G'day,

After getting hooked on this SUP thing I'd like to give surfing a go and I'm wondering what type of board would suit a rank beginner who has crap balance. Never done any surfing. I'm 6ft, 81kg and 59 years young. To be honest I'd probably be starting with tiny whitewater and go from there.

I'm also hoping my better half could use this board for a harbour paddle. In fact it would probably get used more this way. The extra width would suit her but it would need to track well for a bit of touring and not have too much rocker - bit of a hybrid needed I guess.

I've got a Jimmy Lewis 14 ft Sidewinder for around the harbour so could keep to this brand or happy to go to another.

Thanks