sponjah:man you should put this post in the surfers log!!!u'll get a better response!!!

mals are better for learning..either a normal longboard or a mini mal...or a shortboard which has some thickness and width to it cos there will be more stability.Don't worry about all the hype and bullshit of having the smallest toothpick board or the best brand or whatever..you're only starting out and the best beginner board you can get the better cos the easier and faster you will progress!!!

hope this helps and tiny bit

cheers,
millie