out of those (as I said I'm a complete novice) which would you recommend for an intro, would prefer it to be not too busy too.
Oh crap. You mean I've got to be able to swim too?
You can try, but I'm not sure it's buoyant enough. A polystyrene float is probably better.Also heed Hong Kong Stueys warning from a few pages back. This surfing shit is addictive.
getting to the age where I need to try surfing.
INT. DAY. SOCAL SURF SHOP—FBI AGENT JOHNNY UTAH (Keanu Reeves) is purchasing a garish, first-timer surfboard from a snotty but well-meaning SURF SHOP KID who appears to be seven years old.Surf Shop Kid: Hey man, a lot of guys your age are learning to surf. It's cool. There's nothing wrong with it. FBI Agent Johnny Utah: I'm 25!Surf Shop Kid: That's what I'm saying. It's never too late. Hope you stick with it. Surfing's the source, man. Can change your life. Swear to god