I have been looking all over the internet for info on what type of board to buy when you start out. So far about the only thing I have found is that buying surfboards isn't like buying other things like skateboards or bikes. So what do you do? There are no shops around me and I don't want to blow money on the wrong thing. I am 6'0", 212 lbs. What type of board would work good for the types of waves here in Michigan? Does anyone else even surf here or is it just a dumb idea?