The boys are going surfing in Jacó and I'd like to buy surfboards rather than rent them. Although they rarely surf, they go often enough they'd get plenty of use out of a board. Besides, we don't have very good renting karma.
Can I buy a good-enough surfboard for 6' tall teens for under $100? If not, what can I reasonably expect to pay? There must be surfers out there… please give me hints on surfboard shopping. There are a few on the post I referenced above and I'll check those out. I'm looking on craig's list. But when it comes right down to it, I have nada clue. About surfboards.
UPDATE: Carton's Surfshop came highly recommended by Keith and a couple of other people so they will start there. Renting is $12 for a half day… they can start out renting, price the boards, learn something about them and then we'll see. Buying a good used one is where we'd start so if anyone has recommendations on that, I'm all ears! Pura vida.
Carton is the perfect place for your sons to learn what kind of board they want. He makes a strong board which should hold up to the strong waves here. The boys can rent different types and decide if they like short boards,long boards,single fin, tri fin, and other stuff my husband mumbles and I don’t understand. Plus his shop is only 2 blocks from the beach, easy to rent and return without worrying about protecting them from ladrones in the noche.
Sara,
Boards are just expensive, mainly because the foam blanks have gotten expensive. Besides Carton you can check W.O.W surf and Walters in Jaco for some used boards. I think you will have to plan on spending about $200 dollars each for a decent used board. A new name brand board will run about $500-$600 dollars. Another route would be to drive to Playa Hermosa and go to cabinas Las Olas and see if they will sell you a used board, also try cabinas arenas next door. I know the guys at Las Olas and they can be trusted to steer you right(they have rental boards they may sell). Good Luck!
Thank you everyone. They went to Cartons and rented boards, they are having a great time. Used surfboards are definitely on the list… they are almost old enough now they could ride the bus to Tica Teri’s house and surf for a weekend. Um, don’t tell Tica Teri I said that… I need to break that to her gently.