hell yea guys, what it's all about. Getting outside and enjoying life , I love it .Yeah man if u live on the west coast most likely theres a really good break right by you. Boards are getting more expensive , the next couple years will be worse , buy a 6'4" board man , only like $500 ,and youll have it until you breaks it(I still have my first board, 7 years old ) Check out quiet flights , even their shortboards provide a good wide stance , great for starting out.