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Should I start off on a 53″ Al Merrick Flyer 2?

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Should I start off on a 53″ Al Merrick Flyer 2?

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Well, it is hard to say because it all depends on the individual. I learned on a shortboard but do not really recommend it. Surfing is probably the hardest sport to learn, and is also definitely a progression. It is something that you need to take step by step. I recommend that you learn on a funboard but if you really want a shortboard you can always try to get a little fatter fish. The flyer 2 is a good board but it was made in the intentions of being used in bigger waves that the flyer 1 couldn’t handle. This is definitely not what you want in florida. 5’3 is also really short depending on your weight and height you should find out what will work better for you. But if you really have the itch to get a high performance board that you can still learn on. Try a kechele stub fish or a 7s or something of that sort. This way you can get a little wider, a little shorter than usual, and an easier paddling board except with the same qualities and performance of a shortboard. You can always

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