Gday,
This is on behalf of a mate whose not online.

He wants to begin the journey to be able to eventually be a capable sup surfer, so he has asked what he should be on the look out for and what is suitable for him starting out, he mentioned budget to begin with will be around the $1500 mark. he's a smidge over 100kg and nearly 6ft tall.

No prior surfing experience. can anyone advise as to what info I should pass onto him please?
If you need any more info let me know
Thanks
Kieran