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Buying a used surfboard can be a great option if you're just starting out, especially if you're on a tight budget. To the untrained eye, the things to look out for in an older board are not always obvious, but hopefully by the time you get done reading this, you will be well prepped and able to avoid the perils and pitfalls of buying a used surfboard.

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Maintenance and care of equipment is generally a top priority of all sports people – look after your kit and it lasts longer and performs better. Where surf boards are concerned it is inevitable that sooner or later (and often with annoying regularity) they will require some repair. It can be so tempting to ignore a small ding if the swell rolls in and the ocean calls but we all know that even the smallest of cracks can lead to big problems or even a ruined board. Luckily there are a host of ding repair solutions on the market which range from quick fix, temporary stop-gaps to more complex kits which require a bit of practice to perfect the repair process.

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There are three basic options all of which are explained here in a little more detail.

Repair Putty

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If you've ever been in the water and had the privilege of watching an advanced surfer in action, you may remember it as being a pretty impressive thing to behold.

You know the kind of surfer I'm talking about – irritatingly good, somehow always knowing where the next wave will break and then proceeding to tear it apart as though he foreknew, even before the take-off, exactly how the wave would unfold. It's enough to make you hang your head in shame ...

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Short boards, longboards, guns, fishes, single fins, quads, fun boards, mini-mals, bonzers, eggs, twinnies ... and the list goes on. You can make yourself dizzy trying to decide on what your first board should be. If you're just starting out and all these options have you puzzling, fear not, help is at hand. As you'll see, the fun factor should always be your number 1 priority when choosing your first board!

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If you're a beginner and you really want to squeeze the most enjoyment out of your surfing experience, you need to pick the board with the right amount of volume for your skill level. Volume simply refers to the amount of foam that is floating you. It's not rocket science, the longer, thicker and wider your surfboard is, the more volume it has and the more buoyant it will be.

Why is buoyancy so important for beginner surfers? There are 3 reasons.

1. Paddling is easier because there is less drag through the water.
2. Increased wave count due to easier paddling.
3. Standing up is easier due to increased stability.

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