We love eBay, don’t get me wrong.

It can be one of the best places to get a bargain, but on the downside you can get scammed or just not really understand what you are buying.

We’ve heard of many, many people pick up a battered toothpick of a surfboard off eBay for £25, only to realise they can’t catch any waves on it.

We would recommend getting down to a well-respected surf shop with a big range of boards – both second hand and new. They can advise you in person about what’s the right board for you.