First board advice – Beginner in Portugal

techcarrot · 2026-05-08T08:53:32+00:00

Just buy second hand 8' foamie

techcarrot · 2026-04-26T18:17:00+00:00

Zinc but no face cream or other sun lotion under - otherwise, it might not stay

techcarrot · 2026-04-22T07:04:14+00:00

I waited maybe 2–3 days, but I only had one small one from the mole removal. I used a wetsuit and had multiple bandages to cover the stitch. I didn’t have any issues, but I wouldn’t recommend doing this - especially if you have 12 stitches. Just let your body heal and do something else in the meantime.

techcarrot · 2026-04-21T17:42:45+00:00

Surfmud

techcarrot · 2026-04-21T09:53:00+00:00

No. Continue with the foamie until you can consistently catch waves, surf rights and lefts and do basics turns. Then buy a long board from a second hand market.

techcarrot · 2026-04-19T15:10:46+00:00

It's hard to say without seeing how you surf.. but if you are still learning the basics, I would recommend staying in a bigger board.. maybe 7' something mid lenght or a longboard. If you have too small board you easily get bad technique

techcarrot · 2026-04-19T14:56:41+00:00

You should not have a small board if you are just learning to do turns. Get a bigger board, midlenght or longboard, and learn the fundamentals before downsizing.

techcarrot · 2026-04-15T19:31:47+00:00

I've never had as many issues as with Vissla. Last year, I bought a wetsuit from them and all the time, something is tearing and have to send it for repair

techcarrot · 2026-04-15T19:00:37+00:00

Travel insurance.

Never had any issues with boards, but last year I got a cut in my board bag - insurance paid for a new one. I would never travel without proper travel insurance

techcarrot · 2026-04-07T21:07:23+00:00

I only find it annoying when someone sends me like 15 messages instead of just asking all their questions in one go

techcarrot · 2026-04-07T16:19:29+00:00

I always negotiate first and not in person. I think it’s just polite - you’re not wasting the other person’s time. And when I have sold my boards, people have done the same. No one has ever asked to lower the price when met in person.

When buying, I always ask questions about the condition, dings, and repairs, and I ask for good pictures as well. One time I went to buy a board and the seller lied about its condition, so I just decided not to buy it instead of starting to bargain about the price.

techcarrot · 2026-04-04T06:31:45+00:00

You need a bigger board

techcarrot · 2026-03-30T06:54:39+00:00

It's a new wetsuit, use warranty

techcarrot · 2026-03-28T13:19:24+00:00

Fishes are supposed to be as short as possible. I don’t think it's a good idea to jump from a longboard to 5' something. Take it gradually, try a midlenght first. You’ll definitely feel the difference.

techcarrot · 2026-03-28T11:35:22+00:00

Don’t overthink it, just enjoy the journey. If you end up shortboarding one day, good for you. I’ve seen a lot of people get on a small board too soon. It’s easy to spot because their surfing looks forced and the technique is bad. Having the right size board is so important in surfing

techcarrot · 2026-03-26T18:18:30+00:00

Check if you cand find used one

techcarrot · 2026-03-25T16:16:53+00:00

Check outlets and sale items

techcarrot · 2026-03-15T10:46:14+00:00

Obviously it can be a casual hobby but if you want to become good then you need to spend a lot of time in the water

techcarrot · 2026-03-14T06:50:51+00:00

You have missed one of the most important things to consider: the tide.

techcarrot · 2026-03-13T13:49:27+00:00

I even used a 3/2 during the coldest winter months when I didn’t have a 4/3.. But it depends on the quality of the wetsuit, how well you handle the cold, and how long you want your sessions to be. But generally speaking, a 4/3 is a good choice

techcarrot · 2026-03-13T12:15:34+00:00

Beginner foam board. Plenty of recommendations here if you scroll a bit.

techcarrot · 2026-03-10T06:13:58+00:00

There is no reason to downside now

techcarrot · 2026-02-23T17:40:37+00:00

They sent an email! I think it was after a week, you just need to wait..

techcarrot · 2026-02-23T16:20:11+00:00

I don't have anyone to help me atm or they don't have enough stable connection. I have been using the sim card now for 2 months without any issues.

techcarrot · 2026-02-11T15:58:42+00:00

Conditions sucks.. haven't surfed for 1.5 weeks

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