What Board If Youre A Beginner?

As a beginner, the board you ride will literally make or break you. This video is just 1 video from my free beginner course which you can find here - https://www.skool.com/surfing-with-grant-2228/about In this video, I break down the golden rule every beginner surfer needs to know: the longer and thicker the board, the easier it is to catch waves. If you’re just starting out, using a bigger surfboard will give you more float, more stability, and far more opportunities to actually catch waves — and that’s where real progress happens. Too many beginners make the mistake of switching to a smaller board too early, which leads to fewer waves, slower improvement, and more frustration in the water. I’ll explain why staying on a larger board for longer is the fastest way to improve your surfing, build confidence, and develop solid fundamentals before stepping down in size. If you want to progress faster and surf with more flow, this is something you need to understand. Timestamps: 00:00 Golden rule for choosing your first surfboard 00:12 The benefits of more volume (float, stability, wave count) 00:32 The downside of bigger boards 00:48 The biggest mistake beginners make with boards