What much would it cost to get into surfing as a hobbie?

I need to know the cheapest it would cost to get into surfing and I don't need the best of any thing I just need what it takes to get stared.|||Lessons are the only sensible way to start surfing, either from a professional instructor, or surfing family or friends who are experienced surfers.There are way too many dangerous people in the water now, who THINK they can surf. Please don't join their ranks.The VERY LAST THING the rest of us experienced surfers want is people to take silly on-line advice, and go down to the beach, grab a surfboard, and go out and get in our way.





Most people start out best on long boards, but I have seen plenty of surfers start begin with a short board and master it in no time. It just tends to be more difficult. The bottom line is there are NO RULES as to what kind of surfboard you learn on. Certainly a longboard usually is more user friendly.There are also good internediate length boards to learn on, funshapes, mini-mals and some hybrids. That is why instructors use long boards or fun boards (or even softtops).





THE REAL BOTTOM LINE IS: Go to a Surf Shop, not a computer. I have been surfing since 1966 and I get my surfboard advice at good local shops at the places where I surf. The pros there can give you the right answers!!





Most professional instructors will rent you a board to learn on. Beginners shouldn't even think about buying a board until they master the basics, and decide they really want to keep on surfing.





Lessons can cost anywhere for $75. to $100. for half day to $100. to $200. for full day, for private lessons, and about half that for group lessons, and almost all include board and wetsuit rental. If you decide you like surfing, and want to keep on doing it, you can buy a nice used board for anywhere from $250.00 to $500.00, depending on what you decide is right for you. Just please, avoid popouts and junk made in far eastern sweatshops.





Coming from Atlanta, your best bet will be for you to head east to South Carolina, or south to Florida for some decent surfing spots. The Georgia coast tends to be pretty 'surf-less'. There are a couple great surf towns in both states, with great shops and good instruction.





And, I know there are lots of nice kids who want to share information with you on line. But don't take the advice from youngsters, who may know even less than you do about surfing, a surfboard is a big investment. I am sure you are mature enough to read through the BS that lots of people throw at you on line.





Anybody, on-line, who gives specific advice on what size board someone should buy is foolish. Anyone who takes that advice is more foolish.Good luck!





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If your looking to just get started and see if surfing is for you. Don't buy anything yet. Hit the beaches this summer and try body surfing. Only thing you need is board shorts nice and cheap. If you liked being in the ocean for hours on end and got into body surfing. Then start looking for some used gear, board only. Don't cheap out on a wet suit, there is a lot of difference between a $100.00 3/4mm and a $250.00 3/4 mm suit. Your hundred dollar suit will be replaced and tossed to the side very fast. Go to your local shop and talk with them, you might be able to set up a board exchange deal. Once you have out grown your starter board you can exchange it for something more advanced, for a small fee of course. Have fun and remember, GETWET.|||When i started.. i bought a used 6'7'' off of ebay and a shortie, during december.





Shivering and cold, i managed to actually learn how to catch waves stand, now i can cruise and do the ocassional cutback, and im only getting better





SO.. NO LESSONS NEEDED


go on surfing-waves.com (wil help you get started)


but on average..


a board is $300-400 new


$100 used on craigslist


WEtsuit : $100 new


used? not really worth buying a used wetsuit





if you go for the cheapest you could probably get away for about 200.


dont go take lessons and buy shiny new boards.. it is a sport many people give up on|||Well if you want to surf right now you will need a wetsuit you can pick one up for around $130 buy a board and get in the water. watch what other people do and watch videos. buy a used board untill you know what kind you want short, long, phish, etc... or borrow boards .