKuz/HIC%20Surfboard/HIC1.jpg

Njsurfrgurl
05-15-2007, 11:00 PM
Damnit the half naked chic killed it-pretty sweet board though- damn if it didnt have the girl id be all over it!

Kuz
05-16-2007, 01:41 AM
its a decal... i can take it off... lol

Njsurfrgurl
05-16-2007, 11:52 AM
hmmmm and your looking for how much for it?

Kuz
05-16-2007, 02:32 PM
Well The shop said they'd take it for 250.... How does $220 sound?

I just cant see myself riding it anymore... I had some health issues and surgery last year and think that when im up to surfing again I'll pick up a 7'+ funboard. Right now this thing is just collecting dust, so I want to give it a good home. :)

Njsurfrgurl
05-16-2007, 02:37 PM
Well let me see how the funds are and I shall let you know- car payment and insurance coming up- so ill let you know by the end of this week

Kuz
05-16-2007, 04:46 PM
no rush at all... :) Lemme know...

Chris(NJ)
05-16-2007, 07:19 PM
Surfing in NJ is pointless. 99% of the time it is not worth your time to paddle out. Pick up a nice skim board. You can use it no matter what the conditions are and can do a hell of a lot more things on that then you can on a surf board in NJ. As long as you get a big enough board that can support your weight you can surf on it also. Well atleast I can. :mrgreen:

Sorry to piss off all the surfers but I can't remember the last time it was worth it to take my board out.

You must not look to hard. Last week was going off.

Chris(NJ)
05-16-2007, 07:20 PM
as for the original question... most local surf shops have a used board section. I'd call your local shops first and ask what they have in stock. Brave usually gets in a good amount of used boards after their midnight madness sale.

Bobert540
04-03-2008, 03:43 PM
Bringing the thread back from the dead......anyone been out surfing. I am still in search of a board lol

Scapegoat
04-03-2008, 03:45 PM
if you're looking for a board, new or used, why not just hit the jersey shore? tons of shops out there with new and used. And its only about 2 hours away.